OK Permit Practice Test 24

All 20 questions in test 24

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1. 1. You are driving at night on a city street lined with bright streetlights. Which beams does the Oklahoma manual say to use?

   1. High beams, to see farther ahead
   2. Low beams, because there are streetlights
   3. Parking lights, since the street is lit
   4. No lights, if the street is bright enough
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   Low beams, because there are streetlights. The manual says to use low beams where there are streetlights, fog, rain, snow, or other adverse weather. High beams belong in open country when no other cars are nearby. Parking lights alone do not meet the headlight requirement, and Oklahoma requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, so driving without them on a lit street is not allowed.

   Study this in the handbook: Headlights, Night Driving and Distractions

2. 2. 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. Check traffic in both directions, then steer carefully back into the lane. A sharp correction can produce a loss of control, especially when the tires meet the pavement at an angle. Hard acceleration does not restore traction, and sudden braking with turned wheels can cause a skid. The cue is gradual control: stabilize first, slow down, check traffic, and return only when the path is clear.

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

3. 3. How far ahead does the Oklahoma manual say to watch on an expressway for cars braking, entering, and exiting?

   1. 15 to 20 seconds ahead
   2. 3 to 5 seconds ahead
   3. 30 to 45 seconds ahead
   4. 1 to 2 seconds ahead
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   15 to 20 seconds ahead. Scanning far ahead gives you time to react. The manual tells expressway drivers to watch 15 to 20 seconds ahead for cars braking, entering, and exiting. That is different from following distance: you stay 3 seconds behind the car in front, or 4 seconds in bad weather, but your eyes should reach much farther down the road. Looking only 1 to 5 seconds ahead leaves little time to respond, and 30 seconds or more is beyond what the manual asks.

   Study this in the handbook: Expressway Driving

4. 4. You are preparing to turn on a busy, fast-moving road. When should you move into the lane you need for the turn?

   1. At the last moment, just before the corner
   2. After you start slowing at the stop line
   3. As soon as possible; sooner when traffic is faster
   4. Only once you can see the street you will enter
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   As soon as possible; sooner when traffic is faster. Among the manual's six steps for a good turn, the third is to move into the correct lane as soon as possible, and the faster traffic is moving, the sooner you should do it. Waiting until the last moment forces a hurried lane change right at the intersection. Seeing the cross street or reaching the stop line is too late to start. Before you change lanes, signal and look behind and on both sides to see where other vehicles are.

   Study this in the handbook: Passing and Turning

5. 5. With a manual transmission, when should you choose your gear for a turn?

   1. Halfway through the turn, once the car slows
   2. In the intersection, as the turn begins
   3. After the turn, while pressing the clutch
   4. Before entering, so you need not shift mid-turn
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   Before entering, so you need not shift mid-turn. The manual's turning steps say to slow down before you reach the stop line or crosswalk if you are going too fast, select the proper gear before entering the intersection, and accelerate slightly through the turn. It also says not to brake or depress the clutch while turning and not to shift gears in the intersection. Get your speed and gear set before the turn starts, then steer smoothly through it and finish the turn in the proper lane.

   Study this in the handbook: Passing and Turning

6. 6. You are leaving a parking lot onto a street through a private driveway, and a sidewalk crosses the driveway. Where do you stop first?

   1. Past the sidewalk, at the edge of the street
   2. Before the sidewalk or crosswalk
   3. Only if you see a pedestrian coming
   4. At the curb of the street, after checking traffic
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   Before the sidewalk or crosswalk. A driver leaving a private driveway must stop before the sidewalk or crosswalk, then go when it is safe to do so. Stopping past the sidewalk or out at the street edge blocks the path of people walking and leaves you too far into the road. Stopping only when you happen to see a pedestrian is also wrong, because the rule is to stop before the sidewalk or crosswalk and then go when it is safe.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of Way at Intersections

7. 7. The stop sign at your corner has a small red plaque below it reading ALL-WAY. What does that tell you about the other drivers at the intersection?

   1. Only drivers on the main road must stop
   2. Cross traffic has a yield sign instead
   3. Other drivers may go without stopping
   4. Traffic from every direction must also stop
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   Traffic from every direction must also stop. A red rectangle reading 4-WAY or ALL-WAY is added below a stop sign to show that all traffic approaching the intersection must stop. Knowing that, you can expect every driver to stop, and the right-of-way then goes to the vehicle that entered the intersection first; when two arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Without that plaque, you should not assume the cross street has to stop at all.

   Study this in the handbook: Stop, Yield and Regulatory Signs

8. 8. A black-and-white rectangular sign tells you what you must and must not do. What does the Oklahoma manual say about obeying it?

