Oklahoma 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 65 Oklahoma numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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  • Alcohol & drugs

    Under Oklahoma's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21, how long is the revocation for a first offense?

    6 months

    A first zero-tolerance offense (DUI, APC, refusal, or any measurable BAC) brings a six-month revocation for a driver under 21. A second offense doubles it to 12 months.

    Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 67

  • Fines, points & penalties

    What is Oklahoma's minimum liability insurance coverage for injury or death of one person in a crash?

    $25,000

    Oklahoma's minimum liability limits are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage, all per accident.

    Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 72

  • Speed limits

    What is the recommended speed for making a turn, according to the Oklahoma manual?

    10 mph or less

    The Oklahoma manual recommends turning at 10 mph or less. Slow before the turn, then accelerate gently through it.

    Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 37

Every Oklahoma number, by topic

Official test facts and 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

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
0.08%Legal BAC limit for adult driversoklegislature.gov
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Has 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 vehicleoklegislature.gov
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Driving, 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 · $1,000Drunk 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 followedoklegislature.gov
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be 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 daysDrunk driving (DUI)Administrative revocation of at least 180 days plus IDAP also appliesoklegislature.gov
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shall 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 daysDrunk driving (DUI)The revocation takes effect 45 days after written noticeoklegislature.gov
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The 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 monthsUnder Oklahoma's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21, how long is the revocation for a first offense?Answer: 6 monthsOklahoma Driver Manual, page 67
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refusal of the breath or blood test or a measurable amount of BAC, the revocation would be for a period of SIX MONTHS.
10 days to 1 yearWhat is the jail sentence range for a first DUI offense (BAC 0.08 or more) in Oklahoma?Answer: 10 days to 1 yearOklahoma Driver Manual, page 65
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imprisonment in jail for not less than ten days nor more than 1 year
1 to 5 yearsWhat does a second Oklahoma DUI offense within 10 years become?Answer: A felony, with 1 to 5 years in prisonOklahoma Driver Manual, page 65
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Second offense within 10 years a felony imprisonment for not less than 1 year, not to exceed 5 years
180 daysFor a first implied-consent revocation in 10 years, what is the minimum revocation period in Oklahoma?Answer: 180 daysService Oklahoma website
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shall be for a period of no less than one hundred eighty (180) days and until the person completes the Impaired Driver Accountability Program

Fines, points & penalties

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$1,000 · $2,500Move Over lawFine $1,000 (first) or $2,500 (second) with no injuryoklegislature.gov
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1. One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for a first offense; and 2. Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) for a second offense.
$25,000What is Oklahoma's minimum liability insurance coverage for injury or death of one person in a crash?Answer: $25,000Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 72
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$25,000 for injury or death of one person $50,000 for injury or death of two or more persons $25,000 for property damage
$25,000What is Oklahoma's minimum liability coverage for property damage?Answer: $25,000 per accidentOklahoma Driver Manual, page 72
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$25,000 for property damage All the minimum liability limits are per accident.
$250 · 30 daysWhat penalty can you face in Oklahoma for failing to show proof of insurance to an officer when asked?Answer: Up to $250, 30 days in jail, or both, plus license and registration suspensionOklahoma Driver Manual, page 72
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A fine of up to $250, 30 days in jail or both, PLUS suspension of license and registration
4How many points does a reckless driving conviction add to an Oklahoma driving record?Answer: 4Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 71
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Reckless driving 4 Careless driving 2 Speed 2
3In Oklahoma, how many points are assessed for speeding more than 25 mph above the posted limit?Answer: 3Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 71
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Speed in excess of 25 mph above posted limit 3
2 points · 12 monthsHow do points come off an Oklahoma driving record over time?Answer: 2 points come off for each 12 months with no pointable convictionsOklahoma Driver Manual, page 72
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Two (2) points are deducted for each 12-month period in which there are no convictions of any pointable traffic violations.
24 monthsHow often can you receive point credit in Oklahoma for completing an approved defensive driving course?Answer: Once every 24 monthsOklahoma Driver Manual, page 72
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Credit for completing the course can be given once every 24 months. The point total cannot go below zero.
$100 to $1,000 · 30 daysWhat is the penalty in Oklahoma for failing to obey construction and maintenance signs, signals and markings?Answer: A fine of $100 to $1,000 and/or up to 30 days in jailOklahoma Driver Manual, page 24
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misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $100.00 to $1,000.00 and/or up to 30 days in jail

