Oklahoma: 30 Hardest Driving Test Questions
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What is the usual minimum speed limit on an expressway?
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 40 mph
- 50 mph
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Correct answer: 40 mph
The manual gives the minimum as usually 40 mph.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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How far must a vehicle stop from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 15 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
A vehicle must stop 15 feet from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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When overtaking and passing a bicycle going in the same direction, what is the least distance a motor vehicle must leave between itself and the bicycle?
- 1 foot
- 2 feet
- 18 inches
- 3 feet
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Correct answer: 3 feet
The law requires at least 3 feet between the motor vehicle and the bicycle until the vehicle is safely past.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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A child passenger restraint system must be rear-facing until the child reaches what age, or the seat's weight or height limit?
- 2 years
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 2 years
The restraint must face the rear until the child turns 2, or until the child reaches the weight or height limit the manufacturer allows for that seat.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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The explosive power of an air bag has killed children and elderly adults under what height?
- 5 feet
- 4 feet
- 5 feet 6 inches
- 6 feet
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Correct answer: 5 feet
Air bags deploy with explosive force that has killed children and elderly adults shorter than 5 feet.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A traffic officer is directing traffic at an intersection that has a traffic signal. Which do you obey?
- The traffic signal unless it is red
- Whichever one lets you go first
- The traffic officer at all times
- The signal on the road with more traffic
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Correct answer: The traffic officer at all times
The manual says you must obey the officer at all times when an officer is directing traffic.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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When do you NOT have to yield to an emergency vehicle?
- When it is a fire engine sounding a siren
- When it has no warning lights or sirens
- When an ambulance is flashing warning lights
- When you are in heavy traffic and cannot pull over
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Correct answer: When it has no warning lights or sirens
You only have to yield to emergency vehicles that use warning lights or sirens.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Under the law, you must stop at a crossing when an approaching train sounds an audible signal and is an immediate hazard. Within about what distance of the crossing does this apply?
- 500 feet
- 1000 feet
- 1500 feet
- 2500 feet
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Correct answer: 1500 feet
The law covers a train within approximately 1500 feet of the crossing that sounds a signal and is an immediate hazard by its speed or nearness.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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If your vehicle is on the tracks and the lights begin to flash, how little time may you have to escape before the train arrives?
- 5 seconds
- 45 seconds
- 2 minutes
- 20 seconds
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Correct answer: 20 seconds
The manual says you may have only 20 seconds, the minimum time a train needs to reach the crossing after the lights activate.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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In about how little water will most vehicles float, even SUVs?
- 4 feet (48 inches)
- 5 feet (60 inches)
- 2 feet (24 inches)
- 6 feet (72 inches)
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Correct answer: 2 feet (24 inches)
The manual says most vehicles will float in just 2 feet (24 inches) of water, even SUVs.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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How little water may be enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle?
- 12 inches
- 6 inches
- 18 inches
- 2 feet
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Correct answer: 6 inches
The manual says 6 inches of water may be enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 63 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 63)
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How far ahead does the manual tell you to watch for cars braking, entering and exiting on an expressway?
- 15-20 seconds ahead
- 1-2 seconds ahead
- 5-8 seconds ahead
- 30-40 seconds ahead
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Correct answer: 15-20 seconds ahead
The manual advises scanning 15-20 seconds ahead for vehicles that brake, enter or exit.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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If a tractor has a long hood, how much of the road in front of the bumper may the trucker be unable to see?
- The first 3-5 feet
- The first 10-20 feet
- The first 50-60 feet
- The first 100-110 feet
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Correct answer: The first 10-20 feet
With a long hood the trucker may not see the first 10-20 feet in front of the bumper, enough room for a car to slip in unnoticed.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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In which situation do you NOT have to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
- The bus is a church bus
- The bus is stopped on a two-lane road with traffic in both directions
- The bus is on a different roadway
- No children can be seen at the moment
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Correct answer: The bus is on a different roadway
The manual says you do not have to stop when the bus is on a different roadway.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the state speed limit on highways within state parks or wildlife refuges?
