What's the Passing Score on the Arkansas Motorcycle Permit Test?
You need 20 of 25 questions correct — 80% — to pass Arkansas's motorcycle knowledge test, matching the regular permit test in both length and threshold.
One format, two very different vehicle types
Arkansas doesn't shorten the motorcycle test relative to the car permit exam — both land at 25 questions and 80%, even though the underlying material is completely different.
A Class MD applicant, 14 or 15, takes this same test; the license class limits the machine and passengers, not the exam itself.
A realistic practice target
Consistently scoring 90% or better in practice is a reasonable cushion, since real testing conditions tend to shave a few points off a relaxed home-practice score.
Checking your score by topic, not just overall, catches a weak spot that would otherwise hide inside a passing percentage.
Where scores actually drop
Countersteering and threshold braking rarely match car-driving instinct and need to be understood directly rather than assumed.
Arkansas's helmet cutoff sits at 21, not the 18 line some riders assume by default from other states' rules.
Read a missed question's full explanation, not just the correct letter, since that's what actually prevents repeating the same mistake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arkansas's motorcycle test passing score different from the car permit test?
No — both require 80%, and both are 25 questions.
How many of the 25 motorcycle questions can I miss and still pass?
At most 5, keeping you at 20 correct (80%).
What score should I aim for on practice tests?
Aim for 90% or higher consistently before your appointment. That buffer above the 80% minimum accounts for first-attempt nerves.
Ready to put this into practice?
Start a free Arkansas motorcycle practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-22