Free Arkansas Permit Practice Test (2026)

Real questions from the official Arkansas driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.

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What this test covers

This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:

Heaviest on Licensing & Permits (6 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.

20 are Arkansas-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.

Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.

Questions on this test

1. When passing a bicyclist, you should:

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Answer: Give room and pass only when safe

Give bicyclists room and pass only when safe.

2. Safe drivers keep their eyes:

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Answer: Moving — scanning ahead, mirrors, and sides

Keep scanning to spot hazards early.

3. Intermediate restrictions end when the driver reaches:

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Answer: Their 18th birthday AND completes 6 months of restricted driving

Restrictions end at the 18th birthday and once 6 months of restricted driving is complete.

4. A left arm extended straight out means:

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Answer: Left turn

Arm straight out = left turn.

5. A Learner's License holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least:

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Answer: 21

A licensed driver 21+ must accompany a Learner's License holder.

6. Penalties for drinking and driving in Arkansas are:

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Answer: Severe (arrest, fines, license consequences)

Penalties are severe — arrest, fines, and license consequences.

7. Texting while driving makes a crash about how much more likely?

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Answer: 20 times more likely

Texting makes a crash about 20x more likely.

8. An applicant under 18 needs:

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Answer: A parent/legal guardian signature (Parent Affidavit)

Applicants under 18 need a parent/guardian signature and the ASP-33 Parent Affidavit.

9. Keeping a safe following distance and a space cushion helps you:

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Answer: React to sudden hazards

Space around your vehicle gives time and room to avoid trouble.

10. Give a motorcycle:

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Answer: A full lane

Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.

11. To ride a motorcycle in Arkansas you need:

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Answer: A Class M license or endorsement

A Class M license/endorsement is required for motorcycles.

12. Reading or writing a text at 55 MPH takes your eyes off the road long enough to:

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Answer: Travel the length of a football field blindfolded

A ~4.6-second glance at 55 MPH covers a football field — texting makes a crash 20x more likely.

13. If you are involved in a crash, you must:

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Answer: Stop and give information

Stop and exchange information at any crash.

14. A regular (unrestricted) Class D license in Arkansas is issued at age:

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Answer: 18

The Class D license is the regular license, available at 18 (or when intermediate restrictions end).

15. As speed rises, stopping distance:

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Answer: Increases sharply

Higher speed greatly increases stopping distance.

16. Arkansas's Child Passenger Protection Act requires:

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Answer: Proper child restraints/car seats for young children

Young children must be in proper child restraints.

17. The Intermediate License in Arkansas is available at age:

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Answer: 16

The Intermediate License is for drivers 16 and up (with restrictions until 18).

18. In Arkansas, you can be arrested for DWI at a blood/breath alcohol concentration of:

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Answer: .08

DWI applies at 0.08% or more for adults.

19. If you're in a crash or serious offense, you can be charged with DWI at a lower BAC because:

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Answer: Arkansas applies stricter thresholds in those cases

A crash or serious offense can bring DWI charges at a lower BAC.

20. Arkansas's Move Over Law requires you to:

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Answer: Move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles with lights

Move over a lane (or slow down) for stopped emergency vehicles displaying lights.

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