Arkansas 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. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

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
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable AR practice test with answer key

40 sample practice 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. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, what should you do?

   1. Accelerate until the tires cut through the water
   2. Brake hard and turn quickly toward the shoulder
   3. Slowly take your foot off the gas and keep the steering wheel straight
   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 1

   Study this in the handbook: Slippery Roads and Hydroplaning

2. 2. After a minor Arkansas crash, what does state law say to do with your vehicle if it can be moved?

   1. Leave it exactly where it stopped for the police
   2. Drive home and report later
   3. Push it into the median
   4. Move it from the roadway so it does not block traffic
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   Move it from the roadway so it does not block traffic. Arkansas law says that if you are in a traffic crash you should move the vehicle from the roadway so it does not block traffic. Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

3. 3. What license penalty can a court order for violating Arkansas's law on moving over for a stopped police vehicle?

   1. A warning only
   2. Suspension of the license for up to six months
   3. A permanent revocation
   4. A one year mandatory revocation
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   Suspension of the license for up to six months. A driver found guilty of failing to move over for a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights on can be fined, jailed, or both, and th Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency Vehicles and the Move Over Law

4. 4. In Arkansas, smoking tobacco in a vehicle is prohibited when it carries a passenger younger than what age?

   1. 12
   2. 14
   3. 16
   4. 18
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   14. The secondhand-smoke rule prohibits knowingly smoking tobacco in a motor vehicle when a child passenger is less than fourteen years old. Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Child Seats and Littering

5. 5. For a first littering conviction in Arkansas, what is the maximum fine described in the study guide?

   1. $250
   2. $500
   3. $1,000
   4. $2,000
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   $1,000. The first-offense littering penalty can reach one thousand dollars, with community service also possible. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Child Seats and Littering

6. 6. How should you adjust your speed on packed snow, according to the Arkansas guide?

   1. Keep the posted speed
   2. Cut your speed in half
   3. Slow by 5 mph
   4. Speed up to keep momentum
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   Cut your speed in half. On packed snow, the guide says to cut your speed in half, and on ice you must slow to a coast. Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Road Conditions

7. 7. At what age may an Arkansas applicant obtain a non-restricted Class D license?

   1. 21
   2. 14
   3. 16
   4. 18
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   18. The manual sets 18 as the minimum age for a non-restricted license. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Who Needs a License and Vision Rules

8. 8. For which ages does Arkansas issue the Intermediate License?

   1. 16 to 18
   2. 14 to 16
   3. 18 to 21
   4. 15 to 17
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   16 to 18. The Intermediate License is a restricted license for drivers between 16 and 18. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Instruction Permits and Graduated Licenses

9. 9. A 25 year old Arkansas driver wants to send a quick text at a slow speed. What does the Arkansas guide say?

   1. It is allowed for drivers over 21
   2. Text messages are not allowed regardless of age
   3. It is allowed with one hand on the wheel
   4. It is allowed on rural roads
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   Text messages are not allowed regardless of age. The Arkansas guide states that text messages are not allowed regardless of age. Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Phone Laws and Distracted Driving

10. 10. During which hours may an Arkansas Intermediate License holder not drive unless an exception applies?

    1. Midnight to 5:00 am
    2. 10:00 pm to 5:00 am
    3. 11:00 pm to 4:00 am
    4. 9:00 pm to 6:00 am
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    11:00 pm to 4:00 am. An intermediate driver may not drive between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am unless a licensed driver 21 or older is along, or the trip is to or from a Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction Permits and Graduated Licenses

11. 11. You have been drinking in Arkansas and you do not have a designated driver. What should you do?

    1. Use public transportation or a cab
    2. Drive home slowly on side streets with few other cars
    3. Wait fifteen minutes and then drive if you feel steady
    4. Drink coffee at the venue and then drive yourself home
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    Use public transportation or a cab. Without a designated driver, public transportation or a cab keeps an impaired person out of the driver seat. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Drinking and Driving

12. 12. You pass a bicyclist in Arkansas and plan to turn right soon after. Before turning, how should you check?

