Oklahoma DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Oklahoma's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Oklahoma, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Oklahoma Implied Consent LawsBAC level is 0.08 or more (or any measurable amount if you are under 21 years old), your driver

  2. In Oklahoma, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: A. Oklahoma: drivers under 21 may not drive with any measurable amount of alcohol (zero tolerance).

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Zero Tolerance for Drivers under 21Has ANY measurable quantity of alcohol in the person’s blood or breath

  3. In Oklahoma, a first conviction for drunk driving (DUI/DWI) leads to a license suspension of at least:

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: a first DUI conviction means at least a 6 months suspension.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Criminal Evidence and PenaltiesFor 180 days on the first revocation

  4. In Oklahoma, by driving on public roads you have agreed to:

    1. Carry a spare tire
    2. Take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked
    3. Let police search your phone
    4. Pay all tolls in cash

    Answer: B. Oklahoma has an implied consent law: refusing a lawful chemical test leads to license suspension.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Oklahoma Implied Consent Lawsagreed to take one or more tests to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC).

  5. Under Oklahoma's Zero Tolerance Law, a driver under 21 with a first offense (for example, a measurable amount of BAC) has the license revoked for:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 12 months
    4. Six months

    Answer: D. First offense: six months; second offense: 12 months.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Zero Tolerance for Drivers under 21the revocation would be for a period of SIX MONTHS.

  6. In Oklahoma, an alcohol concentration of more than what level is relevant evidence that a driver's ability was impaired?

    1. 0.02
    2. 0.05
    3. 0.08
    4. 0.10

    Answer: B. More than 0.05 is relevant evidence of impairment; 0.08 or more is DUI.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Criminal Evidence and PenaltiesAn alcohol concentration more than 0.05 is relevant

  7. In Oklahoma, if your license is revoked under the Implied Consent Law, the revocation period is:

    1. 30 to 90 days
    2. 90 days to 1 year
    3. 180 days to 2 years
    4. 5 to 10 years

    Answer: C. From 180 days to 2 years, depending on your previous driving record.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Oklahoma Implied Consent Lawswill be from 180 days to 2

  8. In Oklahoma, where cannabis is legal for some medical purposes, driving with cannabis in your system is:

    1. Illegal at any detectable level
    2. Legal with a medical card
    3. Legal below 5 ng/ml
    4. Legal if you feel fine

    Answer: A. It is illegal for anyone to drive with any detectable level of cannabis in their system.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 12 - Other Drugs and Drivingit is illegal for anyone to drive with any detectable level of cannabis in their

License rules

  1. In Oklahoma, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 7 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 20 days

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: report an address change within 10 days.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 2 - Changing Your Name and Addressnotify Service Oklahoma within 10 days

  2. In Oklahoma, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 9 p.m.
    2. 10 p.m.
    3. 11 p.m.
    4. Midnight

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 10 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 2 - Restriction CodesDriving allowed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  3. What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Oklahoma (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

    1. $25/$50/$20 (thousand)
    2. $25/$50/$25 (thousand)
    3. $30/$60/$25 (thousand)
    4. $50/$100/$25 (thousand)

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: minimum liability limits are $25/$50/$25 (thousand).

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 13 - Liability Insurance Requirements$25,000 for injury or death of one person

  4. In Oklahoma, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 1 - Testing Requirementsyour permit for at least 6 months

  5. In Oklahoma, what point total can lead to license suspension?

    1. 6 points in 24 months
    2. 8 points in 12 months
    3. 8 points in 36 months
    4. 10 points in 60 months

    Answer: D. Oklahoma: 10 points in 60 months can lead to suspension.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 13 - Oklahoma Mandatory Point SystemIf you accumulate 10 or more points within 5 years, your license will be suspended.

  6. In Oklahoma, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: C. Oklahoma: the supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 1 - Types of LicensesA Learner Permit is valid only while a licensed driver, 21 or older, sits beside the driver.

  7. In Oklahoma, a teen with a restricted (intermediate) license may carry how many passengers who do not live in the same household, unless a licensed driver over 21 is seated beside the teen?

    1. 0
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. 3

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: a teen with a restricted license may carry only 1 passenger unless all passengers live in the same household or a licensed driver over 21 is seated beside the teen.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 1 - Graduated Driver Licensea restricted license to one passenger unless all

  8. In Oklahoma, if you fail the written test, how long must you wait before retesting?

    1. At least one day
    2. At least one week
    3. At least 30 days
    4. At least six months

    Answer: A. By law you must wait at least one day before retesting.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 1 - What to ExpectIf you fail the written test, by law you must wait at least one day before retesting.

