Written knowledge test
Arkansas Permit Practice Test
250 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official Arkansas handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Where you take it
- in person at Arkansas State Police testing sites (scheduling via telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills); no at-home option foundsource
- Test fee
- 5 per written exam (Act 1289 of 2015), collected by DFA with license costsource
- Minimum permit age
- 14source
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Arkansas State Police, Driver's Testing (licenses issued by the Department of Finance and Administration) before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
Arkansas gives its written knowledge test in person at Arkansas State Police testing sites; there is no at-home option. The minimum age for a permit is 14, and each written exam costs $5, collected with your license fees. Instead of a web practice test, the State Police offer the AR Driver Testing app. Arkansas does not publish how many questions are on the test, so there is no full-length mock exam here.
Every question here is written from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Edition 10, October 2026) and shows the page it comes from. Practice by topic or in mixed sets, then review the questions you missed.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Graduated licenses and traffic stopsLearner, intermediate and full license rules, passenger and night limits for teens, and what to do when a police officer stops you.16 questions
- Alcohol, drugs and drivingHow alcohol impairs driving, body metabolism, the under-21 limit and penalties, and other drugs.16 questions
- Safe driver habits and Arkansas lawSeat belts, child passenger seats, secondhand smoke, unattended children, distracted driving, staying alert, and driving fitness.23 questions
- Vehicle controls and equipmentOperating controls and the speedometer, and the equipment checked before the skills test: seats, mirrors, brakes, lights, wipers, tires and exhaust.10 questions
- Lanes and pavement markingsLanes of traffic, yellow and white markings, crosswalks and stop lines, and railroad pavement markings.12 questions
- Road signsStop, yield, do not enter, speed limit and slow-moving vehicle signs, warning and regulation signs, and railroad crossing signs.34 questions
- Traffic signalsSteady and flashing lights, lighted arrows, and the right-on-red rule.14 questions
- Speed, following distance and spaceAdjusting speed and matching traffic flow, visibility and reaction, the two-second rule, the safety cushion, merging gaps, hills and curves.25 questions
- Right-of-way, intersections and turnsTurning, right-of-way at intersections, pedestrians, left turns, roundabouts, stop signs and general right-of-way rules.19 questions
- Work zones, Move Over and passingWork zone safety and flaggers, the Move Over law, passing, changing lanes, blind spots and the left lane on multilane highways.20 questions
- ParkingAccessible parking, parking on hills with and without a curb, where you may not park and restricted zones.11 questions
- Lights, signals to others and emergenciesHeadlights, horn, emergency flashers, signaling intentions, vehicle emergencies, avoiding collisions, skids and what to do after a crash.26 questions
- Sharing the roadSchool bus law and danger zones, tractor-trailer no-zones, bicycles and motorcycles.24 questions
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Sample Arkansas permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a median that is 12 feet wide. What must you do?
- ASlow to 10 mph and pass
- BStop only if you are in the left lane
- CKeep going; a median means you need not stop
- DStop, because the median is less than 20 feet
Show the answer
✓ D. Stop, because the median is less than 20 feet
If the median is less than 20 feet wide, all lanes of traffic must stop for the school bus.
2.What does this sign mean?
- AYou may not make a U-turn here
- BTwo-way traffic ahead
- CU-turns are allowed only at night
- DSlow down for a sharp curve
Show the answer
✓ A. You may not make a U-turn here
The red circle and slash over a U-turn arrow mean U-turns are not allowed here.
3.In heavy rain, at about what speed can your tires lose all traction with the road?
- A65 mph
- B50 mph
- C35 mph
- D25 mph
Show the answer
✓ B. 50 mph
Most tires grip well on wet roads up to about 35 mph, but in heavy rain they can lose all traction at 50 mph.
4.You are in a crash with injuries. When may you leave the scene?
- AAfter waiting 15 minutes at the scene
- BOnce you exchange phone numbers
- COnce the injured person is in an ambulance
- DAfter police talk with you and get the facts
Show the answer
✓ D. After police talk with you and get the facts
In a crash with injury or death, you cannot leave until police have talked with the drivers and collected the information they need.
5.The shoulder strap of your seat belt rubs your neck. What should you do?
- AUse a padded cover and keep it on
- BTuck the strap behind your back
- CPut the strap under your arm
- DLeave the belt off for short trips
Show the answer
✓ A. Use a padded cover and keep it on
Slipping the strap behind you weakens the belt's protection. A padded cover makes it comfortable while keeping it across your chest.
6.How long is an Arkansas instruction permit issued for?
- ASix months from the passed knowledge exam
- BUntil the holder's 18th birthday
- CTwo years from the passed knowledge exam
- DOne year from the passed knowledge exam
Show the answer
✓ C. Two years from the passed knowledge exam
The instruction permit is issued for two years from the date you passed the knowledge exam.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Arkansas permit test?
The state doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score on its official site, so check with the Arkansas State Police, Driver's Testing (licenses issued by the Department of Finance and Administration) before your test. Practice until you get at least 80% of new questions right.
Can I take the test online?
in person at Arkansas State Police testing sites (scheduling via telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills); no at-home option found. (Source: official Arkansas page, checked November 4, 2026.)
How old do I have to be to get a permit?
14. (Source: official Arkansas page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10, and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.