Question 1

How many questions are on Arkansas's permit knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

Accepted Answer

25 questions, with at least 20 correct (80%) to pass — Arkansas's permit knowledge test has 25 questions, and an applicant needs at least 20 correct (80%) to pass.

Question 2

Which agency issues Arkansas driver's licenses and permits?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Motor Vehicle (OMV), not a "DMV" — Arkansas issues driver's licenses through the Office of Motor Vehicle (OMV), a division of the Department of Finance and Administration — the state doesn't use a "DMV" name.

Question 3

What is the minimum age for an Arkansas learner's license?

Accepted Answer

14 years old — An Arkansas teen may apply for a learner's license starting at age 14.

Question 4

Who must accompany an Arkansas learner's license holder while driving?

Accepted Answer

A licensed driver at least 21 years old — An Arkansas learner's license holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old.

Question 5

How long must an Arkansas teen hold a learner's license before applying for an intermediate license?

Accepted Answer

6 clean months — Arkansas requires holding the learner's license for at least 6 months, free of traffic violations or accidents, before applying for an intermediate license.

Question 6

What is the minimum age for an Arkansas intermediate license?

Accepted Answer

16 — An Arkansas applicant must be at least 16 years old for an intermediate license.

Question 7

What supervision does an Arkansas intermediate license holder need during the first 6 months?

Accepted Answer

An adult must be in the vehicle at all times — An Arkansas intermediate license holder must have an adult in the vehicle for the first 6 months of holding that license.

Question 8

What is Arkansas's curfew for an intermediate license holder, and what are the exceptions?

Accepted Answer

11 p.m.-4 a.m., with a few narrow exceptions — An Arkansas intermediate license holder can't drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., unless accompanied by a driver at least 21, or the driving relates to school, church, or employment.

Question 9

What passenger restriction applies to an Arkansas intermediate license holder?

Accepted Answer

More than one unrelated minor needs a 21+ front-seat rider — An Arkansas intermediate license holder can't carry more than one unrelated minor passenger unless a driver at least 21 is seated in the front seat.

Question 10

What must be true for an 18-year-old Arkansas driver to move to a regular, unrestricted license?

Accepted Answer

A clean driving record for the previous year — An Arkansas teen turning 18 is eligible for a regular, unrestricted license contingent on a clean driving record for the previous year.

Question 11

Can an Arkansas intermediate license holder use a cell phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

No — device use is banned except for emergencies — An Arkansas driver with an intermediate license can't use a cellular phone or other interactive wireless device while driving, except for emergency purposes.

Question 12

What BAC threshold triggers Arkansas's zero-tolerance law for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02% — Arkansas's zero-tolerance law flags a BAC of 0.02% or higher for a driver under 21, far below the standard 0.08% adult threshold.

Question 13

What term does Arkansas law use for its drunk-driving offense, rather than the more common "DUI"?

Accepted Answer

DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) — Arkansas law refers to drunk driving as DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) rather than the "DUI" terminology more commonly used elsewhere.

Question 14

What must every occupant of a moving Arkansas vehicle do at all times?

Accepted Answer

Wear a seatbelt, driver and every passenger alike — Arkansas law requires the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt at all times.

Question 15

What is Arkansas's official knowledge-test study resource called?

Accepted Answer

The Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Arkansas's official study resource is the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, published by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

Question 16

Without signs or signals, who has the right-of-way at an Arkansas intersection?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle approaching from the right — At an uncontrolled intersection, an Arkansas driver yields to the vehicle approaching from the right.

Question 17

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution; no full stop is required — A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution, unlike a flashing red, which requires a full stop.

Question 18

What does a double solid yellow line mean for passing in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in either direction — A double solid yellow line prohibits passing for vehicles traveling in either direction.

Question 19

What following distance should an Arkansas driver keep in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a 3-second gap — A 3-second following gap in good conditions gives an Arkansas driver enough time to react if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

Question 20

What must Arkansas drivers do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing — Arkansas requires traffic in both directions on an undivided road to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, and to remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Question 21

What should an Arkansas driver do at a railroad crossing with no gates or lights?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, look both ways, and listen before crossing — Even without gates or warning lights, a driver should slow down, look both directions, and listen for an approaching train before crossing.

Question 22

What does Arkansas's basic speed law require regardless of the posted limit?

Accepted Answer

A safe speed for current conditions, even if that's below the posted limit — Arkansas's basic speed law requires a safe speed for current conditions, which can mean driving below the posted limit even when it's technically legal to go faster.

Question 23

What is generally true about headlight use in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Required a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise — Arkansas generally requires headlights starting a half hour after sunset through a half hour before sunrise, along with any time visibility is poor.

Question 24

What documentation must an Arkansas applicant younger than 18 provide when applying for a permit or license?

Accepted Answer

A birth certificate plus a parent or guardian signature — An Arkansas applicant younger than 18 must provide an original or certified birth certificate (or equivalent immigration document) along with a parent or legal guardian's signature.

Arkansas Permit Test Sample Questions

Licensing Provisional Rules

More Questions