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Free Arkansas DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Study 589 Arkansas DMV practice questions written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, every answer explained in plain language. Start free, track what you miss, and get a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to book your Arkansas permit test.

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589 practice questions to help you master the Arkansas DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Arkansas requirement to pass

25 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (20 of 25), time limit not published

Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Arkansas Driver License Study Guide. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) before your test.

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Master each topic before your Arkansas written test. 4 categories are free to start.

Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.

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Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.

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Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.

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The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Arkansas Test 1: All Topics, Set A

Includes penalties, slow vehicles, and regulatory signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Arkansas Test 2: All Topics, Set B

Includes defensive distracted driving, equipment requirements, and school zone signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Arkansas Test 3: All Topics, Set C

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Includes core principle, light truck towing, and service signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

Arkansas Test 4: All Topics, Set D

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Includes scanning, regulatory signs, and light truck towing, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

About the Arkansas DMV Test

The Arkansas knowledge test is administered by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 20 correct answers - an 80% passing score - to earn your learner's license.

Where and How to Take It

The test is taken in person at any DFA Revenue Office across Arkansas. Walk-ins are accepted at most locations, though wait times can vary. The test is computer-based. Arkansas has revenue offices in most counties, making access relatively convenient even in rural areas.

What to Bring

You'll need proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and proof of Arkansas residency. Under-18 applicants must bring parental consent. The instruction permit fee is $5 - among the lowest in the nation.

Test Day

After document verification and payment, you'll sit at a computer terminal for the 25-question test. Questions cover traffic signs, road rules, right-of-way, speed limits, and safe driving practices from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide. Results are displayed immediately.

Arkansas-Specific Details

Arkansas issues instruction permits starting at age 14, one of the youngest ages in the country. The state requires driver education for applicants under 18. Arkansas also has specific rules about school zone speed limits and rural road driving that appear frequently on the test.

If You Don't Pass

You must wait 5 days before retaking the knowledge test. Each attempt costs $5. Study the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide and focus on the areas where you missed questions.

Permit vs. License

With a learner's license, you can drive supervised with a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat. Under-18 drivers must hold the permit for at least 6 months before taking the road test. Arkansas uses a graduated licensing system with nighttime and passenger restrictions for new drivers under 18.

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How many hours of supervised driving practice does Arkansas law require for learner's license holders?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Arkansas is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Helpful guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Arkansas knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 20 correct, which is 80%. That means you can miss 5. It is computer-based and taken in person at a Department of Finance and Administration Revenue Office. Results appear on screen right away. The agency does not publish a time limit.
You must wait 5 days before rescheduling the Arkansas non-commercial knowledge exam. The day you failed does not count, and you cannot return on the 5th day. Arkansas does not publish a limit on attempts. It also publishes no retake wait for the CDL knowledge test, so commercial applicants should ask the state directly.
Our fee data lists $40 as the Arkansas test fee, and each written exam costs $5, retakes included. Our data does not say exactly what the $40 covers, so confirm the total with the Department of Finance and Administration before you go. Arkansas does not publish a cap on how many times you can test.
No. Arkansas accepts walk-ins, so you do not need an appointment, though wait times can vary by office. There is no online option: you take the computer-based test in person at a DFA Revenue Office. Your result appears on screen right after you finish.
Bring proof of identity (a birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and proof of Arkansas residency. If you are under 18, you also need parental consent. Arkansas also requires applicants under 18 to complete driver education, so be ready to show that you have met this requirement.
You must be at least 14 for an Arkansas instruction permit. Applicants under 18 must complete driver education and hold the permit for 6 months before the road test. The permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat.
Arkansas lists English and Spanish for its driver license test, but that language list is flagged for verification. Confirm with the state before test day if you need Spanish, and do not assume any other language is offered. The test is computer-based and taken in person at a DFA Revenue Office.
The questions come from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, the July 2026 edition. Topics include traffic signs, road rules, right-of-way, speed limits and safe driving. Commercial and motorcycle applicants use different books: the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Manual and the Arkansas Motorcycle Operator Manual.
Passing the written test earns your learner permit. From there you build supervised driving hours, and the last step is the Arkansas road test, the behind-the-wheel exam. See the full Arkansas road test guide for requirements, what to bring, and scoring.

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