OK Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. 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 flashing lights. There may be no adjacent lane to use, so a driver should not cross into opposing traffic or accelerate past the scene. Ignoring the vehicle also increases the risk of a secondary crash. The roadside flashing lights are the cue to reduce speed, scan for people and equipment, and leave a safe margin.

2. 2. Until what age is an Oklahoma driver license considered probationary?

   1. 16
   2. 21
   3. 18
   4. 25
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   18. Every Oklahoma license issued to a driver under 18 is probationary, a trial period in which the driver must show safe and legal driving. During it, Service Oklahoma may cancel or suspend the license for any unlawful act, negligence or misconduct while driving. Sixteen is when many teens first drive alone, 21 is the alcohol age, and 25 has no licensing meaning here. The probationary status ends at 18.

3. 3. How close to a fire hydrant may an Oklahoma driver park?

   1. No closer than 15 feet
   2. No closer than 5 feet
   3. No closer than 10 feet
   4. No closer than 30 feet
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   No closer than 15 feet. Oklahoma's list of places you may not park includes within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, on a crosswalk, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, within 30 feet on the approach to a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic signal at the side of the road, and within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Five and ten feet are other states' hydrant rules, and thirty feet is the signal distance.

4. 4. When leaving a private driveway, where must a driver stop before proceeding?

   1. Before the sidewalk or crosswalk, then proceed when it is safe
   2. At the edge of the public road after entering its traffic lane
   3. Only after a vehicle on the public road signals permission
   4. At the driveway entrance until the next traffic signal turns green
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   Before the sidewalk or crosswalk, then proceed when it is safe. A driver leaving a private driveway must stop before reaching the sidewalk or crosswalk, then wait for a safe opportunity to enter or cross the public road. Reaching the traffic lane first is too late, and another driver’s signal is not the rule that controls this movement. A traffic signal at the distant intersection does not govern the driveway entrance. Stop at the pedestrian crossing point, check for people and vehicles, and continue only when the path is safe.

5. 5. What does the crossed right-turn arrow forbid at this location?

   
   1. Turning left from the nearest marked lane
   2. Parking beside the curb after completing a turn
   3. Driving straight when the signal permits it
   4. Turning right from this approach
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   Turning right from this approach. The prohibited action is the arrow’s movement: a right turn from this approach. A driver must not treat a clear signal or an empty cross street as permission to make that turn. The sign does not by itself outlaw a left turn, straight travel, or curbside parking, though each of those actions can have separate controls. Read the symbol together with lane markings and the traffic signal before proceeding.

6. 6. At a four-way stop, which vehicle has priority when it entered the intersection first?

   1. The vehicle that entered first
   2. The vehicle on the left in every case
   3. The vehicle with the larger engine
   4. The vehicle that arrives last
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   The vehicle that entered first. At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to enter the intersection has the right-of-way. If arrival is simultaneous, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right, so the timing rule comes first and the side-position rule resolves a tie. Engine size and later arrival do not create priority. Approach slowly, identify who is already moving into the intersection, and yield rather than forcing another driver to brake.

7. 7. Why should drivers learn the shapes and colors used on traffic signs?

   
   1. They can recognize a sign’s meaning immediately, even from a distance
   2. Vehicles must turn at the next block regardless of their destination
   3. The right lane is reserved for passing traffic
   4. A driver may reverse direction whenever the arrow is visible
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   They can recognize a sign’s meaning immediately, even from a distance. Shape and color provide an early visual shortcut when a driver has not yet read every word on a sign. The manual says those features have specific meanings and should be recognizable immediately, even at a distance. The other choices turn that recognition skill into a movement command, a lane assignment, or a reversal rule. A driver should identify the sign first, then obey its displayed instruction along with nearby markings and signals.

8. 8. Why does Oklahoma require drivers to move over or slow down near roadside vehicles with flashing lights?

