AR Permit Practice Test

How to use this AR practice test

1. Take the full practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at the score your state requires, book the real test.

AR practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable AR practice test with answer key

First 40 questions from the AR bank

Every question below comes from the Arkansas question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. A speed limit sign shows the maximum speed for which driving conditions?

   1. Ideal conditions
   2. Every condition, including poor visibility
   3. Only dry roads during daylight
   4. Only conditions approved by a police officer
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   Ideal conditions. The posted maximum assumes ideal conditions, so it is not a promise that the same speed is safe in rain, ice, or limited visibility. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What right-of-way do pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have?

   1. Absolute right-of-way
   2. Priority only at marked crosswalks
   3. Priority only when accompanied by another adult
   4. No priority if the driver is already turning
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   Absolute right-of-way. The guide gives these pedestrians absolute right-of-way, which means a driver must take care to avoid striking them even when the crossing i Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. What phone restriction applies to an Arkansas Class D driver who is 18 but under 21?

   1. Hands-free interactive communication is allowed, but handheld use is limited to emergencies
   2. All phone communication is allowed if traffic is light
   3. Only texting is allowed through a hands-free device
   4. Handheld calls are allowed on interstates only
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   Hands-free interactive communication is allowed, but handheld use is limited to emergencies. For a Class D driver in this age band, the guide permits a hands-free wireless telephone or device for interactive communication while drivi Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. What alcohol restriction applies to an Arkansas person under 21 apart from impaired driving?

   1. Purchasing or consuming alcohol is prohibited
   2. Beer is allowed but liquor is prohibited
   3. Alcohol is allowed when a parent is present
   4. Consumption is allowed after midnight only
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   Purchasing or consuming alcohol is prohibited. The guide states that a person under 21 may not purchase or consume alcohol. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. About how fast do farm tractors, animal-drawn vehicles, and roadway maintenance vehicles usually travel in Arkansas?

   1. 25 mph or less
   2. 35 mph or less
   3. 45 mph or less
   4. 55 mph or less
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   25 mph or less. The guide groups these slow-moving vehicles at twenty-five miles per hour or less and says they should display a slow-moving vehicle sign fr Full explanation in Test 1

6. 6. A driver enters a road from a driveway. To whom must the driver yield?

   1. Vehicles already on the main road
   2. Only traffic approaching from the left
   3. Only traffic approaching from the right
   4. No one because the driveway is private
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   Vehicles already on the main road. Traffic already traveling on the main road has priority over a vehicle emerging from a driveway, alley, or roadside. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. When is driving on an Arkansas sidewalk allowed?

   1. Only to cross it while entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot
   2. Whenever no pedestrian is visible
   3. Whenever the vehicle is moving below 5 mph
   4. Only during a school dismissal period
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   Only to cross it while entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot. Driving on a sidewalk is illegal except for the brief crossing needed to enter or leave a driveway, alley, or parking lot. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. What cell phone activity may an Arkansas Learner's License holder use while operating a motor vehicle?

   1. Talking or texting whenever the phone is hands-free
   2. Cell phone use only during an emergency
   3. Texting only at red lights
   4. Talking only when a licensed adult is beside the driver
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   Cell phone use only during an emergency. The learner stage carries a narrow emergency exception. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. What is the maximum displacement for a motorized bicycle or motorcycle under an Arkansas Motorized Bicycle Certificate?

   1. 25 cubic centimeters
   2. 50 cubic centimeters
   3. 100 cubic centimeters
   4. 250 cubic centimeters
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   50 cubic centimeters. The Motorized Bicycle Certificate is limited to a motorized bicycle or motorcycle displacing fifty cubic centimeters or less. Full explanation in Test 2

10. 10. What restraint is required for an Arkansas child younger than six who weighs less than 60 pounds?

