OK Permit Practice Test 1

All 20 questions in test 1

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1. 1. If the solid yellow line is in the driver's lane, what passing rule applies?

   
   1. Passing is allowed if the driver uses the horn first
   2. Passing is prohibited from that lane
   3. Passing is allowed only for motorcycles and farm equipment
   4. Passing is required to keep traffic moving at the speed limit
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   Passing is prohibited from that lane. A solid yellow line in the driver’s lane marks a no passing zone. The restriction applies whether the marking is a single solid line beside a dashed line or part of a pair of solid yellow lines. A horn does not change the lane marking, and no vehicle class receives the suggested exception. The driver should remain in the lane and wait for a lawful opportunity. The cue is the line’s position relative to the vehicle: solid yellow on your side means do not pass.

2. 2. How should a driver approach a railroad crossing marked by a crossbuck?

   
   1. Slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield to an approaching train
   2. Maintain speed because the crossbuck only identifies a nearby station
   3. Stop on the tracks so the driver can inspect both directions
   4. Proceed first because trains must yield to vehicles at the crossing
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   Slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield to an approaching train. The crossbuck marks the crossing and demands a train-focused approach. Slow down, use both sight and hearing, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to the train. The station choice gives the sign the wrong purpose, and stopping on the rails creates a dangerous obstruction. Look for additional track information, keep the vehicle clear of the crossing, and cross only when the route is safe.

3. 3. What should you anticipate when driving near rural farm areas?

   1. Farm equipment must always remain on the shoulder
   2. Slow-moving tractors and other farm equipment may use the highway
   3. Every rural tractor travels at the posted speed limit
   4. Rural roads are closed whenever farm equipment is present
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   Slow-moving tractors and other farm equipment may use the highway. Rural roads may carry tractors, combines, and other farm equipment moving between fields. These vehicles can be large, occupy more than one lane, and travel below ordinary traffic speed, so a driver should look farther ahead and be ready to slow substantially. The shoulder-only choice is false because the equipment may use the highway, and not every tractor travels at the posted limit. A road closure is not the normal response. The practical cue is a hill crest or field entrance: expect a slow machine beyond it and leave room to react.

4. 4. 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. Pull off the road, park, turn off the motor, and open the windows
   4. Speed up to reach a rest area
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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 tightening forehead. You cannot see, smell or taste the gas, which is most likely to leak in when the heater is running, the exhaust system is faulty, or you are breathing fumes in heavy traffic. Pull off the road, park, turn off the motor, open your windows, and relax or walk until you feel better.

5. 5. What does a yellow dashed center line mean on a two lane, two way roadway?

   1. The center lane is reserved for left turns only
   2. Traffic travels in the same direction and passing is never allowed
   3. Traffic travels in opposite directions and passing is permitted when safe
   4. The roadway is one way until the next intersection
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   Traffic travels in opposite directions and passing is permitted when safe. A yellow dashed line separates traffic moving in opposite directions. It permits passing when the driver has enough clear distance and the maneuver can be completed safely. It does not indicate same direction traffic, which is associated with white markings. A center turn lane has different markings and a one way roadway does not change the meaning of this yellow centerline. The visual cue is the broken yellow divider: stay right of it during normal travel, and cross it only for a safe, lawful pass.

6. 6. What is the maximum speed limit on Oklahoma turnpikes, unless otherwise posted?

   1. 70 mph
   2. 75 mph
   3. 65 mph
   4. 80 mph
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   80 mph. Oklahoma's speed limit table lists turnpikes at 80 mph, undivided state highways at 65 mph and county roads at 55 mph. The number is a maximum for ideal conditions, and the manual says to carefully observe and obey all posted speed limits, since cities and counties can post lower limits. Rain, fog, heavy traffic and darkness all call for less than the posted figure.

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

   
   1. The minimum speed required regardless of weather
   2. A suggested speed that may always be exceeded safely
   3. The highest lawful speed under ideal conditions
   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. Its number is the highest speed allowed when conditions are ideal, not a target that must be maintained in rain, fog, traffic, or poor visibility. The choice “A suggested speed that may always be exceeded safely” incorrectly makes the number optional, while the choice “The minimum speed required regardless of weather” ignores changing conditions. Drivers must reduce speed when the road or weather calls for it, even though the posted value remains unchanged.

