CDL PASSENGER PRACTICE TEST ARKANSAS

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The passenger endorsement applies to drivers who want to drive a bus in any Class A, B, or C CDL. Applicants must pass a special knowledge test, and must pass skills tests in a passenger vehicle. The Arkansas CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The AR passenger test covers the following sections of the Arkansas CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this AR practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
1. When driving on slippery surfaces, you should:
make turns as quickly as possible.
change lanes often.
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
All of the above.
2. When checking the bus seats, make sure that:
they have not been damaged.
they are securely fastened to the bus.
they are safe for riders.
All of the above.
3. The standee line:
is used at bus stops.
tells the school bus driver where to steer.
shows riders where they cannot stand.
is part of the braking system.
4. Rollovers happen when drivers:
stop too often.
brake too hard.
turn too slowly.
turn too fast.
5. Hydroplaning:
is less likely if tire pressure is low.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
6. When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
the posted speed limit.
slightly higher than the speed of other traffic.
slower than the speed of other traffic.
the speed of traffic.
7. Under a pressurized system, the radiator cap:
should always be cool.
should never be removed until the system has cooled.
should never be hot.
should be removed when the coolant is hot.
8. In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
moving the orange push-pull lever to the right.
using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
placing the transmission in Park.
9. Why should you back toward the driver's side?
You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
You can more easily correct any steering errors.
Using double clutching requires practice.
All of the above.
10. The heavier the vehicle:
the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
the higher the center of gravity will be.
the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
None of the above.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the age requirements to obtain a driver's license in Arkansas:
  • Instruction permit ? you need to be at least 14 years old.
  • Learner’s license ? you need to be between 14 and 16 years old.
  • Intermediate license ? you need to be between 16 and 18 years old. You can obtain an unrestricted class D license before turning 18 if:
- You have a minimum of 6 months of driving experience.
- You are an emancipated individual aged 17 and older.
- You have graduated aged 16 and older.  
- You are married and aged 16 or older.            
- You are military personnel aged 16 and older.
  • Class D driver license? you need to be 18 or older.
Visit the Arkansas State Police official page to book your DMV written test. You can choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at various Arkansas DMV locations. 
If you are under 18, you need:
  • Original or certified copy of a birth certificate.
  • Parent Affidavit signed by your parent in front of a notary or the examiner.

If you are over 18, you need two primary documents (or one primary and one secondary) and you can complete the affidavit by yourself.

Check the complete list of accepted documents before your appointment.

The DMV written test in Arkansas is offered in both English and Spanish. You can bring a dictionary with you, but an interpreter is not allowed. If you prefer an oral test, please contact the nearest DMV office to inquire about this option.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Arkansas Driver's Handbook. Pay attention to road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Verify your knowledge with our practice tests or sign up for Premium, which offers extra resources to get ready for your exam.
The Arkansas DMV written test consists of 25 questions about various aspects of road rules and safe driving practices. These questions are based on the official manual, so it's important to study it well to maximize your chances of passing the exam.
To pass the exam, you need a score of 80% or higher. You should get at least 20 questions right, and you're allowed to miss up to 5 questions out of the total 25. Stay focused and take the time to read the questions carefully.
Drivers between 14 and 16 years old:
  • Must be accompanied by a licensed driver aged at least 21.
  • Must wear seat belts.
  • Are prohibited to use a cell phone, except for emergencies.

These restrictions continue until the applicant turns 16 and completes six months of restricted driving.

Drivers aged 16 to 18 with an intermediate license:
  • Should not operate a vehicle with more than one unrelated minor passenger, unless accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older, seated in the front.
  • Cannot operate between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am unless accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older. Exceptions include driving to and from school activities, church activities, work, or in emergencies.

In Arkansas, an instruction permit is valid for a period of two years and cannot be renewed. Use this time to practice driving before the road test and consider enrolling in a driver training course to enhance your skills and abilities.
If you fail your DMV written test, you must wait 5 days to make another attempt. Before trying again, carefully study the rules of the road and memorize the road signs. 

AR CDL Passenger Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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