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Oklahoma permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Oklahoma Driver Manual (Updated 11/24/25). Independently checked October 26, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

A yellow arrow is flashing for your left turn. What must you do about traffic coming toward you?

ATurn first because the arrow gives you priority.BLet oncoming vehicles pass before turning.CWait for the arrow to turn red before turning.

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Correct answer: B. Let oncoming vehicles pass before turning.

A flashing yellow arrow allows a cautious left turn after you yield. Approaching traffic keeps priority.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and Markings — Traffic Signals, PDF page 26. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

What do broken white lines between traffic lanes tell you?

ATraffic on either side travels in opposite directions.BCrossing the line is prohibited at all times.CTraffic on either side travels in the same direction.

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Correct answer: C. Traffic on either side travels in the same direction.

Broken white markings divide lanes going the same way. You may pass when it is safe.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers — Drive in Proper Lane, PDF page 32. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled four-way intersection together. Neither has entered it. Which driver should yield?

AThe driver with the other vehicle on their right.BThe driver with the other vehicle on their left.CThe driver in the larger vehicle.

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Correct answer: A. The driver with the other vehicle on their right.

For simultaneous arrivals, the driver to the left gives way. This lets the driver to the right proceed first.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 5: Right-of-Way—When to Yield — Right-of-Way at Intersections, PDF page 29. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

Traffic ahead is backed up across the intersection you want to enter. Where should you wait?

AIn the crosswalk, leaving the traffic lanes open.BBefore the crosswalk until the blockage clears.CInside the intersection behind the last vehicle.

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Correct answer: B. Before the crosswalk until the blockage clears.

Keep the intersection and its crosswalk clear while traffic is blocked. Wait behind the crosswalk for traffic to move.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 5: Right-of-Way—When to Yield — Crossing an Intersection, PDF page 30. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

You have signaled and checked your mirrors before changing lanes. What additional check helps reveal a vehicle in your blind spot?

ASound the horn and wait for a response.BWatch only the vehicle directly ahead.CTurn your head to check over the shoulder toward your intended lane.

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Correct answer: C. Turn your head to check over the shoulder toward your intended lane.

A shoulder check helps you see beside the car where mirrors may miss a vehicle. Make sure the lane is clear before moving.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers — Changing Lanes, PDF page 33. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

You reach an intersection in the wrong lane for your planned turn. What should you do?

AContinue to another intersection and use the correct lane there.BStop in your lane until other drivers let you turn across them.CMake the turn now if you signal before moving.

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Correct answer: A. Continue to another intersection and use the correct lane there.

Continue ahead and set up the turn properly at another intersection. A missed turn is no reason to turn across lanes.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers — Turning, PDF page 36. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

Heavy fog makes a highway’s posted speed unsafe. How does Oklahoma’s Basic Speed Rule apply?

AThe posted number remains the required speed.BYou must choose a slower speed suited to the visibility.CYou may keep the posted speed if your headlights are on.

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Correct answer: B. You must choose a slower speed suited to the visibility.

A posted limit does not make that speed safe in every situation. Choose a speed that lets you stop in the clear roadway you can see.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 7: The Basic Speed Rule, PDF page 40. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

You are checking your following gap using the time method under good conditions. After the vehicle ahead passes a roadside landmark, how long should you count before reaching it?

AOne second.BTwo seconds.CThree seconds.

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Correct answer: C. Three seconds.

Use a three-second gap when conditions are good. Allow four seconds when weather or road conditions are poor.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 8: Stopping and Following — Following, PDF page 44. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

On a level street where parallel parking is allowed, how far from the curb may you leave your vehicle?

ANo more than 18 inches.BNo more than 24 inches.CNo more than 36 inches.

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Correct answer: A. No more than 18 inches.

Finish parallel parking within 18 inches of the curb. A level street avoids the separate hill-parking instructions.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 9: Parking — Parallel Parking, PDF page 47. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

What is the minimum required clearance between a parked vehicle and a fire hydrant?

A5 feet.B15 feet.C10 feet.

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Correct answer: B. 15 feet.

Oklahoma prohibits parking closer than 15 feet to a hydrant. Leave this area clear when choosing a parking space.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 9: Parking — Unlawful Parking, PDF page 49. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

When passing someone riding a bicycle in your direction, what is the minimum space to leave between your vehicle and the bicycle?

