Preparing for your Arkansas driver’s license test? This comprehensive Para Test Study Guide provides essential resources, practice tests, and checklists to help you succeed. Whether you’re seeking your first driver’s license or a Commercial Driver License (CDL), this guide ensures you’re well-prepared and confident on test day.
Ace Your Arkansas Driver’s License with These Resources
The Arkansas State Police provides several resources to help you prepare for your driver’s license test. These include official study guides, practice tests, and required documentation checklists. Utilizing these resources will increase your chances of passing the exam and obtaining your license.
Driver License and Commercial Driver License Study Guides
Start your preparation by reviewing the official study guides. These guides cover the rules of the road, safe driving practices, and Arkansas traffic laws. Understanding this information is crucial for both the knowledge test and the skills test.
Official Arkansas Driver License Practice Test: Take the official Arkansas State Police Driver License Practice Test online or download the app to your mobile device for convenient studying on the go. This practice test simulates the actual exam and helps you identify areas where you need more focus.
Scheduling Your Driver License Test
Driver license tests are administered in all Arkansas counties. To schedule your exam, click the link below to be directed to the statewide scheduling portal. Scheduling an appointment guarantees your exam date and time, minimizing potential wait times.
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE ALL DRIVER LICENSE TESTING STATEWIDE
Testing times can also be found by clicking your Troop location on the map. This allows you to find testing locations and times convenient for you.
Required Documentation Checklist
Before your driver test can begin, you must present specific documents for inspection. The checklists below will help you gather everything you need to bring to the testing site. Make sure you have all required documents to avoid delays or rescheduling.
- ARKANSAS STATE POLICE DRIVER TESTING 1-2-3 CHECKLIST (UNDER the age of 18)
- ARKANSAS STATE POLICE DRIVER TESTING 1-2-3- CHECKLIST (OVER the age of 18)
- ASP H2A WORKER 1-2-3 KNOWLEDGE CHECKLIST
- ASP DRIVER SKILLS TEST CHECKLIST (ALL ages)
- Financial Responsibility Acceptance Form (Now valid for all ages)
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Arkansas Graduated Driver License Law and safety information, especially if you are a teen driver or parent of a teen driver.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Information
If you’re pursuing a Commercial Driver License (CDL), there are specific requirements you need to meet. Act 922, which went into effect on July 31, 2017, requires the completion of a Human Trafficking Prevention Course for the issuance or renewal of a Class “A” CDL.
READ MORE HERE.
To complete the required course and get certified, visit http://www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org. Make sure to obtain a certificate of completion, as only specific certificates are accepted.
BEFORE CDL TESTING: You must purchase a CDL-1 Form (test packet) from the Department of Finance and Administration (Revenue Office). You will need a valid Arkansas Driver’s License and one (1) Proof of Legal Presence Document. Acceptable documents include: U.S. Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, Birth Abroad Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card or Employment Authorization Card.
IF YOU’VE HAD A NAME CHANGE: You will need to provide a legal document that verifies your name as it appears on your Driver’s License, such as a Legal Name Change Document, Marriage License, Divorce Decree, or Adoption Decree.
AT EACH VISIT TO THE TESTING CENTER: Applicants must present a Valid Arkansas Driver’s License, Current CDL-1 Form, and Proof of Legal Presence Document.
If you are subject to ELDT training, please check the TPR website for a training provider near you: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/entry-level-driver-training-eldt and https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/
Entry-Level Driver Criteria
The written test for commercial driver licenses is administered at ALL of our troop testing sites. CDL Skill tests are ONLY administered at the following troop locations:
- Troop A – Little Rock
- Troop B – Newport
- Troop G – Hope
- Troop I – Harrison
- Troop J – Russellville
- Troop L – Lowell
CDL Restriction Removal & Hazardous Materials Endorsement
For procedures on how to remove restrictions, refer to the following documentation:
- Remove E Restriction
- Remove L Restriction
- Remove O Restriction
For procedures on how to add a Hazardous Materials Endorsement:
- Add Hazardous Materials Endorsement
Eligible military personnel may qualify for a skills test exemption. Review the application form for details:
- POSSIBLE EXEMPTION OF SKILLS TEST – APPLICATION FORM (MILITARY WAIVER)
Schedule Your Test
Ready to schedule your skills or knowledge test? Click the link below to get started:
SCHEDULE YOUR SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE TEST NOW
Need Assistance?
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the DL Support Office: [email protected]
By utilizing these resources and following this para test study guide, you’ll be well-equipped to pass your Arkansas driver’s license test and drive safely on the road.
