Arkansas permit test: graduated licenses and traffic stops
Learner, intermediate and full license rules, passenger and night limits for teens, and what to do when a police officer stops you. 16 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key graduated licenses and traffic stops rulesShow the rules
- Arkansas law requires you to give the officer your driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. (p. 3, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A new resident must get an Arkansas license within 30 calendar days; a nonresident present for six months must also get one. (p. 14, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is 21 or older and sits in the seat beside the driver. (p. 15, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- The Learner's License is a restricted license for people between 14 and 16; the Intermediate License covers 16 to 18. (p. 15, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- To apply for an Arkansas instruction permit, you must be at least 14 and pass the knowledge exam and vision test. (p. 15, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- The instruction permit is issued for two years from the date you passed the knowledge exam. (p. 15, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- All passengers riding with an instruction permit driver must wear seat belts. (p. 15, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- An Intermediate License driver may not carry more than one unrelated minor passenger unless a licensed driver 21 or older is in the front seat. (p. 16, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- The Class D license is a non-restricted license issued to people 18 or older. (p. 16, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Intermediate License drivers may not drive between 11 p.m. (p. 16, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample graduated licenses and traffic stops questions
1.You are driving with an instruction permit and your supervising adult. Who in the car must wear a seat belt?
- AOnly passengers under 15
- BAll passengers in the vehicle
- COnly you, the permit driver
- DOnly riders in the front seat
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✓ B. All passengers in the vehicle
All passengers riding with an instruction permit driver must wear seat belts.
2.You are passing a police car stopped on the shoulder with its lights on. It is safe to change lanes. What does Arkansas law require?
- AMove to the lane farthest from it
- BStay in your lane at the same speed
- CHonk as you pass the officer
- DStop behind the police car
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✓ A. Move to the lane farthest from it
Arkansas law requires you to move to the farthest lane or position from a stopped authorized vehicle; if you cannot, reduce speed.
3.During which hours may an Intermediate License driver generally NOT drive?
- A9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- CMidnight to 5 a.m.
- D10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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✓ B. 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Intermediate License drivers may not drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. except under the listed conditions.
4.A Learner's License is issued to people in what age range?
- A14 to 16
- B16 to 18
- C18 to 21
- D15 to 17
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✓ A. 14 to 16
The Learner's License is a restricted license for people between 14 and 16; the Intermediate License covers 16 to 18.