OK Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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1. 1. What change in traffic should you anticipate from the two opposing arrows?

   
   1. Two-way traffic ahead, with opposing vehicles expected in the left lane
   2. A divided roadway begins and opposing vehicles are separated permanently
   3. Passing is permitted in every lane because traffic directions are separated
   4. The road becomes one-way in the direction of the upper arrow
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   Two-way traffic ahead, with opposing vehicles expected in the left lane. The paired arrows announce that vehicles will travel in both directions ahead. Keep to the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic in the lane to your left. That expectation is why the divided-road and one-way choices are unsafe interpretations. A driver should also reassess passing decisions, since an approaching vehicle may occupy the opposing lane even when the road previously carried traffic one way.

2. 2. What should a driver do on approaching this red and white triangle?

   
   1. Accelerate so the driver can enter the traffic stream before other vehicles
   2. Enter immediately because the triangle grants priority over approaching traffic
   3. Stop at the sign every time, even when the intersection is empty
   4. Slow down, be ready to stop, and let oncoming vehicles pass first
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   Slow down, be ready to stop, and let oncoming vehicles pass first. A yield sign calls for controlled caution rather than an automatic stop. Reduce speed enough to evaluate vehicles and pedestrians, and be prepared to stop if the opening is not safe. The choice “Slow down, be ready to stop, and let oncoming vehicles pass first” also recognizes that oncoming traffic must be allowed through before you cross or join its path. A complete stop can be needed, but the sign does not require one when the way is plainly clear.

3. 3. Under Oklahoma's Zero Tolerance law, how long is the revocation for a driver under 21 on a second offense?

   1. 6 months
   2. 12 months
   3. Only 30 days
   4. Until age 25
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   12 months. A first Zero Tolerance offense brings a six month revocation. A second conviction or offense, whether DUI, actual physical control, test refusal or any measurable BAC, brings a 12 month revocation. Six months is only the first offense period, 30 days is not in the Zero Tolerance rules, and age 25 is not a cutoff. If the driver is under 16, the cancellation is extended until the driver turns 16.

4. 4. What does a flashing red traffic light require before you proceed?

   1. Immediate acceleration through the intersection
   2. A slow roll without stopping
   3. A left turn only
   4. A complete stop, followed by movement when safe
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   A complete stop, followed by movement when safe. A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, then proceed only when it is safe to cross the intersection. A slow roll is not a complete stop, and the signal does not limit movement to a left turn. Accelerating immediately ignores cross traffic and pedestrians who may have priority. Stop before the crosswalk or intersection, scan both directions, and yield as needed. The cue is the word stop: flashing changes the light's appearance, not the basic duty to stop completely.

5. 5. Which bicycle riders does the Oklahoma manual say to watch especially for turning without looking or signaling?

   1. Children
   2. Racing cyclists
   3. Commuters in bike lanes
   4. Riders wearing helmets
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   Children. The manual tells drivers to watch for bicycle riders turning in front of them without looking or signaling, especially if the rider is a child. Young riders may not know the rules or may misjudge traffic. Slow down near children on bicycles, leave at least 3 feet when passing, and be ready for a sudden turn. Helmets, bike lanes and experience are not the warning the manual gives.

6. 6. After a first DUI conviction in Oklahoma, for how long is the license suspended when there is no earlier revocation within 10 years?

   1. One month
   2. 180 days
   3. 2 years
   4. 5 years
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   180 days. Service Oklahoma suspends the license for 180 days on the first revocation. It becomes 1 year when there was a prior DUI or drug related revocation within 10 years, and 2 years when there were two or more. Thirty days is the first suspension for impaired driving at 0.05 to 0.08, not DUI, and 5 years is not listed. No additional suspension is added if the license was already revoked for the same incident under Implied Consent.

7. 7. An uninsured driver is in an Oklahoma collision. At what level of damage will Service Oklahoma suspend that driver's license?

