OK 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. When you pass three sets in a row at 75 percent or better, book the real test.

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

Printable OK practice test with answer key

All 20 questions, OK exam length

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. What does Oklahoma's Basic Speed Rule require when road or weather conditions change?

   1. Drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for the conditions
   2. Always drive exactly the posted limit
   3. Use the highest speed allowed for the road
   4. Match the speed of the fastest vehicle
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   Drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for the conditions. The Basic Speed Rule requires a driver to choose a speed that is reasonable and proper for the conditions. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. 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. Stop and yield to approaching traffic
   3. Accelerate to make other traffic yield
   4. Wait only for pedestrians
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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 1

3. 3. On a two-lane Oklahoma road, how should a driver respond to a stationary vehicle with flashing lights on the roadside?

   1. Speed up before reaching it
   2. Slow down and drive carefully
   3. Stop in the opposing lane
   4. Pass without changing speed or attention
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   Slow down and drive carefully. On a smaller or two-lane road, the Move Over rule calls for slowing down and driving carefully around a stationary vehicle displaying flashi Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. What do single or double solid yellow lines mean on an Oklahoma roadway?

   1. Passing is permitted in either direction
   2. Do not pass, although you may cross to turn left
   3. Only trucks may cross the line
   4. The road is one-way
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   Do not pass, although you may cross to turn left. Single or double solid yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions and mean do not pass. Full explanation in Test 2

5. 5. When can a posted 65 mph limit be too fast under Oklahoma's Basic Speed Rule?

   1. At night on a two-lane state highway when it is raining or very foggy
   2. Only when a police officer orders the driver to stop
   3. Never, because a posted limit is always safe
   4. Only on a turnpike with light traffic
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   At night on a two-lane state highway when it is raining or very foggy. The manual gives a direct example of conditions that can make a posted 65 mph speed too fast: driving at night on a two-lane state highway w Full explanation in Test 2

6. 6. Why does Oklahoma require drivers to move over or slow down around vehicles with flashing lights?

   1. To prevent secondary crashes
   2. To make the stopped vehicle leave sooner
   3. To reserve the shoulder for buses
   4. To avoid receiving a parking citation
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   To prevent secondary crashes. The manual explains that moving over or slowing around roadside vehicles with flashing lights helps prevent secondary crashes. Full explanation in Test 3

7. 7. What does a rectangular speed limit sign establish?

   1. The highest lawful speed under ideal conditions
   2. A suggested speed that may always be exceeded safely
   3. The minimum speed required regardless of weather
   4. A truck-only speed that does not apply to passenger cars
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   The highest lawful speed under ideal conditions. Oklahoma treats the rectangular display as a regulatory instruction. Full explanation in Test 3

8. 8. What should a driver do when other traffic may be moving into the driver's lane during a merge?

   1. Watch for traffic in the new lane and adjust speed or lane safely
   2. Assume other traffic must stop without checking
   3. Accelerate into the narrowing space and refuse to yield
   4. Move onto the shoulder before looking for an opening
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   Watch for traffic in the new lane and adjust speed or lane safely. During a merge, other traffic may be moving into your lane, so the driver should watch the new lane and be ready to change speed or lane. Full explanation in Test 4

9. 9. A farm tractor ahead displays a slow-moving vehicle emblem. What should you do before passing?

   1. Keep a safe gap and wait until the roadway gives a clear, legal view
   2. Follow within one car length so the tractor cannot turn unexpectedly
   3. Pass on the shoulder if the tractor is traveling below the speed limit
   4. Use the horn continuously and pass without checking oncoming traffic
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   Keep a safe gap and wait until the roadway gives a clear, legal view. A slow-moving emblem identifies equipment that may be large, wide, and traveling below ordinary traffic speed. Full explanation in Test 4

10. 10. What does a solid yellow line on the left side of your lane generally tell you?

    1. You are on the proper side, but crossing it can expose you to opposing hazards
    2. Passing is required before the next intersection
    3. Traffic on both sides is traveling in the same direction
    4. The centerline may be crossed whenever you signal
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    You are on the proper side, but crossing it can expose you to opposing hazards. A solid yellow line separates opposing traffic. Full explanation in Test 5

11. 11. What does an Oklahoma warning sign indicate when it appears before a roadway location?

