Arkansas DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Arkansas driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Arkansas-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Arkansas driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Arkansas test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Arkansas-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Arkansas Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	25 questions, must score 20/25 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	14
Minimum License Age	16
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 70 mph \| Residential: 30 mph \| School Zone: 15 mph
DWI Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: 0.02%)
Point System	Points range from 2 to 14. Accumulating 14 points in 1 year or 18 in 2 years results in suspension.

Rules Specific to Arkansas

Arkansas requires all front-seat occupants to wear seat belts
Texting while driving is prohibited for all drivers
Traffic may pass a stopped school bus from the opposite direction only when separated by a median at least 20 feet wide

Sample Arkansas Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Arkansas. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver considered legally intoxicated for standard DUI enforcement?
- A. 0.08% BAC
- B. 0.10% BAC
- C. 0.05% BAC
- D. 0.02% BAC
Answer: 0.08% BAC. A BAC of 0.08% or higher meets the per se level for DUI. You can still be arrested at lower levels if impaired.
For an under-21 driver, what BAC level can trigger an underage DUI violation?
- A. 0.02% BAC
- B. 0.08% BAC
- C. 0.05% BAC
- D. 0.10% BAC
Answer: 0.02% BAC. Under-21 drivers are held to a much lower alcohol threshold. Even a small BAC can result in penalties.
Which child must be secured in a child passenger safety seat?
- A. A child under 6 years old and under 60 pounds
- B. A child under 10 years old regardless of weight
- C. A child under 6 years old regardless of weight
- D. A child under 12 years old and under 80 pounds
Answer: A child under 6 years old and under 60 pounds. Children who meet both the age and weight thresholds must be in an appropriate child safety seat. Always follow the seat manufacturer’s instructions too.
When turning, how far in advance should you signal before the turn, when required?
- A. At least 100 feet before turning
- B. At least 50 feet before turning
- C. At least 200 feet before turning
- D. At least 10 feet before turning
Answer: At least 100 feet before turning. Signaling early gives other drivers time to react. Keep the signal on continuously as you approach the turn.
What is the minimum distance you should park from a fire hydrant?
- A. At least 15 feet
- B. At least 5 feet
- C. At least 10 feet
- D. At least 30 feet
Answer: At least 15 feet. Parking too close can block emergency access. Leave the required clearance so firefighters can use the hydrant quickly.
What is the minimum age for an Arkansas instruction permit?
- A. 14
- B. 15
- C. 15½
- D. 16
Answer: 14. You must be at least 14 and pass the knowledge exam and vision test.
Who must ride with an Arkansas instruction permit holder?
- A. Any licensed adult
- B. A licensed driver 21 or older sitting beside the driver
- C. A parent only
- D. A licensed driver 18 or older in the back seat
Answer: A licensed driver 21 or older sitting beside the driver. Permit holders may drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat beside them.
When may Arkansas drivers pass a school bus stopped with red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road?
- A. Never
- B. Only when separated by a median 20 feet or more wide
- C. On any four-lane road
- D. When no children are visible
Answer: Only when separated by a median 20 feet or more wide. You don't have to stop only if the bus is in an opposite lane separated by a median at least 20 feet wide. If the median is narrower, all lanes must stop.
Can an Arkansas learner or intermediate license holder use a cell phone while driving?
- A. Yes, hands-free
- B. Yes, for calls only
- C. No, talking or texting is prohibited except in an emergency
- D. Yes, at red lights
Answer: No, talking or texting is prohibited except in an emergency. For learner and intermediate license holders, cell phone use (talking or texting) is prohibited by law except in an emergency.
How many unrelated minor passengers may an Arkansas intermediate license holder carry without a licensed driver 21 or older?
- A. None
- B. One
- C. Two
- D. Three
Answer: One. Intermediate drivers may not carry more than one unrelated minor passenger unless a licensed driver 21 or older is in the front seat.
When does Arkansas law require headlights?
- A. Only after dark
- B. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever windshield wipers are needed
- C. Only on highways
- D. Only in fog
Answer: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever windshield wipers are needed. Headlights are required from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, whenever you can't see clearly, and whenever wipers are needed.
When must you use low beams while following another vehicle in Arkansas?
- A. Within 100 feet
- B. Within 200 feet
- C. Within 300 feet
- D. Within 500 feet
Answer: Within 200 feet. Use low beams when following another vehicle closer than 200 feet, and dim within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
What does Arkansas's Move Over law require when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren and flashing lights?
- A. Speed up to clear the road
- B. Pull over to the right edge of the road
- C. Stop in your lane
- D. Move to the left lane
Answer: Pull over to the right edge of the road. Pull to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, for police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency vehicles using sirens and red or blue lights.
What is the fine range for a first alcohol-related driving conviction in Arkansas?
- A. $50 to $250
- B. $150 to $1,000
- C. $500 to $2,500
- D. $1,000 to $5,000
Answer: $150 to $1,000. A first conviction brings a $150 to $1,000 fine plus court costs, up to one year in jail, and a possible 120-day suspension.
How long can your license be suspended for a first alcohol-related conviction in Arkansas?
- A. 30 days
- B. 90 days
- C. 120 days
- D. 1 year
Answer: 120 days. Your license could be suspended for 120 days for a first conviction.
When must you notify police immediately after an Arkansas crash?
- A. Only if someone is killed
- B. If anyone is injured or killed, or property damage exceeds $1,000
- C. Only if damage exceeds $2,500
- D. Only if a car must be towed
Answer: If anyone is injured or killed, or property damage exceeds $1,000. Notify police immediately if anyone is injured or killed, or property damage exceeds $1,000.
What is Isaac's Law in Arkansas?
- A. A seat belt law
- B. A law making it a felony to negligently cause a death while illegally passing a stopped school bus
- C. A teen curfew law
- D. A texting ban
Answer: A law making it a felony to negligently cause a death while illegally passing a stopped school bus. Under Isaac's Law, a driver who negligently causes a death by illegally passing a school bus faces a Class C felony.
Do Arkansas school buses stop at railroad crossings?
- A. Only when a train is visible
- B. Yes, at all railroad crossings
- C. Only at crossings without gates
- D. No
Answer: Yes, at all railroad crossings. School buses are required to stop at all railroad crossings, so expect them to stop.

Arkansas Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Arkansas permit test?

The Arkansas knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 20 correct answers (80%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Arkansas?

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Arkansas is 14. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Arkansas?

Arkansas calls impaired driving DWI. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

How does the Arkansas driver point system work?

Points range from 2 to 14. Accumulating 14 points in 1 year or 18 in 2 years results in suspension.

What are the default speed limits in Arkansas?

Typical limits in Arkansas are up to 70 mph on highways, 30 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Arkansas government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Arkansas driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Arkansas government agency.