   1. Only if someone is killed
   2. Property damage of $2,500 or more
   3. Any injury or property damage of $500 or more
   4. Only if the driver is found at fault in court
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   Any injury or property damage of $500 or more. Service Oklahoma suspends the license of an uninsured driver or owner when the collision involves any injury or property damage of $500 or more. The threshold is not limited to deaths, it is well below $2,500, and the manual does not make it depend on a court finding of fault. The suspension follows from being uninsured in a qualifying crash, which is why carrying a current security verification form matters.

8. 8. How long must an Oklahoma learner permit holder have the permit before taking the driving test?

   1. 30 days
   2. Three months
   3. At least six months
   4. One year
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   At least six months. The Class D testing table says the applicant must be 16 and must have held the learner permit for at least six months before taking the driving test. Thirty days is the period shown for a different motorcycle category, while three months and one year are not the listed Class D requirement. Separate the permit's minimum age from the time it must be held, then check both conditions before scheduling the road test.

9. 9. What should an Oklahoma driver expect from speed limits set by cities and towns?

   1. They can be ignored outside school hours
   2. They must match the statewide table everywhere
   3. They apply only on turnpikes
   4. They may differ by local zone and posted signs must be obeyed
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   They may differ by local zone and posted signs must be obeyed. Oklahoma cities and towns can set their own speed limits, and the manual directs drivers to watch and obey signs in business, residential, and school zones. The statewide table is not the only source of a lawful limit. Local limits are not limited to turnpikes, and school-zone signs do not become optional outside a particular hour unless the sign says so. The practical cue is to read the posted sign for the zone you are entering.

10. 10. How far before an obstructed view does the manual prohibit passing?

    1. Within 500 feet
    2. Within 10 feet
    3. Within 100 feet
    4. Only at the exact point where the view disappears
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    Within 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an obstructed view because a driver may not see an approaching vehicle, pedestrian, or other conflict soon enough. The rule applies even if the road has no painted no-passing symbol at that exact location. Ten feet is too short to provide a meaningful safety margin, while 500 feet is not the stated threshold. Treat hills, curves, and listed crossing areas as places to wait rather than gamble on visibility.

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

    1. Only when the vehicle ahead is stopped
    2. When passing can be done safely
    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. Before moving left, check for clear roadway, oncoming vehicles, hills, curves, intersections, and other hazards. The blanket prohibition confuses a broken line with a solid yellow line in your lane. Being below the speed limit is not enough by itself, because visibility and the distance needed to return to the lane still control the decision. Pass only with a clear view and adequate room.

12. 12. What does the Oklahoma manual say about reaching for a phone while driving?

    1. Reach for it only at speeds under 30 mph
    2. Do not unbuckle your seat belt to reach for a phone
    3. Have a passenger unbuckle instead
    4. It is fine if the call is short
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    Do not unbuckle your seat belt to reach for a phone. Among its phoning tips, the manual says not to unbuckle your seat belt to reach for a phone. An unbuckled driver stretching across the seat is unprotected and not steering. Use memory dial and voice activated dialing when possible, pull off the road before calling whenever you can, and keep calls short. Speed and call length do not make an unbelted reach safe.

13. 13. When backing a vehicle, what should the driver use instead of relying on the rearview mirror?

    1. Look directly through the rear window while checking both directions
    2. Use only the rearview mirror and keep both hands on the wheel
    3. Accelerate quickly so the vehicle spends less time in reverse
    4. Look only to the left because the rear window shows the main path
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    Look directly through the rear window while checking both directions. Backing limits the driver’s view and makes speed and direction harder to control, so the driver should place the right arm on the seat, look directly through the rear window, and check in both directions for vehicles and pedestrians. The manual specifically says never to use the rearview mirror for backing up as the sole view. Quick acceleration reduces reaction time, and looking only left leaves a blind area unchecked. The cue is the reverse gear: move slowly, look behind the vehicle, and continue checking until fully stopped.

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

    1. A permanent instruction that applies only to vehicles making a left turn
    2. A condition immediately ahead that calls for extra caution or a driving adjustment
    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. Its diamond shape and yellow background help distinguish it from signs that regulate a required movement. The left-turn choice mistakes a general warning for a lane instruction, while the service-location choice confuses warning information with a place to stop. The speed choice is also unsafe because a warning sign never guarantees that ideal conditions exist. When one appears, scan farther ahead, reduce speed if needed, and be ready to change course or stop.

