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Arkansas State Police / DFA permit practice test 2026

Practise for the Arkansas State Police / DFA knowledge test. Our 288 practice questions are written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10 (October 2026), and every answer tells you where to find the rule in the handbook. Free, with no sign-up.

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All 12 Arkansas practice tests

Each test mixes questions from every part of the handbook. Work through them in order, then use the simulator.

What the test covers

Our questions follow the handbook's chapters. The number of practice questions on each topic:

TopicPractice questions
Licensing laws and penalties46
Safe and defensive driving38
Sharing the road30
Signals and pavement markings25
Emergencies22
Alcohol and drugs18
Hazards, weather and night driving17
Following and passing17
Road signs16
Right of way13
Speed limits13
Parking13
Lanes, highways and freeways11
Turns and intersections9

Arkansas learner's permit rules

  • Minimum age: 14
  • Hold the permit for at least Learner's/intermediate license is restricted until the 16th birthday and until 6 months of restricted driving are completed (counted from permit issue). before the road test
  • Instruction permit: drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat beside you
  • All passengers must wear seat belts
  • Permit valid 2 years from the passed knowledge exam; it cannot be renewed or extended
  • Under 18: original U.S. birth certificate and parent/legal guardian signature (present, or ASP-33 affidavit)
  • Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone, even hands-free, except in an emergency

Fees: Written (knowledge) examination $5.00 per exam; Learner's license / intermediate license Prorated (DFA).

What to bring to the State Police / DFA · The road test

The official handbook

Everything on the test comes from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10, also available in Spanish, vi. Read it alongside the practice tests. Our chapter-by-chapter guide.

Renewing your license

No age-based testing is described. At 70 and older, Class D renewal may be for an optional 4-year term ($20) or 8 years ($40). Renewal allowed 90 days before expiration.

Questions

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Arkansas?

14. You then hold the permit for at least Learner's/intermediate license is restricted until the 16th birthday and until 6 months of restricted driving are completed (counted from permit issue). before the road test.

Can I take the Arkansas permit test in Spanish or another language?

The study guide is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Ask ASP which languages the test is offered in before you go.

What do I need to bring for the Arkansas permit test?

18+: two primary documents, or one primary and one secondary (e.g. U.S. birth certificate or passport plus a secondary ID); Under 18: original or certified U.S. birth certificate (passport not accepted as primary for minors); Under 18: parent or legal guardian present with ID, or ASP-33 Parent Affidavit / Financial Responsibility form (notarized forms within 30 days); Glasses or contacts if worn.

What is the vision requirement in Arkansas?

Uncorrected acuity 20/40 for an unrestricted license, or corrected 20/70 for a restricted license (lenses required); field of vision 140° with two functional eyes or 105° with one. Vision test and ASP-90 referral form valid one year; referral forms must be from an Arkansas optometrist.

Independent practice tests, not affiliated with the Arkansas State Police Driver Examination (Arkansas Department of Public Safety) gives the tests; licenses are issued by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Office of Driver Services at revenue offices. Questions written by us from the official handbook and checked against it.