Oklahoma DMV · Permit Test Prep

Oklahoma DMV Practice Test 2026

Updated for 2026 · Sourced from the official Oklahoma handbook

The Oklahoma knowledge test is a multiple-choice exam drawn from the official Oklahoma Driver Manual published by Service Oklahoma, covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe-driving practices. It is a 20-question exam where you need 75% (15 of 20) correct to pass, with a 60-minute time limit on the knowledge test. Oklahoma has a few rules that catch first-timers off guard — a strict texting ban, the Move Over Law, and graduated-license limits for teens. Work through the real, manual-sourced practice questions below, then download DMV Ace for 1,000+ more Oklahoma-specific questions, progress tracking, and a full explanation on every answer.

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75%Passing score
20Questions on real test
15Correct to pass
60 minTime limit
$42.50 to issue the learner permit, plus $4 for each failed written-test attemptPermit fee

Source: Official Oklahoma Driver Manual (oklahoma.gov)

Topics covered on the Oklahoma DMV written test

The 20 questions on the real Oklahoma test are drawn from these chapters of the official Oklahoma Driver Handbook.

12 free Oklahoma DMV practice questions

Real Oklahoma-specific questions sourced from the official Oklahoma Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

  1. Question 1 · DUI Laws

    What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

    • AAllow time to pass✓ Correct
    • BDrink black coffee
    • CTake a cold shower

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, only time can lower your BAC. Coffee, cold showers, and exercise do not speed up the process of eliminating alcohol from your body.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 64 · Oklahoma Is Tough on DUIs

  2. Question 2 · Pedestrian Laws

    When must you yield to a pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog?

    • AAlways, regardless of location✓ Correct
    • BOnly at marked crosswalks
    • COnly when a traffic signal is present

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, drivers must always give the right-of-way to any blind person crossing the street who has a guide dog or is using a white or chrome cane.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 50 · Help the Unseen Pedestrian

  3. Question 3 · Sharing the Road

    Why should you avoid making sudden stops in front of large trucks?

    • ATrucks have larger blind spots and need more distance to stop✓ Correct
    • BTrucks can easily swerve around you
    • CTruck drivers are always distracted

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, trucks take longer to stop because of their size. If you stop suddenly in front of a truck, the driver may not be able to stop in time to avoid a collision.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 53 · Sharing the Road with Trucks

  4. Question 4 · Traffic Signs & Signals

    What should you do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches?

    • ASpeed up to get out of the way
    • BSlow down but stay in your lane
    • CPull over to the right and stop✓ Correct

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, you must yield to emergency vehicles sounding a siren or flashing warning lights by pulling over to the right edge of the roadway and stopping until they pass.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 29 · Right-of-Way

  5. Question 5 · Right of Way

    At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way when vehicles arrive at the same time?

    • AThe vehicle on the left
    • BThe vehicle on the right✓ Correct
    • CThe vehicle going straight

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, at four-way stop intersections, when two vehicles approach at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 29 · Right-of-Way

  6. Question 6 · Weather & Visibility

    On slippery roads, what should you do about following distance?

    • AMaintain the normal three-second rule
    • BDecrease your following distance
    • CIncrease your following distance to four seconds or more✓ Correct

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, in bad weather or poor road conditions, you should increase your following count to four seconds or more to allow extra stopping distance.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 44 · Following Distance

  7. Question 7 · Highway Driving

    If your car breaks down on the highway, what should you do first?

    • ASignal and pull completely off the road✓ Correct
    • BStop immediately in your lane
    • CGet out and wave for help

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, if you have a breakdown, signal and pull off to the extreme right shoulder away from moving traffic, then turn on your emergency flashers.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 34 · Traffic Flow

  8. Question 8 · Lane Changes & Passing

    Before changing lanes or passing, what must you check?

    • AOnly your rearview mirror
    • BYour mirrors and blind spots by looking over your shoulder✓ Correct
    • COnly the speedometer

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, before changing lanes you must check your rearview mirrors, signal your intention, look over your shoulder to check blind spots, and look behind to both sides.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 33 · Changing Lanes

  9. Question 9 · Turns & Intersections

    When waiting to make a left turn, what should you NOT do?

    • ATurn the steering wheel to the left before it is safe✓ Correct
    • BSignal your intention to turn
    • CYield to oncoming traffic

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, don't turn the steering wheel left while waiting for oncoming traffic. If hit from behind with your wheels turned, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 36 · Left Turn

  10. Question 10 · Speed Limits

    When exiting a freeway, where should you reduce your speed?