8. 8. How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may an Oklahoma driver park, and how far from a fire station driveway on the opposite side of the street?

   1. 15 feet and 20 feet
   2. 100 feet and 100 feet
   3. 50 feet from the rail, and 75 feet on the opposite side of a signposted fire station driveway
   4. 25 feet and 50 feet
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   50 feet from the rail, and 75 feet on the opposite side of a signposted fire station driveway. Oklahoma bars parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing and within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station, or within 75 feet on the side of the street opposite the entrance when properly signposted. Vehicles near the rail block the view of the tracks, and the fire station zone keeps room for apparatus to swing out.

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

   1. Do not pass, although you may cross to turn left
   2. Passing is permitted in either direction
   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. The manual permits crossing the line for a left turn, so the rule is not an absolute ban on every crossing. A dashed yellow line, by contrast, can permit passing when safe. The truck-only and one-way choices change the meaning entirely. Read solid yellow as a no-passing boundary, then consider a left-turn movement separately.

10. 10. What action is required at an Oklahoma railroad advance warning sign?

    1. Slow down and be prepared to stop within 15 to 50 feet of the first track
    2. Accelerate to clear the tracks
    3. Stop 100 feet beyond the crossing
    4. Turn around before reaching the sign
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    Slow down and be prepared to stop within 15 to 50 feet of the first track. The railroad advance warning instruction is to slow down and be ready to stop within 15 to 50 feet of the first track. The sign gives advance notice, so accelerating or waiting until after the crossing defeats its purpose. The 100-foot distance is not the manual's stated stopping range. Use the sign as a cue to scan the tracks, listen, and prepare for a full stop before the crossing if a train or signal requires it.

11. 11. When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, which driver yields?

    
    1. The driver in the larger vehicle
    2. The driver on the right
    3. The driver on the left
    4. The driver traveling faster
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    The driver on the left. At an intersection without stop signs or signals, the vehicle that entered first has priority. If two vehicles approach at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Vehicle size and speed do not decide the issue. Look early enough to determine arrival order, and if that order is simultaneous, allow the vehicle on your right to proceed before entering.

12. 12. A police car, fire engine, or ambulance approaches with a siren or flashing warning lights. What should the driver do?

    
    1. Turn around and follow the emergency vehicle
    2. Keep speed and remain in the intersection
    3. Pull left and stop beside the center line
    4. Pull to the right edge, clear of intersections, and stop
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    Pull to the right edge, clear of intersections, and stop. The manual directs drivers to yield to an emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing warning lights. Pull to the right edge of the roadway, stay clear of intersections, and stop until the vehicle has passed. Stopping beside the center line can leave the emergency path blocked, and following the vehicle creates another hazard. The concrete cue is right edge plus clear intersection, followed by a full stop rather than a sudden turn or pursuit.

13. 13. Why does the Oklahoma manual stress good driving posture?

    1. You drive more effectively and with less fatigue when you are comfortable, aligned in the seat, and at the proper distance from the wheel and pedals
    2. It is required by law
    3. It improves fuel economy
    4. It is only for tall drivers
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    You drive more effectively and with less fatigue when you are comfortable, aligned in the seat, and at the proper distance from the wheel and pedals. You will drive more effectively and with less fatigue if you are comfortable, your body is well aligned in the seat, you are the proper distance from the steering wheel and pedals, and you can use your mirrors to best advantage. Adjust the seat and mirrors before moving. Posture is a safety practice rather than a statute, and it matters for every driver, not only tall ones.

14. 14. What does a red circle with a line through it communicate on a traffic sign?

    
    1. Parking is allowed only for buses and taxis
    2. The roadway is open to traffic traveling in either direction
    3. Drivers must turn around only after reaching the next intersection
    4. Entry is prohibited from that approach
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    Entry is prohibited from that approach. The red circle and bar belong to the manual’s prohibition family. At an entrance, this display means the driver must not enter from that side, commonly because the roadway or ramp carries traffic another way. The choice “Parking is allowed only for buses and taxis” turns a movement restriction into a parking rule, while the second incorrectly suggests two-way access. Treat the sign as a firm entry ban and find a lawful route instead of proceeding past it.

