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Oklahoma DMV Practice Test 2026

25 free questions for the Oklahoma written permit test. Choose an answer to see right away whether it is correct and why. No sign-up.

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A driver on an open road with light traffic and good visibility is traveling 25 mph under the posted limit for no clear reason, and several cars are backed up behind. What mistake is this driver making?

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A driver on an open road with light traffic and good visibility is traveling 25 mph under the posted limit for no clear reason, and several cars are backed up behind. What mistake is this driver making?
  1. None — driving slowly is always the safest choice.
  2. It is only a problem on interstate highways.
  3. Blocking traffic flow without a valid reason.
  4. Nothing, since they are still under the limit.

Correct answer: Blocking traffic flow without a valid reason.. Driving far below the normal, reasonable speed of traffic without a valid reason can block the flow of traffic and lead to a citation, even though the driver is under the limit.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch8 Speed and Speed Limits p.45 (minimum speed)

You enter an HOV lane but later realize your vehicle doesn't meet the posted occupancy requirement. What should you do?
  1. Stay in the lane since you already entered it.
  2. Speed up to exit the highway right away.
  3. Move out of the HOV lane at the next safe chance.
  4. Continue, since HOV rules apply on weekdays only.

Correct answer: Move out of the HOV lane at the next safe chance.. If your vehicle doesn't meet the posted occupancy requirement, you should move out of the HOV lane as soon as it's safe to do so.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch6 Turning p.39 (HOV Preferential Lane)

What kind of program is Oklahoma's Parent-Taught Driver Education?
  1. A free public school elective
  2. A correspondence program recognized by Service Oklahoma
  3. An online-only video course with no paperwork
  4. A program only for commercial drivers

Correct answer: A correspondence program recognized by Service Oklahoma. Oklahoma's Parent-Taught Driver Education is a correspondence program recognized by Service Oklahoma, not a public school class.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, p.8, Parent-Taught Driver Education

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
  1. Toward the curb, the same as downhill
  2. Away from the curb, rolling back into it
  3. Straight, since slope makes no difference
  4. In the direction of oncoming traffic

Correct answer: Away from the curb, rolling back into it. Facing uphill, angling the wheels away from the curb means that if the car rolls backward, the curb catches the wheel and stops it.

Source: New York Driver Handbook, Ch7 Parking on Hills p.39

If you miss your exit while driving through a roundabout, what should you do?
  1. Stop and carefully back up to the exit lane
  2. Make a full U-turn in the middle of the roundabout
  3. Cut across several lanes to reach the exit
  4. Keep circling until you reach your exit again

Correct answer: Keep circling until you reach your exit again. If you miss your exit in a roundabout, keep circling around until you come back to it; do not stop, reverse, or cut across lanes.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.48, if you miss your exit, continue around

A driver about to make a U-turn checks only the mirror and does not turn to look over their shoulder before starting the maneuver. What risk does this create?
  1. None, mirrors show everything needed here.
  2. Checking mirrors only is required, never the shoulder.
  3. They might miss a vehicle in a blind spot behind.
  4. Turning your head is illegal while driving a car.

Correct answer: They might miss a vehicle in a blind spot behind.. Mirrors don't cover a vehicle's blind spots, so skipping a shoulder check before a U-turn risks missing an approaching vehicle that a mirror alone wouldn't show.

Source: New York Driver Handbook, Ch5 Intersections and Turns-U-Turns p.34

When a railroad crossing signal shows flashing red lights (or the gate begins to lower), how far back from the nearest rail must you stop, at minimum, in Oklahoma?
  1. 100 feet
  2. 15 feet
  3. 10 feet
  4. 25 feet

Correct answer: 15 feet. In Oklahoma, you must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail when a railroad crossing signal is active, giving the train room to pass safely.

Why do many intersections mark a lane with a painted arrow showing only one allowed direction, such as a left-turn arrow?
  1. To show where free parking is currently allowed.
  2. To show which direction that lane must follow.
  3. To mark a lane reserved only for city buses.
  4. The arrow is only decorative and has no meaning.