   1. The action gives the roadside vehicle permission to enter any travel lane
   2. The action allows drivers to inspect the stopped vehicle more closely
   3. The action helps prevent secondary crashes caused by distraction at the scene
   4. The action applies only when the stopped vehicle belongs to police
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   The action helps prevent secondary crashes caused by distraction at the scene. Moving over or slowing down creates more space around a roadside incident and helps prevent a secondary crash. A secondary crash can happen when a driver becomes distracted by the first crash, looks away from the road, and strikes another vehicle or person. Looking more closely is precisely the behavior to avoid, and the law covers more than police vehicles. The cue is the flashing roadside light: protect the scene, keep your eyes on the travel path, and follow the move over or slow down instruction.

9. 9. What must a driver do before making a left turn on a flashing yellow arrow?

   1. Stop and wait until the arrow changes to a green circle
   2. Turn immediately because the arrow gives an exclusive right of way
   3. Reduce speed and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
   4. Yield only to vehicles, because pedestrians must wait for the signal
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   Reduce speed and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow permits a left turn only after the driver reduces speed and yields to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Those road users have priority while the arrow flashes. Turning immediately assumes the signal creates a protected movement, which it does not. A complete stop is not automatically required, and pedestrians remain part of the required yield. The cue is the flashing arrow rather than a steady green arrow: check the opposing lane and crosswalk, then turn when both are clear.

10. 10. For how long does Oklahoma law require revocation after a conviction for leaving the scene of a crash that caused injury or death?

    1. A 30 day suspension only
    2. Exactly 10 years
    3. No revocation; only a fine
    4. 6 months to 3 years
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    6 months to 3 years. State law requires the driving privilege to be revoked for 6 months to 3 years for listed convictions, and failing to stop and render aid after a crash with death or injury (hit and run) is on the list. Others include vehicular manslaughter, DUI, any felony using a vehicle, perjury to get a license, and drug convictions involving a vehicle. Thirty days is too short, ten years is not the range, and revocation is mandatory, not optional.

11. 11. How do points come off an Oklahoma driving record over time?

    1. They never come off
    2. They all disappear after 6 months
    3. Two points are deducted for each 12 month period with no pointable convictions
    4. One point is deducted each time you renew
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    Two points are deducted for each 12 month period with no pointable convictions. Oklahoma removes two points for every 12 month period with no convictions for pointable violations, and the total drops to zero after three consecutive years without traffic convictions. Points do come off, but not all at once after six months, and renewal does not remove any. Completing an approved Driver Compliance or Defensive Driving Course can remove another two points, a credit allowed once every 24 months.

12. 12. What does the Oklahoma Driver Manual say about driving after using medical cannabis?

    1. It is legal with a medical card
    2. It is legal below 0.08
    3. It is legal after 2 hours
    4. It is illegal to drive with any detectable level of cannabis in your system
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    It is illegal to drive with any detectable level of cannabis in your system. Although Oklahoma allows cannabis for some medical purposes, the manual says it impairs driving and that it is illegal for anyone to drive with any detectable level of cannabis in the body. A medical card does not create an exception, 0.08 is an alcohol concentration and does not apply to cannabis, and no waiting period makes driving lawful while cannabis is still detectable.

13. 13. After stopping at a red light in Oklahoma, when may a driver turn right?

    1. Immediately, without checking traffic
    2. After a complete stop, when safe, unless a sign forbids the turn
    3. Only after another driver waves the vehicle through
    4. Never, even when the intersection is clear
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    After a complete stop, when safe, unless a sign forbids the turn. A driver may turn right on red only after making a complete stop, and the turn must be safe and permitted by the signs. The driver must yield to pedestrians and vehicles using the intersection. Turning immediately skips the required stop, while another driver's wave cannot replace the traffic rules. The cue is stop, check, yield, then turn only when no sign prohibits the movement.

14. 14. An Oklahoma officer asks a driver who has not been drinking to take a breath test, and the driver refuses. What is the result?

    1. No penalty, because the driver was sober
    2. A written warning
    3. The officer must get a court order first, and no penalty applies
    4. Automatic revocation of the driving privilege
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    Automatic revocation of the driving privilege. Driving in Oklahoma counts as agreement to BAC testing. Refusing the test on an officer's request results in automatic revocation of the driving privilege, even if you have not been drinking. Being sober is not a defense to refusal, and the manual describes no warning or court order step that avoids the penalty. For drivers under 21, a refusal also counts under the Zero Tolerance revocation rules.

