Oklahoma permit test: vehicle inspection
What is checked on your vehicle before the road test. 7 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember7 key vehicle inspection rulesShow the rules
- If federal law requires your vehicle to have a third brake light, it must be in working order at the time of testing. (p. 12, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Inspected lights include headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, parking lights, plate lights and reflectors. (p. 12, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- The windshield must not have major cracks, chips or blockages where the driver looks, especially where the wipers sweep. (p. 12, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Vehicles must be equipped as state law requires, and officers may inspect a vehicle and its equipment. (p. 12, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Seat belts are on the inspection list for vehicles after 1965 and must be in working order. (p. 12, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- Inspected items include lights, plate, mirrors, brakes, horn, the exhaust system, windshield and glass, wipers, tires and seat belts. (p. 12, Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover) (opens the handbook))
- The horn on a test vehicle must be audible at 200 feet. (p. 12, 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 vehicle inspection questions
1.Your car's third brake light is burned out. Federal law required it on your car. Can you use the car for the driving test?
- ANo, it must work at the time of testing
- BYes, if the car is over 10 years old
- CYes, if you use hand signals
- DYes, if the other brake lights work
Show the answer
✓ A. No, it must work at the time of testing
If federal law requires your vehicle to have a third brake light, it must be in working order at the time of testing.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 12
2.Under Oklahoma law, who may inspect your vehicle and its equipment?
- AOnly your insurance agent
- BOnly a licensed mechanic
- COnly Service Oklahoma clerks
- DLaw enforcement officers
Show the answer
✓ D. Law enforcement officers
Vehicles must be equipped as state law requires, and officers may inspect a vehicle and its equipment.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 12
3.Which of these lights is on the list that must work for the vehicle inspection?
- ADaytime running lights
- BFog lights
- CInterior dome light
- DLicense plate lights
Show the answer
✓ D. License plate lights
Inspected lights include headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, parking lights, plate lights and reflectors.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 12
4.Which vehicles must have working seat belts to pass the equipment inspection?
- AVehicles made after 1965
- BOnly vehicles with back seats
- CAll vehicles made after 1985
- DOnly cars with air bags
Show the answer
✓ A. Vehicles made after 1965
Seat belts are on the inspection list for vehicles after 1965 and must be in working order.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual (No edition date printed on cover), page 12