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Oklahoma Driver Handbook, Chapter by Chapter
Start with lesson 1Every chapter of the Oklahoma Driver Manual that matters for the written test, cut down to the rules and exact numbers you need. Each point links to the manual text it comes from, with the page, and ends with questions from our free Oklahoma practice test.
25 lessons in handbook order
Read one lesson, answer its 3 check questions, then drill that topic in the practice test. Most lessons take about 5 minutes.
- Lesson 1Chapter 1: How to Apply for Your Oklahoma Driver LicenseLaws and paperwork
Applying and the License Tests
You apply in person at a Service Oklahoma Driver Testing Facility and may need to pass vision, written and driving tests. The tests are free, and you pay the fees only once you pass.
8 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook pp. 4 to 10
- Lesson 2Chapter 1: How to Apply for Your Oklahoma Driver LicenseLaws and paperwork
Learner Permits and the Graduated License
Teens start with a learner permit and move through Oklahoma's Graduated Driver License program. Teens under the GDL restriction face limits on hours and passengers, and there is no T restriction at 18 or older.
8 key points · 8 numbers · Handbook pp. 5 to 14
- Lesson 3Chapters 2 and 13: License Rules, Violations and PenaltiesLaws and paperwork
License Rules, Points and Penalties
Oklahoma licenses are issued for 4 or 8 years, and a driver under 18 holds a probationary license. Oklahoma tracks convictions with points, and 10 points in 5 years means a suspension.
9 key points · 9 numbers · Handbook pp. 10 to 72
- Lesson 4Chapter 3: Requirements for Oklahoma DriversLaws and paperwork
Insurance, Seat Belts and Child Restraints
Oklahoma drivers must carry minimum liability insurance and show proof at a collision or traffic stop. Drivers and front seat passengers must wear seat belts, and children under 8 need a proper restraint.
8 key points · 8 numbers · Handbook pp. 16 to 72
- Lesson 5Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and MarkingsRoad signs
Stop, Yield and Regulatory Signs
A red octagon means stop, and a red circle with a line through it means do not or not allowed. A rectangle is always a regulatory sign, and a speed limit sign shows the highest speed under ideal conditions.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 19 to 20
- Lesson 6Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and MarkingsRoad signs
Warning Signs
Warning signs are yellow diamonds that tell you about conditions immediately ahead. When you see one, be prepared to use extra caution or to make changes as you drive.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 21 to 22
- Lesson 7Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and MarkingsRoad signs
Work Zone, Guide and Service Signs
Orange signs and devices mean you are near or in a work zone, where speeding fines double when workers or equipment are present. Guide signs give travel information, and blue service signs show where facilities are.
8 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook pp. 23 to 25
- Lesson 8Chapter 4: Signs, Signals and MarkingsSignals and markings
Traffic Signals
Obey traffic signals unless an officer is directing traffic; then obey the officer. Know what each steady and flashing light or arrow requires.
9 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 26 to 27
- Lesson 9Chapters 4 and 6: Pavement Markings and Lane UsageSignals and markings
Pavement Markings and Lanes
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions, and white lines separate lanes going the same way. Solid yellow lines mean do not pass, although you may cross them to turn left.
8 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook pp. 32 to 33
- Lesson 10Chapter 6: Lane Usage and ManeuversSignals and markings
Passing and Turning
Pass only where it is legal and safe, never over the speed limit, and never by driving off the pavement. Signal at least 100 feet before a turn; the recommended turning speed is 10 mph or less.
9 key points · 4 numbers · Handbook pp. 35 to 37
- Lesson 11Chapter 7: The Basic Speed RuleSpeed limits
The Basic Speed Rule
The Basic Speed Rule means your speed is limited by current conditions, whatever the posted limit. You must drive at a speed that lets you stop without hitting anyone.
7 key points · 2 numbers · Handbook p. 40
- Lesson 12Chapters 6 and 7: Expressway Driving and Speed LimitsSpeed limits
Speed Limits and Expressway Speeds
Oklahoma law sets speed limits for road types when no other limit is posted. On expressways you must stay between the minimum and maximum limits.
8 key points · 8 numbers · Handbook pp. 33 to 41
- Lesson 13Chapter 6: Lane Usage and ManeuversSafe driving
Expressway Driving
On an expressway, yield to vehicles already on it and enter in the acceleration lane. Stay 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead, never turn around, and signal right at least 100 feet before your exit.
