Arkansas Permit Practice Test 1
26 questions written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the youngest age at which you can apply for an Arkansas instruction permit?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 (Volume 1, Edition 10, July 2026). 11 of the 21 Arkansas questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Arkansas or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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What is the youngest age at which you can apply for an Arkansas instruction permit?
- A 15 years old
- B 14 years old
- C 16 years old
- D 13 years old
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B. 14 years old
You can apply for an Arkansas instruction permit at 14 by passing the knowledge exam and the vision test. Starting early gives you time to build supervised experience before the intermediate stage at 16.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 15
Your brake pedal suddenly sinks and the car will not slow down. What should you try first?
- A Pull the parking brake as hard as you can
- B Turn off the engine right away
- C Shift into park
- D Pump the brake pedal several times
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D. Pump the brake pedal several times
If your brakes fail, first pump the brake pedal several times to build up pressure. If that does not work, apply the parking brake slowly, then shift to lower gears and look for a safe place to stop.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 89
At least how far before a turn should you turn on your signal, according to the Arkansas guide?
- A 100 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 500 feet
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A. 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before a turn, a lane change, merging or parking. This gives drivers behind you time to react, and you should cancel the signal once the move is done.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 65
What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A Slow down and go through with caution
- B Treat it like a stop sign: stop fully, then go when safe
- C Stop and wait there until the light changes to steady green
- D Yield only to vehicles on your right
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B. Treat it like a stop sign: stop fully, then go when safe
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, and continue only when it is safe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 36
At a four-way stop, who goes first?
- A The driver traveling on the wider or busier of the two crossing roads
- B The driver turning left
- C The largest vehicle
- D The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping
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D. The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping
At 3-way, 4-way and all-way stops, every driver must come to a complete stop, and the driver who reached the intersection first goes first. Stop completely even if no other car is there.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 52