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
10. Test 10

Printable AR practice test with answer key

40 sample 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. Before turning right on red in Arkansas, what must a driver do?

   
   1. Slow down and turn without stopping if the lane looks clear
   2. Make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic and pedestrians
   3. Wait for a green arrow even when no sign restricts the turn
   4. Stop in the crosswalk to improve the view
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   Make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic and pedestrians. A right turn on red begins with a complete stop and a check for opposing traffic. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. 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 2

3. 3. A driver's license was revoked in another state. When can that driver qualify for an Arkansas license?

   1. Immediately, since Arkansas ignores other states
   2. After 30 days
   3. Only after 10 years
   4. Once one year has passed from the revocation
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   Once one year has passed from the revocation. An applicant must not be suspended, revoked, expired, or denied by Arkansas or any other state, or one year must have passed from any revoca Full explanation in Test 3

4. 4. What is the safest response when a hill or curve blocks a driver's view of the roadway ahead?

   1. Accelerate to clear the hidden area quickly
   2. Adjust speed so the vehicle can stop if needed
   3. Keep the same speed if the road is dry
   4. Pass because an approaching vehicle would be visible
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   Adjust speed so the vehicle can stop if needed. A hidden area beyond a hill or curve may contain a stopped vehicle, person, or oncoming traffic. Full explanation in Test 4

5. 5. If you miss your exit on a roadway, what should you do?

   1. Use the shoulder to reverse toward the exit
   2. Back up in the travel lane
   3. Stop where you are and wait for traffic to clear
   4. Continue to a safe turnaround area
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   Continue to a safe turnaround area. Arkansas says never to back a vehicle in a travel lane. If an exit or turn is missed, continue until reaching a safe turnaround area. Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. What is required when a stopped Arkansas school bus has flashing red lights and the median is less than 20 feet wide?

   1. Only vehicles behind the bus must stop
   2. Only vehicles facing the bus must stop
   3. All lanes of traffic must stop
   4. Drivers may continue if they slow below 20 mph
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   All lanes of traffic must stop. A median narrower than twenty feet does not separate the stopping duty. Full explanation in Test 6

7. 7. 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 7

8. 8. Which trip is an exception to the Arkansas Intermediate License night driving restriction?

   1. Driving home from a friend's party
   2. Going out for late food
   3. Driving anywhere with one teen passenger
   4. Driving to or from a job
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   Driving to or from a job. Intermediate drivers may drive during the 11:00 pm to 4:00 am restricted hours when driving to and from a school activity, church activity, Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. Who may supervise an Arkansas instruction permit holder behind the wheel?

   1. Any licensed driver 18 or older, sitting anywhere in the car
   2. A licensed driver 21 or older sitting beside the permit holder
   3. Any adult passenger, licensed or not
   4. Only a certified driving instructor
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   A licensed driver 21 or older sitting beside the permit holder. An instruction permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is 21 or older and is sitting in the seat beside the driver. Full explanation in Test 9

10. 10. What must a driver do before leaving a vehicle unattended on a hill in Arkansas?

    1. Leave the engine running
    2. Turn on the hazard lights only
    3. Leave the wheels straight
    4. Set the parking brake and turn the wheels to the curb or side of the road
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    Set the parking brake and turn the wheels to the curb or side of the road. Arkansas law says no driver will leave a vehicle unattended on a distinct grade without first setting the parking brake and turning the whee Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. How much did Arkansas work zone crashes rise from 2018 to 2021, according to the study guide?

    1. By about 5 percent
    2. By more than 70 percent
    3. They fell by half
    4. They stayed flat
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    By more than 70 percent. From 2018 to 2021, work zone crashes rose by more than 70 percent in Arkansas, and in 2024 there were more than 1,600 work zone crashes resu Full explanation in Test 1

12. 12. An Arkansas driver with an instruction permit has two passengers in the back seat. What does the law require of them?

    1. Nothing, belts are only for the front seat
    2. Only children must buckle up
    3. They may ride unbelted if the supervising driver agrees
    4. All of them must wear seat belts
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    All of them must wear seat belts. All passengers riding with an instruction permit holder must wear seat belts, including those in the back seat. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. What charge does an Arkansas driver face for passing a stopped school bus illegally and causing a person's death?

