Oklahoma Permit Practice for the DPS Knowledge Exam
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#1. This sign tells you that:
The dirt on the side of the pavement is soft and can be dangerous. Use extreme caution and stay on the pavement.
#2. What is the basic speed limit in school zones on any highway outside of a municipality?
Speed Limit for school zones on any highway outside of a municipality is 25 mph.
#3. Using the right shoulder to pass another vehicle is:
You may never legally pass on the right by driving off the pavement or main portion of the highway.
#4. What is a suitable restraint system for a child nine years old and taller than four feet and nine inches?
Children at least six years of age but younger than thirteen years of age must be protected by use of a child passenger restraint system or a seat belt.
Children over 8 years old or taller than 4-feet 9-inches in height are recommended to use a safety belt system.
#5. The Implied Consent Law means that you:
The very act of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle means that you have agreed to take one or more tests to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). This law applies to everyone, residents and nonresidents alike. Refusal to take the test upon request by a law enforcement officer will result in an automatic revocation of your driving privilege, even if you have not been drinking. If you have been drinking, the test will determine the BAC level.
If the BAC level is 0.08 or more (or any measurable amount if you are under 21 years old), your driver’s license will be revoked, even if you are not convicted in court of driving under the influence (DUI).
#6. If an aggressive driver follows you on the road:
If a driver follows you, go to a police station or a public place where you can get help. If you are harassed on the road, get the offender’s license-tag number and report the incident to the authorities.
#7. This sign alerts drivers of:
Deer crossing. Deer or other animals are common in this area. Watch for deer crossing the road, particularly during twilight and night-time hours.
#8. When a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the opposite side of a four-lane roadway without median separation, you must:
If you approach a school bus with flashing red lights and a red stop sign, it means that children are getting on or off the bus and you must stop. You must stop and remain stopped until:
- the bus has started moving.
- the driver motions for you to proceed.
- the red flashing lights go off and/or the sign is pulled back.
You are not required to stop for a school bus when the bus is on a different roadway, or when the bus is stopped in a loading zone by a controlled-access highway where pedestrians are not allowed to cross.
#9. When a truck wants to pass your vehicle, you should:
When a truck passes you, you can help the driver by keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly. Never speed up as a truck is passing.
#10. If you see flashing red lights at a railroad crossing, you must:
You must bring the vehicle to a complete stop within 50 feet, and no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail and may not proceed until it is safe.
#11. This sign means:
Lane Use.
Traffic in the right lane may proceed straight ahead or turn left. Traffic in the left lane must turn left.
You must obey the sign in your lane. When the word ONLY is used, you must go in the direction the arrow points – there is no option.
#12. When a traffic signal is showing a steady red light:
A steady red light means stop. Come to a complete stop before entering the crosswalk or intersection. You must remain stopped until the light turns green.
After coming to a complete stop, you may turn right on red unless there are signs forbidding the turn.
You may also turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street – unless there are signs forbidding the turn.
When you turn, you must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles using the intersection, including bicycles.
#13. What does a road sign with a red circle and a line through it mean?
A road sign with a red circle and a line through it means do not or not allowed.
#14. On a two-lane road with no lane markings:
On an unmarked two-lane road, you may pass a slow moving vehicle on the left side if there are no signs prohibiting passing. Make sure that the way is clear.
On dirt or gravel roads, some rural roads, private drives and other roadways, the lanes may not be marked, but they are there anyway. Remember, you are expected to drive in the proper lane at all times, whether the lane is marked or not.
#15. If your vehicle stalls on a flooded roadway, you should:
If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as possible. Flood waters can rise rapidly and sweep a car and its occupants away. Remember that six inches of water may be enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle. When abandoning your vehicle, respect the force of the water.
#16. In each three-year period in which you have no pointable traffic violations, the following number of points are deducted from your driver's record:
Two (2) points are deducted for each 12-month period in which there are no convictions of any pointable traffic violations. Points are reduced to zero if there are no traffic violation convictions for three consecutive years.
#17. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which one has the right-of-way?
At four-way-stop intersections and at intersections without stop signs or signals, the car or truck that entered the intersection first has the right-of-way. When two vehicles approach at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
#18. A license plate illuminating light is:
Motor vehicles must be equipped with the following lights: headlight, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, parking lights, license plate light, and reflectors.
#19. When must you use your headlights?
By law, you must use your headlights at nighttime. Nighttime is from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise. You must also turn on headlights when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet or less.
Note: Half an hour after sunrise is daytime.
#20. If another driver follows you too closely (tailgated), you should:
If a vehicle behind you is following too closely and there is a right lane, move over to the right.
If you cannot move over, slowly reduce your speed. This may encourage the vehicle to pass you or to stop tailgating.
Never brake hard to discourage tailgating – you could get hit from behind.
If these tactics fail, pull over, stop, and let the tailgater pass.
#21. Revocation of a driving privilege is the same as:
A revocation is the withdrawal and termination of a driver’s license or privilege. You may be required to re-take the driver’s license knowledge and skills test and there may be a court hearing regarding the reinstatement of your license.
#22. You can park your car:
You can park more than 30 feet of traffic signal.
Do not park your car in front of a public or private driveway, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, or on a bridge.
#23. If you are involved in a minor crash and blocking the flow of traffic , it is your responsibility to:
If the accident do not involve injury or death and your car is blocking the flow of traffic, you must move it.
