Oklahoma permit test: following distance & space
Following-distance rules, stopping distance and keeping a space cushion. 4 questions.
In good conditions, how far behind the vehicle ahead does the Oklahoma manual say to stay on an expressway?
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Sample following distance & space questions
In good conditions, how far behind the vehicle ahead does the Oklahoma manual say to stay on an expressway?
- A 2 seconds
- B 1 second
- C 6 seconds
- D 3 seconds
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D. 3 seconds
Stay 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and allow 4 seconds in bad weather. Pick a fixed object and count seconds after the car ahead passes it.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 34
What following distance does the Oklahoma manual recommend in bad weather or poor road conditions?
- A 3 seconds
- B 2 seconds
- C 4 seconds
- D 10 seconds
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C. 4 seconds
In bad weather or poor road conditions, increase your count from three seconds to four. Wet or icy roads lengthen stopping distance.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 44
Besides the three-second rule, what other following-distance rule does the Oklahoma manual give?
- A One car length for every 10 mph of speed
- B One car length for every 20 mph of speed
- C Two car lengths at any speed
- D Half a car length per 10 mph
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A. One car length for every 10 mph of speed
Allow at least one car length for every 10 mph of speed, or use the three-second rule. At 50 mph, that means at least five car lengths.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 44
When driving in a caravan or motorcade outside a business or residential area, how much space should you leave between vehicles?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 200 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D One car length
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B. At least 200 feet
In a caravan or motorcade such as a funeral procession outside business or residential areas, leave at least 200 feet between vehicles. That lets other cars and trucks enter the line safely.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 44