Arkansas Driver's License Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the maximum number of passengers allowed in a vehicle driven by an Arkansas intermediate license holder (under 18) during the first 6 months?

One passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member (Correct answer)
No limit if parents consent
No passengers under 21 who are not family
Two passengers under 21

Correct answer: One passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member

During the first 6 months of an intermediate license, Arkansas limits the holder to one non-family passenger under 21.

Question 2: Which statement about vehicle mirrors in Arkansas is correct?

Mirrors are optional if a rear-view camera is installed
Three mirrors are required on all vehicles
Only a left-side mirror is required
Vehicles must have at least one mirror providing a clear view to the rear (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Vehicles must have at least one mirror providing a clear view to the rear

Arkansas law requires every motor vehicle to have at least one mirror providing an unobstructed view of the highway to the rear.

Question 3: A vehicle titled in another state that is brought into Arkansas by a new resident must be registered within how many days?

30 days (Correct answer)
60 days
15 days
90 days

Correct answer: 30 days

New Arkansas residents who bring out-of-state vehicles into the state must register them with the DFA within 30 days of establishing residency.

Question 4: What is the penalty for a second DWI conviction in Arkansas?

Same as first offense
Fine up to $5,000, 7 days to 1 year in jail, 24-month license suspension (Correct answer)
Fine up to $500, 30-day suspension
Automatic felony charge

Correct answer: Fine up to $5,000, 7 days to 1 year in jail, 24-month license suspension

A second DWI in Arkansas (within 10 years) carries fines up to $5,000, between 7 days and 1 year in jail, and a 24-month license suspension.

Question 5: What does a green sign on Arkansas highways primarily convey?

Distance and direction information (Correct answer)
Warning of a hazard
Work zone conditions
Regulatory requirements

Correct answer: Distance and direction information

Green signs provide guidance information such as distances to cities, directions, and highway route numbers.

Question 6: What does a white rectangular sign typically indicate in Arkansas?

Guide information
School zone
Warning
Regulatory rule (speed, parking, etc.) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Regulatory rule (speed, parking, etc.)

White rectangular signs are regulatory signs that inform drivers of traffic laws they must obey, such as speed limits and turn restrictions.

Question 7: If an Arkansas driver is convicted of a second DWI offense within 5 years, the minimum license revocation period is:

2 years (Correct answer)
4 years
6 months
1 year

Correct answer: 2 years

A second DWI conviction in Arkansas within 5 years carries a minimum 2-year license revocation.

Question 8: In Arkansas, a CDL holder convicted of a first-offense DWI in a commercial vehicle faces a CDL disqualification of:

1 year (Correct answer)
3 years
90 days
30 days

Correct answer: 1 year

A first DWI conviction while operating a commercial vehicle results in a one-year CDL disqualification in Arkansas.

Question 9: What shape is a railroad crossing warning sign in Arkansas?

Octagon
Triangle
Diamond
Round (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Round

Railroad advance warning signs are round (circular) and yellow with an X and 'RR' to alert drivers to an upcoming crossing.

Question 10: Can an Arkansas driver be convicted of DWI without a BAC test if other evidence proves impairment?

Only if the driver caused an accident
Yes, officer observations, field sobriety tests, and other evidence can support a DWI conviction (Correct answer)
No, a BAC test result is mandatory for conviction
Only if the driver has prior DWI convictions

Correct answer: Yes, officer observations, field sobriety tests, and other evidence can support a DWI conviction

Arkansas allows DWI convictions based on totality of evidence including officer observations, field sobriety test results, and witness testimony even without a BAC reading.

Question 11: What does the 'H' endorsement on an Arkansas CDL authorize?

Transporting hazardous materials (Correct answer)
Hauling oversized loads
Towing heavy equipment
High-occupancy vehicle operation

Correct answer: Transporting hazardous materials

The H endorsement authorizes a CDL holder to transport hazardous materials that require placarding.

Question 12: In Arkansas, what does a 'Divided Highway Begins' sign tell you to do?

Prepare for a toll booth
Increase your speed
Merge into a single lane
Keep right of the upcoming median or divider (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Keep right of the upcoming median or divider

The Divided Highway Begins sign warns that a median or divider is ahead and drivers must keep to the right side.

Question 13: How far before a turn must a driver signal in Arkansas?

50 feet
300 feet
200 feet
100 feet (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 100 feet

Arkansas requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before turning on public roads.