15. 15. What may happen to an Oklahoma driver license when the BAC level is 0.08 or more?

    1. The license is automatically renewed for one year
    2. The license will be revoked, even without a DUI conviction
    3. The license is unaffected unless the driver caused a crash
    4. The license is suspended only after a second offense
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    The license will be revoked, even without a DUI conviction. The implied consent passage says that when the BAC level is 0.08 or more, the driver license will be revoked even if the driver is not convicted in court of DUI. The same paragraph applies to any measurable BAC for a driver under 21. A renewal is not granted by the rule, and the passage does not wait for a crash or a second offense before describing revocation. Treat the BAC threshold as a separate license consequence from the criminal penalties discussed later, because the administrative action can occur without a court conviction.

16. 16. Under Oklahoma's "T" graduated license restriction, how many passengers may a teen carry when no licensed adult is riding along?

    1. None at all
    2. Up to three friends
    3. Any number, as long as everyone wears a seat belt
    4. One passenger, or only people who live in the driver's home
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    One passenger, or only people who live in the driver's home. A graduated license holder may carry one passenger, or any number of people who live in the same home. The limit lifts only when a licensed driver at least 21 years old sits in the front passenger seat. Carrying no one at all is stricter than the law, three friends is more than it allows, and seat belt use does not change the passenger cap. The rule exists to keep teens from chauffeuring groups of friends while they gain experience.

17. 17. An Oklahoma teen holds a license with the "T" graduated driver restriction and is driving alone to a movie. During which hours may the teen drive?

    1. Any time, because the restriction covers passengers only
    2. Only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    3. Only from 6 a.m. to midnight
    4. Only during daylight hours
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    Only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.. The "T" restriction limits a graduated license holder to driving between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. The exceptions are trips for school, church or work activities, or any trip with a licensed driver at least 21 years old in the car. A movie is none of those, so the time window applies. Midnight and daylight only are not the limits Oklahoma prints, and the restriction is not limited to passengers; it controls hours as well.

18. 18. What penalty does the Oklahoma Driver Manual warn about for using, carrying, borrowing or buying a fake ID?

    1. A $50 fine
    2. It is a felony with up to 7 years in prison and a $10,000 fine
    3. A misdemeanor with a warning
    4. Only confiscation of the ID
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    It is a felony with up to 7 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The manual warns that every time you use, carry, borrow or buy a fake ID it is a felony, and you could spend 7 years in prison and face a $10,000 fine. It is not a minor fine, a warning, or just confiscation. Young people are the main audience for this warning because fake IDs are often used to buy alcohol, which also triggers license cancellation for drivers under 18.

19. 19. How does Oklahoma classify a second DUI offense within 10 years, and what imprisonment range applies?

    1. A felony, with imprisonment of 1 to 5 years
    2. A misdemeanor, with 10 days to 1 year
    3. A traffic infraction with a fine only
    4. A felony, with a mandatory life sentence
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    A felony, with imprisonment of 1 to 5 years. A second DUI within 10 years is a felony carrying imprisonment of not less than 1 year and not more than 5 years, and a fine of up to $2,500. The misdemeanor range of 10 days to 1 year is for a first offense. A DUI is never just an infraction, and there is no life sentence. A third or subsequent offense raises the range to 1 to 10 years and a fine up to $5,000.

20. 20. What does an advance railroad warning sign tell an Oklahoma driver?

    1. Railroad tracks are ahead, so slow and be ready to stop
    2. A construction zone begins immediately in the next lane
    3. A divided highway is ending at the next intersection
    4. A hospital entrance is available on the shoulder
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    Railroad tracks are ahead, so slow and be ready to stop. An advance railroad warning sign announces that highway-rail tracks are ahead. The driver should reduce speed and be prepared to stop within 15 to 50 feet of the first track. The construction, divided-highway, and hospital choices describe unrelated sign purposes. This warning appears early enough to give the driver time to scan for a train, check the crossing, and choose a safe stopping point. A useful cue is the round yellow railroad symbol or another advance crossing sign followed by tracks and crossing controls.