Arkansas Driver's Handbook and Study Guide
Last verified: 2026-03
Here is everything you need to study the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide in Arkansas. This guide links to the official handbook and breaks down the chapters and most-tested topics so you can prepare for your permit test.
Arkansas Driver License Study Guide
- Edition
- 2026
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Most-Tested Topics for Your Permit Test
Focus your study time on these topics. They appear most often on the Arkansas permit knowledge test.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
What Is in the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide
Traffic Signs and Signals
Covers the meaning of regulatory, warning, and guide signs, plus traffic signal rules and flashing light procedures.
Right-of-Way Rules
Explains who goes first at intersections, crosswalks, roundabouts, and when merging onto highways.
Safe Driving Practices
Covers following distance, lane changes, passing, scanning for hazards, and driving in bad weather.
Parking Rules
Describes legal and illegal parking situations, parallel parking steps, and curb color meanings.
Alcohol and Drug Laws
Explains Arkansas DUI laws, BAC limits, implied consent, and penalties for impaired driving.
Sharing the Road
Addresses safe driving around pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, and school buses.
Arkansas-Specific Information
Arkansas requires a 25-question knowledge test with a passing score of 20 correct (80%). The state uses a graduated driver licensing (GDL) program with a mandatory 14-month instruction permit period for drivers under 18. Arkansas law requires headlights on whenever windshield wipers are in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide online. A PDF version is also available for download.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
The Arkansas Driver License Study Guide covers 6 chapters, from traffic signs and right-of-way rules to safe driving practices and state-specific laws.
Ready to Apply for Your Learner's Permit?
Once you have studied the handbook, the next step is applying for your permit at the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).
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View Online CoursesThis information is based on Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) guidelines. Handbook content can change. Visit the official Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) website for the most current driver's handbook.