   1. It is a suggestion you may follow if convenient
   2. It applies only when police are present
   3. You must obey it just like other traffic laws
   4. It applies only to trucks and buses
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   You must obey it just like other traffic laws. Regulatory signs are black and white rectangles that tell you what you must do and what you must not do. The manual says they direct and control, or regulate, traffic for everyone's safety, and you are required to obey them just like other traffic laws. They are not suggestions, they apply whether or not police are watching, and they cover every driver, not just trucks. Speed limit signs are one common example.

   Study this in the handbook: Stop, Yield and Regulatory Signs

9. 9. At a four-way stop you arrived first, and the other driver waves you through. What does the Oklahoma manual say you should do?

   1. Wave back and insist that they go first
   2. Proceed immediately and cross carefully
   3. Wait a few seconds to be sure they mean it
   4. Honk to thank them, then wait for a gap
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   Proceed immediately and cross carefully. Right-of-way should be decided by each driver before entering an intersection. At a four-way stop the vehicle that entered first has the right-of-way, and the manual says that if you have the right-of-way and another driver yields it to you, proceed immediately. Insisting the other driver go, or hesitating, leaves both of you unsure who is moving. Look both ways as you go through the intersection.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of Way at Intersections

10. 10. In downtown traffic, the car ahead stops suddenly and you hit it from behind, even though you were under the speed limit. What does the Oklahoma manual say about this?

    1. It is the other driver's fault for stopping suddenly
    2. You did nothing wrong because you obeyed the limit
    3. You broke the Basic Speed Rule or followed too closely
    4. It only counts as a violation if the road was wet
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    You broke the Basic Speed Rule or followed too closely. The manual uses this downtown example directly. If the car ahead stops suddenly and you cannot stop in time to avoid hitting it from behind, you are either breaking the Basic Speed Rule, even if you were within the posted limit, or following too closely. The rule requires a speed that lets you stop within a clear distance ahead. Obeying the limit does not excuse the crash, and the other driver's sudden stop does not shift the responsibility. Wet roads are not required for a violation.

    Study this in the handbook: The Basic Speed Rule

11. 11. You stopped for a pedestrian on a street with four lanes, but drivers in the next lane do not seem to know why you stopped. Why does the manual suggest tapping your brakes or giving a stop hand signal?

    1. To warn nearby drivers so they help protect the pedestrian
    2. To tell the pedestrian to cross faster
    3. To show the car behind you that you plan to turn
    4. To let the pedestrian know the light has changed
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    To warn nearby drivers so they help protect the pedestrian. On a four-lane street, a driver in the next lane may not see the pedestrian or understand why your car stopped. The manual says to do everything you can to protect her, such as warning the drivers behind you with a stop hand signal or several taps on your brakes to flash your brake lights. The signal is meant for other drivers, not as a message to the pedestrian about speed, turns or the traffic light.

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

12. 12. Before you walk away from your parked car, which steps does the Oklahoma manual list?

    1. Set the parking brake, shift to park, and remove the key
    2. Shift into neutral so the car can be pushed if needed
    3. Leave the motor running if you will be back soon
    4. Straighten the wheels and leave the key in the ignition
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    Set the parking brake, shift to park, and remove the key. An improperly parked car can roll, gain speed, destroy property, or kill someone. When you leave your car, truck, or van, the manual says to set the parking brake, put the gear in low, reverse, or park, turn off the motor, and lock the ignition and remove the key. Neutral lets the car roll, leaving the motor running skips the step of turning it off, and leaving the key inside skips another required step. The manual also calls it good practice to lock your car, even in your own driveway.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules

13. 13. Can even a small amount of alcohol or drugs affect your driving, according to the Oklahoma manual?

    1. No, small amounts wear off before you drive
    2. No, only amounts over the legal limit matter
    3. Yes, it reduces your ability to judge and react
    4. Only for drivers who are under 21
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    Yes, it reduces your ability to judge and react. The manual says that even a small amount of alcohol or drugs will reduce your ability to judge a driving situation, decide what to do, and act quickly. In an emergency you need good judgment, coordination, and fast reaction time to avoid injury, damage, or death. Impairment does not wait for the legal limit, small amounts do not simply wear off before you drive, and the effect is not limited to young drivers. The safest choice is not to drive after drinking or using drugs.

    Study this in the handbook: Implied Consent and DUI Penalties

14. 14. A driver is daydreaming about a weekend trip while driving. Which of the three main categories of distraction is this?