    1. Look only in the rear mirror once and turn
    2. Look left, then right and left again to check the cyclist and speed
    3. Turn first and check the bicycle path after crossing it
    4. Rely on the cyclist to brake and move aside
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    Look left, then right and left again to check the cyclist and speed. Passing a bicycle does not end your duty at the next right turn. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles

13. 13. In Arkansas, how does a driver start the two-second following-distance count?

    1. Count when your front bumper first passes the vehicle ahead of you
    2. Count only while stopped and waiting at a traffic light ahead
    3. Count from when its rear passes a fixed point until you reach it
    4. Estimate car lengths by eye without using any roadside point
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    Count from when its rear passes a fixed point until you reach it. The count begins the moment the back of the lead vehicle clears a fixed spot on the roadside. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency Vehicles and the Move Over Law

14. 14. When may a driver use the shoulder of an Arkansas street or road?

    1. Any time traffic is heavy and the lanes are full
    2. To pass a slow vehicle traveling on the right side
    3. Whenever the shoulder is paved and wide enough
    4. Only when a police officer directs the driver there
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    Only when a police officer directs the driver there. The shoulder is not a travel lane or a passing lane in Arkansas. A driver may use it only when a police officer directs the vehicle there. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement Markings and Lane Use

15. 15. Your vehicle has no antilock brakes. The wheels lock and the vehicle starts to skid in a hard stop. What should you do?

    1. Keep the pedal pressed to the floor
    2. Pump the pedal as fast as you can
    3. Let up, then press again once the skid stops
    4. Release the pedal and steer straight with no braking
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    Let up, then press again once the skid stops. The guide says that without ABS you can cause the vehicle to skid if you brake too hard. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

16. 16. Traffic is clear after a crash and several bystanders saw what happened. What information should you collect from the people at the scene?

    1. Only the license plate number of the other driver's car
    2. The names of the officers who arrive
    3. The phone numbers of nearby businesses
    4. Names and addresses of those involved and witnesses
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    Names and addresses of those involved and witnesses. The guide's list for keeping a record of crash information starts with getting the names and addresses of all the people involved in the acc Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

17. 17. Where must a driver never block or stop the vehicle in Arkansas?

    1. At a stop line
    2. In a parking space
    3. On the shoulder after a breakdown
    4. In a crosswalk
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    In a crosswalk. A crosswalk must stay clear so people on foot can cross without stepping around a stopped vehicle. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Lights and Arrows

18. 18. Which two driver behaviors does Arkansas call especially problematic in work zones?

    1. Driving at night and using cruise control
    2. Speeding and distracted driving
    3. Changing lanes often and honking the horn
    4. Following closely and parking on the shoulder
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    Speeding and distracted driving. Arkansas names speeding and distracted driving as the two habits that cause special trouble where road work is underway. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Phone Laws and Distracted Driving

19. 19. Your vehicle is damaged in a crash on a two-lane road with traffic still passing. Where should you stop it?

    1. At or near the site, then off the road if possible
    2. Well past the site so the damage is out of view of others
    3. In the lane so passing drivers slow down
    4. Beside the other car with the doors open
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    At or near the site, then off the road if possible. The guide says that if you are involved in a crash you should stop your vehicle at or near the accident site and move it off the road if pos Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

20. 20. You send a quick text while driving at 55 mph. How far does the car travel while your eyes are off the road?

    1. About the length of a car
    2. About the length of a city block downtown
    3. About the length of a football field
    4. About the length of a house lot
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    About the length of a football field. The guide says that sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about five seconds, and that at 55 mph that is like driving t Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Phone Laws and Distracted Driving

21. 21. When does a green light allow you to proceed through an Arkansas intersection?

    1. Only after every side street in the area is empty
    2. As soon as you hear other drivers honking behind you
    3. When a vehicle behind you is following closely
    4. When there is no opposing traffic in your way
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    When there is no opposing traffic in your way. A green light allows a driver to proceed through an intersection if there is no opposing traffic in the way. Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Lights and Arrows

22. 22. You feel tired on the morning of a planned long drive. What plan fits the Arkansas guide?

