driver’s license, you must be 18 or older. You must also provide proof of a verifiable social security number, your address, and your full name and date of birth. You must have your Arkansas driver’s permit for a minimum of 6 months with no violations or accidents.

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What are the requirements for a driver’s license in Arkansas?

You will need to be at least 18 years old to get your Arkansas license. You will also need the following documents before

making an appointment

at the ASP testing office for your road test:

Arkansas

driver’s permit

: Required to practice supervised driving. This has a one-year validity, so you must complete the road test before expiration.

Proof of viable Social Security number: Your Social Security card, W-2 form, paycheck showing your name and SSN, or a signed affidavit stating you are not eligible for an SSN.

Proof of legal residence: U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport.

Proof of legal presence: U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, U.S. visa, or I-94 form.

Proof of identity: With your full name and date of birth. There is a list of proofs accepted by the state, and you may use two primary documents or one primary and one secondary document.

The

DFA website

provides a complete list of documents that you can use for your license application.

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What are the requirements for young drivers?

There is an Arkansas Graduated Driver License program for

teenage drivers

Young drivers must have an instruction permit before applying for a driver’s license. This will allow them to gain driving experience while being supervised by a licensed driver age 21 or older.

There are two types of licenses that young drivers can obtain:

Learner’s license: For drivers aged 14-15

Intermediate license: For drivers aged 16-18

Applicants under 18 must have parental or guardian consent and have an instruction permit for over 30 days before doing the road test.

Drivers with a learner’s license must drive with supervision until the age of 16, but no less than six months. After they get an intermediate license, young drivers will still need to be supervised behind the wheel for six months or until they turn 18.

What are the requirements for out-of-state drivers?

If you have a valid out-of-state driver’s license, you are not required to transfer it to an Arkansas license unless you reside in the state for more than six months. No tests are required if your license is current or has been expired for less than 30 days.

However, if it’s been expired for more than 30 days, you will need to take the written and vision tests again. A road test will also be required if your license has been expired over one year.

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How to get a driver’s license in Arkansas

For new drivers: take the TLSAE course

First-time driver’s license applicants must take a

Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course (TLSAE)

, which can be taken online or in a classroom setting. It will cover the essentials of Arkansas traffic laws, especially as they relate to road safety and alcohol use.

Vision test

You will need to take a vision test to certify that you can see on the road. A minimal uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 is required for an unrestricted license. A minimal corrected visual acuity of 20/70 is required for a restricted license.

You should wear your prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses during the test so that you will be marked appropriately.

Knowledge exam

After completing the TLSAE course and passing your vision test, you can take the written knowledge exam. This written portion of your driving test will be done on a computer screen in a testing kiosk. The multiple-choice questions will be on Arkansas’s traffic laws, road safety practices, and road signs.

You can study for your written exam using the

Arkansas Driver License Handbook

. This covers all the materials you will need to pass the test. You can also take

free practice tests

before going to your real test.

To pass your Knowledge Exam, you must answer 20 out of 25 questions correctly, or 80%. You can retake the test in 5 days if you fail.

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Road test

The last step to get your Arkansas driver’s license is a road test. This can be scheduled at any

ASP testing site

. You’ll need to provide your own vehicle, which the examiner will inspect. The test will not process if:

The vehicle interior is excessively dirty

The windshield is cracked so badly that the view is obstructed

The lights, horn, speedometer, muffler, and exhaust system do not work

The tires are worn so badly as to be unsafe

The

windows are excessively tinted

There are serious mechanical defects, such as defective brakes

The vehicle is not properly licensed, or it isn’t properly displayed

The applicant is unfamiliar with the vehicle systems and control mechanisms

You will need to provide all of your documents for the Arkansas driving test. You may be required to perform the following during the exam:

A three-point turn

Approaching an intersection

Observe right of way

Maintaining proper speed

Parking in standard conditions and on a hill

A quick stop from 20 mph

Moving in reverse for about 50 feet

Signaling, turning, and passing

Staying in your lane

During your test, the examiner will also take note of whether you are properly obeying traffic laws. This includes following all traffic signals, including stop signs, correctly. They’ll also take note of the following distance and whether your posture is correct.

If you pass your driving test, you can show your documents and pay the $40 licensing fee for your Arkansas driver’s license! You will be issued the license appropriate for your age and status.

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FAQs

What do I need for an Arkansas driver’s license?

You will need to bring your Arkansas driver’s permit, valid identification, a Social Security number (or equivalent), proof of legal presence, and proof of residential address to get your driver’s license in Arkansas.

How much does it cost to get an Arkansas driver’s license?

The fee for a non-restricted Arkansas driver’s license is $40.

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