What to bring to the Arkansas State Police / DFA permit test

For the learner's permit and knowledge 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

Fees

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

The vision test

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.

Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them to see clearly.

For the road test

• Original instruction permit (not photocopied or laminated)
• A licensed driver 21 or older with a valid hard-copy license, who rides in the front passenger seat
• Current proof of insurance (paper or electronic) and current vehicle registration
• A clean vehicle in good mechanical condition
• An appointment (book online with ASP)

What happens on the road test

After you pass: your permit

• Hold it 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

Before you go

Take a practice test or two the day before, and the exam simulator to check you can pass in the real format. Bring originals, not photocopies, unless the State Police / DFA says copies are accepted.