What is the minimum age for an instruction permit in Arkansas?

14. Arkansas issues instruction permits at 14; you drive with a licensed driver 21 or older beside you.

With an intermediate license in Arkansas, during what hours may you NOT drive, with some exceptions?

11 pm to 4 am. Intermediate drivers may not drive from 11 pm to 4 am except in the listed situations.

You are 17 and driving in Arkansas. May you use a hands-free phone?

No, no phone at all. Drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all, even hands-free, except in an emergency.

In Arkansas, a school bus stops with red lights across a median. How wide must the median be for you not to stop?

20 feet. You need not stop if the bus is across a median 20 feet or more in width.

In Arkansas, if you are under 21, at what BAC can you be arrested for driving?

0.02%. Underage DUI applies at 0.02 percent; your license can be revoked until you turn 21.

In Arkansas, within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams?

500 feet. Dim within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and use low beams within 200 feet when following.

In Arkansas, when parking at a curb, how far from the curb may your car be at most?

18 inches. Do not park more than 18 inches from the curb.

In Arkansas, how long is an instruction permit valid?

2 years. The instruction permit is valid for two years from the date you pass the knowledge exam.

In Arkansas, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?

15 feet. Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Arkansas, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?

20 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

In Arkansas, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?

100 feet. Signal at least 100 feet before turning.

State guides · Arkansas

Arkansas DMV written test guide

Everything you need to know about the written test in Arkansas, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.

Agency	Arkansas State Police (Arkansas Department of Public Safety); licenses issued by the Department of Finance and Administration
Official handbook	Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 ↗
Questions	Not published
To pass	Not published by the state
Test in Spanish?	Yes

Arkansas State Police does not publish the number of questions or the passing score. Multiple-choice knowledge exam given by the State Police in every county; 5 dollar fee per exam, no limit on retakes. An oral test can be scheduled for learning differences.

Arkansas rules you need to know

Alcohol, 21 and over: In Arkansas the legal limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08% BAC. Official source ↗
Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, you can be arrested at a BAC of 0.02% or higher. Official source ↗
Following distance: Use the 2-second rule; 4 seconds on slippery roads. Official source ↗
High beams: Dim your high beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and 200 feet when following. Official source ↗
Turn signal: Signal at least 100 feet before turning. Official source ↗
Fire hydrant: Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
Crosswalk: Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Official source ↗
School bus: Stop for a school bus unless it is across a median 20 feet wide or more. Official source ↗
Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it. Official source ↗
Cell phone: No one may text; under 18, no phones at all; ages 18 to 20, hands-free only. Official source ↗
Move Over law: For stopped police, tow or work vehicles with lights, move to the farthest lane or slow down. Official source ↗
Permit age: You can get an instruction permit at age 14. Official source ↗

Arkansas test FAQ

How many questions are on the Arkansas written test?

Arkansas doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score; ask your local office.

Can I take the Arkansas driver's test in Spanish?

Yes. Arkansas offers the written test in Spanish.

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

You can get an instruction permit at age 14.

What documents do I need for a permit in Arkansas?

It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Arkansas State Police (Arkansas Department of Public Safety); licenses issued by the Department of Finance and Administration before you go.

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11 Arkansas practice questions

1. What is the minimum age for an instruction permit in Arkansas?
1. 15
2. 14
3. 16
4. 15 and a half
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Answer: 14
Arkansas issues instruction permits at 14; you drive with a licensed driver 21 or older beside you.
Official source ↗
2. With an intermediate license in Arkansas, during what hours may you NOT drive, with some exceptions?
1. 10 pm to 5 am
2. Midnight to 6 am
3. 11 pm to 6 am
4. 11 pm to 4 am
Show answer
Answer: 11 pm to 4 am
Intermediate drivers may not drive from 11 pm to 4 am except in the listed situations.
Official source ↗
3. You are 17 and driving in Arkansas. May you use a hands-free phone?
1. Yes, if hands-free
2. Yes, at red lights
3. No, no phone at all
4. Yes, for short calls
Show answer
Answer: No, no phone at all
Drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all, even hands-free, except in an emergency.
Official source ↗
4. In Arkansas, a school bus stops with red lights across a median. How wide must the median be for you not to stop?
1. 20 feet
2. 30 feet
3. 50 feet
4. 10 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
You need not stop if the bus is across a median 20 feet or more in width.
Official source ↗
5. In Arkansas, if you are under 21, at what BAC can you be arrested for driving?
1. 0.08%
2. 0.01%
3. 0.02%
4. 0.05%
Show answer
Answer: 0.02%
Underage DUI applies at 0.02 percent; your license can be revoked until you turn 21.
Official source ↗
6. In Arkansas, within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams?
1. 300 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 500 feet
4. 1,000 feet
Show answer
Answer: 500 feet
Dim within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and use low beams within 200 feet when following.
Official source ↗
7. In Arkansas, when parking at a curb, how far from the curb may your car be at most?
1. 6 inches
2. 24 inches
3. 12 inches
4. 18 inches
Show answer
Answer: 18 inches
Do not park more than 18 inches from the curb.
Official source ↗
8. In Arkansas, how long is an instruction permit valid?
1. 6 months
2. 4 years
3. 2 years
4. 1 year
Show answer
Answer: 2 years
The instruction permit is valid for two years from the date you pass the knowledge exam.
Official source ↗
9. In Arkansas, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
1. 30 feet
2. 25 feet
3. 20 feet
4. 15 feet
Show answer
Answer: 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Official source ↗
10. In Arkansas, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?
1. 30 feet
2. 15 feet
3. 25 feet
4. 20 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Official source ↗
11. In Arkansas, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?
1. 500 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 25 feet
4. 200 feet
Show answer
Answer: 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before turning.
Official source ↗

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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.