The knowledge test has a significant failure rate. Here's exactly what to study and how to walk in prepared.
The Arkansas ASP knowledge test is 25 questions. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) to pass — meaning you can miss up to 5. There is no official time limit.
Each written exam costs $5 per attempt (ACT 1289 of 2015). There is no limit on the number of times you may take the test. If you fail, use the time to study your missed topics before retesting.
Tests are taken at any Arkansas exam station. As of the current manual, you must schedule an appointment online at telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills or contact the DFA at (501) 682-7059 for more info.
Know: 0.08% (21+), 0.02% under 21 (Underage DWI). 1st DWI conviction: $150–$1,000 fine + court costs, up to 1 year jail, 120-day license suspension. Refusing a BAC test can cost you your license. BAC tested via breath, urine, or saliva — implied consent law (p.74).
1st DWI conviction: $150–$1,000 fine + court costs + up to 1 year jail + 120-day suspension. Under-21 DWI (0.02%+): license revoked until 21 + $2,000 fine. Refusing a BAC test can cost you your license (Implied Consent Law). BAC between 0.04–0.08% + crash or serious offense = can still be charged with DWI (p.74–75).
Instruction Permit at 14 (valid 2 yrs). Learner's License at 14–16 (restricted until 16th birthday + 6 months). Intermediate License at 16 — curfew 11 PM–4 AM; max 1 unrelated minor passenger without licensed adult. Class D at 18.
Allow plenty of room when passing a bicycle rider. Never pass if the street is too narrow or it could force the cyclist too close to parked vehicles. Wait until it is safe to pass (p.67).
Always maintain a minimum following distance of 2 seconds from the vehicle ahead. Increase to 4 seconds in slippery roads, bad weather, when towing, or when following motorcyclists (p.59).
Signal at least 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes. At higher speeds (highway), signaling 4–5 seconds before the turn is better. Turn off signal after completing the maneuver.
You MUST stop for a school bus with red flashing lights — from any direction — unless approaching from the opposite direction on a highway with a median 20 feet or more in width. Penalty: misdemeanor, min $250, max $1,000, up to 90 days jail. Causing death = Class C Felony (Isaac's Law) (p.12–13).
Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and when following within 200 feet. Turn on headlights 30 min after sunset, 30 min before sunrise, or when you cannot see within 500 feet. Arkansas law: if wipers are on, headlights must be on (p.51).
When parallel parking, the finished position must be within 18 inches of the curb (p.41). Know all 4 hill-parking scenarios: uphill with curb = turn wheels away from curb; downhill with curb = turn wheels toward curb; no curb = always turn wheels away from road (p.41).
Children under age 6 AND under 60 lbs must be in a child safety seat properly secured (Child Passenger Protection Act). All children under age 15 must wear safety restraints. All drivers and front-seat passengers must be buckled — primary enforcement, fine up to $25 (p.9).
Start with the 25-question exam simulator to see which areas you're weak in before deep study.
Memorize all the numbers — BAC limits, distances, signal distance, suspension periods. These show up on every test.
The Weak Spots mode saves every question you got wrong. Replay it until you're hitting 90%+ before scheduling your test.
Download the official Arkansas Driver's Manual from www.dps.arkansas.gov/manuals. Every test question comes directly from this manual.
Specific numbers (distances, BAC levels, fees) are either right or wrong. Use the cheat sheet to drill these until memorized.
Sign questions are visual — shape and color matter as much as meaning. Use the Road Signs Quiz mode to practice all 43 signs.
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