Arkansas motorcycle permit practice test
It's based on Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition. Practise Arkansas's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.
Arkansas motorcycle rules
| Skills test or course | Class M (16+, motorcycles 250 cc or more): knowledge exam, vision test and motorcycle skills test, then the Class M endorsement or motorcycle license is issued at an Arkansas Revenue Office. Class MD (ages 14-16, motorcycles 250 cc or less): driver's license knowledge exam (no skills test) plus motorcycle knowledge exam, vision and skills test. Motorized Bicycle certificate (ages 14-16, 50 cc or less): same two knowledge exams if no Class D, plus vision and skills test. The Class M and MD skills tests are waived with an MSF RiderCourse completion card presented to an ASP Driver's License Examiner within 90 days. Ages 16-17 need an original birth certificate and a parent/guardian signing the ASP Financial Responsibility Acceptance Form (ASP 33). Any Class A, B, C, D, Intermediate, Learner's, M or MD license allows operating a motorized bicycle or motorcycle of 50 cc or less (study guide pp. 4-5). |
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Arkansas motorcycle law questions
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Question 1What is the minimum age for an unrestricted Class M motorcycle license in Arkansas?
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C: 16. The Class M license is a non-restricted motorcycle license issued to people 16 and older. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 2In Arkansas, a Class M license is required for motorcycles of what engine size?
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C: 250 cc or more. The Class M license covers operating a motorcycle of 250 cc or more on public roadways. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 3Which Arkansas license is issued to riders between 14 and 16 for motorcycles of 250 cc or less?
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D: Class MD (Motor-Driven Cycle) License. The Class MD license is a restricted license for ages 14 to 16, limited to motorcycles displacing 250 cc or less. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class MD (Motor-Driven Cycle) License, page 4.
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Question 4An Arkansas Motorized Bicycle Certificate allows a 14- or 15-year-old to ride a motorized bicycle or motorcycle of up to what size?
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A: 50 cc. The Motorized Bicycle Certificate restricts operation to a motorized bicycle or motorcycle displacing 50 cc or less. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Motorized Bicycle (MB) Certificate, page 5.
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Question 5Which Arkansas license holders may legally ride a motorized bicycle or motorcycle of 50 cc or less?
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A: Holders of a Class A, B, C, D, Intermediate, Learner's, M or MD license. A person with a Class A, B, C, D, Intermediate, Learner's, Class M or Class MD license can legally operate a motorized bicycle or motorcycle of 50 cc or less. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Motorized Bicycle (MB) Certificate, page 5.
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Question 6An Arkansas resident with no Class D license wants a Class M. Which knowledge exam must they pass first?
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C: The Non-Commercial License (NCL) knowledge exam. Applicants without a Class D must begin with the NCL knowledge exam before taking the motorcycle knowledge exam. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 7How long is a passed Arkansas motorcycle knowledge exam valid?
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B: One year. The knowledge exam is valid for one year. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 8Which tests must an Arkansas Class D holder pass to get a Class M endorsement?
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A: A knowledge exam, vision test and skill test. Arkansas residents with a valid Class D license must take a knowledge exam, vision test and skill test. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 9How can the Arkansas motorcycle skills test be waived?
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C: By presenting an MSF RiderCourse completion card to an ASP Driver's License Examiner within 90 days. The skills test can be waived with successful completion of an MSF RiderCourse; the completion card must be presented within 90 days. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 10Within how many days must an MSF RiderCourse completion card be presented to waive the Arkansas motorcycle skills test?
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C: 90 days. You must present the course completion card to an ASP Driver's License Examiner within 90 days. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License; Class MD License, page 4.
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Question 11Where do Arkansas applicants receive the Class M endorsement or motorcycle license after completing all requirements?
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B: At any Arkansas Revenue Office. After completing all requirements, the applicant visits any Arkansas Revenue Office to receive the Class M endorsement or Motorcycle License. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 12What must a 16- or 17-year-old Arkansas Class M applicant provide?
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B: An original birth certificate, and a parent or guardian must sign the ASP Financial Responsibility Acceptance Form (ASP 33). Applicants 16-17 must submit an original birth certificate and have a parent or legal guardian present to sign form ASP 33. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Class M (Motorcycle) License, page 4.
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Question 13How must a motorcycle get to an Arkansas motorcycle skills test if the applicant has no M endorsement?
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A: It must be transported or driven there by a person with an 'M' endorsement. The motorcycle must be transported to the testing center or driven by a person with an 'M' endorsement, and the knowledge exam must be completed first. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Definitions of Appointment Types (PDF p. 6).
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Question 14Which of these needs a license or certificate to operate on Arkansas public highways?
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C: Motor vehicles, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and motorized bicycles. Anyone who operates a motor vehicle, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or motorized bicycle on public highways in Arkansas must have a license or certificate. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: The Driver's License, page 2.
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Question 15How much following distance does the Arkansas study guide recommend behind a motorcycle?
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D: At least four to six seconds. Allow at least four to six seconds when following a motorcycle so the rider has time to maneuver or stop. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle, page 70.
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Question 16According to the Arkansas study guide, may a car share a traffic lane with a motorcycle if there seems to be room?
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C: No, the motorcycle is entitled to a full lane. The motorcycle is entitled to a full lane and may need room to maneuver; do not attempt to share the lane. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Respect a Motorcycle, page 70.
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Question 17Why does the Arkansas study guide warn drivers not to trust a motorcycle's flashing turn signal?
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C: Motorcycle signals don't automatically cancel and riders may forget to turn them off. Motorcycle signals don't cancel automatically and riders forget to turn them off, so wait to see if the motorcycle is turning. Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition: Bicycles and Motorcycles: signaling, page 70.
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Full motorcycle practice tests
300 questions on riding skills and safety from the Motorcycle Operator Manual, which most states use.
Manual: Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation), Arkansas State Police edition. Source: 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, checked 2026-10-27.