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The Arkansas permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 80% to pass: 20 correct answers, so you can miss up to 5.

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The Arkansas permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
25
Score needed to pass
80%20 of 25 correct
Arkansas practice questions on GetMyPermit
499

What's on the Arkansas permit test

Every question comes from the Arkansas driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our Arkansas practice questions cover each one.

  • See and Be Seen73
  • Introduction66
  • General Driving59
  • Emergencies56
  • Arkansas Rules and Regulations44
  • Arkansas Law42
  • Safe Driving39
  • Skills Test Guidelines30
  • Driving Fitness25
  • Tractor Trailer Rigs15
  • Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles13
  • Accepted Identification List10
  • Littering10
  • Types of Graduated Licenses 39
  • Organ & Tissue Donor Information4
  • The Driver’s License3
  • Schedule Appointment Online1

Arkansas permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. At a crossing with more than one set of tracks, what should you do?

    • A. Stop on the first set of tracks
    • B. Cross only when the train is well down the tracks and watch for additional trains
    • C. Rely only on gates and lights
    • D. Cross immediately after the first train passes without checking

    Answer: Cross only when the train is well down the tracks and watch for additional trains

    For multiple tracks, drivers are warned to watch for additional trains and cross only when the train is well down the tracks.

  2. 2. What is the minimum age to obtain a restricted driver’s license in Arkansas?

    • A. 14 years
    • B. 15 years
    • C. 16 years
    • D. 18 years

    Answer: 14 years

    The manual states an individual may obtain a driver’s license if they are at least fourteen (14) years of age (restricted license).

  3. 3. Why do tractor-trailer drivers often swing out to the left before making a right turn?

    • A. To intimidate other drivers
    • B. To save fuel
    • C. Because longer vehicles' rear wheels follow a shorter path
    • D. Because the law requires it

    Answer: Because longer vehicles' rear wheels follow a shorter path

    The manual explains that a turning vehicle’s rear wheels follow a shorter path; for long trucks this difference is greater, so they swing left first for right turns.

  4. 4. When using ABS in an emergency stop, how should you press the brake pedal?

    • A. Pump it rapidly
    • B. Press as hard as you can and keep pressing
    • C. Tap it lightly
    • D. Do not use it

    Answer: Press as hard as you can and keep pressing

    For ABS, it instructs drivers to press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it, even if it pushes back.

  5. 5. When should windshields be repaired or replaced?

    • A. Any scratch is present
    • B. They are chipped or cracked enough to affect safety
    • C. The wipers squeak
    • D. The glass is more than one year old

    Answer: They are chipped or cracked enough to affect safety

    The manual notes that damaged glass can break more easily and should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible when chipped or cracked.

  6. 6. Under 8-6-404(e), what happens if a person convicted of certain littering violations fails to pay the fines ordered by the court?

    • A. They receive a warning letter
    • B. Their vehicle is impounded for 30 days
    • C. Their driver’s license is suspended for six (6) months
    • D. They must perform extra community service only

    Answer: Their driver’s license is suspended for six (6) months

    8-6-404(e) states that a person who fails to pay fines shall have their driver’s license suspended for six (6) months by DFA.

  7. 7. At a 3-WAY, 4-WAY, or ALL WAY stop, who has the right-of-way?

    • A. The driver who stops last.
    • B. The driver who is turning left.
    • C. The driver who reaches the intersection first, after making a complete stop.
    • D. The vehicle on the busiest street.

    Answer: The driver who reaches the intersection first, after making a complete stop.

    The manual explains that at "3 WAY," "4 WAY," and "ALL WAY" stop signs, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first, after making a complete stop.

  8. 8. What words will appear on the driver’s license of those who register as organ and tissue donors in Arkansas?

    • A. Donor
    • B. Medical Donor
    • C. Organ Donor
    • D. Tissue Donor

    Answer: Organ Donor

    It notes that individuals who choose to participate as registered organ donors will have the words “Organ Donor” printed on the front of their license.

Arkansas permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Arkansas permit test?

The Arkansas permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 25 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Arkansas permit test?

You need 80% to pass: at least 20 of the 25 questions right, so you can miss up to 5.

What is on the Arkansas permit test?

Questions come from the Arkansas driver handbook. The main topics are see and be seen, introduction, general driving, emergencies and Arkansas rules and regulations.

How should I study for the Arkansas permit test?

Read the Arkansas driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 499 Arkansas practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this Arkansas permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question Arkansas practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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