Arkansas

Your written knowledge exam will be administered on the computer at the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration office.

If you have special needs, you can arrange alternate formats with the AR DFA. Make sure the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is aware of any additional help you may need when scheduling your appointment.

You'll need to arrive with a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor who can sign a consent form on your behalf.

You'll most likely have to renew your license in person at the AR DFA. Schedule an appointment with the nearest office and bring:

• Your current, valid AR driver's license.
• Proof of your:
  • Legal presence in the United States.
  • Arkansas residence.
• The license renewal fee.

You'll also have to pass an eye exam before the state will renew your credential.

It may also be possible to renew your license by mail, if you are out of state due to:

• Active military duty.

Contact your local Department of Finance and Administration office for more details.

You'll have to take your test at a participating DFA office.

You'll have to renew your AR driver's license every 8 years, until you turn 69 years old.

After that point, you can choose to renew your license every 8 years or every 4 years.

You'll have to fill out a driver's license application at the Department of Finance and Administration.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also need a parent, legal guardian or certified driving instructor to sign a consent form on your behalf.

You'll have to apply for an Arkansas driver's license within 30 days after moving to the state, or if you're a nonresident who's stayed within the state for 6 months or longer.

You'll have to apply at a participating Department of Finance and Administration office.

Most offices will process driver's license applications, but not all of them. Make sure to check online for the full list of licensing centers.

You will have to schedule your driving test directly with the state police. The state provides a county-by-county map online with office hours and contact information.

You may be eligible for a hardship license in Arkansas if you experience economic difficulties from being unable to drive and are either:

• A minor, driving on a learner's permit.

OR

• Have a suspended license.

If your license was suspended due to DUI or other convictions, you must petition your local court directly in order to apply.

If you're a minor driving on a learner's permit, you can complete the paper application either through your local police department or at your local Department of Finance and Administration office.

You can take the Arkansas written exam as many times as you need to in order to pass. However, if you fail, you'll have to wait at least 5 calendar days before you can try again.

You can contact the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration by email, phone, or regular mail. Details can be found on the AR Department of Finance and Administration's website.

You can be accompanied by anyone to your driving exam. If you are driving there, however, and on your instruction permit, you may only bring other licensed passengers 21 years old or older.

You can apply for an Arkansas instruction permit when you're 14 years old.

You can apply for a supervised instruction permit in Arkansas when you're 14 years old.

While driving on your learner's permit, you will ONLY be allowed to drive with a fully licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old riding in the front seat.

What happens after you pass your road test depends on your age.

• If you're under 18: You'll be granted your Arkansas provisional license.
• If you're 18 or older: You're granted your full Arkansas driver's license.

To renew your Arkansas driver's license, you'll need:

• Your current, valid license.
• Proof of your:
  • Arkansas residence.
• The appropriate renewal fee.

If you're changing your name, you will also have to bring additional documentation proving your new name.

To get your driver's license in Arkansas if you're 18 or older, you'll need to:

• Prove your:
  • Lawful status in the U.S.
  • Arkansas residency.
• Pass a:
  • Vision test.
  • Written knowledge exam.
  • Driving test.
• Pay the appropriate fee.

To get a driver's license in Arkansas, you'll have to pass:

• A vision test.
• The written knowledge exam.
• The driving skills test.

To be eligible for an Arkansas instruction permit, you must:

• Be at least 14 years old.
• Provide proof of your:
  • School enrollment.
• Pass:
  • A vision test.
  • The written knowledge exam.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also need a parent, legal guardian or certified driving instructor to sign a consent form on your behalf.

To apply for your learner's permit when you're under 18 years old in Arkansas, you'll need:

• Proof of your:
  • Identification and age.
  • School enrollment.

A parent or legal guardian must also be present to sign a consent form for you.

To apply for an Arkansas learner's permit, you'll have to be at least 14 years old.

Schedule an appointment with your closest participating AR Department of Finance and Administration office, and bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • School enrollment.
• A parent or legal guardian.
  • They must sign a consent form on your behalf.

At this appointment, you'll also need to successfully pass:

• A vision exam.
• The written knowledge test.

Once the tests are passed and the paperwork filed, you'll be issued your Arkansas learner's permit.

Through the Arkansas graduated driver's license program, you'll have to have your AR learner's permit for at least 6 months before you can apply for your provisional license.

The license application process in Arkansas includes:

• Bringing in the appropriate identifying documents.
• Passing the AR road skills test.

After the above are completed, the state will issue you your provisional license. This can be upgraded to a full license once you turn 18.

There are 25 total questions on the Arkansas permit exam, all of which are multiple choice.