Correct answer: To show which direction that lane must follow.. A painted lane-use arrow tells drivers that a lane is limited to that direction of travel, so they must follow it or move to a different lane before reaching the intersection.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Lane Control p.58 (lane-use arrows)

True or False: In Oklahoma, it is illegal for a driver of ANY age to hold a phone to their ear and talk while driving - not just to text.
  1. True
  2. False

Correct answer: False. In Oklahoma, a general statewide ban on holding a phone to talk while driving is: False. Hands-free rules can still differ from texting rules.

How should an Oklahoma driver treat a railroad crossbuck sign?
  1. The same as a yield sign
  2. As purely decorative
  3. The same as a speed limit sign
  4. As optional if no train is visible

Correct answer: The same as a yield sign. A crossbuck sign carries the same weight as a yield sign, warning the driver to be ready to stop.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, p.56, Warning Devices for Highway-Rail Crossings

Unless a different limit is posted on the sign itself, the standard school zone speed limit in Oklahoma is:
  1. 35 mph
  2. 45 mph
  3. 15 mph
  4. 25 mph

Correct answer: 25 mph. Unless a lower limit is posted for a specific school, the general school zone speed limit in Oklahoma is 25 mph.

In Oklahoma, when may a driver turn right on a red light?
  1. Only if a police officer waves them through
  2. Never, under any circumstance
  3. Only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  4. After a complete stop, unless a sign forbids it

Correct answer: After a complete stop, unless a sign forbids it. Oklahoma allows a right turn on red after a full stop, unless a posted sign forbids it.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, p.26, Traffic Lights

Which statement best describes how alcohol affects a driver's ability to judge distance and react to hazards?
  1. It has absolutely no effect at all on driving until a BAC reaches the full legal limit
  2. It slows reaction time and makes judging the speed and distance of vehicles harder
  3. It only affects a driver's night vision and has no real impact on daytime driving at all
  4. It actually improves reaction time by making the driver feel more alert

Correct answer: It slows reaction time and makes judging the speed and distance of vehicles harder. Alcohol is a depressant that slows the brain's processing speed, so a driver reacts later to hazards and misjudges how fast other vehicles are approaching.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Alcohol and Drugs-Alcohol/Drugs and Driving Is Dangerous p.100 - 'Impaired judgment...affects how you react to sounds and what you see.'

A steady red arrow pointing left means what for drivers wanting to turn left?
  1. They may turn left after yielding to pedestrians
  2. They may turn left only if there is no oncoming traffic
  3. They must not turn left until the arrow changes
  4. It has no special meaning, same as a plain red light for everyone

Correct answer: They must not turn left until the arrow changes. A red arrow means the turn it points to is not allowed at that moment; wait until it changes to green, or the arrow disappears and a steady light applies, before making that turn.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41-42, red arrow: STOP, no turn permitted

Why does a steady green light not guarantee that the intersection is completely clear?
  1. Because green lights sometimes malfunction or break
  2. Because green lights only apply to the far right lane
  3. Because green lights change too fast to be fully reliable
  4. Because someone still crossing legally may not be clear yet

Correct answer: Because someone still crossing legally may not be clear yet. A green light allows you to proceed, but anyone who legally entered the intersection while it was still clear to do so may still be finishing crossing, and you must yield to them.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41-42, Solid Green: give right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection

What happens if an Oklahoma driver refuses a requested chemical test?
  1. Nothing happens at all without a court conviction
  2. Automatic revocation, even without having been drinking
  3. Only a written warning is issued the first time
  4. The officer must simply let the driver go free

Correct answer: Automatic revocation, even without having been drinking. Refusing that test triggers an automatic revocation, regardless of whether the driver had actually been drinking.

Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, p.65, Oklahoma Implied Consent Laws

On a steady green light, who must you still watch for and yield to before proceeding?
  1. No one; a green light always means you may go right away
  2. Only pedestrians, never other vehicles
  3. Only vehicles that are turning right at that moment
  4. Vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists still crossing

Correct answer: Vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists still crossing. Even with a green light, you must yield to any vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists still legally finishing their crossing of the intersection before you proceed.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41-42, Solid Green: give right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection

Why must a driver return to their original lane before getting too close to an oncoming vehicle when passing?
  1. Because a pass must always finish within 3 seconds.
  2. Because the passed driver will otherwise call the police on you.
  3. Returning early is never needed if you signal first.
  4. To avoid a head-on crash by leaving enough safety margin.

