Oklahoma permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 5 questions.
How far before a turn does the Oklahoma manual say you should signal?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
How far before a turn does the Oklahoma manual say you should signal?
- A At least 50 feet, or half of a block in the city
- B At least 200 feet
- C Just as you begin turning
- D At least 100 feet or 1/3 of a block
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D. At least 100 feet or 1/3 of a block
Oklahoma law makes it illegal to turn without signaling, and you should signal at least 100 feet or 1/3 of a block before you turn, slow down or stop. Early signals let others adjust.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 36
When using an arm signal for a right turn, how do you hold your arm?
- A Arm and hand extended straight out
- B Arm and hand pointed down, palm back
- C Arm and hand pointed upward
- D Arm waving in a circle
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C. Arm and hand pointed upward
Arm signals: straight out for left, pointed upward for right, and pointed down with the palm to the rear for slow or stop. Bring your arm in during the turn to control the wheel.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 36
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While waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic, how should your front wheels be pointed?
- A Turned left, ready to go
- B Straight ahead until you can complete the turn
- C Turned right, toward the curb
- D It doesn't matter which way while you are stopped
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B. Straight ahead until you can complete the turn
Don't turn the steering wheel to the left while waiting. If you are rear-ended with wheels turned, the impact can push you into oncoming traffic, so keep them straight until you can complete the turn.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 36
You realize you are in the wrong lane to make your turn. What should you do?
- A Go on to the next intersection and turn from the proper lane
- B Turn anyway with your signal on
- C Stop and wait for a gap to change lanes
- D Cut across lanes quickly
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A. Go on to the next intersection and turn from the proper lane
If you aren't in the proper lane, drive to the next intersection and make the turn from the correct lane there, circling back if needed. A short detour beats a crash.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 36