Oklahoma learner’s permit requirements

Everything here comes from Service Oklahoma pages, handbooks or state law, and each fact links to its source. Where Oklahoma doesn’t publish something, we say so rather than guess.

Last checked September 22, 2026.

At a glance

Minimum age
15 years
To pass the knowledge test
15 of 20 correct (75%)
Fees
$42.50 total
Supervised driving
50 hours (10 at night)
Where you take the test
Online or in person

The knowledge test and your permit

Test format
20 questionsSources 123
Passing score
15 of 20 correct (75%)Sources 123
Time limit
60 minutesSources 123
Permit and test fees
$42.50 totalThe written test is free; the learner permit costs $42.50 to issue ($4 application plus $38.50 license), and $4 is added for each failed written test.Sources 123
Minimum age for a permit
15 years15 if enrolled in and receiving instruction in an approved driver education course (including parent-taught); 16 without driver education. Motorcycle permit available at 14.Sources 342
Supervised driving
50 hours (10 at night)Sources 342
Hold your permit
6 months minimumSources 342
Test languages
1 languagesEnglishSources 123
Take it online
YesSources 123
If you fail
If you fail, by law you must wait at least one day before retestingonline test may be taken two times, after which further attempts must be in person.Sources 123

From permit to full license

  • Learner permit at 15 (with driver ed) or 16: supervised by a licensed driver 21+, 5:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Intermediate license at 16 (with driver ed) or 16.5 after holding the permit 180 days with 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving and a Work Zone Safe certificate; intermediate drivers limited to 5 a.m.-10 p.m. (except school/church/work or with adult 21+) and one non-household passenger.
  • Unrestricted Class D after 6 months conviction-free with driver ed, or 12 months without; licenses under 18 are probationary.

Before you go

Rules and fees change. Confirm appointments, documents and current fees on the official Service Oklahoma website: oklahoma.gov.

Sources

  1. oklahoma.gov: written test
  2. oklahoma.gov: OklahomaDriverManual
  3. oklahoma.gov: learner permit
  4. oklahoma.gov: intermediate license

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