The Oklahoma permit test, explained

The short answer

The Oklahoma written test has 20 questions, and you need 15 right to pass. You can take it online or at a Service Oklahoma location, in English. At 15 you must be enrolled and taking classes in an approved driver education course; at 16 the course is optional. The learner permit costs $42.50 to issue.

Source: Oklahoma written knowledge test, Service Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s test is short, but every failed try adds $4 to the fee you pay when the permit is issued.

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The Oklahoma permit test at a glance

Oklahoma learner permit and written test
Minimum age15, enrolled and taking classes in an approved driver education course; 16 without one (Service Oklahoma)
Number of questions20 (Service Oklahoma)
Passing score15 of 20
WhereOnline on a computer, or a Service Oklahoma location
LanguageEnglish only
Permit fee$42.50, plus $4 for each failed test
Held forAt least 180 days before the drive test

How many questions are on the Oklahoma permit test?

Twenty, on Oklahoma traffic laws, road rules, road signs and safe driving. You need 15 right, so you can miss 5 (written knowledge test). The test is in English only for now.

You can retake it as often as you need, but each fail adds $4, paid when your permit is issued. Online you get two tries; after two fails you test in person. If you finished an approved driver education course, its completion certificate can replace the written test, but a parent-taught course cannot.

Can you take the Oklahoma permit test online?

Yes, on a desktop or laptop through Know2 Drive, with no extra fee. You still visit Service Oklahoma for the vision test and to get your permit. Career Tech testing centers also give the test, for $25, and you still visit Service Oklahoma afterwards (learner permit page).

What to bring

From the learner permit page:

  • One proof of identity, one proof of lawful presence and one proof of residency (two for a REAL ID), and your Social Security number. You do not need the card itself.
  • Your driver education enrollment or completion certificate, if you have one.
  • A parent or legal guardian with you if you are under 18, or a notarized Parent Authorization Form.
  • The $42.50 issuance fee.

Rules for teen drivers in Oklahoma

Oklahoma, like every state, uses graduated driver licensing. From Service Oklahoma’s pages on the learner permit and the intermediate license:

  • With the permit: drive only with a licensed driver aged 21 or older, and only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Before the intermediate license: hold the permit for 180 days and log at least 50 hours of driving, 10 of them at night, with a licensed driver aged 21 or older who has been licensed for at least two years. Be 16 with driver education, or 16½ without.
  • Intermediate license: drive from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., or at other times for school, church or work, or with a licensed driver aged 21 or older in the front seat. One passenger, or only people from your household, unless a licensed driver aged 21 or older sits in the front seat.
  • Unrestricted license: after six months with the intermediate license if you took driver education, or 12 months if you did not, with no traffic convictions in that time.

What Drivoku covers for Oklahoma

Our free permit practice test and the questions below cover road rules and signs that apply in every state, with signs from the national sign manual. They do not cover Oklahoma’s own laws; the Oklahoma driver manual has those.

Practice five questions every state shares

Five shared road rules

Answer one question at a time. You see the answer and the reason after each one. Nothing you pick is saved or sent anywhere.

Question 1 of 5

  1. Emergencies

    You slept very little, drank coffee, and now begin drifting out of your lane. A designated rest area is just ahead. What is the safest response?

    • Pull into the rest area and stop to rest Right
    • Keep driving because the coffee will prevent sleep
    • Open the windows and continue until your destination
    • Turn the music louder and increase your driving speed

    The right answer is A: Pull into the rest area and stop to rest

    WhyCoffee alone may not prevent microsleeps; stop in a safe place when sleepiness affects your driving.

    Source: NHTSA: Drowsy Driving, Short-Term Interventions

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  2. Alcohol and drugs

    Some medicines you can buy without a prescription can make you drowsy or dizzy. What does this mean for driving?

    • They are safe once you feel awake
    • They can impair your driving Right
    • Only prescription drugs impair driving
    • They only matter at high doses

    The right answer is B: They can impair your driving

    WhySome over-the-counter and prescription medicines cause drowsiness or dizziness and can impair your driving.

    Source: NHTSA: Drug-Impaired Driving, Many Substances Can Impair Driving

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  3. Speed and space

    Which statement about your speed is correct?

    • You must never drive below the posted limit, even in bad weather
    • Drive at a safe speed for conditions; don't needlessly block normal traffic Right
    • The posted limit is only a suggestion
    • You must match the speed of the fastest car

    The right answer is B: Drive at a safe speed for conditions; don't needlessly block normal traffic

    WhyDrive at a safe speed for conditions, even below the limit, but don't needlessly impede normal traffic.

    Source: UVC § 11-801 Basic rule (model law), UVC § 11-805 Minimum speed regulation (model law)

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  4. Night and bad weather

    Heavy snow is reducing visibility while you drive. You need your headlights to see and be seen. Which lighting choice is appropriate?

    • Low-beam headlights Right
    • High beams for the strongest possible light
    • Parking lights without the headlights
    • Daytime running lights without other lighting

    The right answer is A: Low-beam headlights

    WhyUse low-beam headlights when snow reduces visibility so you can see and other drivers can see you.

    Source: California Driver Handbook (California DMV): Signals, Horns, and Headlights: Using Your Headlights, Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations, Headlights, Florida Driver License Handbook (FLHSMV): Low Visibility; Night Driving

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  5. Pavement markings

    A center lane is bordered by solid and broken yellow lines on each side and shows left-turn arrows. What is it for?

    A center lane with a solid and a broken yellow line on each side and white left-turn arrows pointing in opposite directions
    • Left turns from either direction Right
    • Passing slower traffic on both sides
    • Parking while you run errands
    • Buses and carpools only

    The right answer is A: Left turns from either direction

    WhyA center lane with left-turn arrows is a two-way left-turn lane for turning left from either direction.

    Source: MUTCD Section 3B.05 Pavement Markings for Two-Way Left-Turn Lanes

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Common questions

How many questions can you miss on the Oklahoma permit test?

Five. You need 15 of 20 right.

Can you take the Oklahoma permit test online?

Yes, on a desktop or laptop through Know2 Drive, with two online tries. You then visit Service Oklahoma for the vision test and the permit.

How much is a learner permit in Oklahoma?

$42.50 to issue, plus $4 for each failed test.

Can you get a permit at 15 in Oklahoma?

Yes, if you are enrolled and taking classes in an approved driver education course. At 16 the course is optional.

Sources

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  1. Oklahoma written knowledge test, Service Oklahoma
  2. Apply for a learner permit, Service Oklahoma
  3. Intermediate license, Service Oklahoma