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How Many Driving Hours Do You Need in Arkansas?
Arkansas is one of the few states that doesn’t mandate a specific number of supervised driving hours. That doesn’t mean you should skip practice. Most safety experts recommend at least 50 hours behind the wheel before taking your road test, and insurance data backs that up — less practice means more accidents in the first year of solo driving.
Arkansas permit requirements at a glance
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | None mandated |
| Daytime hours | N/A |
| Night hours | None required |
| Minimum permit age | 14 |
| Minimum hold period | 6 months |
| Supervisor minimum age | 21 |
| Driver education required | No |
Supervisor requirements
Your supervising driver must be at least 21 and hold a valid license.
They need to sit in the front passenger seat, stay alert, and be ready to grab the wheel if needed. No scrolling, no napping, no backseat supervising. If you get pulled over and your supervisor doesn’t meet the requirements, that session might not count — and you could both get a citation.
Good to know
No specific supervised driving hours required by state law.
Tracking your driving hours
Tracking your hours on paper works right up until you lose the sheet. Or forget to log a session. Or can’t read your own handwriting. Moda logs every drive automatically, breaks it down by day, night, and shows you exactly how far you’ve come. When it’s time for the DMV, export your log in the format Arkansas requires.
Use the countdown to see when you’ll be eligible for your license.
How many supervised driving hours does Arkansas require?
Arkansas doesn’t mandate a specific number of supervised driving hours, but at least 50 hours of practice is strongly recommended.
How long do I need to hold my permit in Arkansas?
You must hold your learner’s permit for at least 6 months in Arkansas before you can take your road test.
How old do you have to be to get a learner’s permit in Arkansas?
You can apply for a learner’s permit in Arkansas at age 14.
Who can supervise a permit driver in Arkansas?
Your supervising driver must be at least 21 years old with a valid license.
Calculate your remaining hours
Enter the hours you've already completed to see what's left.
Arkansas doesn't require specific supervised driving hours.
Practice is still strongly recommended. Most families aim for at least 50 hours.