Arkansas Learner's Permit And Driver's License Test Information

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on public highways in Arkansas is required to have a license or certificate.  If you are  above 14 years of age but are below 18 years, you are eligible for a restricted license.  If you are above 18 years of age, you can have a non-restricted license.  located in the state for more than six months as a non-resident, you need an Arkansas drivers license to be able to drive a motor vehicle.  If you are a resident, you need a  driver’s license within thirty days of becoming a resident to drive a motor vehicle.

Instruction Permit – This permit allows a driver to operate a motor vehicle when accompanied by a licensed driver, twenty-one years of age or older, who is occupying a seat beside the driver, except in the event the permit holder is operating a motorcycle. The applicant for an instruction permit must be at least fourteen years of age.

Learner's License – This license is a restricted license issued to persons between fourteen and sixteen years of age. The applicant must possess a valid Instruction Permit indicating successful completion of the required knowledge, vision and skills tests.

Intermediate License – This license ia a restricted license issued to persons between sixteen and eighteen years of age. The applicant must possess a valid Instruction Permit indicating successful completion of the required knowledge, vision, and skills tests or a Learners License.

You must be at least 14 years old to apply for learners permit, you must clear a vision test, knowledge test and pay the required fee to receive your learners permit.  You have to show that you understand the meaning of Arkansas traffic signs.  You will also have to show that you understand traffic instructions in English. If you want to see how you understand the signs, take the free sample test here. To get your Drivers License, you need demonstrate satisfactory operation of a motor vehicle and clear any physical or mental examination the DMV may find necessary to gauge your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

1. Birth Certificate issued by state or federal authority
2. US Passport/ Resident Alien Card / Valid Foreign Passport with a valid United    States Immigration Document
3. Social Security Card
4. Proof of residence address, such as a bank statement, utility bill, or pay stub.
5. Payment for application fee
6. Applicants transferring an Out of State driver license must present their Out of State driver license, Social Security card (or one of the other acceptable documents for social security number) AND one other form from the “Primary Listing”.

After getting your permit, when you start learning driving, you must be accompanied by someone of at least 21 years of age, with a valid license, and have at least one year of driving experience for the same type or class of vehicle you are driving.   A certified driving instructor may also accompany you.  The person must be seated in the car on the passenger seat next to you.