Arkansas allows teens to get a learner's permit at age 14 and does not require a specific number of supervised driving hours (per IIHS) before testing for a provisional license at 16. Arkansas enforces a nighttime driving curfew for teens under 18.
Total Supervised Hours
N/A
Minimum Permit Age
14
Holding period: 6 months
Provisional License Age
16
Full license: 18
No driving between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. for drivers under 18.
No more than one non-family passenger under 21 during the first 6 months.
No cell phone use (handheld or hands-free) while driving for drivers under 18.
Meeting Arkansas's no specific hour count of supervised driving practice can feel overwhelming — especially when you're also juggling school schedules, extracurriculars, and work. DashLog makes it simple by automatically tracking every supervised drive your teen completes. Start a session, drive, and DashLog logs the date, time, duration, and whether it was a daytime or nighttime drive — all mapped against Arkansas's specific GDL requirements.
Parents in Arkansas get real-time progress dashboards showing exactly how many of the required no specific hour count their teen has completed, including a breakdown of no separate night requirement hours. DashLog sends milestone alerts when your teen hits 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of their required hours — so you always know where you stand without manually counting on a paper log. Plus, live location tracking during drives gives parents peace of mind without micromanaging.
When it's time to visit the Arkansas DMV, DashLog generates a clean, DMV-ready driving log report that documents every session with dates, times, and total hours. No more scrambling to find a crumpled paper log the night before the test. DashLog is free during our beta — join thousands of Arkansas families already tracking their teen's progress.
Arkansas does not require a specific number of supervised driving hours before a teen can take the road test for a provisional license (per IIHS). However, parents are encouraged to provide extensive practice.
Arkansas teens can apply for a learner's permit at age 14 after passing a written knowledge test.
Arkansas teen drivers under 18 cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. unless traveling to or from work, school, or a church activity.
Yes. Arkansas prohibits all cell phone use — both handheld and hands-free — for drivers under 18. This is one of the stricter phone policies in the country.
Arkansas teens can apply for a full, unrestricted license at age 18, provided they have no major violations on their record.
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