Arkansas State Police (ASP)
Arkansas Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official ASP Knowledge Exam with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Arkansas permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 25
- Passing score
- 20 of 25 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 14
- Fee
- A full Class D license costs $40.00 for 8 years (ages 21+); Class D for ages 18-21 and learner's/intermediate licenses are prorated to the next stage's birthday. A separate $5 fee applies to each written exam attempt (Act 1289 of 2015, per the ASP study guide) and is collected by DFA with the license cost.
- If you fail
- If you fail the knowledge exam for a permit, learner's, or intermediate license, State Police rules (27 CAR § 52-101) impose a five-calendar-day wait before retesting, and each written attempt carries a $5 fee. On the skills test, a second serious offense brings a two-week penalty and automatic-failure offenses (such as passing a stopped school bus) a mandatory 30-day penalty; DFA issues the license only after ASP testing is passed.
- Online testing
- In person only
- Languages
- Official study guide published in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese; audio (oral) testing with examiner assistance is available for applicants with documented learning differences.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Arkansas practice tests
Arkansas Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Arkansas Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Arkansas Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Arkansas
Arkansas's graduated program starts at 14, when you can pass the State Police knowledge exam and vision test for an instruction permit (learner's license ages 14-15) and drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older. An intermediate license (ages 16-17) bans driving from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and allows no more than one unrelated minor passenger unless a licensed driver 21+ rides in front. At 18 you qualify for an unrestricted Class D license, which is purchased at a DFA revenue office after ASP testing is complete.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: ASP
Arkansas permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Arkansas permit test?
The official Arkansas Knowledge Exam has 25 questions, according to the ASP (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Arkansas permit test?
You must answer 20 of 25 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Arkansas Knowledge Exam.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Arkansas?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Arkansas at 14, according to the ASP (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Arkansas permit cost?
A full Class D license costs $40.00 for 8 years (ages 21+); Class D for ages 18-21 and learner's/intermediate licenses are prorated to the next stage's birthday. A separate $5 fee applies to each written exam attempt (Act 1289 of 2015, per the ASP study guide) and is collected by DFA with the license cost. — as listed by the Arkansas State Police (ASP), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Arkansas permit test?
If you fail the knowledge exam for a permit, learner's, or intermediate license, State Police rules (27 CAR § 52-101) impose a five-calendar-day wait before retesting, and each written attempt carries a $5 fee. On the skills test, a second serious offense brings a two-week penalty and automatic-failure offenses (such as passing a stopped school bus) a mandatory 30-day penalty; DFA issues the license only after ASP testing is passed. (per the ASP, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Arkansas permit test online?
No. The Arkansas Knowledge Exam is administered in person through the Arkansas State Police (ASP), not online.
What languages is the Arkansas permit test offered in?
Official study guide published in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese; audio (oral) testing with examiner assistance is available for applicants with documented learning differences. (per the ASP, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Arkansas?
Driver licensing in Arkansas is handled by the Arkansas State Police (ASP). The official site is https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/services-programs/driver-examination/.