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Shoro.aiThe Arkansas DMV permit test, administered by Arkansas State Police, has 25 questions. You need 20 correct answers to pass, that's 80%. Miss more than 5, and you fail.
No per-question timer exists. Most people finish in 15 to 25 minutes. Just don't show up late; State Police testing sites typically cut off testing at 4:00 PM.
25 multiple-choice questions on a touch-screen kiosk at an ASP testing site. The test auto-stops the moment you hit 20 correct (pass) or 6 wrong (fail). You cannot skip questions or return to them.
You'll take the test on a touch-screen kiosk at an Arkansas State Police testing site. All questions are multiple-choice.
You cannot skip questions and return later. Answer each one as it appears. Your result shows instantly after the final question.
Traffic laws (40 to 50%), road signs (20 to 30%), and safety rules (20 to 30%). Traffic laws and road signs together account for 70 to 80% of your test, that's where most applicants burn their 5 allowed misses.
Questions come from three main categories. The exact mix varies because questions are randomly selected each time.
| Category | Approximate % | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Laws | 40-50% | Right-of-way, speed limits, parking rules, intersection regulations |
| Road Signs | 20-30% | Shape and color identification, symbol meanings (Yield, School Zone, Merge) |
| Safety Rules | 20-30% | DUI laws, child restraint requirements, emergency vehicle protocols |
Traffic laws and road signs make up 70-80% of your test. That's where most applicants blow their 5 allowed mistakes. Study those sections twice.
Yes. Expect questions on Arkansas's 0.08% BAC limit for 21+, the 0.02% zero-tolerance limit for under-21 drivers, child restraint laws, following distances, and emergency vehicle protocols. These appear often and are not filler.
Yes. Arkansas enforces a 0.08% BAC limit for drivers 21 and older. Drivers under 21 face a stricter 0.02% zero-tolerance limit.
Expect questions on child restraint laws, following distances, and what to do when emergency vehicles approach. These aren't filler, they show up often.
ASP tests you, DFA issues the permit, two separate locations. Pass at ASP, get your stamped result form, then take it to a DFA Revenue Office for the physical card. Leave ASP without that form and DFA turns you away regardless of your score.
Arkansas splits the permit process between two agencies. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) gives the test. The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) prints the permit. This confuses people constantly.
Don't leave the ASP office without your stamped paperwork. Seriously. People drive to DFA, wait in line, then get turned away because they forgot the one document that proves they passed.
Wait five calendar days, pay the exam fee again, and rebook through TeleGov. An idle kiosk that times out after 5 to 10 minutes also counts as a failed attempt, answer promptly, do not leave the screen.
If you fail the knowledge test, wait five calendar days before rescheduling. You'll pay the exam fee again.
The kiosk can also time out. Leave the screen idle for 5-10 minutes and the system resets. That counts as a failed attempt. You'll need a new appointment and another fee. Answer promptly.
Testing ends at 4:00 PM sharp at most ASP sites, schedule morning appointments. The test is identical for all ages; applicants sitting side-by-side get different random questions from the same pool. Complete the DL application form at home to avoid counter delays.
The test is identical for everyone, teens, adults, first-timers. No age-based versions exist. Even applicants sitting next to each other get different questions from the pool.
At the Jonesboro testing center, power blinked mid-test, terminal rebooted, progress wiped. Attempt voided; retake window opens the next day. Jonesboro power fluctuations have hit testing terminals more than once; staff keep a backup log but your $5 fee does not carry over to the retake.
Applicants at the Troop L office in Fayetteville often fail by guessing on Arkansas-specific laws. The 10-foot minimum passing distance for school buses? That's a real question. The 0.02% BAC limit for under-21 drivers? Also real. These aren't trick questions, they're straight from the driver's handbook.
Arkansas's Saturday cutoff is one hour earlier than weekdays. Darius at Little Rock used the weekday time, arrived to a locked queue, and had to rebook for Monday. The cutoff change is never posted on third-party booking sites; always confirm directly with the ASP troop location before you go.
My honest advice: don't underestimate this test. It's only 25 questions, but the randomized pool includes some genuinely specific Arkansas laws that trip up anyone who skimmed the study guide.