    1. A properly secured child passenger safety seat
    2. A lap belt without any child seat
    3. An adult shoulder belt only
    4. No restraint when seated in the rear
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    A properly secured child passenger safety seat. Arkansas requires this child to ride in a child passenger safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle. Full explanation in Test 2

11. 11. When must a driver stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights in Arkansas?

    1. Only when traveling behind the bus in the same lane
    2. Only when the bus is stopped at a marked school zone
    3. Whenever approaching the bus, unless an opposite lane is separated by a median at least 20 feet wide
    4. Only when a crossing guard is visible
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    Whenever approaching the bus, unless an opposite lane is separated by a median at least 20 feet wide. A stopped bus with flashing red lights requires a complete stop regardless of whether the driver is behind it, opposite it, or approaching a Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. At what alcohol concentration can an Arkansas driver be arrested for driving while intoxicated?

    1. 0.02 percent or more in breath or blood
    2. 0.04 percent or more in breath or blood in every case
    3. 0.08 percent or more in breath or blood
    4. 0.10 percent or more in breath only
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    0.08 percent or more in breath or blood. The guide identifies 0.08 percent in breath or blood as the concentration for arrest for driving while intoxicated. The 0. Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. When approaching this triangular YIELD sign, which action is required?

    1. Slow down, yield to vehicles in the intersection, and stop if necessary
    2. Stop every time, even when no traffic or pedestrians are present
    3. Accelerate to claim the intersection before other traffic arrives
    4. Continue without checking because the sign gives you priority
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    Slow down, yield to vehicles in the intersection, and stop if necessary. A yield sign calls for a reduction in speed and yielding the right of way to traffic in the intersection. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. What maneuver is prohibited by the red slash over the U-shaped arrow?

    1. Making a U-turn
    2. Turning right at the intersection
    3. Passing a slower vehicle
    4. Proceeding straight through the roadway
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    Making a U-turn. The U-shaped arrow identifies a reversal of direction, and the red slash marks that maneuver as prohibited. Full explanation in Test 3

15. 15. What type of roadway sign is the KEEP RIGHT sign?

    1. A regulation sign
    2. A railroad crossing warning sign
    3. A speed limit sign
    4. A destination guide sign
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    A regulation sign. A KEEP RIGHT sign gives a traffic-direction instruction, so it belongs to the regulation-sign group. Full explanation in Test 3

16. 16. What must a driver do when pedestrians are in or about to enter a crosswalk?

    1. Yield to the pedestrians
    2. Sound the horn and continue first
    3. Pass through the crosswalk before they enter
    4. Stop only if the crosswalk has a traffic signal
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    Yield to the pedestrians. Arkansas directs a driver to yield to pedestrians who are in a crosswalk or about to enter one. Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. What action do Arkansas warning signs tell a driver to prepare for?

    1. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
    2. Accelerate to pass the hazard before it begins
    3. Park beside the sign until conditions change
    4. Ignore the sign unless an officer repeats it
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    Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Arkansas warning signs tell drivers to slow down and be prepared to stop when necessary. Full explanation in Test 4

18. 18. What should the driver anticipate after seeing this yellow curve warning sign?

    1. A curve ahead that calls for slower speed before entering
    2. A mandatory right turn at the next intersection
    3. A detour that permits driving through a work zone
    4. A straight roadway where speed may be increased
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    A curve ahead that calls for slower speed before entering. A curved-arrow warning identifies a change in roadway direction ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

19. 19. What does the pennant-shaped sign shown here identify on a two-lane road?

    1. A no passing zone
    2. A railroad crossing that is exempt from stopping
    3. A lane reserved for slow moving vehicles
    4. A temporary detour around a work zone
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    A no passing zone. The pennant shape is used for a no passing zone sign on a two-lane road. Full explanation in Test 4

20. 20. Before turning right on red in Arkansas, what must the driver do?

