Arkansas State Police Driver’s Testing - 1-2-3 Skills Check List - Revised 2021

Sep 18, 2026

Arkansas State Police Driver’s Testing 1-2-3 Skills Check List outlines the required documents and conditions before a driving skills exam can begin. It specifies the need for an original driver’s license permit and a valid licensed driver (age and class requirements), plus current proof of insurance and current vehicle registration. It also covers permit waiting periods, expiration and extension rules, scheduling and limited availability, and vehicle safety expectations. The checklist warns that road tests are not conducted in adverse weather or slippery conditions.

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Before a Skill Exam Can Begin

Required Documents

Important Permit Information

Testing Schedule and Availability

Vehicle Safety and Test Conditions

Arkansas State Police Driver’s Testing 1-2-3 Skills Check List Before a skill exam can begin, all applicants must have the following: 1. Original Driver’s License Permit ▪ Do Not Photocopy or Laminate 2. Valid Licensed Driver ▪ Must present hard copy license to the examiner. ▪ License must be valid and not expired, suspended, or revoked. ▪ Licensed driver must be twenty-one (21) years or older, if applicant is driving. ▪ An unrestricted driver with a valid Class D, sixteen (16) and older, may drive the applicant to the test center. 3. Current Proof of Insurance and Current Vehicle Registration ▪ Proof of Insurance can be paper card or electronic copy. ▪ Registration must be current and not expired. Important Permit Information: Required Licensed Driver: The Instruction Permit allows the applicant to drive with a licensed driver, twenty-one (21) years or older, to practice driving. Waiting Period: You must wait a full thirty (30) calendar days (from the date of issue) before returning for the driving portion. You may return on the 31st day. Permit Expiration: • Permits Issued after 07/24/2019 are eligible for a permit extension. • Permits issued before 06/04/2021 will be required to renew after the one (1) year period, not to exceed two,(2) years from the date of issue. • Permits issued on 06/04/2021 or after will be issued a permit for two (2) years and cannot be renewed. The skills exam must be completed, and a license purchased before the permit expiration to avoid retesting. Testing Schedule: Please refer to the Arkansas State Police website: [https://www.ark.org/asp_driver_scheduler/ or ask an Examiner](https://www.ark.org/asp_driver_scheduler/ or ask an Examiner) for testing hours, near you. Ability to schedule appointment does not guarantee eligibility. Limited Availability: The number of road test are limited in certain areas, especially when school is not in session. When this occurs, examiners may stop registering skill exams earlier than their posted schedule. Arrive as early as possible. Prescription Glasses or Contacts: If you wear contacts or glasses, please bring them with you to test! Please refer to the Arkansas Drivers Manual, page 87, for more detailed skills information. VEHICLE SAFETY Vehicles must be clean and in good mechanical condition. REMEMBER: Road tests are not given in rain, fog, sleet, snow or when the roads are wet or slippery

FAQs

What documents are required before the skills exam can begin?

Applicants must bring an original driver’s license permit, a valid licensed driver (as specified), and current proof of insurance and current vehicle registration.

How long is the waiting period after the permit is issued?

You must wait a full thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issue before returning for the driving portion, and you may return on the 31st day.

What happens if the permit expires before completing the exam and buying a license?

The skills exam must be completed, and a license purchased before the permit expiration to avoid retesting.

Sep 18, 2026

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