Question 14: What happens to an Arkansas commercial driver's CDL after a first DWI conviction in a personal vehicle?

CDL is disqualified for 1 year (Correct answer)
Nothing — CDL is unaffected
CDL is disqualified for 6 months
CDL is downgraded to Class D only

Correct answer: CDL is disqualified for 1 year

A DWI conviction in any vehicle — commercial or personal — results in a one-year CDL disqualification for a first offense in Arkansas.

Question 15: What does a pennant-shaped sign indicate in Arkansas?

No passing zone (Correct answer)
Merge ahead
Railroad crossing
School zone ahead

Correct answer: No passing zone

The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is posted on the left side of the road.

Question 16: What is the automatic license suspension period for a first refusal to take a chemical test under Arkansas's Implied Consent Law?

180 days (Correct answer)
60 days
1 year
30 days

Correct answer: 180 days

A first refusal to submit to chemical testing in Arkansas results in a 180-day administrative license suspension.

Question 17: What additional step beyond the standard CDL exam is required for Arkansas applicants seeking an H (hazmat) endorsement?

A 2-year clean driving record certification
An employer sponsorship letter
A TSA security threat assessment and background check (Correct answer)
A medical physical exam

Correct answer: A TSA security threat assessment and background check

Federal law requires all hazmat endorsement applicants to pass a TSA security threat assessment, including a fingerprint-based background check.

Question 18: Under Arkansas's Implied Consent Law, what does a driver automatically agree to by operating a vehicle?

Random vehicle inspections
Annual insurance verification
Roadside sobriety exercises at any time
Chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if lawfully arrested for DWI (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if lawfully arrested for DWI

By driving on Arkansas roads, a driver implicitly consents to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DWI; refusal carries automatic administrative penalties.

Question 19: What is required to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on an Arkansas driver's license?

Submit a doctor's certificate
Hold a regular license for 5 years first
Pass a knowledge test and a skills (road) test or complete an approved safety course (Correct answer)
Only a written knowledge test

Correct answer: Pass a knowledge test and a skills (road) test or complete an approved safety course

Arkansas requires motorcycle applicants to pass a written knowledge test and a skills test, or complete an approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation course to receive the endorsement.

Question 20: What does an orange sign indicate on Arkansas roads?

School zone
Recreational area
Construction or work zone (Correct answer)
Historical site

Correct answer: Construction or work zone

Orange signs indicate construction, maintenance, or work zones where workers may be present and special rules apply.

Question 21: Under Arkansas GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing), during what hours is an intermediate licensee (age 16-17) prohibited from driving unsupervised?

9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
10 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Correct answer)
Midnight to 5 a.m.
11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Correct answer: 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Arkansas GDL restricts intermediate license holders from driving without supervision between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. — but the curfew starts at 11 p.m. for those 16-17.

Question 22: Which class of Arkansas driver's license allows the holder to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more that is NOT used to transport hazardous materials or passengers for hire?

Class D
Class A
Class C
Class B (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Class B

Class B covers single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more (and any towed unit under 10,001 lbs).

Question 23: What does the 'Dead End' sign tell Arkansas drivers?

The speed limit drops ahead
A one-way street begins
The road does not connect to another through road (Correct answer)
The road has a sharp curve

Correct answer: The road does not connect to another through road

A Dead End sign warns that the road terminates without a through connection, so drivers must turn around to exit.

Question 24: Can an Arkansas driver with a Class B CDL drive a Class A vehicle?

Yes, with additional endorsements
Yes, if the vehicle is under 40,000 lbs
Yes, on intrastate routes only
No, a Class B license does not authorize Class A vehicles (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No, a Class B license does not authorize Class A vehicles

A Class B CDL only authorizes Class B and C vehicles; to operate Class A combination vehicles, a Class A CDL is required.

Question 25: What does a yield sign require a driver to do in Arkansas?

Maintain current speed
Slow down and give right-of-way to crossing traffic (Correct answer)
Stop only if traffic is present
Come to a complete stop

Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way to crossing traffic

A yield sign requires you to slow down and allow vehicles in the intersecting road to pass; a full stop is only required if traffic is present.

Arkansas Driver's License Knowledge Test

The Arkansas DMV knowledge test evaluates applicants on traffic laws, road signs and signals, safe driving practices, DUI and alcohol regulations, and special permit requirements to obtain a driver's license in Arkansas.

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25 min

Time Limit

80%

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