Arkansas Permit Test Languages: 4 Options at the Kiosk, Road Test English Only

Yes, you can take the Arkansas permit test in languages other than English. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) offers the electronic knowledge test in four languages. Just select your preferred option at the automated kiosk.

What Languages Are Available for the Arkansas ASP Permit Test?

The ASP electronic knowledge test is available in English, Spanish, and two additional languages selectable at the kiosk. Select your language at the start of the session, the full 25 questions run in that language.

• English to Standard option for the Arkansas driver's knowledge test
• Spanish (Espaol) to Available for Spanish-speaking permit applicants
• Vietnamese (Ting Vit) to Accessible for Vietnamese speakers
• Marshallese to Added for the large Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas, especially Washington County

All ASP testing locations statewide offer these four options. Questions are identical across languages and cover Arkansas traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.

Keep three things separate: the language shown on the knowledge-test kiosk, the language of the study guide you use to prepare, and learning-difference audio/oral testing. They are separate parts of the process.

Taking the Arkansas Permit Test in Another Language

Language selection happens on the testing kiosk. Choose an available test language at the start of the session.

Language choice is separate from disability accommodations. For hearing, ASL, learning-difference, or audio/oral testing support, see the Arkansas disability accommodations guide.

Learning-Difference Oral Testing vs. Language Choice

No. Choosing another kiosk language changes the language used for the knowledge test. Arkansas's learning-difference oral test is a separate accommodation that uses computer audio through headphones, with limited examiner help for words or sentences the applicant does not understand.

Can You Use a Dictionary During the Arkansas Permit Test?

No. No reference materials, dictionaries, phones, or notes are permitted during the test. The kiosk monitors for suspicious activity; any unauthorized material can void your session.

If your language isn't one of the four offered, you can use a printed foreign language-to-English dictionary during the exam.

1. The dictionary must be a physical book. Electronic devices are not permitted.
2. It must be a clean, word-for-word translation dictionary with no notes, pictures, or definitions added.
3. An ASP examiner will inspect it before your test begins.

this inspection catches more people than you'd expect. Check your dictionary at home for any handwriting, sticky notes, or loose papers. Examiners in Springdale reject dictionaries frequently for exactly these issues.

An applicant in Rogers brought an English-Arabic dictionary with handwritten notes in the margins. The examiner rejected it immediately. That person had to leave, find a clean copy somewhere, and come back another day.

Is There an Audio Option for the Arkansas Permit Test?

Learning-difference audio/oral testing is separate from choosing a test language. ASP's learning-difference test uses computer audio through headphones to read questions and answers. If an applicant does not understand a word or sentence, an examiner may explain it without giving the answer.

For booking and accommodation details, see the Arkansas disability accommodations guide.

English-Language Requirements for Arkansas Drivers

There's no separate English-proficiency test for driving itself. Drivers still need to understand the traffic signs and directions they encounter on the road. For road-test language and interpreter rules, see the dedicated Arkansas road-test language guide.

Where Should You Check Arkansas Permit Documents and Fees?

Choosing another test language does not change the standard Arkansas permit documents or fees. Arkansas charges $5 for each written examination; the charge is added to the licensing transaction and collected by DFA. Credential fees depend on the applicant's age and license stage.

Use the dedicated Arkansas permit documents guide and fees guide for the full checklist.

Prepare for a Non-English Arkansas Permit Exam

ASP currently provides the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide in English and also links official Spanish and Vietnamese translations. Study from the official guide you can understand best, then use practice questions to check your understanding of Arkansas-specific rules.

Study thoroughly regardless of which language you choose. The questions are the same difficulty level across all four options.

• Read the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide completely
• Take timed practice tests that mirror the 25-question format
• If using a dictionary, practice finding key terms like "yield," "right-of-way," and "controlled intersection" before test day

Run at least one full-length practice test under timed conditions. Slow pacing is a major reason applicants fail at the Fayetteville testing kiosk. You want speed and accuracy built into muscle memory before you sit down for the real thing.

Is the Arkansas Driver's Manual Available in Spanish?

Yes. Arkansas State Police links an official Spanish translation of the Driver License Study Guide from its Driver Examination page. Use the official translation rather than a third-party summary when studying Arkansas-specific rules.

Is the Arkansas Driver's Manual Available in Vietnamese?

Yes. ASP also links an official Vietnamese translation of the Driver License Study Guide. Check the ASP Driver Examination page for the current translated guide before test day.