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Arkansas DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
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About the test
Questions
25
Correct to pass
20
Passing score
80%
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Arkansas Driver License Study Guide
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
Within how many days of becoming an Arkansas resident must you get an Arkansas driver's license?
90 days, after your first full season
30 days
6 months, the same as a visitor
10 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Residents must obtain an Arkansas license within 30 days; nonresidents present for six months must also get one.
Source: The Driver's License
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Question 2
What ages is an Arkansas Learner's License for?
Over 18
16 to 18
15 to 17
14 to 16
Correct answer: 14 to 16
A Learner's License is a restricted license issued to people between 14 and 16.
Source: The Driver's License β Learner's License
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Question 3
In Arkansas, can police stop you just for an unbelted driver or front passenger?
Yes, it's a primary violation
No, only along with another traffic offense
Only on interstates
Only at night
Correct answer: Yes, it's a primary violation
Since June 30, 2009, a stop may be based on the primary violation of an unbelted driver or front-seat passenger.
Source: Chapter 1: Arkansas Law β Arkansas Seat Belt Law
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Question 4
You're stopped at a green light in Arkansas. What must you do before going?
Honk
Let traffic already in the intersection clear
Wait for a green arrow before moving into the intersection
Go immediately
Correct answer: Let traffic already in the intersection clear
If stopped at a green light, allow opposing traffic already in the intersection to clear before proceeding.
Source: Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations β Lighted Traffic Signals
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Question 5
In Arkansas, what do flashing green lights on construction vehicles indicate?
Go faster
A school bus
An active work zone; slow down
A police checkpoint is just ahead
Correct answer: An active work zone; slow down
Flashing green lights on construction and maintenance vehicles indicate an active work zone; use caution and slow down.
Source: Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations β Green Lights in Work Zones
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Question 6
An emergency vehicle approaches with siren and lights while you're in an intersection. What should you do?
Stop in the intersection and wait there
Back up
Drive through, then pull right
Speed up and keep going
Correct answer: Drive through, then pull right
Pull to the right edge for emergency vehicles; if in an intersection, drive through it before pulling over.
Source: Chapter 1: Arkansas Law β Move Over Law
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Question 7
When may you drive in the left lane of an Arkansas multilane highway?
Any time
When passing or preparing to exit left
Whenever you are driving below the limit
Only at night
Correct answer: When passing or preparing to exit left
The left lane is for passing, preparing to exit left, or when other lanes are closed or unsafe.
Source: Chapter 5: See and Be Seen β Left Lane on a Multilane Highway
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Question 8
Why avoid swinging wide on a right turn?
It saves fuel
The driver behind may try to pass on the right
It helps cyclists
Wide right turns are required by state law
Correct answer: The driver behind may try to pass on the right
A wide turn may make the driver behind think you're changing lanes or turning left and try to pass you on the right.
Source: Chapter 3: General Driving β Turning
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Question 9
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Arkansas?
No closer than 5 feet
No closer than 100 feet
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 10 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Chapter 3: General Driving β Do Not Park
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Question 10
What BAC is legally intoxicated for Arkansas drivers 21 and older?
0.08%
0.15%
0.10%
0.05%
Correct answer: 0.08%
You'll be arrested for DWI with an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more in breath or blood.
Source: Chapter 8: Driving Fitness β Alcohol and the Law
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Question 11
Your brakes stop working. What should you try first?
Open the door
Pump the brake pedal several times
Shift to park
Turn off the engine and coast to a stop
Correct answer: Pump the brake pedal several times
Pump the brake pedal several times; if that fails, use the parking brake slowly, then shift to lower gears.
Source: Chapter 9: Emergencies β Brake Failure
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Question 12
How far may a fully loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph need to stop?
About 225 feet
About 100 feet
About 50 feet
More than 335 feet
Correct answer: More than 335 feet
A car at 55 mph stops in about 225 feet; a loaded tractor-trailer may take more than 335 feet.
Source: Chapter 6: Tractor-Trailer Rigs β Braking
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Question 13
In an Arkansas crash with injury, death or property damage over $1,000, what must you do?
Notify police immediately
Nothing
Wait a week
Only call insurance
Correct answer: Notify police immediately
If anyone is injured or killed, or property damage exceeds $1,000, notify the police immediately.
Source: Chapter 9: Emergencies β Traffic Crashes
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Question 14
A nonresident has been physically present in Arkansas for how long before needing an Arkansas license?
Thirty days
Two weeks after arriving in Arkansas
One full year of living in the state
Six months
Correct answer: Six months
Any nonresident physically present in the state for six months must obtain an Arkansas driver's license.
Source: The Driver's License
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Question 15
Who must accompany an Arkansas Learner's License holder?
Any friend who holds a valid license
A licensed driver at least 21
No one after 6 months
A sibling over 16
Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21
A Learner's License holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21, and all passengers must wear belts.
Source: The Driver's License β Learner's License
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Question 16
What is the maximum fine for violating Arkansas's seat belt law?
$100
$25 plus court costs
$250
$1,000
Correct answer: $25 plus court costs
A seat belt violation brings a fine not to exceed $25, plus court costs or fees.
Source: Chapter 1: Arkansas Law β Arkansas Seat Belt Law
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Question 17
What does a flashing red light mean in Arkansas?
Yield only
The signal is broken; go
The same as a stop sign
Slow down and go
Correct answer: The same as a stop sign
A flashing red light is the same as a stop sign: stop completely, then proceed when safe.
Source: Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations β Flashing Lights
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Question 18
What happens to fines for moving violations in an Arkansas work zone with workers present?
They double
They're waived
They're halved
No change
Correct answer: They double
Fines double for any moving violation in a work zone when workers are present; they can reach $5,000.
Source: Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations β Work Zones
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Question 19
When must you stop for an Arkansas school bus with red lights flashing?
Only on two-lane roads
Only near schools
Only if you are behind it, traveling in the same lane
From any direction, until the lights go off
Correct answer: From any direction, until the lights go off
Whether in the same lane, the opposing lane or at an intersection, you must stop until the red lights are turned off.
Source: Chapter 1: Arkansas Law β School Bus Law and Rules
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Question 20
At 55 mph, about how much distance do you need to pass safely on a two-lane road?
About 500 feet
About 200 feet
Over 1,600 feet (about 1/3 mile)
About 100 feet
Correct answer: Over 1,600 feet (about 1/3 mile)
At 55 mph you and an oncoming car each travel over 800 feet in 10 seconds, so you need over 1,600 feet.
Source: Chapter 5: See and Be Seen β Oncoming Vehicles
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Practice by topic
Road Signs
Questions: 16
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 10
Right-of-Way
Questions: 14
Turning
Questions: 6
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 10
Parking
Questions: 11
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 12
Safe Driving
Questions: 36
Emergencies
Questions: 12
Sharing the Road
Questions: 15
Licensing
Questions: 23
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 8
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 14
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Arkansas permit test?
The Arkansas knowledge test has 25 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Arkansas permit test?
You need at least 20 correct answers out of 25 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
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No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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