The vehicle you take your Arkansas road test in must meet all state safety standards, and have:

• Up-to-date insurance and registration.
• Properly operating muffler and exhaust systems.
• A working horn.
• A functioning speedometer.
• All exterior lights working.
• Tires with safe levels of tread and air.

You can also fail the test if your car has any of the following:

• A windshield crack bad enough to obscure vision.
• An excessively dirty interior.
• A low fuel indicator.
• Dashboard lights indicating serious mechanical defects, including:
  • Engine temperature warning.
  • Battery alert.
  • Oil pressure warning.
  • Air bag indicator.
  • Check engine warning.
  • Traction control malfunction.
  • Antilock brake warning.
  • Brake system warning.

If you just purchased your car and don't have tags on it yet, you must also have a bill of sale.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws.

Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the Arkansas Driver's Manual and take some free practice tests in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.

The Arkansas written permit test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions that will quiz you on:

• Arkansas traffic laws.
• Highway signs by shape and symbol.
• Traffic signals.
• Pavement markings.
• Driving equipment.

Although you can retake the test, this costs time and money, so it's a good idea to practice beforehand.

The Arkansas written knowledge exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You will be able to get 5 questions wrong and still pass.

Studying with a free practice test may help ensure you get far more questions right than wrong!

The Arkansas written exam consists of 25 questions, and you must answer at least 20 of them correctly in order to pass.

The Arkansas written driver's exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. Subjects may include (but are not limited to):

• Arkansas traffic laws.
• Highway signs by shape and symbol.
• Traffic signals.
• Pavement markings.
• Driving equipment.

All questions will be sourced directly from the Arkansas Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

The Arkansas Driver's Manual is available online. You can also ask your local AR DFA office for a copy.

Some AR DFA locations are open on Saturdays, but not all. You'll have to check online when scheduling an appointment.

Reading the Arkansas Driver's Manual is the best idea to learn the information.

You can also find a number of practice tests online.

Once you pass the written knowledge exam and present the proper paperwork to the DFA, you'll be issued your learner's permit. This allows you to practice driving, as long you're with someone who's fully-licensed and 21 or older.

You'll then have to hold your permit for at least 6 months before you can apply for your intermediate license.

Once you get your Arkansas instruction permit, you will be able to drive with anyone who is at least 21 years old and fully licensed.

No driver's education is required to receive your Arkansas driver's license.

It's important to take an appropriate vehicle to your Arkansas road test. If the vehicle does not meet state safety standards, you will automatically fail your test, before even getting the chance to drive.

In Arkansas, this includes an excessively dirty car. If there is debris on the seats, floors, or seat belt, an examiner can refuse to get into your car.

In Arkansas, you must be at least:

• 14 years old to apply for your learner's permit.
• 16 ½ years old to apply for your provisional license.
• 18 years old to apply for your full Arkansas driver's license.

If your license was suspended, but you still need to drive, you may be eligible for a hardship license.

If you're under 18, to apply for your Arkansas license, you'll need to:

• Be at least 16 ½ years old.
• Have practiced on your permit for at least 6 months.
• Have a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor sign a consent form on your behalf.
• Pass the driving skills exam.
• Pay the appropriate fee.

If you're over 18, you'll need to bring proof of your:

• Identification and age.
• Lawful status in the U.S.
• Arkansas address.

If you're a nonresident of Arkansas, you'll have to get an AR license after remaining within the state's borders for at least six months.

If you're in the state for a temporary living situation, including for school, seasonal housing, or active military duty, you do not need an Arkansas license and should be able to drive on your out-of-state license for the length of your deployment, semester or lease.

If you failed your Arkansas driving skills test, you will have to wait a minimum of 5 calendar days before you can try again.

If you failed your AR road test, you'll have the chance to reschedule and try again.

In the meantime—don't panic, practice!

During your Arkansas road test, you'll be tested on your ability to locate vehicle controls and safely operate a vehicle on streets and highways.

Specifically, the state will look for your ability to:

• Locate and properly use:
  • Turning signals.
  • Emergency flashers.
  • Headlights (high and low beam).
  • Windshield wipers.
  • Ignition switch.
  • Side/rear view mirrors.
  • Emergency brake.
  • Seat belt.
  • Clutch (if applicable).
• Properly and safely back up a vehicle.
• Maintain proper control of the vehicle in various traffic scenarios.
• Obey all traffic laws, including:
  • Speed limits.
  • Stop signs.
  • Seat belt laws.
  • Lane usage.
• Keep a proper lookout for other vehicles and pedestrians.

Currently, it costs $40 to obtain your Arkansas license.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for the most up-to-date information.

Currently, it costs $40 to get your license in Arkansas.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for the most up-to-date information.

Before you can apply for your Arkansas instruction permit, you must be at least 14 years old.