    1. A traffic infraction with a $250 fine
    2. A misdemeanor with 90 days in jail
    3. No extra charge beyond the passing fine
    4. A felony
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    A felony. Drivers who fail to obey the school bus law and cause the death of a person are charged with a felony. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. A stopped Arkansas school bus has flashing red lights and a 20-foot median separates the opposing lanes. Who must stop?

    
    1. Traffic following the bus only
    2. Traffic approaching from the opposite side only
    3. All traffic in both directions
    4. No traffic because the median is exactly 20 feet
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    Traffic following the bus only. At a median width of twenty feet or more, the opposite lane of travel is exempt from stopping for the bus. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. What do red circle and slash regulation signs tell a driver?

    
    1. A railroad crossing is immediately ahead
    2. A passing lane is opening
    3. A particular maneuver is prohibited
    4. The road surface is slippery
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    A particular maneuver is prohibited. A red circle with a slash marks a regulation that prohibits a particular maneuver. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. What does an orange triangle bordered with red warn road users about?

    1. A vehicle traveling slower than normal traffic
    2. A vehicle carrying hazardous material
    3. A lane reserved for passing
    4. A railroad crossing with multiple tracks
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    A vehicle traveling slower than normal traffic. The reflective orange triangle with a red border identifies a slow-moving vehicle. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. 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 7

18. 18. Within how many days must an Arkansas Special Certificate for accessible parking be returned after the holder moves or dies?

    1. 30 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 90 days
    4. It never has to be returned
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    30 days. Special Certificates must be returned to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Special Division, within 30 days of moving or in case of death. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. What can happen when an Arkansas law enforcement officer instructs a driver to take an alcohol test?

    1. The driver may refuse without any licensing consequence
    2. The driver may delay testing until after consulting a passenger
    3. The driver must provide only a urine sample
    4. The driver is compelled by law, and refusal can cost the driver license
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    The driver is compelled by law, and refusal can cost the driver license. Arkansas requires a driver to submit when a law enforcement officer instructs the driver to take an alcohol test. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. What does eating food do if you are drinking alcohol, according to the Arkansas guide?

    1. It prevents intoxication
    2. It speeds up sobering
    3. It slows the rate alcohol enters the blood but does not prevent intoxication
    4. It cancels out one drink per meal
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    It slows the rate alcohol enters the blood but does not prevent intoxication. Food slows the rate at which alcohol enters the blood, but it will not prevent you from becoming intoxicated. Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. What should a driver do if a tire blows out while the vehicle is moving?

    1. Release the steering wheel and let the vehicle stop itself
    2. Brake hard and turn sharply toward the shoulder
    3. Accelerate rapidly to stabilize the tire
    4. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight, then brake gently after control returns
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    Ease off the accelerator and steer straight, then brake gently after control returns. A blowout can make the vehicle pull or vibrate, so the first goal is to preserve directional control. Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. With a green light and no green arrow, a driver waiting to turn left should:

    
    1. Turn immediately before opposing vehicles arrive
    2. Move into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic
    3. Remain stopped until the signal becomes red
    4. Assume opposing vehicles must stop for the green light
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    Move into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic. A green circular signal permits movement, but it does not protect a left turn from opposing traffic. Full explanation in Test 2

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

    1. All phone communication is allowed if traffic is light
    2. Hands-free interactive communication is allowed, but handheld use is limited to emergencies
    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 3

24. 24. What should an Arkansas driver do when rain or ice makes the posted speed unsafe?

    1. Maintain the posted number because it is always safe
    2. Adjust speed to current road conditions
    3. Increase speed to reduce time on the road
    4. Use the posted speed only after turning on hazard lights
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    Adjust speed to current road conditions. Arkansas treats posted speed limits as values for ideal conditions. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. How close to the curb must an Arkansas driver parallel park?

    
    1. Within 3 feet
    2. Within 12 inches
    3. 18 inches or less
    4. Any distance if the wheels are straight
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    18 inches or less. When parallel parking, your vehicle should be 18 inches or less from the curb. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. While crossing a sidewalk to enter a driveway, what must the driver do?

    1. Yield to pedestrians
    2. Yield only to vehicles on the street
    3. Sound the horn and continue
    4. Stop only when a crossing guard is present
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    Yield to pedestrians. A driveway entrance does not erase the pedestrian’s priority on the sidewalk. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. If the yellow center marking on your side is broken and the other side is solid, when may you pass?

