Oklahoma motorcycle permit test numbers to know
Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 19 Oklahoma numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.
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Alcohol & drugs
How does eating cannabis differ from smoking it in its effects?
Effects may start over an hour later and last over 6 hours
Smoked cannabis usually takes effect within minutes and lasts 2 to 4 hours.
Distances & following gaps
Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance the manual recommends behind another vehicle?
Two seconds
Normally keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Pick a marker such as a lamppost, and when the vehicle ahead passes it, count one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two; if you reach the marker first, you are too close.
Ages, permits & the test
Under Oklahoma law, who must wear DOT-approved head protection on a motorcycle?
Any motorcycle driver or rider under 18
Service Oklahoma states that any motorcycle driver or rider under 18 must wear DOT-approved head protection.
Every Oklahoma motorcycle number, by topic
Official Oklahoma laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.
Alcohol & drugs
6 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 0.08% | Legal BAC limit for adult drivers | oklegislature.govQuoteHas a blood or breath alcohol concentration, as defined in Section 756 of this title, of eight-hundredths (0.08) or more at the time of a test of such person's blood or breath; |
| 0.04% | BAC limit in a commercial vehicle | oklegislature.govQuoteDriving, operating or being in actual physical control of a Class A, B or C commercial motor vehicle while having a blood or breath alcohol concentration, as defined in Section 756 of this title, or as defined by the state in which the arrest occurred, of four-hundredths (0.04) or more; |
| 10 days to 1 year, $1,000 | Drunk driving (DUI)Misdemeanor: 10 days to 1 year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, and an alcohol and drug assessment whose recommendations must be followed | oklegislature.govQuotebe punished by imprisonment in jail for not less than ten (10) days nor more than one (1) year, and c. be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). |
| 180 days | Drunk driving (DUI)Administrative revocation of at least 180 days plus IDAP also applies | oklegislature.govQuoteshall be for a period of no less than one hundred eighty (180) days and until the person completes the Impaired Driver Accountability Program in accordance with the rules of the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; |
| 45 days | Drunk driving (DUI)The revocation takes effect 45 days after written notice | oklegislature.govQuoteThe revocation or denial shall become effective forty-five (45) days after the arrested person is given written notice thereof by the officer or by Service Oklahoma |
| 6 hours | How does eating cannabis differ from smoking it in its effects?Answer: Effects may start over an hour later and last over 6 hours | Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th edition) - the manual Service Oklahoma links to, page 44Quotewhen cannabis is eaten, the onset of effects could be delayed for more than an hour and the duration of the “high” could be more than 6 hours. |
Distances & following gaps
3 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Two seconds | Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance the manual recommends behind another vehicle?Answer: Two seconds | Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th edition) - the manual Service Oklahoma links to, page 15QuoteNormally, a minimum of two seconds distance should be maintained when following a vehicle. |
| 12 seconds | As part of the SEE strategy, how far ahead should you search for hazards that are further out?Answer: To an area it would take about 12 seconds to reach | Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th edition) - the manual Service Oklahoma links to, page 19QuoteFinally, search for hazards that are further out, looking ahead to an area it would take about 12 seconds to reach. |
| one second | In a staggered group formation, where does the second rider ride?Answer: At least one second back, in the right side of the lane | Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th edition) - the manual Service Oklahoma links to, page 38Quotethe second rider stays at least one second back and rides in the right side of the lane. |
Ages, permits & the test
8 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | Motorcycle permitIt must be held at least 30 days before the accompanying-rider restriction can be removed by passing the driving test | oklegislature.govQuoteWith a piston displacement not to exceed three hundred cubic centimeters (300 cc) or a sixteen and eight-tenths (16.8) kilowatt electric power source; 2. Between the hours of 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only; 3. While wearing approved protective headgear; and |
| under 18 | Motorcycle permitApplicants under 18 must complete a certified state-approved motorcycle basic rider course (the course also waives the written and driving tests) | oklahoma.govQuoteYou are 18 years old or older and have taken and passed the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Basics course or can pass the motorcyle written and skills tests |
| age 14 | Motorcycle permitFrom age 14 you can get a motorcycle-only restricted license after a state-approved rider course | oklegislature.govQuoteAny person fourteen (14) years of age or older may apply for a restricted Class D license with a motorcycle-only restriction. |
| under 18 | Under Oklahoma law, who must wear DOT-approved head protection on a motorcycle?Answer: Any motorcycle driver or rider under 18 | Service Oklahoma websiteQuoteAny motorcycle driver or rider under 18 is required to wear DOT-approved head protection. |
| at least 45 | You need to cross a pavement seam or set of tracks that runs parallel to your path. What is the safest technique?Answer: Move away, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees | Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th edition) - the manual Service Oklahoma links to, page 31Quotemove far enough away from tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45˚. |
| 30 days | How long must you hold an Oklahoma motorcycle learner permit before you can get a full motorcycle endorsement?Answer: 30 days | Service Oklahoma websiteQuoteYou must hold a learner permit for 30 days, before being eligible for a full Motorcycle Endorsement. |
| at least 21 | An Oklahoma motorcycle permit holder under 16 must be accompanied by whom?Answer: A properly licensed motorcycle operator who is at least 21 | Service Oklahoma websiteQuoteYou must be accompanied by and receiving instruction from any person who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who is properly licensed pursuant to the laws of this state to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. |
| under 16 | A 15-year-old in Oklahoma is licensed to ride a motorcycle only. May the rider carry a passenger?Answer: No, riders under 16 may not carry a passenger | Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 14QuoteRiders under 16 are restricted to a motor scooter or motorcycle with piston displacement of no more than 300cc, to ride only between 4:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. You cannot carry a passenger. |
Seat belts, lights & equipment
1 number
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| under 18 | HelmetsNo person under 18 may operate or ride on a motorcycle unless wearing a crash helmet meeting 49 C.F.R. 571.218 | oklegislature.govQuoteNo person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate or ride upon any motorcycle unless such person is properly wearing a crash helmet of a type which complies with standards established by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.218. |
Other numbers
1 number
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 70% | How much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?Answer: 70% or more | Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th edition) - the manual Service Oklahoma links to, page 12QuoteThe front brake is more powerful and can provide 70% or more of your total stopping power. |
Memory tips
How to study them (our advice, not official rules):
- Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
- Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
- Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.
Questions about the numbers
What numbers do I need to know for the Oklahoma motorcycle permit test?
Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 19 of them for Oklahoma, each with its source.
Why focus on numbers?
A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each one is quoted from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th edition) - the manual Service Oklahoma links to, Oklahoma statutes or SOK pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.
Is the numbers drill free?
Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.