Correct answer: To avoid a head-on crash by leaving enough safety margin.. Finishing a pass and returning to the right lane with room to spare avoids a head-on collision with oncoming traffic.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Vehicle Positioning-Passing/Being Passed p.78

You see this sign at an intersection. What must you do?
  1. Come to a complete stop, even if the road looks clear
  2. Slow down and proceed carefully if no other traffic seems close by
  3. Prepare to stop only if a vehicle is approaching
  4. Yield to cross traffic without stopping

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, even if the road looks clear. This eight-sided red sign is the STOP sign. It requires a full stop before you may proceed, no matter how clear the intersection looks.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2B.05

On a long road trip, what is a recommended way to reduce the risk of drowsy driving before it becomes dangerous?
  1. Always drive alone so no one else is put at risk
  2. Travel with a companion and switch drivers when one starts feeling tired
  3. Keep driving through tiredness since stopping wastes time
  4. Drive only at night when roads are quieter

Correct answer: Travel with a companion and switch drivers when one starts feeling tired. Traveling with a companion and switching drivers when one starts to feel drowsy, sometimes called the 'buddy system,' is a recommended way to prevent fatigue from building up to a dangerous level.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Fatigued or Drowsy Driving, p.99 (2020 handbook PDF)

What is this blue sign along the highway reminding drivers to do in an emergency?
  1. Dial 911 for emergency assistance
  2. Pull over and wait for a patrol car
  3. Use the call box only, phones do not work here
  4. Continue driving to the next exit before calling for help

Correct answer: Dial 911 for emergency assistance. This sign is a reminder that drivers can call 911 for emergency help, and may include the current highway location to give dispatchers.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Part 2D

If you see a school zone speed limit sign with flashing lights active in Oklahoma, what speed should you slow to?
  1. 20 mph
  2. 10 mph
  3. 25 mph
  4. 30 mph

Correct answer: 25 mph. The flashing lights mean the reduced school-zone limit of 25 mph is in effect in Oklahoma right now.

A white rectangular sign showing a right-turn arrow with a red circle-and-slash over it, posted at an intersection, means what?
  1. You may turn right only when the light is green
  2. Right turns must yield to pedestrians only
  3. Only large trucks may not turn right at this light
  4. Right turns are not allowed at this intersection

Correct answer: Right turns are not allowed at this intersection. A red circle-and-slash over a right-turn arrow means right turns are not allowed at that intersection.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41, Vertical Rectangle: regulatory signs (prohibition symbols)

A driver sees a yellow diamond-shaped sign and assumes it must mean they have to stop immediately. What is wrong with that assumption?
  1. Nothing; diamond-shaped signs always mean stop
  2. A diamond shape is a warning sign, not a command to stop
  3. Diamond-shaped signs are only used for guide information
  4. Diamond-shaped signs are only decorative

Correct answer: A diamond shape is a warning sign, not a command to stop. The diamond shape is reserved for warning signs, which alert drivers to a hazard or condition ahead; it does not itself command a stop.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p.36, Diamond: exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards

While the warning lights are flashing in a marked school zone in Oklahoma, what speed limit applies?
  1. 30 mph
  2. 10 mph
  3. 35 mph
  4. 25 mph

Correct answer: 25 mph. In Oklahoma, when the school zone's warning lights are flashing, the speed limit drops to 25 mph to protect children near the school.

Oklahoma permit test: common questions

How many questions are on the Oklahoma permit test?

We could not verify a fixed question count or passing score for Oklahoma. Check the official handbook before your test.

Are these the real Oklahoma test questions?

No. They are practice questions that cover the same topics: traffic laws, road signs and safe driving. The real test is set by Service Oklahoma.

Is this practice test free?

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