Question 1

How many questions are on Oklahoma's permit knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

Accepted Answer

50 questions, with at least 40 correct (80%) to pass — Oklahoma's permit knowledge test has 50 questions, and an applicant needs at least 40 correct (80%) to pass.

Question 2

Which agency issues Oklahoma driver's licenses and permits today?

Accepted Answer

Service Oklahoma, a separate agency created in 2023 — Since January 2023, driver license services were transferred out of the Department of Public Safety into a newly created agency called Service Oklahoma; DPS retains the Highway Patrol and other public-safety functions.

Question 3

At what age can an Oklahoma teen apply for a learner permit if they're enrolled in driver education?

Accepted Answer

15 and a half years old — An Oklahoma teen enrolled in or having completed driver education can apply for a learner permit at 15½; without it, they must wait until 16.

Question 4

What hours can an Oklahoma learner permit holder drive, and under what condition?

Accepted Answer

5 a.m. to 10 p.m., accompanied by a supervisor 21 or older — An Oklahoma learner permit holder may drive from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. while accompanied by a supervising driver 21 or older.

Question 5

How long must an Oklahoma teen hold a learner permit before advancing to an intermediate license?

Accepted Answer

180 days — Oklahoma requires holding the learner permit for at least 180 days before applying for an intermediate license.

Question 6

What is the minimum age for an Oklahoma intermediate license?

Accepted Answer

16 years old — An Oklahoma applicant must be at least 16 years old for an intermediate license, after meeting the permit-holding-period requirement.

Question 7

What free course must an under-18 applicant complete to receive an Oklahoma intermediate license?

Accepted Answer

The Oklahoma WorkZone Safe Course — An Oklahoma applicant under 18 must complete a certificate of completion of the free Oklahoma WorkZone Safe Course to receive an intermediate license.

Question 8

Does an Oklahoma intermediate license holder still need a supervisor in the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

No — the supervisor requirement lifts at the intermediate stage — An Oklahoma intermediate license lifts the requirement to have a supervisor in the vehicle at all times, though the curfew and passenger restrictions still apply.

Question 9

What curfew applies to an Oklahoma intermediate license holder, and what are the exceptions?

Accepted Answer

5 a.m.-10 p.m., with a few narrow exceptions — An Oklahoma intermediate license holder keeps the 5 a.m.-10 p.m. curfew, but may drive outside those hours for school, church, or work, or when accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21.

Question 10

What passenger restriction applies to an Oklahoma intermediate license holder?

Accepted Answer

One non-household passenger without a licensed adult present — An Oklahoma intermediate license holder may carry one passenger who isn't from their household; more passengers require a fully licensed driver 21 or older along.

Question 11

At what age does an Oklahoma driver typically reach an unrestricted license?

Accepted Answer

16 and a half — An Oklahoma driver reaches an unrestricted license at 16½, provided all earlier GDL stages and requirements were completed.

Question 12

What alternative permit did Oklahoma create for teens aged 14-17 on farms, effective November 2023?

Accepted Answer

A Farm Driving Permit — Effective November 1, 2023, Oklahoma created a Farm Driving Permit that teens aged 14-17 on farms may apply for as an alternative to the standard GDL path.

Question 13

What BAC threshold triggers Oklahoma's zero-tolerance law for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02% — Oklahoma's zero-tolerance law flags a BAC of 0.02% or higher for a driver under 21, far below the standard 0.08% adult threshold.

Question 14

What does Oklahoma's texting-while-driving ban prohibit?

Accepted Answer

Composing, sending, or reading a message while driving — Oklahoma's texting-while-driving law, in effect since 2015, prohibits composing, sending, or reading any electronic communication — texts, emails, or other messages — while driving.

Question 15

What can a novice driver (permit or GDL holder) not do with a handheld device in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Use it in any form while driving, beyond a true emergency — An Oklahoma novice driver — a permit or graduated-license holder — is prohibited from using a handheld device in any form while driving, apart from a genuine emergency.

Question 16

As of November 1, 2025, what does Oklahoma's new hands-free law add on top of the existing texting ban?

Accepted Answer

A handheld-device ban in active school and work zones — Effective November 1, 2025, Oklahoma law (HB 2263) bans handheld cell phone and electronic device use specifically in active school and work zones, while hands-free technology remains permitted.

Question 17

What is Oklahoma's official driver handbook called?

Accepted Answer

The Oklahoma Driver Handbook — Oklahoma's official handbook is the Oklahoma Driver Handbook, published by Service Oklahoma.

Question 18

Without signs or signals, who has the right-of-way at an Oklahoma intersection?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle approaching from the right — At an uncontrolled intersection, an Oklahoma driver yields to the vehicle approaching from the right.

Question 19

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution; no full stop is required — A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution, unlike a flashing red, which requires a full stop.

Question 20

What does a double solid yellow line mean for passing in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in either direction — A double solid yellow line prohibits passing for vehicles traveling in either direction.

Question 21

What following distance should an Oklahoma driver keep in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a 3-second gap — A 3-second following gap in good conditions gives an Oklahoma driver enough time to react if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

Question 22

What must Oklahoma drivers do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing — Oklahoma requires traffic in both directions on an undivided road to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, and to remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Question 23

What should an Oklahoma driver do at a railroad crossing with no gates or lights?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, look both ways, and listen before crossing — Even without gates or warning lights, a driver should slow down, look both directions, and listen for an approaching train before crossing.

Question 24

Who must wear a seatbelt in a moving vehicle under Oklahoma law?

Accepted Answer

The driver and every passenger, in any seating position — Oklahoma law requires the driver and all passengers, in every seating position, to wear a seatbelt.

Question 25

What does Oklahoma's basic speed law require regardless of the posted limit?

Accepted Answer

A safe speed for current conditions, even if that's below the posted limit — Oklahoma's basic speed law requires a safe speed for current conditions, which can mean driving below the posted limit even when it's technically legal to go faster.

Oklahoma Permit Test Sample Questions

Licensing Provisional Rules

More Questions