Arkansas Driving Schools

Arkansas allows teens to get a learner's permit starting at age 14, one of only a few states with a permit age that low. A parent or guardian must give consent.

No. Arkansas is one of the only states that does not require any specific number of supervised driving hours under state law. Teens must still hold the permit for 6 months before testing.

No. Arkansas has no driver's education mandate. Public high schools may offer courses voluntarily, and completing one may help with insurance rates.

Teen drivers with an intermediate license cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Exceptions apply for driving to or from work, school, church, or an emergency.

An Arkansas driver's license costs $40 and is valid for 8 years. The state prorates permit fees rather than charging a flat rate, so the permit cost depends on when it is issued.

In Arkansas, GDL restrictions lift automatically when the driver turns 18. The intermediate phase runs from age 16 to age 18, which is a longer restricted period than most states.

Yes. A 16-year-old in Arkansas who has held their permit for 6 months and passed the road test can drive alone during allowed hours.

Yes. Arkansas bans cell phone use for drivers under 18 who hold an intermediate license. This is enforced as a secondary violation.

Arkansas teen drivers with an intermediate license may carry no more than 1 non-family passenger under age 21 at any time during the intermediate phase.

Yes. Arkansas requires insurers to offer a 10% discount on liability and collision for 3 years to drivers who complete a state-approved course voluntarily.