Oklahoma DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Oklahoma driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Oklahoma-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Oklahoma driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Oklahoma test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Oklahoma-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Oklahoma Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	50 questions, must score 40/50 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	15 years 6 months
Minimum License Age	16
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 75 mph \| Residential: 25 mph \| School Zone: 15 mph
DUI Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: Zero Tolerance)
Point System	Points range from 1 to 4. 10 points in 5 years results in license suspension.

Rules Specific to Oklahoma

Oklahoma has zero tolerance for drivers under 21 — any measurable BAC results in penalties
Oklahoma's knowledge test has 50 questions — one of the longest written exams in the country
Oklahoma requires a learner's permit for at least 6 months before obtaining a license

Sample Oklahoma Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Oklahoma. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

For a driver under 21, the state’s “zero tolerance” administrative action can apply at what BAC level or higher?
- A. 0.00% BAC
- B. 0.02% BAC
- C. 0.05% BAC
- D. 0.08% BAC
Answer: 0.02% BAC. Underage drivers can face license action at a much lower BAC threshold than adult DUI.
What is the maximum posted speed limit the state reports being used on some rural interstates?
- A. 70 mph
- B. 75 mph
- C. 80 mph
- D. 85 mph
Answer: 75 mph. The legal limit is the number on the sign—slow down for conditions even if the limit is high.
Child passenger safety: unless a child outgrows the seat’s limits, Oklahoma law requires rear-facing travel until at least what age?
- A. Until at least age 1
- B. Until at least age 2
- C. Until at least age 3
- D. Until at least age 4
Answer: Until at least age 2. Rear-facing seats provide better protection for a young child’s head, neck, and spine.
Seat belt enforcement: can an officer stop a vehicle solely because the driver or front-seat passenger is not buckled?
- A. Yes, it is primary enforcement
- B. No, only as a secondary violation
- C. Only at night
- D. Only in school zones
Answer: Yes, it is primary enforcement. Buckle up every trip; primary enforcement means a seat belt violation alone can justify a stop.
Approaching a stopped emergency or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights, what does the state advise you do when possible on a multi-lane road?
- A. Move into the adjacent lane away from the stopped vehicle
- B. Speed up to pass quickly
- C. Stop behind the vehicle until it leaves
- D. Drive on the shoulder to go around
Answer: Move into the adjacent lane away from the stopped vehicle. Move over when you can do so safely; if you can’t, slow down and proceed with caution.
How much training does Oklahoma's parent-taught driver education require?
- A. 10 hours classroom and 10 hours driving
- B. 30 hours classroom and 55 hours behind the wheel
- C. 20 hours classroom and 40 hours driving
- D. No classroom, 50 hours driving
Answer: 30 hours classroom and 55 hours behind the wheel. Students must complete 30 hours of classroom training and 55 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
What hours may an Oklahoma graduated (intermediate) license holder drive without restriction?
- A. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- B. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- C. 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- D. Any time
Answer: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.. GDL drivers may drive from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with exceptions for school, church, and work, or with a licensed driver 21 or older.
What is Oklahoma's speed limit on turnpikes unless posted otherwise?
- A. 70 mph
- B. 75 mph
- C. 80 mph
- D. 85 mph
Answer: 80 mph. Turnpikes allow up to 80 mph; undivided state highways 65 mph; county roads 55 mph.
What is the speed limit on Oklahoma county roads unless posted otherwise?
- A. 45 mph
- B. 50 mph
- C. 55 mph
- D. 65 mph
Answer: 55 mph. County roads default to 55 mph.
What is the speed limit in a marked school zone on an Oklahoma highway outside a municipality?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 20 mph
- C. 25 mph
- D. 35 mph
Answer: 25 mph. School zones on highways outside a municipality are 25 mph when properly marked.
When approaching Oklahoma railroad tracks, where should you be prepared to stop?
- A. At the tracks
- B. Within 15 to 50 feet of the first track
- C. 100 feet before
- D. Only where there are gates
Answer: Within 15 to 50 feet of the first track. Slow down and be prepared to stop within 15 to 50 feet of the first track.
How far from a blind pedestrian in the roadway must an Oklahoma driver stop?
- A. 5 feet
- B. 10 feet
- C. 15 feet
- D. 25 feet
Answer: 15 feet. Stop 15 feet from a blind person in the roadway or at an intersection, outside the crosswalk.
When must Oklahoma drivers dim their high beams for an oncoming vehicle?
- A. Within 300 feet
- B. Within 500 feet
- C. Within 600 feet
- D. Within 1,000 feet
Answer: Within 1,000 feet. Dim to low beams within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 600 feet of a vehicle you're following.
What can happen to an Oklahoma learner's permit or intermediate license holder who uses a handheld device while driving (non-emergency)?
- A. Nothing
- B. Suspension or cancellation of the license
- C. A $10 fine
- D. A warning only
Answer: Suspension or cancellation of the license. Permit or intermediate license holders can be suspended or canceled for handheld device use except in life-threatening emergencies.
How many points within 5 years lead to an Oklahoma license suspension?
- A. 8
- B. 10
- C. 12
- D. 15
Answer: 10. Accumulating 10 or more points within 5 years results in suspension.
How long is a first Oklahoma DUI-related revocation?
- A. 90 days
- B. 180 days
- C. 1 year
- D. 2 years
Answer: 180 days. A first revocation is 180 days; 1 year with a prior within 10 years; 2 years with two or more.
What is the penalty for driving with a BAC over 0.05 but under 0.08 in Oklahoma?
- A. No penalty
- B. A fine of $100–$500, up to 6 months in jail, or both
- C. Automatic 1-year revocation
- D. A warning
Answer: A fine of $100–$500, up to 6 months in jail, or both. Impaired driving between 0.05 and 0.08 can bring a $100–$500 fine, up to 6 months in jail, or both.
What are Oklahoma's minimum liability insurance limits?
- A. $15,000 / $30,000 / $10,000
- B. $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000
- C. $30,000 / $60,000 / $25,000
- D. $50,000 / $100,000 / $50,000
Answer: $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000. Oklahoma requires $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 property damage.
What is the penalty for failing to comply with Oklahoma's compulsory insurance law?
- A. A warning
- B. Up to $250 fine, 30 days in jail, or both, plus license and registration suspension
- C. A $50 fine
- D. Points only
Answer: Up to $250 fine, 30 days in jail, or both, plus license and registration suspension. Failing to carry or show proof of insurance can bring up to $250, 30 days in jail, or both, and suspension.
How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Oklahoma?
- A. At least 2 feet
- B. At least 3 feet
- C. At least 5 feet
- D. Half a lane
Answer: At least 3 feet. Leave not less than 3 feet until safely past the bicycle.

Oklahoma Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Oklahoma permit test?

The Oklahoma knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 40 correct answers (80%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Oklahoma?

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Oklahoma is 15 years 6 months. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma calls impaired driving DUI. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and zero tolerance (any detectable alcohol) for drivers under 21.

How does the Oklahoma driver point system work?

Points range from 1 to 4. 10 points in 5 years results in license suspension.

What are the default speed limits in Oklahoma?

Typical limits in Oklahoma are up to 75 mph on highways, 25 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Oklahoma government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Oklahoma Driver Manual on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Oklahoma driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Oklahoma government agency.