    1. Leave on time and plan to stop later
    2. Leave on time and drink coffee on the way
    3. Leave now and drive faster to finish sooner
    4. Delay leaving until you are rested
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    Delay leaving until you are rested. The guide says you cannot drive safely when tired, and that being rested can keep you from falling asleep at the wheel and crashing. Full explanation in Test 22

23. 23. When a green arrow is shown for your turn in Arkansas, what must opposing traffic do?

    1. Opposing traffic may enter and share the turn lane
    2. Opposing traffic gets the right to go first
    3. Opposing traffic must stop
    4. Opposing traffic should speed up to clear out
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    Opposing traffic must stop. A green arrow gives the turning driver a protected movement. Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Lights and Arrows

24. 24. You enter a long Arkansas work zone that stretches for miles. Besides lower speeds, what other change may be imposed for safety?

    1. Passing is required on the shoulder
    2. Headlights must be turned off
    3. Lane use may be restricted
    4. Left turns are required at every exit
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    Lane use may be restricted. The guide says that through many work zones the speed limits may be reduced and lane usage could be restricted for safety purposes. Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Phone Laws and Distracted Driving

25. 25. A person on foot or on a bike looks ready to move into your lane. What should you do?

    1. Sound your horn to warn the person
    2. Flash your headlights and keep your speed
    3. Swerve around the person without a signal
    4. Wave the person across and slow down
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    Sound your horn to warn the person. The guide lists situations when you should sound your vehicle horn, and one is when a person on foot or on a bike appears to be moving into Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, Horn and Signals

26. 26. You hear sirens while your vehicle is inside an intersection. What is the safest next move?

    1. Stop immediately in the intersection
    2. Drive through the intersection, then pull over to the right
    3. Turn left and follow the emergency vehicle
    4. Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle turns away
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    Drive through the intersection, then pull over to the right. A driver who is in an intersection should clear that intersection before pulling over for the approaching emergency vehicle. Full explanation in Test 1

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency Vehicles and the Move Over Law

27. 27. What is the minimum age to apply for an Arkansas instruction permit?

    1. 16
    2. 15
    3. 14
    4. 13
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    14. An applicant must be at least 14 to apply for an Arkansas instruction permit, and must pass the knowledge exam and vision test to receive it Full explanation in Test 2

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction Permits and Graduated Licenses

28. 28. Who must ride with a 15 year old driving on an Arkansas Learner's License?

    1. No one, once the license is issued
    2. A licensed driver at least 21 years old
    3. Any licensed driver 16 or older
    4. A parent, even if unlicensed
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    A licensed driver at least 21 years old. A Learner's License holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21, and all passengers must wear seat belts. Full explanation in Test 3

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction Permits and Graduated Licenses

29. 29. Within what period must a person who becomes an Arkansas resident obtain an Arkansas driver's license?

    1. Within 10 calendar days
    2. Within six months
    3. Within 60 calendar days
    4. Within 30 calendar days
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    Within 30 calendar days. A new Arkansas resident has thirty calendar days to obtain an Arkansas driver's license for driving on state streets and highways. Full explanation in Test 4

    Study this in the handbook: Who Needs a License and Vision Rules

30. 30. At night, about what speed lets you stop within the distance your headlights let you see ahead?

    1. Around 30 mph
    2. Around 50 mph
    3. Around 40 mph
    4. Around 65 mph
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    Around 50 mph. Darkness makes objects harder to see, so at night you need to be able to stop within the distance your headlights light up. Full explanation in Test 5

    Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Road Conditions

31. 31. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Arkansas?

    1. No closer than 10 feet
    2. No closer than 30 feet
    3. No closer than 20 feet
    4. No closer than 15 feet
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    No closer than 15 feet. Arkansas prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Full explanation in Test 6

    Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules and Accessible Parking

32. 32. What should a driver with a manual transmission avoid doing while crossing railroad tracks?

