Arkansas Driver Handbook
This manual is published by AR DFA. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by AR DFA
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the AR DFA website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Arkansas
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the AR DFA knowledge test.
25
80%
$5
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Arkansas Test
Original birth certificate, U.S. passport, permanent resident card, employment authorization card, or certificate of citizenship/naturalization; completed Financial Responsibility Acceptance Form; and proof of Arkansas residency.
Arkansas-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Arkansas that AR DFA weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Paul's Law: no handheld cell phone use in school zones or highway work zones
- gavel Move Over Law: change lanes or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles and utility trucks with flashing lights
- gavel Under-18 drivers with an intermediate license cannot drive 11pm-4am
- gavel Texting while driving is banned for all drivers regardless of age
- gavel Must have headlights on when windshield wipers are in use
After You Pass: Arkansas License Renewal
8 years
$40
Renewal required every 8 years by birthday
More Arkansas Driving Resources
Arkansas Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Arkansas driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. AR DFA publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does AR DFA require when I show up for the test?
Original birth certificate, U.S. passport, permanent resident card, employment authorization card, or certificate of citizenship/naturalization; completed Financial Responsibility Acceptance Form; and proof of Arkansas residency.
How is the Arkansas knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer-based at ASP driver testing sites; 25 questions, 80% to pass (20 of 25).
Do I have to read the whole Arkansas handbook to pass the test?
The AR DFA test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Arkansas handbook version?
AR DFA reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Arkansas test after reading the handbook?
At any AR DFA location. Use our /dmv-near-me/ar finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Arkansas driver handbook free to download?
Yes. AR DFA publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Arkansas handbook on my phone?
Yes. The AR DFA site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.