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Arkansas permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, July 2026).
Study for the Arkansas knowledge test with free practice questions written from the official manual.
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Quick facts
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 14 You can apply for an instruction permit at 14. It is issued for 2 years from the day you pass the knowledge exam.Manual PDF p. 15, Types of graduated driver’s licenses
- Knowledge test fee
- $5 State law charges $5 for each written exam; it is added to the cost of your license.Manual PDF p. 13, Introduction
- What to bring
- 3 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
The official test format for Arkansas is not confirmed yet, so it is not shown.
Numbers to know
As the Arkansas manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08%
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
You will be arrested for driving while intoxicated at an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
Manual PDF p. 86, Alcohol and the law - 0.02%
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Under 21, you can be arrested for Underage Driving Under the Influence at 0.02%.
Manual PDF p. 87, Alcohol and the law - 2 seconds
Following distance
Use the two-second rule to check that you are not following too close.
Manual PDF p. 71, Distance and reaction - 100 feet
Signal before you turn
Signal your turn at least 100 feet before the turn.
Manual PDF p. 65, Signaling to change directions - 500 feet
Dim high beams for oncoming traffic
Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Manual PDF p. 63, Headlights - 200 feet
Dim high beams behind a vehicle
Use low beams when you follow another vehicle closer than 200 feet.
Manual PDF p. 63, Headlights - 15 feet
No parking near a fire hydrant
When you park, stay at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant.
Manual PDF p. 54, Parking - Stop
School bus with red lights flashing
Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights until the lights are off. Traffic the other way does not stop only across a median 20 feet or wider.
Manual PDF p. 24, School bus law and rules - 21 or older
Your supervising driver
With an instruction permit you drive with a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat beside you.
Manual PDF p. 15, Types of graduated driver’s licenses - 20/40
Vision standard
You need 20/40 without glasses for an unrestricted license (20/70 with glasses or contacts for a restricted one).
Manual PDF p. 17, Vision requirements
Your Arkansas DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
- Manual PDF p. 19, 1-2-3 checklist, under age 18
- Manual PDF p. 18, 1-2-3 checklist, age 18 and older
- Manual PDF p. 19, 1-2-3 checklist, under age 18
Fees
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Appointment and visit
Rules and fees can change. Check with the Arkansas DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Arkansas?
You can apply for an instruction permit at 14. It is issued for 2 years from the day you pass the knowledge exam.
What documents do I need for a Arkansas learner permit?
Under 18: your original or certified U.S. birth certificate (no hospital certificates, photocopies or laminated copies). Non-U.S. citizens bring a passport with visa and I-94 or another immigration document. 18 and older: two primary documents, or one primary and one secondary document, from the accepted list. Under 18: one secondary document, the ASP-33 Parent Affidavit (signed in the office in front of the examiner, or notarized and brought within 30 days).