  9. In Oklahoma, failing to comply with the Compulsory Insurance Law can bring a fine of up to:

    1. $50
    2. $100
    3. $250
    4. $1,000

    Answer: C. Up to $250, 30 days in jail or both, plus suspension of license and registration.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 13 - Penalty for Not Having InsuranceA fine of up to $250, 30 days in jail or

  10. In Oklahoma, how many points are deducted from your record for each 12-month period with no pointable traffic convictions?

    1. 1 point
    2. 2 points
    3. 3 points
    4. 5 points

    Answer: B. Two points per conviction-free 12 months; points drop to zero after three consecutive years with no convictions.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 13 - Point ReductionTwo (2) points are deducted for each 12-month period in which there are no convictions of any

  11. In Oklahoma, a driver license can be issued for:

    1. 2 or 4 years
    2. 4 or 8 years
    3. 5 or 10 years
    4. 6 years only

    Answer: B. Either 4 or 8 years; it expires on the last day of the month and can be renewed up to 1 year early.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 2 - License Expiration and RenewalYour license can be issued for either 4 or 8

  12. In Oklahoma, at what age can a teen get a Class D intermediate license without completing driver education?

    1. 15
    2. 15½
    3. 16
    4. 16½

    Answer: D. At 16 with a driver education completion certificate; at 16½ driver education is not required.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 1 - Types of Licenses16 1/2 – Driver education completion not required.

  13. Under Oklahoma's GDL program, if a teen is convicted of a moving violation, they remain at their current GDL level until how long after the conviction?

    1. 6 months
    2. 30 days
    3. 3 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: A. You remain at your current GDL level (learner or intermediate) until 6 months from the date of conviction.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 1 - Graduated Driver License(learner or intermediate) until 6 months

  14. In Oklahoma, a child passenger restraint system must be rear-facing until the child reaches at least what age (or the seat's weight or height limit)?

    1. 6 months
    2. 1 year
    3. 2 years
    4. 4 years

    Answer: C. Rear-facing until age 2 or until the child reaches the seat's weight or height limit.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 3 - Child Passenger Restraint Systemmust be rear-facing until the child reaches 2 years of age or

Parking

  1. In Oklahoma, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Oklahoma: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9 - Unlawful ParkingWithin 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

  2. In Oklahoma, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 12 inches
    2. 18 inches
    3. 24 inches
    4. 36 inches

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: park with your wheels within 18 inches of the curb.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9 - Parallel Parkingyou may park parallel to any curb and within 18 inches of the curb.

  3. In Oklahoma, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9 - Unlawful ParkingWithin 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station

  4. In Oklahoma, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: C. Oklahoma: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9 - Unlawful ParkingWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. In Oklahoma, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 30 feet
    2. 40 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 75 feet

    Answer: C. Oklahoma: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9 - Unlawful ParkingWithin 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

  6. In Oklahoma, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 25 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 40 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9 - Unlawful ParkingWithin 30 feet upon approaching any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal

  7. In Oklahoma, when properly signposted, you may not park on the opposite side of the street within how many feet of a fire station entrance?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 75 feet

    Answer: D. Within 20 feet of the fire station driveway, or within 75 feet on the opposite side when signposted.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9 - Unlawful Parkingwithin 75 feet on the side of a street opposite the entrance

Rules of the road

  1. In Oklahoma, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 2 seconds
    2. 3 seconds
    3. 5 seconds
    4. 6 seconds

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: keep at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6 - Expressway DrivingStay 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

  2. In Oklahoma, from what time in the evening must your headlights be on?

    1. At sunset
    2. 15 minutes after sunset
    3. 30 minutes after sunset
    4. 60 minutes after sunset

    Answer: C. Oklahoma: headlights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11 - Using High and Low Headlight BeamsBeginning 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before

  3. In Oklahoma, when may you turn left on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop
    3. At any intersection after stopping
    4. Only if a police officer is present

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: a left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping and yielding, unless prohibited.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4 - Traffic Signalsyou may turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street

  4. In Oklahoma, you must use low beams when you are following another vehicle within:

    1. 500 feet
    2. 600 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: use low beams within 600 feet of a vehicle you are following.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11 - Using High and Low Headlight Beamsvehicle or within 600 feet of the vehicle you are following.

