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Arkansas Driver Handbook, Chapter by Chapter
Start with lesson 1Every chapter of the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide that matters for the written test, cut down to the rules and exact numbers you need. Each point links to the manual text it comes from, with the page, and ends with questions from our free Arkansas practice test.
23 lessons in handbook order
Read one lesson, answer its 3 check questions, then drill that topic in the practice test. Most lessons take about 5 minutes.
- Lesson 1The Driver's LicenseLaws and paperwork
Who Needs a License and Vision Rules
New residents must get an Arkansas license within 30 days, and nonresidents present for 6 months must get one too. You can get a restricted license at 14 and a non restricted license at 18, and you must meet the vision standards.
7 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 2 to 5
- Lesson 2Types of Graduated Driver's LicensesLaws and paperwork
Instruction Permits and Graduated Licenses
Arkansas teens start with an instruction permit at 14, then hold a learner's or intermediate license before turning 18. Each step has rules on supervision, passengers, seat belts and hours.
9 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 3 to 4
- Lesson 3Distracted DrivingLaws and paperwork
Phone Laws and Distracted Driving
Arkansas bans texting for every driver and limits phone use by age. Texting takes your eyes off the road for about five seconds, like driving a football field blind at 55 mph.
7 key points · 4 numbers · Handbook pp. 3 to 46
- Lesson 4Chapter 1: Arkansas LawSafe driving
Seat Belts, Child Seats and Littering
Drivers and front seat passengers must wear seat belts, and children need proper restraints. Arkansas also bans smoking around young children and fines littering heavily.
8 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 9 to 82
- Lesson 5Chapter 1: School Bus Law and RulesLaws and paperwork
Stopping for School Buses
Stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, whatever lane you are in. Passing one illegally brings fines and jail, and causing a death is a felony.
7 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook pp. 12 to 13
- Lesson 6Chapter 1: Move Over LawEmergencies
Emergency Vehicles and the Move Over Law
Pull right for emergency vehicles using a siren and red or blue lights. On multilane highways, move to the lane farthest from a stopped law enforcement or service vehicle with lights on.
7 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook pp. 11 to 59
- Lesson 7Chapter 2: Work Zone SafetySafe driving
Work Zones
Work zones are dangerous for workers and drivers alike. When workers are present, fines for moving violations double.
8 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook pp. 16 to 22
- Lesson 8Chapter 2: Traffic Control SignalsSignals and markings
Traffic Lights and Arrows
Traffic lights tell you when to stop and when to go. Flashing lights and arrows each have their own meaning.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 23 to 25
- Lesson 9Chapter 2: Traffic Control SignsRoad signs
Stop, Yield and Regulation Signs
A stop sign is red with white letters and 8 sides, and at a yield sign you yield and stop when necessary. Regulation signs are white, and a red circle with a red slash means a maneuver is prohibited.
7 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook pp. 25 to 27
- Lesson 10Chapter 2: Roadway and Railroad Crossing SignsRoad signs
Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs
Yellow warning signs tell you to slow down and be ready to stop for hazards ahead. Railroad signs and signals warn of trains, and flashing crossing lights mean a train is present.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 27 to 30
- Lesson 11Chapter 3: Lanes of TrafficSignals and markings
Pavement Markings and Lane Use
White lines separate lanes going the same way, and a solid double yellow line means no passing either way. Shared center lanes are reserved for left turns.
8 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook pp. 31 to 63
- Lesson 12Chapter 3: Right of WayRight of way
Right of Way at Intersections
Traffic laws say who must yield but never give absolute right of way. You must always do everything possible to avoid hitting a pedestrian or another vehicle.
7 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 35 to 40
- Lesson 13Chapter 3: Crosswalks and Right of WayRight of way
Pedestrians, Sidewalks and Traffic Circles
Yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a crosswalk, marked or not. Blind pedestrians have absolute right of way, and entering drivers yield to traffic already in a circle.
7 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 25 to 35
- Lesson 14Chapter 3: ParkingParking
Parking Rules and Accessible Parking
Park 18 inches or less from the curb, set the parking brake, and turn your wheels sharply away from traffic on a hill. Arkansas sets exact distances for no parking zones and strict rules for accessible spaces.
8 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 14 to 42
- Lesson 15Chapters 2 and 5: Speed Limits and Road ConditionsSpeed limits
Speed Limits and Road Conditions
Posted speed limits are for ideal conditions, and you must slow down when conditions are worse. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even at the limit.
8 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 25 to 58
- Lesson 16Chapter 5: Visibility, Reaction and DistanceSafe driving
Stopping Distance and Following
Stopping takes a lot of room: about 225 feet at 55 mph. Use the two second rule, and more space when conditions call for it.
8 key points · 8 numbers · Handbook pp. 48 to 61
- Lesson 17Chapter 5: See and Be SeenSafe driving
Headlights, Horn and Signals
Headlights help you see and help others see you, and Arkansas requires them in several situations. Use your horn and signals to let others know you are there and what you plan to do.
8 key points · 4 numbers · Handbook pp. 51 to 53
- Lesson 18Chapters 3 to 5: Turning, Changing Lanes and PassingSafe driving
Turns, Lane Changes and Passing
Check mirrors and blind spots and signal 100 feet before changing lanes. Passing at 55 mph needs about 10 seconds and over 1,600 feet of clear road.
8 key points · 4 numbers · Handbook pp. 25 to 63
- Lesson 19Chapters 6 and 7: Sharing the RoadSafe driving
Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles
Tractor trailers need much more room to stop and have large blind spots. Follow a motorcycle by at least 4 to 6 seconds, and never pass between a bicyclist and oncoming vehicles on a two lane road.
8 key points · 5 numbers · Handbook pp. 64 to 70
- Lesson 20Chapter 5: Adjusting the Vehicle SpeedSafe driving
Slippery Roads and Hydroplaning
Rain, snow and ice make roads slippery, so slow down at the first sign of them. Tires can hydroplane on wet roads as speed rises.
7 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook pp. 54 to 55
- Lesson 21Chapter 9: EmergenciesEmergencies
Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes
Know what to do when brakes fail, a tire blows out or the accelerator is faulty, and how to handle a skid. After a crash, stop, move out of traffic if you can, and report it when required.
8 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 77 to 81
- Lesson 22Chapter 8: Drinking and DrivingAlcohol and DUI
Drinking and Driving
Alcohol is involved in about 38 percent of fatal crashes, and the body clears alcohol at about 1 drink per hour. Arkansas arrests drivers at 0.08% and can charge crash involved drivers at lower levels.
8 key points · 8 numbers · Handbook pp. 73 to 74
- Lesson 23Chapter 8: Alcohol and the LawAlcohol and DUI
Drivers Under 21 and Alcohol
You cannot buy or drink alcohol in Arkansas under 21. Underage drivers can be arrested at a 0.02% alcohol concentration.
6 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 73 to 75
Read, check, then practice
- Read a lesson. Open any point's source to see the exact manual wording and page.
- Answer the 3 check questions at the end without looking back.
- Drill that topic in the free Arkansas practice test, then take a full test when every lesson feels easy.
- Keep the Arkansas cheat sheet for a last look before test day.
Source: the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (2026). Lessons are plain English summaries, not the law itself; where they differ, the manual and the statute govern. Every quote on these pages is checked against our saved copy of the manual. Last checked 2026-09-27.