    1. A condition immediately ahead that calls for extra caution or a driving adjustment
    2. A permanent instruction that applies only to vehicles making a left turn
    3. A service location where drivers may stop without checking surrounding traffic
    4. A speed authorization that permits the posted maximum in every weather condition
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    A condition immediately ahead that calls for extra caution or a driving adjustment. A warning sign alerts a driver to something nearby, such as a hazard, a change in direction, or another roadway situation. Full explanation in Test 5

12. 12. How can a driver with a standard transmission use the gearshift while approaching a stop?

    1. Shift down to a lower gear after signaling the vehicle behind
    2. Select neutral and turn off the engine
    3. Shift into a higher gear to increase engine speed
    4. Release the clutch suddenly to stop the wheels
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    Shift down to a lower gear after signaling the vehicle behind. With a manual transmission, shifting down lets the engine help reduce the car's speed before the stop. Full explanation in Test 5

13. 13. What kind of information does a rectangular traffic sign generally provide?

    1. Laws, regulations, or driving instructions
    2. A warning that an animal may cross
    3. A route distance to a park only
    4. A railroad crossing symbol only
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    Laws, regulations, or driving instructions. Rectangular signs are regulatory signs. They tell drivers about laws and regulations or give instructions, including speed limits and lane m Full explanation in Test 6

14. 14. What does a flashing red traffic light require a driver to do before crossing the intersection?

    1. Stop as at a stop sign, then proceed only when it is safe
    2. Slow down without stopping if cross traffic appears distant
    3. Continue through because the signal gives priority to the driver
    4. Wait for a green arrow before traveling straight
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    Stop as at a stop sign, then proceed only when it is safe. A flashing red light carries the same stopping requirement as a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 6

15. 15. An Oklahoma driver feels drowsy and dizzy, lights seem brighter, and lips turn blue. What does the manual say to do?

    1. Turn up the heater and keep driving
    2. Drink coffee and continue
    3. Speed up to reach a rest area
    4. Pull off the road, park, turn off the motor, and open the windows
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    Pull off the road, park, turn off the motor, and open the windows. Those are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: drowsiness or dizziness, lights that seem brighter, blue skin and lips, and a tightenin Full explanation in Test 7

16. 16. Which roadway condition permits passing another vehicle on the right?

    1. On a one way road, or where two or more lanes move each way without obstruction
    2. By driving onto the shoulder whenever the vehicle ahead is slow
    3. On any two lane road if the driver sounds the horn
    4. Only when the vehicle ahead is stopped at a red light
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    On a one way road, or where two or more lanes move each way without obstruction. Passing on the right is allowed when the road has at least two lanes moving in each direction and no parked cars or other obstructions block Full explanation in Test 7

17. 17. What should you do when following another vehicle in bad weather or on poor road conditions?

    1. Increase the following count to four seconds
    2. Keep the same one-second gap
    3. Follow within one car length
    4. Match the lead vehicle's bumper distance
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    Increase the following count to four seconds. The manual uses a three-second rule for ordinary conditions and says to increase the count to four seconds in bad weather or poor road condi Full explanation in Test 8

18. 18. What is the safest response if your vehicle runs off the pavement?

    1. Hold the wheel firmly and brake lightly while reducing speed
    2. Jerk the wheel sharply back onto the road
    3. Accelerate hard before steering back
    4. Brake suddenly with the wheels turned
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    Hold the wheel firmly and brake lightly while reducing speed. If the vehicle leaves the pavement, hold the steering wheel firmly, apply the brakes lightly, and reduce speed until it is safe to return. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. In Oklahoma, what does a yellow diamond warning sign tell a driver to expect?

    1. A condition or hazard immediately ahead
    2. A service station location
    3. A law that applies only to commercial drivers
    4. A route distance and exit name
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    A condition or hazard immediately ahead. Yellow diamond signs are warnings rather than commands, service markers, or route guides. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. When the yellow line on your side is broken, under what condition may you pass?

    1. When passing can be done safely
    2. Only when the vehicle ahead is stopped
    3. Never, because all yellow lines prohibit passing
    4. Whenever you are below the posted speed limit
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    When passing can be done safely. A broken yellow center line separates opposing traffic but permits passing when the maneuver is safe. Full explanation in Test 9