    1. Visual distraction
    2. Cognitive distraction
    3. Manual distraction
    4. Mechanical distraction
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    Cognitive distraction. The manual lists three main categories of driver distraction. Visual distraction is taking your eyes off the road, manual distraction is taking your hands off the steering wheel, and cognitive distraction is thinking about anything other than driving. Daydreaming keeps your eyes and hands in place but pulls your mind away from the task, so it is cognitive. Mechanical distraction is not one of the categories. Oklahoma law calls for a driver's full attention on the road.

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, Night Driving and Distractions

15. 15. A slow car is ahead of you as you pass this sign on a two-lane road. What does the Oklahoma manual say about passing here?

    
    1. Pass quickly before you reach the curve
    2. Pass if the car ahead waves you on
    3. Pass on the right shoulder instead
    4. Do not pass; slow down and keep right
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    Do not pass; slow down and keep right. The curved-arrow warning sign means the road ahead curves. The manual's instruction is to slow down, keep right, and don't pass. A curve limits how far ahead you can see, and the manual separately says you must not pass on hills or curves, even if the road is not marked. A wave from another driver does not make it safe, and passing on the right by driving off the pavement is never legal.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning Signs

16. 16. A front tire blows out while you are on the highway. Which response matches the Oklahoma manual?

    1. Slam the brakes to stop as fast as possible
    2. Keep your foot on the gas to stay steady
    3. Swerve onto the shoulder immediately
    4. Ease off the gas and brake cautiously
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    Ease off the gas and brake cautiously. For a flat tire or blowout, the manual says to take your foot off the gas pedal and apply your brakes cautiously, and it adds never to brake suddenly. Slamming the brakes or swerving sharply are the kinds of sudden moves that can make you lose control, and staying on the gas keeps your speed up. Slow gradually, keep a firm grip, and pull off to the right when you can do so safely.

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

17. 17. You are in a left-turn lane, and the signal for your lane shows a flashing red arrow pointing left. What should you do?

    1. Turn left carefully after yielding to oncoming cars
    2. Stop and wait for a green signal before turning
    3. Treat it like a flashing yellow arrow
    4. Turn left if the crosswalk is empty
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    Stop and wait for a green signal before turning. The manual says a flashing red arrow means stop, and in general a red arrow means all turns in the direction of the arrow are prohibited until you get a green signal. That differs from a flashing yellow arrow, which lets you turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. An empty crosswalk or a gap in oncoming traffic does not lift the red arrow. Stay stopped in your lane until the signal turns green for your turn.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals

18. 18. You are turning right from an empty street and see no other traffic. Must you still use your turn signal in Oklahoma?

    1. No, signals are needed only when cars are near
    2. No, signals are only required on highways
    3. Just when a pedestrian is waiting to cross
    4. Yes, it is illegal to turn without signaling
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    Yes, it is illegal to turn without signaling. Turn signals inform and warn other drivers that you intend to turn, change lanes, slow down, pull off or onto the roadway, or stop. The manual states plainly that it is illegal to turn without signaling, and that you should signal for at least 100 feet or one-third of a block before you turn. The rule does not depend on whether you see other traffic, and it is not limited to highways. Signal every turn, even on a quiet street.

    Study this in the handbook: Passing and Turning

19. 19. While driving in heavy traffic with the heater on, which of these symptoms could mean carbon monoxide poisoning?

    1. Drowsiness, dizziness, and lips turning blue
    2. Sneezing and itchy eyes from pollen
    3. Feeling hungry after a long drive
    4. Sore muscles from sitting too long
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    Drowsiness, dizziness, and lips turning blue. The manual lists the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: feeling drowsy or dizzy, lights seeming brighter, skin or lips turning blue, and a tightening forehead. Heavy traffic and a running heater are two conditions when the gas is most likely to leak into a car. If you notice these signs, pull off the road, park, turn off the motor, and open your windows. Allergy symptoms, hunger, and sore muscles are not on the list.

    Study this in the handbook: Floods, Crashes and Roadside Emergencies

20. 20. On an Oklahoma expressway, what does the manual say about your speed when traffic is flowing normally?

    1. Change it often to help you stay alert at the wheel
    2. Match the speed of the fastest car around you
    3. Hold it steady; don't change it without good reason
    4. Stay right at the minimum speed to save fuel
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    Hold it steady; don't change it without good reason. The manual's expressway speed rules include maintaining a constant speed and not speeding up or slowing down without good reason. You should still adjust your speed and lane to let others enter the freeway safely, and move to the right so faster vehicles can pass. Changing speed for no reason is what the manual says to avoid, and staying at the bare minimum is not the goal; drive between the minimum and maximum at a speed that is safe for the conditions.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement Markings and Lanes