15. 15. What is the maximum penalty for a speeding conviction listed in the Oklahoma Driver Manual?

    1. A fine of up to $100 and no jail
    2. A fine of up to $654 and 30 days in jail
    3. A fine of up to $2,500 and one year in jail
    4. Loss of license for 6 months
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    A fine of up to $654 and 30 days in jail. Under the Basic Speed Rule section, a speeding conviction can bring a fine of up to $654 and 30 days in jail, with fines doubled in school and construction zones when workers or equipment are present. A $100 cap with no jail understates it, $2,500 and a year describes a much more serious crime, and a single speeding conviction does not carry an automatic six month license loss. Speeding also adds points to the driving record.

16. 16. What information do Oklahoma guide signs commonly provide?

    1. Required tire pressure
    2. Only temporary work-zone penalties
    3. The driver's BAC result
    4. Highway routes, distances, and exits
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    Highway routes, distances, and exits. Guide signs provide travel information. The manual says they identify highways, show distances, mark exits, and point toward parks and recreation areas. Work-zone penalties, an alcohol result, and tire pressure are not guide-sign functions. When reading a green, white, or brown guide sign, use it to understand where the roadway leads and which lane or exit may serve the planned route. The cue is navigation information rather than a command or vehicle measurement.

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

    
    1. Assume other traffic must stop without checking
    2. Watch for traffic in the new lane and adjust speed or lane safely
    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. That response requires mirror checks, a blind-spot check, a signal, and a safe opening. Assuming the other driver must stop removes the needed observation. Accelerating into a narrowing gap and using the shoulder create additional hazards. Keep a cushion, communicate early, and complete the merge only when the path is clear.

18. 18. How far from a blind person in the roadway must an Oklahoma vehicle stop?

    1. Fifteen feet
    2. Five feet
    3. Twenty five feet
    4. Only at the next marked stop line
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    Fifteen feet. A vehicle must stop 15 feet from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection. The driver should stop outside the crosswalk and allow the person to pass. Five feet leaves too little space, while 25 feet changes the stated distance and may unnecessarily hold traffic far back. A marked stop line is not the controlling condition when a blind pedestrian is crossing. The cue may be a guide dog or a white cane, including one with a red tip, so drivers should scan crossings and stop promptly at the required distance.

19. 19. When must you remain stopped behind a school bus displaying flashing red lights?

    
    1. Until exactly 30 seconds have passed
    2. Until the bus moves, the driver signals you, or the red warning ends
    3. Until the vehicle behind you begins moving
    4. Until you can see no children in the roadway
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    Until the bus moves, the driver signals you, or the red warning ends. Flashing red lights or a red stop sign on a school bus means children are getting on or off, so the driver must stop and remain stopped. Continue only after the bus starts moving, the driver motions you to proceed, or the red lights stop flashing and the sign is pulled back. A fixed 30-second wait is not the rule, and the movement of another vehicle does not release you. Waiting until children disappear from view is also unreliable. The cue is the bus signal, not a guessed time or visual estimate.

20. 20. Why is the beginning of a rainstorm especially hazardous for traction?

    1. Rain immediately makes tires grip better than on dry pavement
    2. The first drops always remove every hazard from the pavement
    3. The first drops can mix with built-up grease and dirt into a slippery film
    4. The danger exists only after the roadway has completely dried
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    The first drops can mix with built-up grease and dirt into a slippery film. After a dry period, the first drops loosen grease and dirt that have accumulated on the pavement. That material combines with water into a slippery film, so traction can fall before a driver expects it. The other choices reverse or postpone the hazard. Because the road may look merely damp, a driver should ease off the accelerator, avoid abrupt braking, and increase space behind the next vehicle. If the rain becomes heavy, slowing further or pulling off the road can be safer than trying to maintain normal speed.