- 15 mph
- 35 mph
- 25 mph
- 45 mph
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Correct answer: 35 mph
The state speed limits set 35 mph for highways in state parks and wildlife refuges.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the state speed limit on undivided state highways?
- 65 mph
- 45 mph
- 55 mph
- 70 mph
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Correct answer: 65 mph
The state speed limits set 65 mph for undivided state highways unless otherwise posted.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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In a caravan or motorcade outside of a business or residential area, how much space should you leave between each vehicle?
- At least 50 feet
- At least 100 feet
- At least 200 feet
- At least 400 feet
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Correct answer: At least 200 feet
The manual says to leave at least 200 feet so other cars or trucks can enter the line safely.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What speed does the manual recommend when turning?
- 15 mph or less
- 20 mph or less
- 25 mph or less
- 10 mph or less
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Correct answer: 10 mph or less
The manual recommends turning at 10 mph or less.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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After a complete stop at a red light, which left turn is allowed unless signs forbid it?
- From a two-way street into a one-way street
- From a one-way street into a one-way street
- From a one-way street into a two-way street
- From a two-way street into a two-way street
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Correct answer: From a one-way street into a one-way street
The manual allows a left turn on red only from a one-way street into a one-way street, unless signs forbid it.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Within how many feet is it illegal to park when approaching a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal located at the side of the roadway?
- 30 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 40 feet
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Correct answer: 30 feet
Parking within 30 feet upon approaching these signals is illegal.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Besides within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance, parking is illegal within how many feet on the side of a street opposite the entrance (when properly signposted)?
- 25 feet
- 75 feet
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
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Correct answer: 75 feet
Opposite a fire station entrance, parking is illegal within 75 feet when properly signposted.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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What minimum tread depth must your tires have for the drive test?
- 1/32 inch
- 2/32 inch
- 4/32 inch
- 6/32 inch
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Correct answer: 2/32 inch
The checklist requires a minimum tire tread depth of 2/32 of an inch.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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How close behind a vehicle you are following must you be before dimming your high beams to low beams?
- Within 400 feet
- Within 200 feet
- Within 600 feet
- Within 100 feet
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Correct answer: Within 600 feet
The manual says to dim high beams to low beams within 600 feet of the vehicle you are following.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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As of what year is it illegal to text while driving in Oklahoma?
- 2015
- 2009
- 2012
- 2018
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Correct answer: 2015
The manual states that, as of 2015, texting while driving is illegal in Oklahoma.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What is the jail term for a first DUI offense with a BAC of .08 or more?
- Not less than ten days nor more than 1 year
- Not less than 48 hours nor more than 30 days
- Not less than 1 month nor more than 6 months
- No jail time is possible for a first offense
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Correct answer: Not less than ten days nor more than 1 year
A first offense carries jail of at least ten days and at most one year.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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What is the imprisonment term for a second DUI offense within 10 years (BAC .08 or more)?
- Not less than 30 days, not to exceed 6 months
- Not less than 2 years, not to exceed 3 years
- Not less than 5 years, not to exceed 20 years
- Not less than 1 year, not to exceed 5 years
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Correct answer: Not less than 1 year, not to exceed 5 years
The term for a second offense within 10 years is at least 1 year and no more than 5 years.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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Restriction T (graduated driver license) allows driving during which hours, unless an exception applies?
- 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 5 a.m. to midnight
- 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Correct answer: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A driver with restriction T may drive from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless one of the listed exceptions applies.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Under the GDL law, how many passengers may a teen with a restricted license carry, unless all passengers live in the same household?
- None
- One
- Two
- Three
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Correct answer: One
Teens with a restricted license are limited to one passenger unless all passengers live in the same household (or a qualifying licensed adult sits beside them).
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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How many points are assessed for a conviction of failure to stop or remain stopped for a school bus loading or unloading?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
Failing to stop or remain stopped for a loading or unloading school bus is assessed 4 points.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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Your license will be suspended when you accumulate how many points within 5 years?
- 4 or more
- 6 or more
- 10 or more
- 8 or more
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Correct answer: 10 or more
Ten or more points within 5 years brings suspension of the license.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (2025 (updated November 24, 2025)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)