Arkansas supervised driving: no set number of hours.

Everything an Arkansas parent needs in one place — supervised-practice guidance, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps practice organized.

What Arkansas actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Arkansas driver handbook.

The Arkansas graduated licensing path

  1. Learner License — from age 14

    Restrictions: Licensed driver 21+ in front seat; no driving 11pm-4am unless accompanied

  2. Intermediate License — from age 16

    Restrictions: No driving 11pm-4am unaccompanied; no more than one unrelated passenger under 21

  3. Full License — from age 18

    Restrictions: Unrestricted after clean driving record requirements are met

Arkansas laws your teen will be tested on

Arkansas Seat Belt Law

Arkansas law requires drivers and front-seat passengers to wear safety belts; violations may result in a fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00), plus court costs or fees. All children under the age of fifteen (15) must use appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is moving.

Arkansas Speed Limits

Obey posted speed limit signs. The maximum speed applies in ideal conditions; reduce your speed for slippery roads, poor visibility, curves, standing water, or other unsafe conditions.

Arkansas DUI & Distracted Driving

If you are under twenty-one (21), an alcohol concentration of 0.02% in your breath or blood can lead to arrest for Underage Driving Under the Influence; a conviction could revoke your license until you reach twenty-one (21) years of age and result in a $2000 fine. Under eighteen (18) years of age, cell phone use—including hands-free devices—is not allowed while driving except for an emergency.

Arkansas School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

When approaching a stopped school bus with red lights flashing, make a complete stop and do not pass until the bus begins moving without its red lights flashing; you need not stop for a bus in the opposite lane if a median twenty (20) feet or more wide separates traffic. Do not park on a crosswalk or within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or within thirty (30) feet of a pedestrian safety zone.

Arkansas Move Over & Emergency Scenes

On a multilane highway, move to the farthest lane from a stopped law enforcement, ARDOT, utility, construction, or towing vehicle with flashing lights whenever possible; if moving over is unsafe or impossible, slow to a safe speed. For an approaching emergency vehicle using flashing lights and a siren, pull over as far right as possible.

Arkansas Right-of-Way Rules

At “3 WAY,” “4 WAY,” and “ALL WAY” stop signs, the first driver to reach the intersection goes first after stopping completely. Drivers entering from a driveway, alley, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Arkansas driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Arkansas require?
Arkansas requires Arkansas's official licensing page lists no required number of supervised hours; learners drive with a licensed driver 21 or older, with no set night-hour requirement.
Does Arkansas require night driving hours?
Arkansas's official licensing page lists no required night hours. The NextDriver log splits minutes into day and night using 11 p.m.–4 a.m. local time. Check Arkansas's own definition of night driving.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Arkansas?
A Arkansas learner's permit can be issued starting at age 14.
How many questions are on the Arkansas written test?
We haven't confirmed this from an official Arkansas source yet — check with the Arkansas licensing agency.
Does NextDriver Prep have Arkansas practice questions?
Yes — 0 practice questions written from the official Arkansas driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track driving practice in Arkansas?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions so your family has an organized practice record. Arkansas does not publish a set supervised-hour goal.
Is the Arkansas driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Arkansas licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Learner License stage in Arkansas?
Licensed driver 21+ in front seat; no driving 11pm-4am unless accompanied
What restrictions apply during the Intermediate License stage in Arkansas?
No driving 11pm-4am unaccompanied; no more than one unrelated passenger under 21
What restrictions apply during the Full License stage in Arkansas?
Unrestricted after clean driving record requirements are met

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