Oklahoma Driver's License Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What does Oklahoma law require regarding cell phone use while driving?

Cell phones are restricted only in school zones
Handheld cell phone use is banned; hands-free is allowed (Correct answer)
Only texting is banned; calling is allowed
All cell phone use is banned while driving

Correct answer: Handheld cell phone use is banned; hands-free is allowed

Oklahoma bans handheld cell phone use while driving, but hands-free devices are permitted for adult drivers.

Question 2: How long do Oklahoma residents have to register a newly purchased vehicle?

45 days
15 days
30 days (Correct answer)
60 days

Correct answer: 30 days

Oklahoma residents have 30 days from the date of purchase to register a newly acquired vehicle.

Question 3: What documents are needed to obtain an Oklahoma state ID card?

Proof of identity, SSN, and Oklahoma residency (Correct answer)
Passport and utility bill
Only a birth certificate
Photo only

Correct answer: Proof of identity, SSN, and Oklahoma residency

Applicants for an Oklahoma state ID card must provide proof of identity, Social Security number, and Oklahoma residency.

Question 4: What alternative address can Oklahoma homeless residents use when applying for a state ID?

The address of the DPS office
The address of a shelter or social services agency (Correct answer)
A P.O. Box address
A friend or family member's address

Correct answer: The address of a shelter or social services agency

Oklahoma allows homeless residents to use the address of a shelter or social services agency as their address when applying for a state ID.

Question 5: What form is used to apply for an Oklahoma vehicle title?

Form TC 96-289 (Correct answer)
Form MVT-12-4
Form OTC 701
Form 701-6

Correct answer: Form TC 96-289

Form TC 96-289 (Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title) is used to apply for an Oklahoma vehicle title.

Question 6: What does a solid yellow centerline on an Oklahoma road indicate?

Passing is permitted with caution
The road is one-way only
No passing is allowed from that lane (Correct answer)
A designated bicycle lane boundary

Correct answer: No passing is allowed from that lane

A solid yellow centerline indicates that passing is prohibited from that lane in Oklahoma.

Question 7: What is the Oklahoma 'non-driver ID' primarily used for?

As a temporary license during suspension
To drive only in parking lots
To apply for a driver's license
As official government-issued photo identification (Correct answer)

Correct answer: As official government-issued photo identification

The Oklahoma non-driver ID card serves as official government-issued photo identification for residents who do not drive.

Question 8: What does brown signage along Oklahoma highways typically indicate?

Recreational areas, parks, and historic sites (Correct answer)
Road construction zones and detours
Commercial truck weigh stations
Environmental protection restricted zones

Correct answer: Recreational areas, parks, and historic sites

Brown signs are used for cultural, historical, recreational, and scenic area guidance, directing travelers to parks and landmarks.

Question 9: What should an Oklahoma driver do immediately after their license is lost or stolen?

File a police report and then apply for a replacement (Correct answer)
Wait until renewal time to replace it
Contact the Oklahoma DPS to freeze the license
Request a temporary online license

Correct answer: File a police report and then apply for a replacement

After a license is lost or stolen in Oklahoma, it's recommended to file a police report (especially for theft) and then apply for a replacement at a tag agency or DPS office.

Question 10: What does a solid yellow traffic light indicate?

Speed up to clear the intersection
Proceed with the normal flow of traffic
Pedestrians have the right of way
The light is about to turn red — prepare to stop (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The light is about to turn red — prepare to stop

A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red, and drivers should prepare to stop if it is safe to do so.

Question 11: What does a red X displayed over a highway lane mean in Oklahoma?

Construction vehicles will be entering this lane
Merge into this lane immediately
This lane is closed — do not use it (Correct answer)
A toll plaza is ahead in this lane

Correct answer: This lane is closed — do not use it

A red X over a lane signals that the lane is closed and drivers must not travel in it, often used in reversible lane systems.

Question 12: What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate on Oklahoma roads?

A service area or rest stop nearby
A regulatory restriction is in effect
A specific route number designation
A warning of a potential hazard ahead (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A warning of a potential hazard ahead

Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs, alerting drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.

Question 13: What must an Oklahoma driver do if their license is expired for more than 3 years?

Pay a late renewal fee only
Retake only the vision test
Apply for a new license as a first-time applicant
Retake both the written and driving tests (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Retake both the written and driving tests

If an Oklahoma driver's license has been expired for more than 3 years, the driver must retake both the written knowledge test and the driving skills test.

Question 14: What is the Oklahoma school zone speed limit when children are present?

20 mph
25 mph
Varies by posted sign (Correct answer)
15 mph

Correct answer: Varies by posted sign

Oklahoma school zone speed limits vary and are indicated by posted signs — drivers must obey the posted limit in each zone.

Question 15: What does a double solid yellow center line on an Oklahoma road mean?

A median divider begins ahead
The road narrows ahead
No passing is permitted from either direction (Correct answer)
Passing is allowed from both directions when safe

Correct answer: No passing is permitted from either direction

Double solid yellow center lines mean no passing is allowed in either direction, typically where sight distance is limited.

Question 16: What must be done when an Oklahoma vehicle is sold to transfer the registration?

The seller must cancel registration and buyer applies for new registration
The title must be signed over and the buyer registers the vehicle (Correct answer)
Registration transfers automatically within 30 days
The buyer takes over the current tag

Correct answer: The title must be signed over and the buyer registers the vehicle

When selling a vehicle in Oklahoma, the seller signs the title over to the buyer, who then applies for new registration in their name.

Oklahoma Driver's License Knowledge Test

The Oklahoma DPS written knowledge test assesses your understanding of state traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, and DMV procedures required to obtain an Oklahoma driver's license.

Questions

20 min

Time Limit

75%

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