A1 foot.B2 feet.C3 feet.

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Correct answer: C. 3 feet.

Leave a gap of at least 3 feet throughout the pass. Wait for adequate room rather than squeezing past.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 10: Sharing the Road — Sharing the Road with Bicycles, PDF page 51. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

On an undivided two-lane road, you approach a stopped school bus whose red lights are flashing. What must you do?

AStop your vehicle.BPass slowly if no child is visible.CStop only if you are traveling behind the bus.

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Correct answer: A. Stop your vehicle.

Flashing red bus lights require you to stop on this road. The exception for a bus on a separate roadway does not apply here.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 5: Right-of-Way—When to Yield — Yield Right-of-Way to a School or Church Bus, PDF page 30. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

The traffic queue beyond a railroad crossing leaves too little room for your car to clear the tracks. What should you do?

AMove onto the tracks and wait behind the queue.BWait before the tracks until there is room beyond them.CProceed because a train must wait for road traffic.

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Correct answer: B. Wait before the tracks until there is room beyond them.

Enter only when you can get completely across. Waiting on the tracks can trap your vehicle in a train’s path.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 10: Sharing the Road — Safety Rules for Highway-Railway Crossings, PDF page 57. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

Which headlight setting should you use while driving through fog?

AParking lights without headlights.BHigh beams.CLow beams.

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Correct answer: C. Low beams.

Use low beams in fog and other poor weather. High beams are intended for open-country driving when other vehicles are not nearby.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 11: Driving Tips — Using High and Low Headlight Beams Properly, PDF page 59. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

Floodwater covers the road ahead. What is the safe choice?

AStay out of the flooded section.BDrive through quickly to avoid stalling.CFollow another car through to test the depth.

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Correct answer: A. Stay out of the flooded section.

Do not attempt the flooded crossing. Moving water can stall a vehicle and carry it away.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 11: Driving Tips — Flood Dynamics, PDF page 62. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

You are unsure whether a medicine will affect your driving. What should you do before driving after taking it?

AAssume it is safe if you bought it without a prescription.BCheck with a pharmacist or doctor.CTake a smaller dose and test your reactions in traffic.

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Correct answer: B. Check with a pharmacist or doctor.

Medicines can cause drowsiness and other problems that affect driving. Ask a pharmacist or doctor when you are uncertain about driving safely after a dose.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 12: Alcohol, Drugs and Driving—Oklahoma Is Tough on DUIs — Other Drugs and Driving, PDF page 66. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

Which occupants must wear seat belts under Oklahoma’s rule for drivers and front-seat passengers?

AOnly the driver.BOnly front-seat passengers younger than 18.CThe driver and every front-seat passenger.

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Correct answer: C. The driver and every front-seat passenger.

Both the driver and the people riding in front must buckle up. Each belt must be fastened and adjusted properly.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 3: Requirements for Oklahoma Drivers — Mandatory Safety Requirements—Seat Belts and Child Passenger Restraints, PDF page 17. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

You need to place a phone call during a trip. What should you do whenever possible before calling?

APull off the road.BKeep moving and rest the phone on the steering wheel.CWait until you are in the fastest lane.

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Correct answer: A. Pull off the road.

Pull off the roadway before making the call when you can. Handling a call can take attention away from driving.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 11: Driving Tips — Car Phone Safety, PDF page 61. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

Your Oklahoma license has restriction code 9. Who must accompany you while you drive?

AAny passenger with a learner permit.BA licensed driver aged 21 or older, seated in front.CA licensed driver aged 18 or older, seated anywhere.

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Correct answer: B. A licensed driver aged 21 or older, seated in front.

Code 9 requires supervision by a licensed driver who is at least 21. That person must ride in the front seat.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 2: Your Driver License Restrictions and Renewals — Restriction Codes, PDF page 14. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

A teen with restriction T is driving without an adult supervisor. The passengers would be friends from separate households. What is the passenger limit?

AThree friends.BTwo friends.COne friend.

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Correct answer: C. One friend.

Restriction T generally allows one passenger when a qualifying adult is not supervising. The household exception does not apply to friends from separate homes.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual — Chapter 2: Your Driver License Restrictions and Renewals — Restriction Codes, PDF page 14. Checked October 26, 2026.

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