Oklahoma Permit Practice Test 4

25 questions written from the Oklahoma Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Traffic signals

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Oklahoma Driver Manual (Fee table marked 'effective 6-01-2025'; REAL ID note dated May 7, 2025; no edition code printed on cover). 16 of the 20 Oklahoma questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Oklahoma or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

    • A Slow down and proceed with caution
    • B Stop and wait for the light to turn green
    • C The signal is broken; drive through
    • D Stop, then go when it is safe, as at a stop sign
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    D. Stop, then go when it is safe, as at a stop sign

    A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe to cross. It is often used at dangerous intersections where cross traffic may not stop.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 26

  2. Under Oklahoma law, what is the highest speed limit the Turnpike Authority may set on turnpikes?

    • A 75 mph
    • B 80 mph
    • C 70 mph
    • D 65 mph
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    B. 80 mph

    Oklahoma law lets the Turnpike Authority set limits of up to 80 mph on turnpikes, and the Transportation Commission up to 75 mph on rural interstates. Always obey the posted limit, which may be lower.

    Source: Service Oklahoma website

  3. School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road
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    School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane roadYouRed lights flashing, stop arm out

    You stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. When may you go again?

    • A After waiting 30 seconds
    • B When the children reach the sidewalk
    • C When the bus moves, the driver waves you on, or the lights go off
    • D When the car ahead goes
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    C. When the bus moves, the driver waves you on, or the lights go off

    In Oklahoma you must stay stopped until the bus starts moving, the driver motions you to proceed, or the red lights go off or the stop sign is pulled back. Failing to stop brings a one-year revocation.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 30

  4. While driving on an Oklahoma Class D learner permit, who must sit beside you?

    • A Any licensed driver who is 18 or older
    • B A parent or legal guardian only
    • C A licensed driver who is 21 or older
    • D A certified driving instructor only
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    C. A licensed driver who is 21 or older

    A learner permit is valid only while a licensed driver who is at least 21 sits beside you. This is shown on the license as restriction 9, a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 6

  5. What does a red rectangle reading "4-WAY" or "ALL-WAY" below a stop sign mean?

    • A Only traffic on the main road must stop
    • B You may turn right without stopping
    • C All traffic approaching the intersection must stop
    • D The intersection has a traffic signal ahead
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    C. All traffic approaching the intersection must stop

    A 4-WAY or ALL-WAY plate under a stop sign tells you every approach to the intersection has a stop sign. The first vehicle to arrive goes first.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 19