Oklahoma permit test: highways & freeways

Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 4 questions.

Question 1 of 4
Highways & freewaysOklahoma rule

What is the usual minimum speed on Oklahoma controlled-access expressways?

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Sample highways & freeways questions

  1. What is the usual minimum speed on Oklahoma controlled-access expressways?

    • A 30 mph
    • B 45 mph
    • C 40 mph
    • D 55 mph
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    C. 40 mph

    Drive between the minimum (usually 40 mph) and the maximum (55-75 mph) speed limits on Oklahoma expressways. Driving too slowly is illegal because it is dangerous.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 33

  2. How far before an expressway exit should you signal right?

    • A At least 100 feet
    • B At least 50 feet
    • C At least 500 feet
    • D Once you are in the deceleration lane
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    A. At least 100 feet

    Move to the proper lane early, keep up with traffic, and signal right at least 100 feet before the exit. Slow down in the deceleration lane, not on the expressway itself.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 34

  3. You missed your exit on the expressway. What should you do?

    • A Cross the median to turn around
    • B Drive to the next exit and re-enter going the other way
    • C Stop on the shoulder and back up
    • D Make a U-turn at the first gap
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    B. Drive to the next exit and re-enter going the other way

    Never turn around on an expressway or cross the median. Keep driving to the next exit, get off, and re-enter in the other direction.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 34

  4. Merging from an acceleration lane onto a highway
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    Merging from an acceleration lane onto a highwayYouAcceleration lane

    When entering an expressway from an acceleration lane, who has the right-of-way?

    • A You, because you are merging
    • B Whoever is going faster
    • C The larger vehicle
    • D Vehicles already on the expressway
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    D. Vehicles already on the expressway

    You must yield to vehicles already on the expressway. Use the acceleration lane to match the traffic speed, signal left, and merge when there's a safe gap.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 34