Printable OK Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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