Arkansas permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 10 questions.
What is the youngest age at which you can apply for an Arkansas instruction permit?
Keyboard: press 1–4 or A–D to answer, Enter for the next question, S to save, R to read aloud, P to pause reading, L to listen and answer.
Sample permits & licensing questions
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
Show answer
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
Who must be with you when you drive on an Arkansas instruction permit?
- A Any licensed driver 18 or older riding anywhere
- B A parent or guardian, licensed or not
- C A licensed driver 21 or older seated beside you
- D No one, once you pass the vision test
Show answer
C. A licensed driver 21 or older seated beside you
A permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 and sitting in the seat beside them. An experienced adult next to you can coach you and take over if something goes wrong.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 15
How long is an Arkansas instruction permit valid?
- A 1 year from the day it is printed
- B 2 years from the day you pass the knowledge exam
- C 6 months from the day it is issued, renewable once
- D Until the day you turn 18
Show answer
B. 2 years from the day you pass the knowledge exam
The instruction permit is issued for 2 years, counted from the date you passed the knowledge exam. You must pass the skills test and buy your license before it runs out, because it cannot be renewed.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 15
A 14-year-old passes the skills test and gets a Learner's License. When does the restriction on that license end?
- A After 6 months of restricted driving, at any age
- B On their 16th birthday, no matter how long they have driven
- C When they turn 16 and have finished 6 months of restricted driving
- D After one full year with no tickets
Show answer
C. When they turn 16 and have finished 6 months of restricted driving
A Learner's License stays restricted until BOTH conditions are met: the driver turns 16 and completes 6 months of restricted driving. Until then a licensed driver 21 or older must ride along.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 15