Oklahoma Permit Practice Test

How to use this OK practice test

1. Take the 20 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Oklahoma Driver Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

OK practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable OK practice test with answer key

20 sample practice questions from the OK bank

Every question below comes from the Oklahoma question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. A NO TRAIN HORN sign is posted next to a railroad crossing. What does it tell you?

   1. Trains are no longer allowed to use this crossing
   2. Drivers may not sound their horns near the tracks
   3. Trains will not sound horns there even in an emergency
   4. Trains do not sound horns there during normal operation
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   Trains do not sound horns there during normal operation. A No Train Horn sign beside a crossing is the quickest way to recognize an active Quiet Zone. Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Work Zone, Guide and Service Signs

2. 2. How far does the Oklahoma manual say a train traveling at 55 mph needs to stop?

   1. A mile or more
   2. About 500 feet
   3. About a quarter mile
   4. About 1,500 feet
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   A mile or more. Drivers do not really share the road with trains; they stop and give trains the right-of-way. A big reason is stopping distance. Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: School Buses and Railroad Crossings

3. 3. At an intersection without traffic signs or signals, what must a driver do before entering?

   1. Enter first because the larger road has priority
   2. Wait only for pedestrians
   3. Accelerate to make other traffic yield
   4. Stop and yield to approaching traffic
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   Stop and yield to approaching traffic. When entering or crossing a highway without signs or signals, the manual directs the driver to stop and yield to approaching traffic, procee Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Right of Way at Intersections

4. 4. What does a flashing red arrow signal mean for turns in the direction of the arrow?

   1. Turns are allowed after yielding to oncoming traffic
   2. Turns that way are allowed if no traffic is coming
   3. Turns that way are prohibited until a green signal appears
   4. Only right turns are prohibited
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   Turns that way are prohibited until a green signal appears. Oklahoma's handbook treats the red arrow as a turn prohibition. Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals

5. 5. What does the Oklahoma manual suggest when you see a steep hill warning sign?

   1. Approach with caution and consider using a lower gear
   2. Shift into neutral and coast down the grade
   3. Speed up so you reach the top of the hill faster
   4. Use the left lane so trucks can pass on the right
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   Approach with caution and consider using a lower gear. The steep hill warning tells every driver to approach with caution. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Warning Signs

6. 6. Which situation is listed as a reason to stop at a highway rail crossing?

   1. An approaching train is plainly visible and dangerously close to the crossing
   2. A crossing has a crossbuck sign but no train is visible
   3. The road is empty and the crossing has no gate
   4. A driver wants to stop on the tracks to look for a train
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   An approaching train is plainly visible and dangerously close to the crossing. The manual lists an approaching train that is plainly visible and in hazardous proximity as a reason the driver must not proceed through the Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: School Buses and Railroad Crossings

7. 7. What information is commonly provided by blue service signs?

   1. Locations of facilities such as service stations, restaurants, and motels
   2. The maximum speed for the current road
   3. A warning that a curve is immediately ahead
   4. The number of tracks at a railroad crossing
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   Locations of facilities such as service stations, restaurants, and motels. Blue service signs direct drivers to facilities and identify where practical roadside services are available. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Work Zone, Guide and Service Signs

8. 8. How should you respond when a yellow merge warning appears?

   
   1. Assume your lane ends immediately and stop in the travel lane
   2. Expect other traffic may enter your lane and adjust speed or lane safely
   3. Accelerate without checking because merging traffic must always yield to you
   4. Turn at the next side street to avoid the joining roadway
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   Expect other traffic may enter your lane and adjust speed or lane safely. A merge warning alerts you to traffic joining your lane, so cooperation is the useful response. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Warning Signs

9. 9. What should an Oklahoma driver expect from speed limits set by cities and towns?

   1. They can be ignored outside school hours
   2. They must match the statewide table everywhere
   3. They apply only on turnpikes
   4. They may differ by local zone and posted signs must be obeyed
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   They may differ by local zone and posted signs must be obeyed. Oklahoma cities and towns can set their own speed limits, and the manual directs drivers to watch and obey signs in business, residential, a Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Expressway Speeds

10. 10. What happens to speeding fines in an Oklahoma construction or maintenance zone?

    1. They are doubled when workers or equipment are present
    2. They apply only at night
    3. They are cut in half during weekends
    4. They are replaced with a warning
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    They are doubled when workers or equipment are present. Oklahoma doubles speeding fines in construction and maintenance zones when workers or equipment are present, and the manual says the same ab Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Work Zone, Guide and Service Signs

11. 11. On a four-lane street, you stop for a teenager stepping into the crosswalk, but cars in the next lane don't seem to see her. What does the Oklahoma manual suggest you do?

