20 questions from the Oklahoma driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the penalty for defacing or destroying a traffic control device if the action results in personal injury or death?
Answer: A felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years and a fine of $1,000.00 or both. The handbook specifies that causing injury or death through such actions is a felony with specific imprisonment and fine penalties.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 19: “If the action results in personal injury to or death of any person, the person or persons responsible for such action shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years and a fine of $1,000.00 or both such fine and imprisonment.”
2. When backing up a vehicle, how should the driver use their vision?
Answer: Look directly through the rear window. The handbook instructs drivers to look directly through the rear window and forbids using the rearview mirror for backing up.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 39: “Place your right arm on the back of the seat and look directly through the rear window. Never use your rearview mirror for backing up.”
3. What is the minimum distance you should leave between vehicles when traveling in a caravan or motorcade outside of a business or residential area?
Answer: 200 feet. The handbook states that a minimum of 200 feet should be maintained between vehicles in these specific formations.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 44: “leave at least 200 feet between each vehicle so other cars or trucks can enter the line safely.”
4. What does a red and white triangle sign instruct a driver to do?
Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop if needed. The handbook defines the yield sign's function as slowing down and being prepared to stop to let other traffic pass.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 19: “YIELD: RED AND WHITE TRIANGLE—Slow down and be ready to stop if needed. Let oncoming vehicles pass before crossing or entering the flow of traffic.”
5. What is the maximum distance your car should be from the curb when parallel parking?
Answer: Within 18 inches. The general rule for parallel parking stated in the handbook is to park within 18 inches of the curb.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 47: “Unless there are signs that prohibit parking or a yellow-painted curb, you may park parallel to any curb and within 18 inches of the curb.”
6. What does the Basic Speed Rule require regarding your speed relative to current conditions?
Answer: Your speed must be reasonable and proper for the conditions. The Basic Speed Rule dictates that speed must be adjusted to be reasonable and proper based on factors like traffic, visibility, and road surface, rather than just adhering to a fixed limit.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 40: “Your speed must be reasonable and proper, not too fast and not too slow, for the conditions”
7. When entering or crossing a highway without traffic signs or signals, what action is required?
Answer: Stop and yield to approaching traffic. The handbook mandates stopping and yielding to approaching traffic before proceeding when no signs or signals are present.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 29: “Stop and yield to approaching traffic and go only when it’s safe to do so.”
8. What action is required when approaching a stationary vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road?
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down and use caution. The Move Over Law mandates changing lanes if safe or slowing down with caution to prevent secondary crashes.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 30: “When approaching any stationary vehicles with FLASHING LIGHTS pulled to the side of the road, drivers are REQUIRED to move over a lane, if safe to do so, or slow down and use caution.”
9. When entering an expressway, which lane should you initially use and where should you position your vehicle?
Answer: Enter in the acceleration lane and stay to the right. The guidelines specify using the acceleration lane and staying to the right while adjusting speed to merge safely.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 34: “Enter in the acceleration lane and stay to the right. Adjust your speed and watch the traffic.”
10. What type of document is acceptable as primary identification when applying for a license?
Answer: An original or certified U.S. birth certificate. The handbook states that notarized documents and photocopies are not acceptable, requiring instead an original or certified document such as a certified U.S. birth certificate.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 4: “Notarized documents or photocopies are not acceptable.”
11. According to the handbook, what is the recommended minimum following distance when traveling at 60 mph?
Answer: Six car lengths. The rule specifies one car length for every 10 mph, so 60 mph requires six car lengths.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 44: “Allow one car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed”
12. What action should you take if another driver is passing you on the left?
Answer: Stay in your lane and move right if being passed on the left. The guidelines for when someone is passing you instruct the driver to stay in their lane and move right if applicable.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 35: “Stay in your lane and move right if being passed on the left.”
13. What action is required when encountering a flashing red light?
Answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe. The handbook equates a flashing red light to a stop sign, requiring a complete stop before proceeding when safe.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 26: “Flashing Red Light: Stop!—Used at dangerous intersections where the crossing traffic may or may not stop. A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: You may go when it’s safe to cross the intersection.”
14. What action must a driver take when instructed to stop by a flagperson?
Answer: Stop in your lane. The handbook instructs drivers to stop within their own lane and advises against veering right or left.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 24: “When instructed to stop, stop in your lane. Don’t veer right or left.”
15. How many seconds should you count using the three-second rule when driving in bad weather or poor road conditions?
Answer: Four seconds. The handbook instructs drivers to increase their count to four seconds during bad weather.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 44: “In bad weather or poor road conditions, increase your count to four seconds (one thousand four).”
16. How does the wind turbulence between two vehicles moving in opposite directions affect them?
Answer: It pushes vehicles apart. The handbook clarifies that the aerodynamic effect of passing trucks pushes vehicles away from each other rather than pulling them together.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 54: “The turbulence pushes vehicles apart; it does not suck them together.”
17. When must a driver with an out-of-state license apply for an Oklahoma Driver License?
Answer: When they establish residency. The rule specifies that the requirement to apply is triggered by the act of establishing residency, not by time elapsed or license expiration.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 4: “Drivers with an out-of-state license must apply for an Oklahoma Driver License when they establish residency.”
18. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, at what distance from the first track are you required to stop?
Answer: Within 15-50 feet of the first track. The handbook specifies the stopping distance range as 15 to 50 feet from the first track.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 22: “Slow down and be prepared to stop within 15-50 feet of the first track.”
19. According to the handbook, what shape is always associated with regulatory signs that tell you about laws and regulations?
Answer: Rectangle. The handbook states that rectangular signs are regulatory signs used to convey laws and instructions.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 19: “For example, a rectangle is always a regulatory sign, telling you about laws and regulations or giving you instructions.”
20. According to the handbook, what is the penalty structure for speeding in a construction or maintenance zone when workers or equipment are present?
Answer: Speeding fines are doubled. The handbook states that fines are doubled in these specific zones when workers or equipment are present.
Oklahoma driver handbook, page 24: “Speeding fines are doubled in construction and maintenance zones when workers or equipment are present.”