Speed limits

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
25 mphSpeed limits: School zones25 mph in a properly marked school zone on a highway outside a municipality (or a posted alternative)oklegislature.gov
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On any highway outside of a municipality in a properly marked school zone, twenty-five (25) miles per hour,
55 mphSpeed limits: Rural highwaysCounty roads: 55 mph unless the county commissioners post otherwiseoklegislature.gov
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No person shall drive a vehicle on a county road at a speed in excess of fifty-five (55) miles per hour unless posted otherwise by the board of county commissioners,
35 mphSpeed limits: Rural highwaysHighways in state parks or wildlife refuges: 35 mphoklegislature.gov
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Thirty-five (35) miles per hour on a highway in any state park or wildlife refuge.
75 mphSpeed limits: Interstates75 mph on rural interstate segments (Transportation Commission)oklegislature.gov
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A speed limit of seventy-five (75) miles per hour may be set in locations comprising rural segments of the interstate highway system by the Transportation Commission;
80 mphSpeed limits: Interstates80 mph on turnpikes (Oklahoma Turnpike Authority)oklegislature.gov
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a speed limit of eighty (80) miles per hour may be set in locations comprising the turnpike system, as may be approved by the Authority.
10 mphWhat is the recommended speed for making a turn, according to the Oklahoma manual?Answer: 10 mph or lessOklahoma Driver Manual, page 37
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Recommended speed when turning 10 mph or less.
40 mphWhat is the usual minimum speed on Oklahoma controlled-access expressways?Answer: 40 mphOklahoma Driver Manual, page 33
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Drive between the minimum (usually 40 mph) and maximum (55-75 mph) speed limits.
80 mphUnder Oklahoma law, what is the highest speed limit the Turnpike Authority may set on turnpikes?Answer: 80 mphService Oklahoma website
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a speed limit of eighty (80) miles per hour may be set in locations comprising the turnpike system, as may be approved by the Authority.
75 mphWhat is the highest speed limit Oklahoma's Transportation Commission may set on rural interstate highways?Answer: 75 mphService Oklahoma website
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A speed limit of seventy-five (75) miles per hour may be set in locations comprising rural segments of the interstate highway system by the Transportation Commission;
55 mphUnless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on Oklahoma county roads?Answer: 55 mphOklahoma Driver Manual, page 41
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County roads 55 mph
35 mphWhat is the speed limit on a highway inside an Oklahoma state park or wildlife refuge, unless posted otherwise?Answer: 35 mphOklahoma Driver Manual, page 41
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Highways within state parks or wildlife refuges 35 mph
10 mphBesides the three-second rule, what other following-distance rule does the Oklahoma manual give?Answer: One car length for every 10 mph of speedOklahoma Driver Manual, page 44
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Allow one car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed OR

Distances & following gaps

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 feetA blind person with a white cane is crossing the street ahead. How far away must your vehicle stop under Oklahoma law?Answer: 15 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 28
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A vehicle must stop 15 feet from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection.
100 feetHow far before a turn does the Oklahoma manual say you should signal?Answer: At least 100 feet or 1/3 of a blockOklahoma Driver Manual, page 36
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You should signal for at least 100 feet or 1/3 of a block before you turn, slow down or stop.
200 feetBefore passing on the left on a two-lane road, how much clear roadway should you see ahead?Answer: At least 200 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 35
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Check ahead for at least 200 feet of clear roadway without a “No Passing Zone.”
100 feetHow far before an expressway exit should you signal right?Answer: At least 100 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 34
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Signal right at least 100 feet before the exit.
3 secondsIn good conditions, how far behind the vehicle ahead does the Oklahoma manual say to stay on an expressway?Answer: 3 secondsOklahoma Driver Manual, page 34
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Stay 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Allow 4 seconds in bad weather.
4 secondsWhat following distance does the Oklahoma manual recommend in bad weather or poor road conditions?Answer: 4 secondsOklahoma Driver Manual, page 44
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In bad weather or poor road conditions, increase your count to four seconds (one thousand four).
3 feetWhat is the minimum space Oklahoma law requires when you pass a bicycle going the same direction?Answer: 3 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 51
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leaving a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than 3 feet
200 feetHow far behind a truck does its rear blind spot extend?Answer: Up to 200 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 54
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A truck’s blind spots are immediately in front on either side of the cab and up to 200 feet in the rear.
15 and 50 feetWhen Oklahoma law requires you to stop at a railroad crossing, where must you stop?Answer: Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest railOklahoma Driver Manual, page 56
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shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad
1,000 feetWhen must you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle in Oklahoma?Answer: Within 1,000 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 59
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Dim your high beam headlights to low beams within 1000 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 600 feet of the vehicle you are following.
600 feetWhen following another vehicle at night, within what distance must you switch to low beams?Answer: 600 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 59
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within 600 feet of the vehicle you are following.
2 feetAccording to the Oklahoma manual, how much water does it take to make most vehicles float?Answer: About 2 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 62
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Most vehicles will float in just 2 feet (24 inches) of water, even SUVs!

Parking

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 feetIn Oklahoma, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?Answer: No closer than 15 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 49
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Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
20 feetHow far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you park in Oklahoma?Answer: At least 20 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 49
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Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
30 feetHow close may you park to a stop sign at the side of the road in Oklahoma?Answer: No closer than 30 feetOklahoma Driver Manual, page 49
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Within 30 feet upon approaching any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal located at the side of the roadway.
18 inchesWhen parallel parking in Oklahoma, how close to the curb must your car be?Answer: Within 18 inchesOklahoma Driver Manual, page 47
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you may park parallel to any curb and within 18 inches of the curb.

