Arkansas CDL Practice Test and Test Prep (2026)
Arkansas gives CDL tests through Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Office of Driver Services. Here is what you will be tested on, which of our practice quizzes match each test, and what the skills test involves in Arkansas.
Knowledge tests for a Arkansas permit
- General Knowledge (all applicants) — practice General Knowledge (60 questions)
- Combination Vehicles (Class A) — practice Combination Vehicles (30 questions)
- Air Brakes (if your vehicle has them) — practice Air Brakes (40 questions)
- Any endorsement tests you need (P, S, H, N, T)
Permit minimum age: 18 (in-state driving) or 21 (interstate). Holding period before the skills test: 14 days. Permit validity: 365 days.
Arkansas endorsement tests and practice
- Hazmat (H) practice
Arkansas notes for this endorsement
Requires the hazmat knowledge test plus the TSA Security Threat Assessment. Arkansas is not a TSA self-managed state, so fingerprinting is done through TSA/IdentoGO (the DFA endorsements page lists the knowledge test but not the TSA process — federal baseline applies).
- Tanker (N) practice
Arkansas notes for this endorsement
Tank (knowledge test).
- Passenger (P) practice
Arkansas notes for this endorsement
Passenger (knowledge test + skills test); ELDT for first-timers.
- School bus (S) practice
Arkansas notes for this endorsement
School bus (knowledge test + skills test in a school bus); ELDT for first-timers.
- Doubles/triples (T) practice
Arkansas notes for this endorsement
Double/triple trailers (knowledge test).
The Arkansas skills test
Components: Pre-trip vehicle inspection, Basic control skills, On-road driving test.
Test vehicle: You must provide a properly functioning commercial vehicle with an empty trailer/tank, a valid DOT inspection sticker (under 1 year), working safety lights, and wheel chocks. If any required item is missing at the appointment, no test is given.
Where and how to book: The Arkansas State Police Driver Examination Section administers CDL skills tests at six troop locations (Troop A – Little Rock, B – Newport, G – Hope, I – Harrison, J – Russellville, L – Lowell) by appointment only, with no walk-ins. Certified third-party testers (school districts, educational co-ops, and business entities under agreement) may also administer tests. Schedule online via the State Police portal.
Waits and retests: Official wait-time data is not published. Certified third-party testers, including truck-driving schools, can offer additional scheduling options.
Practice the inspection part with our pre-trip inspection guide. Research dated 2026-10-12; confirm testing details with Arkansas.
All practice tests
- General Knowledge (60 questions)
- Air Brakes (40 questions)
- Combination Vehicles (30 questions)
- Hazardous Materials (H) (30 questions)
- Tank Vehicles (N) (25 questions)
- Passenger (P) (25 questions)
- School Bus (S) (25 questions)
- Doubles/Triples (T) (20 questions)
Ready to apply? See the full Arkansas CDL requirementsor build your Arkansas checklist.