Arkansas Permit Practice Test 2026: driver's license knowledge exam
Free Arkansas permit practice test: official facts from the Arkansas State Police, questions written from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1).
- 25 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark, commonly reported
- $5 fee, Written examination fee per exam
- 14 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Practice format (commonly reported): The Arkansas State Police does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 25 questions with 20 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from the Arkansas State Police
| Official exam name | Driver's license knowledge exam(instruction permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Arkansas State Police (ASP), Driver Examination (Arkansas Department of Public Safety), with the Arkansas DFA Office of Driver Services official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by the Arkansas State Police |
| Breakdown | Arkansas law, Arkansas rules and regulations (signals, signs and pavement markings), general driving, safe driving, see and be seen, sharing the road, driving fitness and emergencies |
| Pass mark | Not published by the Arkansas State Police |
| Time limit | None published by the Arkansas State Police |
| Fee | $5 — Written examination fee per examWritten examination fee $5 per exam: study guide (Act 1289 of 2015): 'THIS ACT REQUIRES A $5.00 FEE FOR EACH WRITTEN EXAMINATION. THERE SHALL BE NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF EXAMS CHARGED AT THE TIME OF LICENSE. THE FEE WILL BE ADDED TO THE COST OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND COLLECTED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION.' No separate instruction-permit fee is published by ASP or DFA. DFA: Learner's License (ages 14-15) and Intermediate License (16-17) fee 'Prorated'; Class D (ages 21+) '$40.00' for 8 years. |
| Minimum age | 14 |
| Where to book | Arkansas State Police test booking and locations (official site) |
The Arkansas State Police does not publish the number of questions or a pass mark for the Arkansas driver's license knowledge exam (instruction permit); questions come from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1) (edition 10, October 2026).
Source: Arkansas State Police (ASP), Driver Examination (Arkansas Department of Public Safety), with the Arkansas DFA Office of Driver Services official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Under 18 (ASP 1-2-3 Checklist, effective January 8, 2026): '1. Original or Certified Copy of a U.S. BIRTH CERTIFICATE' (no hospital certificates, laminated, photocopied or scanned documents; 'U.S. citizens (minors) cannot use a U.S. passport as a primary document'; non-citizens present passport with visa and I-94, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, etc.); '2. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian' (parent present with a state driver's license or state ID, or an ASP-33); '3. Accepted Secondary Identification' (ASP-33 Parent Affidavit signed in-office or notarized and submitted within 30 days). 18 and over (checklist effective May 20, 2025): 'Two Primary Documents; OR One Primary and One Secondary'. Birth certificates from Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas or Tennessee require proof of Arkansas residency. Vision test required (20/40 uncorrected for an unrestricted license). Driving record must be free of serious accidents or serious violations for 6 months for a learner's license (A.C.A. § 27-16-704(7)). |
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| Retake | No waiting period is stated on the ASP pages or in the study guide. Supporting context (Code of Arkansas Rules, 27 CAR § 52-101, ASP rule effective January 1, 2015): if a person fails the knowledge portion for a learner's permit, learner's license or intermediate license, 'there shall be a five-calendar-day waiting period before they will be allowed to retest.' |
| Attempts | No attempt limit published; each written examination costs $5 ('NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF EXAMS CHARGED'). The instruction permit 'will be issued for two years from the date of the passed knowledge exam.' |
| Languages | No list of knowledge-test languages published. Study guide published in English (10/06/2026), Spanish ('Manual de Manejo de Arkansas', 01/2018) and Vietnamese (02/2024). Oral testing: appointment type 'Driver's License Test for Learning Differences' 'will allow you to schedule an oral test with an examiner' (not all locations); ASP Audio Testing Instructions (08/2017): 'Computer kiosk reads questions and answer through headphones' for applicants who present an IEP, 504 Plan or other professional evaluation, and the examiner may explain words or sentences. |
| Road signs | US traffic signals, signs and pavement markings as shown in Chapter 2 ('Arkansas Rules and Regulations': Traffic Control Signals, Signs, and Pavement Markings; Roadway, Regulation and Railroad Crossing Signs) of the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide. |
| Handbook | Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1) — Edition 10, October 2026 (Volume 1 – Edition 10; file code 10062026; ASP page: 'English – 10/06/2026') read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Arkansas road signs test
US traffic signals, signs and pavement markings as shown in Chapter 2 ('Arkansas Rules and Regulations': Traffic Control Signals, Signs, and Pavement Markings; Roadway, Regulation and Railroad Crossing Signs) of the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide. Practice them in the free Arkansas road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Arkansas driver's license knowledge exam: common questions
How many questions are on the Arkansas permit test?
The Arkansas State Police does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 25 questions with 20 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the Arkansas permit test?
The Arkansas State Police does not publish a pass mark for the Arkansas driver's license knowledge exam. It is commonly reported as 20 of 25 (80%), and our practice tests use that mark.
Is the Arkansas permit test hard?
You need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 25-question format you can get at most 5 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1) (edition 10, October 2026) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Arkansas permit test cost?
$5 — Written examination fee per exam, per the Arkansas State Police.
Is there a free Arkansas permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Arkansas driver's license knowledge exam practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 20 of 25 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Driver's license knowledge exam questions come from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1). Read the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Arkansas State Police (ASP), Driver Examination (Arkansas Department of Public Safety), with the Arkansas DFA Office of Driver Services official pages. This site is independent and is not run by the Arkansas State Police.