Ages, permits & the test

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
20Questions on the testoklahoma.gov
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To pass, you must correctly answer 15 out of 20 questions. ... You will have 60 minutes to complete the test.
15 of 20Correct answers to passoklahoma.gov
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To pass, you must correctly answer 15 out of 20 questions. ... You will have 60 minutes to complete the test.
60 minutesTime limitoklahoma.gov
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To pass, you must correctly answer 15 out of 20 questions. ... You will have 60 minutes to complete the test.
$42.5Feeoklahoma.gov
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The fee to print and issue a Learner Permit is $42.50 ... if you do not pass the written test, there will be a $4.00 fee added to the issuance fee for each failed test
6 monthsYou are under 18 and have completed an approved driver education course. How long must you hold your Oklahoma learner permit before taking the driving test?Answer: At least 6 months, and you must be 16Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 10
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Must be 16 years old and have had your permit for at least 6 months to take the driving test.
50 hoursHow many hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice must an Oklahoma teen complete before getting an intermediate license?Answer: At least 50 hours, including 10 at nightService Oklahoma website
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Must have had at least 50 hours (10 hours at night) of behind-the-wheel training from a licensed driver at least 21 years old and licensed for at least 2 years
6 monthsAn Oklahoma teen who completed driver education has an intermediate license. After how long can the intermediate restriction be removed?Answer: 6 monthsOklahoma Driver Manual, page 6
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Can have intermediate restriction removed after 6months if you completed driver education and 1 year if no driver education.
6 monthsAn Oklahoma learner-permit holder is convicted of a moving violation. What happens to their graduated-license progress?Answer: They stay at their current level until 6 months after the convictionOklahoma Driver Manual, page 8
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You will remain at your current GDL level (learner or intermediate) until 6 months from the date of conviction has elapsed.
one dayIf you fail the Oklahoma written test, how long must you wait before retesting?Answer: At least one dayOklahoma Driver Manual, page 9
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If you fail the written test, by law you must wait at least one day before retesting.
55 hoursIn Oklahoma's parent-taught driver education program, how much behind-the-wheel training must the student complete?Answer: 55 hoursOklahoma Driver Manual, page 8
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Students are required to complete 30 hours of classroom training and 55 hours of actual behind-the-wheel training
30 daysYou are 19 and get an Oklahoma learner permit. How soon after it is issued can you take the driving test?Answer: 30 daysOklahoma Driver Manual, page 6
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The driving test can be taken 30 days after the permit is issued.
10 daysYou move to a new address in Oklahoma. How soon must you notify Service Oklahoma?Answer: Within 10 daysOklahoma Driver Manual, page 13
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When you move, you must notify Service Oklahoma within 10 days
1 yearHow early can you renew your Oklahoma driver license before it expires?Answer: Up to 1 year beforeOklahoma Driver Manual, page 13
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It expires on the last day of the month. You can renew it up to 1 year before the expiration date.
one yearWhat is the Oklahoma penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with its red loading lights flashing?Answer: Mandatory license revocation for one yearOklahoma Driver Manual, page 30
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It is mandatory revocation of driver license for one year for failing to stop for a school bus with red loading/unloading lights flashing.
Age 2Under Oklahoma law, a child must ride rear-facing until what point?Answer: Age 2, or until reaching the seat's height or weight limitOklahoma Driver Manual, page 17
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The child passenger restraint system must be rear-facing until the child reaches 2 years of age

Time limits & deadlines

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
7 yearsUnder Oklahoma law, what can happen if you use, carry, borrow or buy a fake ID?Answer: A felony with up to 7 years in prisonOklahoma Driver Manual, page 69
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It's a felony You could spend 7 years in prison You could face a $10,000 fine

Seat belts, lights & equipment

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
Age 8 · 4 ft 9 inSeat beltsAge 8 or taller than 4 ft 9 in: a seat belt is enoughoklegislature.gov
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A child at least four (4) years of age but younger than eight (8) years of age, if not taller than 4 feet 9 inches in height, shall be properly secured in either a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat.
4 feet 9 inchesSeat beltsChildren under 8 must ride in a car seat or booster unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inchesoklegislature.gov
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A child at least four (4) years of age but younger than eight (8) years of age, if not taller than 4 feet 9 inches in height, shall be properly secured in either a child passenger restraint system or child booster seat.
30 minutes · 30 minutesWhen are Oklahoma drivers required to use headlights?Answer: From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunriseOklahoma Driver Manual, page 59
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Beginning 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.

Memory tips

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  • 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.
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Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the Oklahoma 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 65 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 Oklahoma Driver Manual, Oklahoma statutes or SOK pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

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