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Guide to Obtaining an Arkansas Drivers' License
THIS GUIDE IS CREATED BY ISS TO HELP YOU. PLEASE VERIFY THE ACCURACY
OF THE INFORMATION BY CALLING THE APPROPRIATE OFFICES.
Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: The Written Test
Part 2: The Driving Test
Part 3: Obtaining your License
Introduction
There are three basic steps to getting a drivers license in Arkansas.
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Complete a written test with a score of 80%
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Complete a driving test to the satisfaction of the examiner
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Go to Arkansas Office of Revenue with fee and proper documentation
to obtain the drivers license.
First you must determine if you need an Arkansas drivers' license.
All drivers' must have a valid unexpired license from one of the
United States or a valid unexpired international license. You may
drive legally with a license from your home country if you also have
an international license BUT the Arkansas State Police strongly
recommends getting an Arkansas license if you will reside in Arkansas
for more than 6 months.
Do I have to surrender my license from my home country to get an
Arkansas license?
NO. You will not have to surrender your home country license. However
you will have to surrender your international license if you choose to
present it in order to take both the written and driving tests in the
same day.
I have an international driver’s license, do I still need an Arkansas
license?
You may drive legally in Arkansas with a VALID UNEXPIRED INTERNATIONAL
driver’s license that is valid for a period of no greater than 1 year.
The Arkansas State Police strongly recommend obtaining an Arkansas
drivers’ license if you will be in Arkansas for more than 6 months.
I don’t have a social security number, can I still obtain an Arkansas
drivers’ license?
YES. You do NOT need a social security card to obtain an Arkansas
drivers’ license. You will need to have TWO forms of personal
identification and they may ask you for your social security card.
Explain that you are not eligible to carry a social security card and
offer to show your I-20, IAP-66 or H1-B approval notice, I-94, student
ID card, ITIN card or any other form of identification.
Written Test
The written test is the first step to obtaining your Arkansas drivers'
license.
The written test will test you on your knowledge of Arkansas traffic
rules. You can download the Driver’s Manual from the Arkansas State
Police website at
https://static.ark.org/eeuploads/asp/dl_study_guide_e7_2012_Redacted.pdf
This manual is current as of March 2009. Call Testing Services to
check if new versions have been released.
Or you may obtain a copy from the Arkansas State Police Drivers
Testing Center.
It is important to study the manual prior to taking the test. The test
can be difficult and Americans often fail the test when they assume
they do not need to study the guide.
When and Where
The written and driving tests may both be taken at the Arkansas State
Police Drivers Testing Center Monday through Friday 8:30-11:00 or
1:00-4:00 at 5084 Har-Ber Avenue, Springdale, AR . Phone
number:751-3619 . *** Driving tests will not be issued when it is
raining or the roads are wet.*********
However, if you do not have an international license you will have to
wait 30 days after taking the written test to be eligible for the
driving test. If you possess an international license you may take the
written test and the driving test in the same day.
What to bring to the written test
When you are ready to take the written test bring the following
documents to Arkansas State Police Drivers Testing Center
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I-20, IAP-66 or H1-B approval
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I-94
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passport
When you pass the written test you will be issued a learner’s permit
that allows you to drive during this period. This permit allows you to
drive legally provide that you have a passenger who has had an
Arkansas driver’s license for at least 1 year and is at least 25 years
of age.
Driving Test
After you pass the written test you are now ready to take the driving
test. The driving test is issued at the same location as the written
test.
Bring the following items to the driving test:
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learner’s permit
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I-20, IAP-66, or H1-B approval
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I-94
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passport
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vehicle registration
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proof of automobile insurance
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an automobile in good working order
The vehicle you drive for the test must be in good working order and
have current registration and insurance. This insurance must be valid
for the person driving the car for the driving test.
Check to make sure that the following items are in good working order:
horn, headlights, brake lights, parking lights, blinkers, and
windshield wipers.
If you do not own a car you may drive someone else's car provided that:
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The car is properly registered and insured.
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The car’s insurance policy must include insurance coverage for
drivers other than those listed on the policy and cover costs of
injury and damage if you are in an accident. Contact the insurance
company and verify that the insurance is valid while you drive.
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You must drive a vehicle that is in good working order. Check to
make sure that the following items are in good working order:
horn, headlights, brake lights, parking lights, turn signals, and
windshield wipers and brakes.
Obtaining your license
Once you have passed both the written and driving tests you may obtain
your Arkansas drivers' license at:
Arkansas Revenue Office 965 Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR
Phone: 442-7691
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30-5:30
Directions to the Revenue office
Go south on Razorback Road through the stoplight at 6th Street and
over the railroad tracks. The revenue office is the first right after
the railroad tracks. If you reach the UofA baseball stadium you have
gone too far.
Bring the following with you to the Revenue Office:
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your stamped learners permit (The driving test examiner will stamp
your learners permit when you pass the test)
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I-20, IAP-66 or H1-B approval
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I-94
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passport
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check or cash
Total Cost
There is no cost. Please verify this information with the Driver
Testing Services.
For more information, contact:
Arkansas Revenue Office
965 Razorback Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 442-7691
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30-5:30
Arkansas State Police Driver Testing Services
5084 Har-Ber Avenue
Springdale, AR
Phone: 751-3619
Hours: 8:00-11:00 and 1:00-4:00
Remember: no driving tests will be issued if it is raining or the
roads are wet.
State of Arkansas Motor Vehicle Information Website
http://www.accesssarkansas.org/dfa/odd/motor_vehicle.html
Includes information on how to register a vehicle, obtain a drivers
license, etc.
Drivers Manual
http://www.asp.state.ar.us/divisions/hp/pdf/ar%20dl%20study%20guide_october%202007.pdf
Download the drivers’ manual from the internet. This is the manual you
will need to study in order to pass the written test.