8 key points · 5 numbers · Handbook pp. 33 to 35
- Lesson 14Chapter 8: Stopping and FollowingSafe driving
Following Distance and Stopping
Stopping takes 3 steps: perception, reaction and braking. Use the three second rule, and increase your count to 4 seconds in bad weather or poor road conditions.
7 key points · 5 numbers · Handbook pp. 42 to 45
- Lesson 15Chapter 8: Stopping and FollowingSafe driving
Braking, Skids and Wet Roads
On loose surfaces tap the brakes about 1 second apart, and in a skid steer in the direction of the skid when safe. Roads are likely to be very slick just after rain begins, and you should never drive into water crossing the road.
7 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook pp. 43 to 44
- Lesson 16Chapter 5: Right of WayRight of way
Right of Way at Intersections
Always put safety first, and yield when other people do not follow the right of way rules. Know who goes first at stop signs, left turns and intersections without signs or signals.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 28 to 30
- Lesson 17Chapters 5 and 10: Right of Way and Sharing the RoadRight of way
Pedestrians, Blind Persons and Funeral Processions
Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way, marked or not. You must yield to blind pedestrians and to funeral processions.
7 key points · 1 numbers · Handbook pp. 28 to 50
- Lesson 18Chapter 10: Sharing the RoadSafe driving
Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trucks and Farm Vehicles
Give bicycles at least 3 feet when passing and follow a motorcycle by at least three seconds. Stay out of truck blind spots and pass a truck as quickly as possible.
8 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 24 to 54
- Lesson 19Chapter 5: Right of WayEmergencies
Emergency Vehicles and the Move Over Law
Pull right and stop for emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing lights. Oklahoma's Move Over Law requires you to change lanes or slow down near stopped vehicles with flashing lights.
8 key points · 0 numbers · Handbook pp. 29 to 31
- Lesson 20Chapters 4, 5 and 10: School Buses and TrainsEmergencies
School Buses and Railroad Crossings
Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights or a STOP sign, and stay stopped until it moves, the driver motions you on or the lights go off. At a railroad crossing, stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when a train is near.
8 key points · 6 numbers · Handbook pp. 30 to 57
- Lesson 21Chapter 11: Driving TipsEmergencies
Floods, Crashes and Roadside Emergencies
Most vehicles will float in just 2 feet of water, and 6 inches may be enough to make you lose control. After a crash, stop and call 911, and do not move an injured person unless it is a life or death necessity.
8 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 43 to 63
- Lesson 22Chapter 11: Driving TipsSafe driving
Headlights, Night Driving and Distractions
Use headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise and dim them for other drivers. Avoid distractions; texting while driving is illegal in Oklahoma.
8 key points · 3 numbers · Handbook pp. 41 to 61
- Lesson 23Chapter 12: Alcohol, Drugs and DrivingAlcohol and DUI
Implied Consent and DUI Penalties
By driving in Oklahoma you agree to be tested for alcohol, and refusing brings automatic revocation. A BAC of 0.08 or more means revocation even without a court conviction, and a first DUI carries 10 days to 1 year in jail.
8 key points · 6 numbers · Handbook pp. 64 to 66
- Lesson 24Chapter 12: Alcohol, Drugs and DrivingAlcohol and DUI
Zero Tolerance for Drivers Under 21
Oklahoma has zero tolerance for drivers under 21: any measurable alcohol is illegal. Revocation periods grow with each offense, and a court may set a cancellation period for a driver under 18.
5 key points · 8 numbers · Handbook p. 67
- Lesson 25Chapter 9: ParkingParking
Parking Rules
When you leave your car, set the parking brake, shift to low, reverse or park, turn off the motor and remove the key. Oklahoma sets exact distances from hydrants, crosswalks, signals and railroads where you may not park.
9 key points · 7 numbers · Handbook pp. 46 to 49
Read, check, then practice
- Read a lesson. Open any point's source to see the exact manual wording and page.
- Answer the 3 check questions at the end without looking back.
- Drill that topic in the free Oklahoma practice test, then take a full test when every lesson feels easy.
- Keep the Oklahoma cheat sheet for a last look before test day.
Source: the Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025). Lessons are plain English summaries, not the law itself; where they differ, the manual and the statute govern. Every quote on these pages is checked against our saved copy of the manual. Last checked 2026-09-27.