#24. A sign with this shape means:
Stop signs are always octagonal (eight-sided). A stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt.
#25. To make a safe left turn, you should do all the following except:
You should not keep close to the right edge pavement marking. Well ahead of the turn, you should move over close to the center line.
(Remember to read all questions carefully, this one asked what you should not do).
Oklahoma DPS Driver Knowledge Test
Quick facts about your Oklahoma written test for a Driver’s License or Learner Permit:
| Number of Questions: | 50 |
| Correct answers needed: | 40 |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Time limit: | No |
| Earliest retest upon failure: | Next day |
The Oklahoma Sample and Practice Test
This sample test is designed to help you practice for Oklahoma’s official driver knowledge test.
Each set is limited to 25 sample questions, unlike the real written knowledge test, which has 50 questions. The limitation is deliberate, and most users find it easier to practice with fewer questions.
After each question, there is instant feedback to let you know whether your answer is correct. You can also find a short description of the correct answer when your answer is incorrect. Use this to make sure you fully understand why your choice was wrong. Use the Driver Manual to look up more information.
Each set is random, and questions are pulled from a larger question bank that covers all essential areas of the manual. You should, however, be aware that randomized tests also mean that the questions you get may not include all possible questions on your exam. Wordings may also be slightly different.
The Official Knowledge Examination in Oklahoma
As mentioned, the official exam consists of 50 questions about road rules, Oklahoma traffic laws, and the meaning of common traffic signs and signals. To pass the examination, you must correctly answer 40 questions, with a passing score of 80%.
If you fail the written knowledge test, you can retake it the next day at the examiner’s discretion. Should you fail the Oklahoma test three times in a row, a longer wait time kicks in, so it is a good idea to try to get it right from the beginning. With these practice tests, your chances of passing the first time are almost 100%.
The test is only available in English and Spanish. Suppose you have trouble reading and understanding any of these languages. You can bring an interpreter in that case, but be aware that the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) does not pay for the interpreter.
There is a new fee for each time you take the written test, which is another reason for you to try to get it right the first time.
The knowledge examination is a closed-book test; you cannot bring manuals, papers, backpacks, or notes into the testing area. Mute and put away your cell phone before you start your test.
At this point, Oklahoma DPS does not offer any online testing from home.
The Importance of the Oklahoma Driver Manual
The Oklahoma Driver Manual outlines all rules, traffic laws, and road signs you must know for your written test.
The test is constructed to ensure you have read and understood the manual’s contents, which is why you should always start by getting a copy.
For a small fee, you can get a hard copy at Motor License agents (Tag Agents ). You can also download a PDF-version of the OK Manual and keep on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Without previous experience driving, passing the knowledge examination without reading the manual is difficult.
We recommend you read the manual at least a couple of times and use practice tests to verify and expand your knowledge.
Is the Oklahoma Written Test Hard?
Oklahoma DPS does not release failure rates on the knowledge test, but it is estimated that more than 25% of all first-time test takers fail the examination. The difficulty level is rated “moderate.”
Who Must Pass the Written Exam?
First-time applicants.
Whenever you apply for an Oklahoma driver’s license or Learner Permit and haven’t been licensed before, you must pass all applicable requirements, including the knowledge exam.
Drivers who had their license revoked.
A revocation means that your driving privilege is removed and will not be automatically reinstated after the revocation period, and it is much more severe than a suspension.
If your License was revoked, you must wait until the revocation period has ended and apply for a new license. Just like a first-time applicant, you must pass all tests again.
Drivers who let their License expire more than three years.
When you renew your driver’s License, DPS will not ask for a new test unless they have reason to believe that you are unfit to drive or if you have let your License expire more than three years.
Drivers with a foreign driver’s license.
Drivers who move to Oklahoma and hold a driver’s License from a country other than the United States, Canada, or Germany must pass the knowledge test when they replace their foreign License with an Oklahoma license.
The knowledge exam and the road skills test are waived for drivers with a license from the United States, Canada, or Germany, but they must still pass the vision screening.
Oklahoma Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program
Oklahoma GDL program helps young drivers gain driving experience through different phases and restricts driving in a high-risk environment. The rules affect all new drivers between 15 and 18 years.
The program includes four different stages:
No license
A teenager at least 15 years old can start practicing driving without a license as long as they are enrolled in driver education and while receiving instruction from and accompanied by a certified driver education instructor.
Learner Permit
A learner permit is issued if a teenager is at least 15 years and six months old, has passed the written test, and is enrolled in or has completed driver’s education.
In addition to practicing driving while supervised by a certified driver education instructor, the teen can now also drive with any licensed driver at least 21 years old and who occupies the front seat beside the teen. Driving is restricted from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Without a driver’s education, a teen must wait until 16 years before DPS issues a permit.
Intermediate License
To be eligible for an intermediate or provisional license, a teenager must:
- hold a permit for at least six months,
- complete at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel training (10 hours night driving),
- have no traffic convictions, and
- pass the road skills test.
The intermediate License allows a teenager to drive without supervision. However, driving is generally restricted to daytime driving with no more than one non-family passenger.
After holding the intermediate License for at least six months (one year with no driver’s education), a teenager can move on to apply for an unrestricted license.
Unrestricted Driver’s License
To be eligible for the full and unrestricted driver’s License, an applicant under 18 years must have held the intermediate License for at least six months (one year with no driver education) and have no traffic convictions.
If the applicant is 18 years or older, the GDL requirements no longer apply.
