Arkansas Permit Test: 2026 Guide
The Arkansas Learner's Permit Knowledge Test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. The test fee is $45. The questions are based on the Arkansas Driver's License Study Guide. Try 10 free sample questions below, or take the full 25-question Arkansas practice test.
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Arkansas Permit Test at a glance
| Official name | Arkansas Learner's Permit Knowledge Test |
|---|---|
| Questions | 25 |
| Pass mark | 20 of 25 correct (80%) |
| Test fee | $45 |
| Time | Approx. 30 minutes |
| Official handbook | Arkansas Driver's License Study Guide |
| Free practice test | 25 questions with answers |
Getting Your Arkansas Learner's Permit: Your 4-Step Checklist
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Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Permit?
- You must be at least 14 years old.
- You must pass a vision screening.
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Step 2: What ID Do I Need?
You need your birth certificate and proof of a Social Security number. Parental consent is required if you are under 18.
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Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?
The knowledge test fee is $5, and the permit itself costs $40.
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Step 4: Understanding the Test Format
The written test has 25 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer at least 20 questions correctly (80%).
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Step 5: Learner's Permit Rules & Restrictions
As a learner permit holder, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older in the front seat at all times.
Free Arkansas practice questions
The first 10 questions of Arkansas Practice Test 1. The full practice test has 25 questions.
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1. How are speed enforcement cameras used in Arkansas Interstate Work Zones?
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Answer: d) They allow an officer to observe violations and pull over violators exiting the zone.
The cameras allow an officer positioned at the end of the zone to observe violations and safely pull over the violator as they exit.
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What is the rule for a flashing red light?
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Answer: c) Treat it as a stop sign: complete stop, then proceed when safe.
A flashing red light is the same as a stop sign. A driver must come to a complete stop, and then proceed only when it is safe.
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What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow light?
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Answer: d) Slow down and proceed with caution.
If you are approaching a flashing yellow light, you should slow down and proceed with caution.
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4.
What does a sign with a right arrow inside a red circle with a slash mean?
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Answer: d) No Right Turn.
No Right Turn Sign.
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5. How should you proceed at a railroad crossing with no safety barrier?
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Answer: b) Cross after checking both directions.
You should cross the tracks after checking both directions.
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6. When crossing multiple railroad tracks, when should you cross after a train passes?
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Answer: d) Only when the train is well down the tracks.
When crossing more than one set of railroad tracks you should cross only when the train is well down the tracks.
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7. When is it legal to drive on the shoulder of a road?
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Answer: c) When directed by a police officer.
Never drive on the shoulder of any street or road, unless directed by a police officer.
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8.
Where should you stop at a stop sign if a stop line is present? Show answer
Answer: a) Before the vehicle reaches the stop line.
Make a complete stop before the vehicle reaches the line.
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9.
At a 4-way stop, who has the right-of-way? Show answer
Answer: c) The vehicle that arrived first.
At intersections with stop signs at all corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle that arrived first.
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If two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time, who goes first? Show answer
Answer: a) The vehicle on the right.
When two vehicles get to the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
Arkansas Permit Test: common questions
How many questions are on the Arkansas Permit Test?
The Arkansas Learner's Permit Knowledge Test has 25 questions.
How many questions can you miss on the Arkansas Permit Test?
You need 20 of 25 correct (80%), so you can miss up to 5 questions.
How much does the Arkansas Permit Test cost?
The Arkansas test fee is $45. Fees change, so confirm the amount with the licensing office before you go.
How long does the Arkansas Permit Test take?
Approx. 30 minutes.
What should I study for the Arkansas Permit Test?
Study the Arkansas Driver's License Study Guide; the test questions are based on it. Then check yourself with a practice test: FlashPath's free Arkansas Practice Test 1 has 25 questions with answers and explanations.
Is the FlashPath Arkansas practice test free?
Yes. Practice Test 1 (25 questions) is free on this site and in the app, with no sign-up. The app has 225 more Arkansas practice questions across Practice Tests 2 to 10; full access is a subscription.
What is the FlashPath Pass Guarantee?
If you have a paid FlashPath subscription and don't pass the Arkansas Permit Test, your next month is free. Email us within 30 days of the test with your store order ID and your result.
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Arkansas guides
Study for the test
Get your licence
- The Complete Arkansas DMV Document Checklist: Get It Right the First Time
- From Foreign Roads to Arkansas Highways: Your Guide to Exchanging a Driver's License
- The Natural State Driver: Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Getting an Arkansas License
- Renewing Your Arkansas Driver's License: Online, In-Person, and What You Need to Know
- How to Schedule Your Arkansas Driving Test: A Guide to Getting an Appointment
Road test and rules
The FlashPath app
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