    1. Wave her across quickly so she clears the lanes
    2. Warn drivers with a stop hand signal or brake taps
    3. Pull forward and angle your car to block the lane
    4. Honk continuously until she reaches the curb
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    Warn drivers with a stop hand signal or brake taps. The manual describes this exact danger: one driver stops for a pedestrian on a four-lane street, but drivers in the next lane do not see her Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, Blind Persons and Funeral Processions

12. 12. A car has pulled out to pass you on a two-lane road. What does the Oklahoma manual say about your speed during the pass?

    1. Speed up so the other driver must pull back
    2. Don't increase it; slow if an oncoming car appears
    3. Match the passing car's speed to keep pace
    4. Brake hard right away to end the pass quickly
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    Don't increase it; slow if an oncoming car appears. When someone is passing you, the manual says not to increase your speed. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Passing and Turning

13. 13. On a winter road that looks clear, where does the Oklahoma manual say to watch especially for black ice?

    1. On sunny hilltops and open straightaways
    2. On bridges and in shady stretches of road
    3. Only in city intersections with heavy traffic
    4. Only within 100 feet of a stop sign
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    On bridges and in shady stretches of road. Even on roads or spots that seem clear, the manual tells drivers to stay alert for black ice and watch for danger spots ahead, such as bridg Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Braking, Skids and Wet Roads

14. 14. Your car has a mechanical problem and cannot go faster than about 30 mph. You planned to take an expressway with a 40 mph minimum. What should you do?

    1. Use the expressway with hazard flashers on
    2. Drive on the shoulder of the expressway
    3. Take another route, not the expressway
    4. Use the left lane so faster cars pass right
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    Take another route, not the expressway. The manual says that if your car is not in good condition, or if you can't or don't want to drive at or above the minimum speed limit, don't Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement Markings and Lanes

15. 15. What do yellow diamond warning signs generally signal?

    
    1. The route number of the highway being traveled
    2. Services available at the next roadside stop
    3. A legal requirement to carry proof of insurance
    4. Conditions immediately ahead, such as hazards or changes in direction
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    Conditions immediately ahead, such as hazards or changes in direction. Yellow diamond signs warn about conditions close enough ahead to affect the next driving decision. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Warning Signs

16. 16. You are on an unmarked country road with no center line, approaching the top of a hill behind a slow tractor. May you pass before the hilltop?

    1. Yes, since there is no line forbidding it
    2. Yes, if you sound your horn first
    3. Yes, if the tractor moves onto the shoulder
    4. No, passing on hills is banned even if unmarked
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    No, passing on hills is banned even if unmarked. The manual's no-passing rules include hills and curves, even if the road is not marked. Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Passing and Turning

17. 17. On an icy road, the rear of your car slides to the left just as an oncoming car approaches in the other lane. What does the Oklahoma manual say about steering into the skid here?

    1. Always steer into the skid, no matter what
    2. Brake hard and steer sharply to the right
    3. Don't steer into oncoming traffic, even into a skid
    4. Let go of the wheel until the car stops
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    Don't steer into oncoming traffic, even into a skid. As a general rule, if the car starts to skid, take your foot off the brake and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid, but onl Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Braking, Skids and Wet Roads

18. 18. A driver ahead has an arm and hand extended straight out the window. What is the driver signaling?

    1. A right turn ahead
    2. A left turn ahead
    3. Slowing or stopping
    4. Asking you to pass
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    A left turn ahead. Oklahoma uses three hand-and-arm signals. An arm and hand extended straight out means a left turn. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Passing and Turning

19. 19. After parallel parking, you notice your right wheels are about 2 feet from the curb. Are you parked legally in Oklahoma?

    1. Yes, anything under 3 feet is legal
    2. No, you must be within 18 inches
    3. Yes, if the street is wide enough
    4. No, you must be touching the curb
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    No, you must be within 18 inches. Unless signs prohibit parking or the curb is painted yellow, you may park parallel to any curb within 18 inches of it. Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules

20. 20. How far before an obstructed view does the manual prohibit passing?

    1. Within 500 feet
    2. Within 10 feet
    3. Within 100 feet
    4. Only at the exact point where the view disappears
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    Within 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an obstructed view because a driver may not see an approaching vehicle, pedestrian, or other confli Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Passing and Turning