    • AWhile still on the freeway
    • BAt the end of the exit ramp only
    • CIn the deceleration lane or exit ramp✓ Correct

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, slow down in the deceleration lane or exit ramp and keep slowing until you reach the posted speed limit. Check your speedometer.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 34 · Deceleration Lane

  11. Question 11 · Accidents & Emergencies

    When passing a stopped emergency vehicle on a multi-lane road, what must you do?

    • AMaintain speed and stay in your lane
    • BMove over a lane if safe to do so✓ Correct
    • CFlash your headlights as you pass

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, on a multi-lane road, move over to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle if safe. If you cannot change lanes, slow down and drive carefully.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 30 · Move Over Law (Bernardo-Mills Law)

  12. Question 12 · Parking Rules

    Before pulling away from a parallel parking space, what must you do?

    • AHonk your horn three times
    • BAccelerate quickly into the lane
    • CSignal, look in your mirrors, and check for traffic✓ Correct

    Why: According to the Oklahoma Driver Manual, before driving from the curb, look back and signal. It is your responsibility to wait for an opening and move safely into the proper lane.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Handbook, page 48 · Parking

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Oklahoma-specific rules to know

A few traffic rules that are particular to Oklahoma and frequently show up on the test.

How to get your Oklahoma driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in Oklahoma's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

  1. Check the age and eligibility requirements

    Eligibility in Oklahoma: 15 while enrolled in an approved driver education course; 16 without driver education (learner permit). Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.

  2. Study the official handbook

    Read the Official Oklahoma Driver Manual (oklahoma.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 75%.

  3. Pass the knowledge test

    The Oklahoma written test has 20 questions, and you need 15 correct (75%) to pass. You have 60 minutes. Permit/licensing fee: $42.50 to issue the learner permit, plus $4 for each failed written-test attempt.

  4. Build supervised driving experience

    Hold your permit for the period Oklahoma requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.

  5. Pass the road test and get licensed

    After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, Oklahoma issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local Oklahoma DMV office.

How DMV Ace prepares you for the Oklahoma test

  • 1,000+ Oklahoma-specific questions

    Every question is sourced from the official Oklahoma Driver Handbook — same wording style, same topic mix as the real test.

  • Explanations on every answer

    Right or wrong, you see exactly why — with a handbook page citation so you can dig deeper.

  • Hard Questions module

    A curated bank of the trickiest Oklahoma questions — the ones most testers fail. Master these and you're ready.

  • Smart progress tracking

    See exactly which topics you've mastered and which need work. A pass-readiness score tells you when you're truly ready for the Oklahoma DMV.

Oklahoma DMV permit test — common questions

How many questions are on the Oklahoma knowledge test?

The Oklahoma Class D knowledge test is a 20-question multiple-choice exam. You must answer at least 15 correctly (75%) to pass, with a 60-minute time limit.

What's the passing score for the Oklahoma permit test?

You need 75% to pass — meaning you must answer at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly, missing no more than 5.

How old do I have to be to get a learner permit in Oklahoma?

You can apply for a learner permit at 15 if you are enrolled in an approved Service Oklahoma driver education course. At 16 or older, driver education is optional and you only need to pass the written exam. Applicants under 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian to the appointment.

Can I take the Oklahoma knowledge test online?

Service Oklahoma offers an online written test option with a 60-minute time limit, and tests can also be taken in person at a Service Oklahoma location. Always check oklahoma.gov for current eligibility and scheduling rules.

How many times can I retake the Oklahoma written test if I fail?

There is no hard limit on retakes, but each failed attempt carries a $4 fee, and you will need to schedule another test. Review the Oklahoma Driver Manual before reattempting to improve your odds.

How much does an Oklahoma learner permit cost?

The fee to issue the learner permit is $42.50. Each failed written-test attempt adds a $4 fee. Check oklahoma.gov for the most current fee schedule.

What are the Oklahoma intermediate license driving restrictions?

Intermediate (graduated) license holders may drive only between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM unless going to or from school, church, or work, or accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat. They may also carry only one passenger unless the others are household members or a supervising adult 21+ is present.

Does Oklahoma ban texting while driving?

Yes. Under the Trooper Nicholas Dees and Trooper Keith Burch Act, effective November 1, 2015, it is illegal to manually compose, send, or read a text message on a handheld device while driving. It is a primary offense with a $100 fine.

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