Oklahoma permit test: speed, stopping and following distance
The basic speed rule, state speed limits, stopping distances, emergency braking, following distance and avoiding rear-end crashes. 22 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key speed, stopping and following distance rulesShow the rules
- Your speed must be reasonable and proper, not too fast and not too slow. (p. 40, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- A speeding conviction can bring a fine of up to $654 and 30 days in jail. (p. 40, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Under state law, unless otherwise posted, the limit on controlled access highways is 75 mph. (p. 41, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- The recommended speed when turning is 10 mph or less. (p. 41, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Unless otherwise posted, county roads have a 55 mph speed limit. (p. 41, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Overdriving your lights means going so fast you cannot stop within the distance your headlights let you see. (p. 41, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- On ice, snow, gravel and other loose surfaces, tap standard brakes about one second apart. (p. 43, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- In bad weather or poor road conditions, increase your following count to four seconds. (p. 44, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- In a caravan or motorcade outside business or residential areas, leave at least 200 feet between vehicles so other traffic can enter safely. (p. 44, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Roads are likely to be very slick just after it begins to rain, because the first drops loosen grease and dirt into a slippery film. (p. 44, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample speed, stopping and following distance questions
1.You are driving in a funeral procession outside a business or residential area. How much space should you leave?
- AAt least 50 feet
- BNo gap is needed
- CAt least 100 feet
- DAt least 200 feet
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✓ D. At least 200 feet
In a caravan or motorcade outside business or residential areas, leave at least 200 feet between vehicles so other traffic can enter safely.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 44
2.You are driving on a highway inside a state park. No limit is posted. How fast may you go?
- A55 mph
- B35 mph
- C25 mph
- D45 mph
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✓ B. 35 mph
Highways within state parks or wildlife refuges have a 35 mph limit unless otherwise posted.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 41
3.Under the Basic Speed Rule, what is true about driving very slowly?
- AYou must not block normal traffic
- BOnly trucks may drive slowly
- CIt is always the safest choice
- DSlow driving is never a violation
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✓ A. You must not block normal traffic
Your speed must be reasonable and proper, not too fast and not too slow. You must not drive so slowly that you block or hinder traffic moving at normal speeds.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 40
4.What is the speed limit on a county road when no other limit is posted?
- A35 mph
- B65 mph
- C55 mph
- D45 mph
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✓ C. 55 mph
Unless otherwise posted, county roads have a 55 mph speed limit.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 41