At the same appointment you take your written test, you'll have to bring proof of your identity and age.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also have to bring:

• Proof of school enrollment.
• A parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor to sign consent forms on your behalf.

If you're 18 or older, you'll also need proof of your:

• Arkansas address.
• Legal presence in the United States.

Arkansas uses a Graduated Driver's License (GDL) system, that loosens restrictions over time.

If you're 16 years old and driving on your learner's permit, you:

• Can only drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older.
• Must wear seat belts at all times. (Also applies to all passengers.)
• May NOT use a cell phone or wireless communication device at any point while driving, unless to report an emergency.

If you're 16 ½-18 years old and driving on your Arkansas intermediate license, you:

• Must have someone at least 21 years old in the car with you, for the first six months.
• May NOT drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. unless:
  • Accompanied by someone 21 or older.

OR

• Driving to work, school, church, or because of an emergency.

• Can only have 1 passenger who's unrelated to you, unless accompanied by someone 21 or older.
• Are forbidden from using cell phones or any wireless communication devices while driving.
• Are required to wear seat belts at all times. (Passengers included.)

Once you're 18 and driving on your full license, all restrictions are lifted.

Arkansas road tests are administered by the AR State Police.

Arkansas requires all motorists are required to carry:

• Bodily injury liability insurance that covers at least:
  • $25,000 per person.
  • $50,000 per accident.
• Property damage liability coverage for at least $25,000.
• Underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage, for at least:
  • $25,000 per person.
  • $50,000 per accident.

Appropriate documents depend on whether you're a:

• S. citizen.
• Immigrant/permanent resident.
• Non-immigrant.

Some common forms of ID include a:

• S. birth certificate or passport.
• Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Valid alien registration card.

More information can be found through the Arkansas Driver's Manual.

After receiving your permit, you'll be required to have a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old in the front seat.

A duplicate license or ID card currently costs $40 in Arkansas.

Fees are subject to change. It's best to check directly with the AR DFA for the most up-to-date information.

Yes. You will have to pass a vision test in order to renew your license in Arkansas.

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

Yes. You can schedule your Arkansas knowledge test through the Department of Finance and Administration.

Yes. Arkansas uses a graduated driver's license (GDL) program, which gives you certain driving privileges over a period of time.

If you're 16 years old and driving on your learner's permit, you:

• Can only drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older.
• Must wear seat belts at all times. (Also applies to all passengers.)
• May NOT use a cell phone or wireless communication device at any point while driving, unless to report an emergency.

If you're 16 ½-18 years old and driving on your Arkansas intermediate license, you:

• Must have someone at least 21 years old in the car with you, for the first six months.
• May NOT drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. unless:
  • Accompanied by someone 21 or older.

OR

• Driving to work, school, church, or because of an emergency.

• Can only have 1 passenger who's unrelated to you, unless accompanied by someone 21 or older.
• Are forbidden from using cell phones or any wireless communication devices while driving.
• Are required to wear seat belts at all times. (Passengers included.)

Yes. Arkansas allows you to drive with out-of-state permits.

Yes. The state allows mail-in renewals in limited situations, including if you're out of the state due to:

• Active military duty.

Yes. If you're under 18 years old, you will need a parent, legal guardian, or certified driving instructor to sign a consent form on your behalf before you can be issued your permit.

Yes. If you fail your written exam, you will have to wait at least 5 calendar days before you can retake your Arkansas knowledge test.

In the meantime, you may want to study with a free practice test!

No. Your photo will be taken at whichever AR Department of Finance and Administration office you go to when you're issued your permit.

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your Arkansas driving permit.

No. The Arkansas written exam is not open book, which is why it's especially important to study—or take a practice test beforehand.

No. Once you pass the written exam, you'll be eligible to take the AR road test.

No. When you take the test, it will only be you and the examiner in the car.

However, since you will not yet be fully licensed when driving to the test, you'll need to arrive with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

No. As long as your license is valid and in good standing (that is, not expired, revoked or suspended), knowledge and road tests are waived.

If your license is not valid, you will need to reapply for your license through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, and pass all Arkansas driving tests.

No. A Driver's Ed course is not required to earn your Arkansas learner's permit.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to practice on your learner's permit for at least 6 months before you can take your driving skills test.

If you're 18 years old or older, you can schedule your road test as soon as you successfully pass your written exam.

To get your learner's permit in Arkansas if you're under 18, you'll need to bring in:

• An original or certified birth certificate.
  • The AR Driver's Manual has more details.
• Proof of school enrollment.
• A parent or legal guardian, to sign paperwork on your behalf.

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test at the same appointment as your written exam in order to get your permit.

No. Arkansas requires residents to renew their license in-person in almost all cases.

No. A medical physical exam is not required to get a regular Arkansas driver's license.