    1. Stop completely, check for opposing traffic and pedestrians, then turn if allowed
    2. Turn without stopping whenever the cross street appears empty
    3. Wait for a green arrow in every intersection
    4. Stop in the crosswalk to gain a better view
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    Stop completely, check for opposing traffic and pedestrians, then turn if allowed. Arkansas permits a right turn on red unless a sign prohibits it, but the maneuver begins with a complete stop. Full explanation in Test 4

21. 21. A driver nearing a flashing yellow signal should do what?

    1. Slow down and proceed with caution
    2. Stop completely and wait for a green light
    3. Accelerate because the signal gives priority
    4. Treat the intersection as closed to all traffic
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    Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow signal tells the driver to slow down and proceed with caution. Full explanation in Test 5

22. 22. What is the Arkansas response to a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its emergency lights on?

    1. Move to the farthest lane away on a multilane highway when possible
    2. Drive closer so the officer can identify your vehicle
    3. Use the shoulder to pass without changing speed
    4. Stop directly behind the vehicle in the traffic lane
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    Move to the farthest lane away on a multilane highway when possible. On a multilane highway, Arkansas requires drivers to move over whenever possible, placing the vehicle in the farthest lane away from a stopp Full explanation in Test 5

23. 23. Which headlight setting is recommended in fog, snow, or heavy rain?

    1. Low beams
    2. High beams
    3. Parking lights only
    4. Emergency flashers instead of headlights
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    Low beams. Low beams are recommended in fog, snow, or heavy rain because high beams can reflect from the moisture and create glare. Full explanation in Test 5

24. 24. After a flashing yellow arrow, what must a left-turning driver yield to?

    1. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
    2. Turn left without checking for opposing traffic
    3. Stop and wait until the arrow turns green
    4. Proceed straight only because left turns are prohibited
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    Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow permits a left turn, but the turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before proceeding with ca Full explanation in Test 5

25. 25. How far before a lane change should you activate your turn signal?

    1. At least 100 feet
    2. At least 10 feet
    3. Only after entering the new lane
    4. At least 500 feet in every situation
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    At least 100 feet. The manual instructs drivers to turn on the signal at least 100 feet before a lane change. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. When is smoking tobacco in a motor vehicle prohibited in Arkansas?

    1. Only when the windows are closed
    2. Whenever a child under 14 is a passenger
    3. Only in vehicles owned by the state
    4. Never, smoking is unregulated in vehicles
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    Whenever a child under 14 is a passenger. Under the Protection from Secondhand Smoke for Children Act, a person shall not knowingly smoke tobacco in any motor vehicle in which a chil Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. What is the best initial response to a sudden tire blowout?

    1. Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight
    2. Slam on the brakes and turn sharply toward the shoulder
    3. Release the steering wheel so the vehicle can settle itself
    4. Accelerate hard to reach the next intersection
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    Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. After a sudden tire blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle traveling straight. Full explanation in Test 6

28. 28. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, what should you do?

    1. Slowly take your foot off the gas and keep the steering wheel straight
    2. Brake hard and turn quickly toward the shoulder
    3. Accelerate until the tires cut through the water
    4. Turn the wheel back and forth rapidly
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    Slowly take your foot off the gas and keep the steering wheel straight. During hydroplaning, the tires have lost contact with the road because they are riding on water. Full explanation in Test 6

29. 29. If moving over for a stationary roadside vehicle is unsafe or impossible, what should you do?

    1. Reduce speed to a safe level and proceed with caution
    2. Maintain the posted speed and pass close to the vehicle
    3. Stop in the traffic lane until the roadside vehicle leaves
    4. Use the shoulder to avoid making any adjustment
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    Reduce speed to a safe level and proceed with caution. Arkansas's Move Over guidance provides a fallback when changing lanes cannot be done safely: reduce speed to a safe level for the conditions Full explanation in Test 6

30. 30. What is Isaac's Law in Arkansas?

