Oklahoma permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 4 questions.
Before passing on the left on a two-lane road, how much clear roadway should you see ahead?
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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions
Before passing on the left on a two-lane road, how much clear roadway should you see ahead?
- A At least 100 feet
- B At least 500 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D Enough for one car length
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C. At least 200 feet
Do not move left to pass until you see at least 200 feet of clear roadway without a No Passing Zone. Then check mirrors and blind spots, signal, and pass.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 35
After passing a car, when is it safe to return to the right lane?
- A As soon as your front bumper clears it
- B When the other driver flashes headlights to wave you over
- C After counting two seconds
- D When you can see that car in your rearview mirror
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D. When you can see that car in your rearview mirror
Don't return to the right lane until you can see the car you passed in your rearview mirror. Then signal, move over, and turn off your signal.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 35
Under Oklahoma law, may you go over the speed limit to finish passing another vehicle?
- A Yes, by up to 10 mph
- B No, you may not exceed the limit to pass
- C Yes, if the pass takes under 10 seconds
- D Yes, on highways only
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B. No, you may not exceed the limit to pass
You may not exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle. If you can't pass safely within the limit, stay behind and wait.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 35
On an Oklahoma road divided into four or more lanes, what does the law say about the left lane?
- A Only trucks may use it
- B You may not impede normal traffic flow by driving in it
- C It is for emergency vehicles only
- D You must drive in it whenever you are going the posted speed limit
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B. You may not impede normal traffic flow by driving in it
On roads with four or more lanes, Oklahoma drivers may not impede the normal flow of traffic by driving in the left lane. You may use other lanes when traffic, merging or road layout require it.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 35