15. 15. How should a driver approach an active Traffic Incident Management scene?

    1. Stay alert, move over if possible, slow down, and follow responder directions
    2. Rubberneck from the adjacent lane to identify the collision
    3. Maintain normal speed so the scene clears faster
    4. Stop in the activity area to ask responders what happened
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    Stay alert, move over if possible, slow down, and follow responder directions. A TIM scene contains responders and equipment working around a roadway incident, so passing traffic creates a serious secondary-crash risk. Drivers should stay alert, change lanes away from the scene when possible, slow down, and obey directions from emergency responders. Looking at the crash distracts attention, normal speed leaves less time to react, and stopping in the activity area puts the driver among the people trying to manage the incident. Focus on the lane ahead, create separation, and continue only at a speed suited to the changing scene.

16. 16. What does a rectangular regulatory sign provide to a driver?

    1. A guarantee that every lane is open
    2. Laws, regulations, or instructions for traffic
    3. A warning that pavement is slippery
    4. A route distance without any traffic rule
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    Laws, regulations, or instructions for traffic. The manual describes a rectangle as a regulatory sign that tells drivers about laws, regulations, or instructions. Such a sign may set a speed limit or control a movement, so it must be read and obeyed. A rectangular sign does not guarantee open lanes, identify wet pavement by itself, or provide only route distance without a rule. When approaching one, reduce distractions, read the wording, and follow the stated requirement or restriction before continuing.

17. 17. Where does the Oklahoma manual say to use low beams rather than high beams?

    1. On any two lane road
    2. Only in city limits
    3. Where there are streetlights, fog, rain, snow or adverse weather conditions
    4. Whenever the speed limit is under 45 mph
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    Where there are streetlights, fog, rain, snow or adverse weather conditions. Use low beams where there are streetlights, fog, rain, snow or adverse weather conditions. High beams reflect off fog, rain and falling snow and bounce the glare back at you, so they reduce rather than improve your view. High beams belong in open country with no other cars nearby. The choice depends on light and weather, not on road type, city limits or the speed limit.

18. 18. How should a driver respond to a blind person crossing the street with a cane or guide dog?

    1. Stop immediately and let the person pass
    2. Proceed if the crosswalk is unmarked
    3. Sound the horn and continue
    4. Stop only after entering the crosswalk
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    Stop immediately and let the person pass. Drivers must give the right of way to a blind person crossing the street. The manual says to stop immediately and let the person pass, stopping outside the crosswalk rather than in it. An unmarked crossing does not remove the protection, and a horn is not a substitute for yielding. The manual also gives a 15 foot stopping distance from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection, a useful safety cue.

19. 19. Why does Oklahoma prohibit parking in specified locations such as near a fire hydrant?

    1. To increase the number of paid spaces
    2. To reserve curb space for deliveries
    3. To protect people and vehicles from preventable danger
    4. To keep streets visually uniform
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    To protect people and vehicles from preventable danger. The manual explains that parking laws are intended to protect a parked vehicle from being hit and to prevent the vehicle from endangering other people. That safety purpose includes the fifteen foot fire hydrant restriction, which preserves access for emergency response. Delivery convenience, paid-space goals, and appearance are not the reason stated in this section. Before leaving a vehicle, scan for hydrants, crosswalks, intersections, driveways, and signs that identify a prohibited location.

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

    1. Match the speed of the fastest vehicle
    2. Always drive exactly the posted limit
    3. Use the highest speed allowed for the road
    4. Drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for the conditions
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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. That means the driver must account for traffic, visibility, weather, pavement, road width, and nearby pedestrians rather than treating the posted number as an automatic target. The choice requiring the exact posted limit ignores the rule when conditions make that speed unsafe. The fastest vehicle may be traveling too quickly, and the highest road category limit may not fit the roadway. Recheck the scene ahead and adjust speed so the vehicle remains controlled and can stop safely.