    1. Keeping the vehicle moving through the crossing
    2. Shifting gears
    3. Checking for enough room beyond the tracks before entering
    4. Looking for trains before entering the crossing
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    Shifting gears. Avoid changing gears while on railroad tracks in a vehicle with a manual transmission. Full explanation in Test 7

    Study this in the handbook: Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs

33. 33. How much more likely are distracted teens who text while driving to crash, according to research cited in the Arkansas guide?

    1. 23 times more likely
    2. Twice as likely
    3. No more likely
    4. Half as likely
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    23 times more likely. National research has found that distracted teens who are texting while driving are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash, and thos Full explanation in Test 8

    Study this in the handbook: Work Zones

34. 34. Past this sign, a flagger holds up a STOP paddle while the traffic signal ahead shows green. What should you do?

    
    1. Follow the green signal, because a signal outranks a person
    2. Obey the flagger and stop
    3. Slow down and go through if the road looks clear
    4. Sound your horn so the flagger lets you pass
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    Obey the flagger and stop. This sign warns that a flagger is ahead. In Arkansas work zones, flaggers are legally authorized to direct traffic, and the guide says to al Full explanation in Test 9

    Study this in the handbook: Work Zones

35. 35. When may a vehicle with an Arkansas Special Certificate (accessible parking hang tag) park in an accessible space?

    1. Whenever the tag is hanging from the mirror
    2. Whenever a family member drives
    3. Only when the person with the disability is present in the vehicle
    4. Only on weekdays
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    Only when the person with the disability is present in the vehicle. A Special Certificate is registered to the person with the disability and can move between vehicles, but that person must be present in the Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules and Accessible Parking

36. 36. Which three types of distraction does the Arkansas guide say occur together when you use a hand-held phone?

    1. Visual, hearing, and emotional
    2. Visual, manual, and cognitive
    3. Manual, spoken, and physical
    4. Cognitive, auditory, and social
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    Visual, manual, and cognitive. The guide says that texting or talking on a hand-held cell phone involves three types of distraction at the same time. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Phone Laws and Distracted Driving

37. 37. You turn your head to check your blind spot before a lane change. How long should that look last?

    1. A quick glance, then eyes back on the road ahead
    2. A long look so you are sure the lane is clear
    3. As long as it takes while the car drifts a bit
    4. A glance only after you have already started to move over
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    A quick glance, then eyes back on the road ahead. When checking your blind spot, the guide says to turn your head and quickly glance over your shoulder, and not to take your eyes off the roa Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, Lane Changes and Passing

38. 38. What alcohol concentration is safe for operating a vehicle in Arkansas?

    1. There is no safe alcohol concentration for operating a vehicle
    2. Any amount below the arrest limit is safe to drive on
    3. One drink worth of alcohol is always safe for driving
    4. Alcohol is safe for driving if you also ate a full meal
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    There is no safe alcohol concentration for operating a vehicle. No alcohol concentration is described as safe for operating a vehicle. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Drinking and Driving

39. 39. After passing the pictured sign you reach a flagger holding a STOP paddle. Where should you stop?

    
    1. Right beside the flagger so you can ask what to do
    2. Just past the flagger so you are ready to go first
    3. At the designated spot, or a car length away
    4. Wherever the car ahead of you happened to stop
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    At the designated spot, or a car length away. The guide says that when you meet a flagger you should stop promptly at the designated location, or at least a car length away from the flag Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Work Zones

40. 40. In Arkansas, what should you do for a vehicle entering a roadway that has two or more lanes?

    1. Speed up to close the gap ahead of the entering vehicle
    2. Make room for the vehicle entering the roadway
    3. Force the entering driver to stop on the ramp in all cases
    4. Change lanes without checking mirrors to block entry
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    Make room for the vehicle entering the roadway. Entering drivers need a usable gap to blend in without harsh braking or a desperate swerve. Full explanation in Test 15