    1. Only after crossing the solid line first
    2. When there is no opposing traffic
    3. At any time before an intersection
    4. Never, because every yellow line forbids passing
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    When there is no opposing traffic. A broken yellow line between opposing lanes permits a driver to cross for passing when no opposing traffic is present. Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. On a 90 degree day, how quickly does the inside of a closed vehicle reach the outdoor temperature, according to the Arkansas guide?

    1. Within about five minutes
    2. Within about an hour
    3. Only after half an hour
    4. It never gets hotter than outdoors
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    Within about five minutes. The guide warns that within five minutes on a 90 degree day the inside of a vehicle reaches the outdoor temperature, and every nine minutes Full explanation in Test 8

29. 29. Which roadway warning sign is listed in the Arkansas manual?

    
    1. Left Turn Required
    2. No Vehicles May Merge
    3. One-Way Street Ends
    4. Merging Traffic
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    Merging Traffic. Merging Traffic is one of the common warning signs shown in the roadway signs section. Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. Under the Arkansas seat belt law, which adults must wear a safety belt?

    1. Only the driver
    2. Only passengers over 65
    3. The driver and the front-seat passenger
    4. No one if the car has airbags
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    The driver and the front-seat passenger. Arkansas law makes it illegal to drive or to be a front seat passenger without a safety belt, and since June 30, 2009 an officer can stop a Full explanation in Test 10

31. 31. How close to a hill or curve does the Arkansas guide say drivers should avoid passing?

    1. Within fifty feet whenever the center line is broken
    2. Within one tenth of a mile only at night
    3. Within one third of a mile
    4. Passing is allowed anywhere if the vehicle ahead signals
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    Within one third of a mile. The guide says drivers should not pass when within one third of a mile of a hill or curve. Full explanation in Test 1

32. 32. What must a driver do when passing an authorized vehicle stopped beside the roadway with its lights turned on?

    1. Stop beside the authorized vehicle until its lights are turned off
    2. Move to the farthest lane or position away from the authorized vehicle when possible
    3. Pass in the lane closest to the vehicle to reduce travel distance
    4. Use the shoulder and maintain the posted speed
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    Move to the farthest lane or position away from the authorized vehicle when possible. Arkansas requires a passing driver to create the greatest available separation from an authorized vehicle stopped on the side of the road. Full explanation in Test 2

33. 33. When may drivers avoid stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights on the opposite side?

    1. When the bus is stopped at an intersection
    2. When the driver is late for work
    3. When the opposite lanes are separated by a median at least 20 feet wide
    4. When the driver can see no children nearby
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    When the opposite lanes are separated by a median at least 20 feet wide. Drivers generally must make a complete stop for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing, regardless of whether they are in the bus's l Full explanation in Test 3

34. 34. If rain or fog limits visibility to 200 feet or less, how fast should you drive?

    1. No faster than 20 mph
    2. No faster than 30 mph
    3. The posted limit regardless of visibility
    4. At least 40 mph to leave the weather quickly
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    No faster than 30 mph. When rain or fog reduces the visible road ahead to no more than 200 feet, the manual says not to drive faster than 30 mph. Full explanation in Test 4

35. 35. 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 5

36. 36. When turning right with no signs or lane markings controlling the turn, which lane should you enter?

    1. Any lane, after crossing into opposing traffic
    2. The farthest lane across the roadway
    3. The lane closest to the direction of travel
    4. The left lane so other vehicles can pass
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    The lane closest to the direction of travel. Where signs or lane markings do not control the movement, a driver should turn into the lane closest to the direction of travel. Full explanation in Test 6

37. 37. How long is an Arkansas instruction permit valid, and can it be renewed?

    1. Until age 18
    2. One year, renewable once
    3. Six months, renewable
    4. Two years, and it cannot be renewed or extended
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    Two years, and it cannot be renewed or extended. The instruction permit is valid for two years and cannot be renewed or extended. Full explanation in Test 7

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

    1. A law requiring child seats until age 8
    2. A person who negligently causes a death while violating the school bus law faces a Class C felony for negligent homicide
    3. A law banning texting for teens
    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 8

39. 39. 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 9

40. 40. 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 10