    1. A law requiring child seats until age 8
    2. A law banning texting for teens
    3. A person who negligently causes a death while violating the school bus law faces a Class C felony for negligent homicide
    4. A law setting school zone speed limits
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    A person who negligently causes a death while violating the school bus law faces a Class C felony for negligent homicide. Isaac's Law, section 5-10-105, makes a person who violates the school bus stopping law and negligently causes the death of another person su Full explanation in Test 6

31. 31. What is the best way to reduce the risk of hydroplaning?

    1. Keep your speed down
    2. Brake hard whenever water covers the lane
    3. Accelerate across standing water
    4. Steer sharply from side to side
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    Keep your speed down. Lower speed gives the tires more opportunity to channel water away and maintain contact with the pavement. Full explanation in Test 7

32. 32. What does a second offense of misusing an Arkansas accessible parking certificate bring?

    1. A $50 fine
    2. A written warning
    3. Loss of the vehicle
    4. A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a six month license suspension and towing and court costs
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    A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a six month license suspension and towing and court costs. The second offense of misusing a special certificate is a minimum of $250 and not more than $1,000, plus a six month driver's license suspen Full explanation in Test 7

33. 33. How high can doubled fines reach in an Arkansas work zone?

    1. $100
    2. $500
    3. As high as $5,000, depending on the violation
    4. Fines are not doubled in work zones
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    As high as $5,000, depending on the violation. Fines double for violations in work zones, including speeding, reckless driving and distracted driving, and depending on the violation the d Full explanation in Test 7

34. 34. Which roadway controls are described as regulation signs?

    1. Rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, parking, and special instructions
    2. Only advance notice of hills and slippery pavement
    3. The name of every business along the route
    4. Weather forecasts for the next intersection
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    Rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, parking, and special instructions. Regulation signs communicate rules that govern how traffic may move or where it may stop. Full explanation in Test 7

35. 35. How long does sending or reading a text take a driver's eyes off the road, according to the Arkansas guide?

    1. About 5 seconds, a football field at 55 mph
    2. Less than 1 second
    3. About 30 seconds
    4. It does not affect vision
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    About 5 seconds, a football field at 55 mph. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds, and at 55 mph that is like driving the length of an entire football Full explanation in Test 7

36. 36. What does an Arkansas yield sign require a driver to do?

    1. Slow down, yield to traffic, and stop when necessary
    2. Stop every time before entering the intersection
    3. Accelerate so crossing traffic must wait
    4. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
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    Slow down, yield to traffic, and stop when necessary. A yield sign calls for reduced speed and right of way to traffic in the intersection or to traffic the driver is crossing or entering. Full explanation in Test 8

37. 37. What does a round black-on-yellow railroad advance warning sign tell a driver to do?

    1. The possibility of a train
    2. The possibility of a required fuel stop
    3. The possibility of a lane becoming a bus lane
    4. The possibility of a mandatory U-turn
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    The possibility of a train. Railroad crossing warning signs alert drivers to the possibility of a train. Full explanation in Test 8

38. 38. How far may a fully loaded tractor trailer at 55 mph need to stop, according to the Arkansas guide?

    1. More than 335 feet, the length of a football field
    2. About 100 feet
    3. About 225 feet
    4. About 50 feet
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    More than 335 feet, the length of a football field. A fully loaded tractor trailer traveling at 55 mph may take more than 335 feet to come to a complete stop, the length of a football field, c Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. How far before a turn or lane change should you begin using your turn signal?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 200 feet
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    100 feet. Arkansas directs drivers to use turn signals 100 feet before a lane change, a right turn, a left turn, a merge, or parking. Full explanation in Test 8

40. 40. Why should you leave extra space behind a police vehicle, ambulance, or fire truck?

    1. Those vehicles need room to work
    2. Those vehicles are required to stay below the speed limit
    3. The space gives you permission to pass on the shoulder
    4. The extra distance guarantees they will not stop suddenly
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    Those vehicles need room to work. Police vehicles, ambulances, and fire trucks may need room to work, so following too closely can interfere with an emergency response. Full explanation in Test 8