  5. In Oklahoma, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: C. Oklahoma: switch to low beams within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11 - Using High and Low Headlight Beamsbeam headlights to low beams within 1000 feet of an oncoming

  6. In Oklahoma, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Oklahoma Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 5 - Move Over LawMove over to a lane that isn’t next to the stopped vehicle if it’s safe to do so.

  7. In Oklahoma, may you turn right on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
    3. Yes, without stopping if the way is clear
    4. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: right on red is allowed after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign says NO TURN ON RED.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4 - Traffic SignalsAfter coming to a complete stop, you may turn right on red and

  8. In Oklahoma, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: C. Oklahoma: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 10 - Sharing the Road with Trainsbut not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad

  9. In Oklahoma, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 5 - School or Church BusApproaching traffic not required to stop for School Bus on

  10. In Oklahoma, you should signal for at least how far before you turn, slow down or stop?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: signal for at least 100 feet (or 1/3 of a block) before you turn, slow down or stop.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6 - Turningshould signal for at least 100 feet or 1/3 of a

  11. In Oklahoma, what happens to traffic fines for speeding in a highway work zone?

    1. They are cancelled
    2. They can be doubled
    3. They are the same as anywhere else
    4. They are paid by the construction company

    Answer: B. Oklahoma: fines for speeding in work zones can be doubled.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4 - Construction and Maintenance SignsSpeeding fines are doubled in construction and maintenance

  12. In Oklahoma, failing to stop for a school bus with red loading/unloading lights flashing results in mandatory license revocation for:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 6 months
    4. One year

    Answer: D. It is mandatory revocation of the driver license for one year.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 5 - School or Church BusIt is mandatory revocation of driver license for one year for

  13. In Oklahoma, texting while driving is:

    1. Allowed at red lights
    2. Allowed for drivers 21 and older
    3. Illegal for all drivers
    4. Allowed on rural roads

    Answer: C. As of 2015, it is illegal to text while driving in Oklahoma.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11 - Car Phone SafetyAs of 2015, it is illegal to text while driving in Oklahoma.

Sharing the road

  1. In Oklahoma, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Oklahoma: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 10 - Sharing the Road with BicyclesAllow at least 3 feet of room when passing a bicycle rider.

  2. In Oklahoma, how far from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection must a vehicle stop?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. A vehicle must stop 15 feet from a blind person, outside the crosswalk.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 5 - You Must Yield to Blind PersonsA vehicle must stop 15 feet from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection.

Speed

  1. In Oklahoma, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on turnpikes is:

    1. 65 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: D. Turnpikes: 80 mph; other controlled-access highways: 75 mph, unless otherwise posted.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7 - Speed LimitsTurnpikes 80 mph

  2. In Oklahoma, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on controlled-access highways (other than turnpikes) is:

    1. 55 mph
    2. 65 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: C. Controlled-access highways: 75 mph unless otherwise posted; turnpikes: 80 mph.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7 - Speed LimitsControlled access highways 75 mph

  3. In Oklahoma, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on undivided state highways is:

    1. 65 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 70 mph
    4. 75 mph

    Answer: A. Undivided state highways: 65 mph unless otherwise posted.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7 - Speed LimitsUndivided State Highways 65 mph

  4. In Oklahoma, the speed limit in a properly marked school zone on a highway outside of a municipality is:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 35 mph
    4. 45 mph

    Answer: B. Marked school zones on highways outside a municipality: 25 mph.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7 - Speed LimitsSchool zones on any highway outside of a municipality in a properly marked zone 25 mph

  5. In Oklahoma, upon conviction of speeding, you may be fined up to:

    1. $250
    2. $500
    3. $654
    4. $1,000

    Answer: C. Up to $654 and 30 days in jail; fines double in school and construction zones when workers or equipment are present.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7 - The Basic Speed RuleUpon conviction of speeding, you may be fined up to $654.00

  6. According to the Oklahoma manual, the minimum speed limit on an expressway is usually:

    1. 40 mph
    2. 30 mph
    3. 50 mph
    4. 55 mph

    Answer: A. Drive between the minimum (usually 40 mph) and the maximum (55–75 mph); driving too slowly is against the law.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6 - Expressway DrivingDrive between the minimum (usually 40 mph) and maximum (55-75 mph) speed limits.

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