A deer suddenly enters your path and you cannot avoid it without swerving into oncoming traffic. What is the safer response?
Correct answer: Brake under control and avoid the dangerous sharp swerve.
The handbook warns against swerving into a tree, another vehicle or a rollover. Keep control and slow rather than substituting a more dangerous collision.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 61: Animals. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Your car has an antilock braking system. Should you repeatedly tap and release its brakes using the manual’s standard-brake technique?
Correct answer: No; do not tap antilock brakes, and follow the vehicle’s ABS instructions.
The handbook distinguishes ABS from standard brakes and specifically warns against tapping ABS. Consult the vehicle instructions for its braking procedure.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 43: Antilock Brake Systems. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The car’s right wheels leave the pavement. What is the handbook’s initial recovery sequence?
Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly, reduce speed, check traffic and return gradually when safe.
A panicked immediate turn can send the car across the road. Stabilize the vehicle and reduce speed before gradually returning to the driving lane.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 43: Braking Under Emergency Conditions — off pavement. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
An approaching motorcycle has its turn signal on, but its actual intended movement is not yet clear. Should you pull from your driveway in front of it?
Correct answer: No; wait until its actual movement and a safe gap make entry safe.
A motorcycle’s narrow profile makes speed and distance harder to judge. Wait until the intended movement and a safe gap are clear.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 53: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles — clear intentions. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Water covers the road ahead, but it looks shallow. What is the safer decision?
Correct answer: Turn around and find another route rather than enter the flooded road.
Floodwater can hide washed-out pavement and unexpected depth. Appearance does not establish that the road is safe.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 63: Flood safety. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A truck swings left to prepare for a right turn. What should you avoid?
Correct answer: Trying to squeeze between the truck and the right curb.
The truck may need a wider path, and its driver may not see a car alongside. Do not enter the space needed to finish the turn.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 55: Risky Situations with Trucks — right turn. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A motorcycle is riding in the same direction as your car. The lane seems wide enough for both. May you pass it within that same lane?
Correct answer: No; allow the rider the full lane and use a safe lawful passing movement.
A motorcycle needs lane space to maneuver around hazards. Do not treat its smaller width as an invitation to share its lane.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 53: Motorcycles — full lane. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Traffic is stopped just beyond the railroad tracks and there is no room for your whole car on the far side. The crossing warning is inactive. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before the tracks until enough space is available beyond them.
Check the space beyond the tracks before entering. A clear warning signal does not create storage space on the other side.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 57: Never get trapped on tracks. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Your car stalls on a railroad crossing and will not move. What is the immediate priority?
Correct answer: Get everyone out and away from the tracks, then contact emergency help and the railroad when safe.
People must clear the track area immediately. The posted railroad emergency number can alert dispatchers; do not delay evacuation to save the vehicle.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 57: Stalled vehicle on tracks. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You can complete a proposed ordinary pass only by exceeding the posted speed limit. What does the Oklahoma manual direct?
Correct answer: Do not make that pass; exceeding the posted limit while passing is unlawful.
The manual directs drivers never to exceed the posted speed or the speed safe for conditions. Do not begin a pass that depends on speeding.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 35: Passing — speed limit. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You miss your interstate exit. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and find a lawful route back.
Do not cross the expressway median or make a sudden turn to recover a missed exit. Use the next exit and a lawful route back.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 34: Avoid Collisions — next exit. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You strike an unattended parked car and cannot locate the owner. What information should you leave where the owner can find it?
Correct answer: The driver’s and vehicle owner’s names and addresses, plus the insurance-verification information.
The manual requires identifying and insurance information on the damaged property when its owner cannot be located.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 63: Responsibilities after a Crash — unattended property. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
After a collision, someone appears injured and needs treatment. What must an involved driver do?
Correct answer: Stop, call for help and avoid moving the injured person unless it is a life-or-death necessity.
Obtain needed help immediately. Unnecessary movement may worsen an injury, so the manual reserves moving the person for a life-or-death need.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 63: Responsibilities after a Crash — injured person. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
On an undivided two-way road, an oncoming school bus stops with red loading lights flashing. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop before reaching the bus.
Stop for the described loading or unloading bus. The manual's different-roadway exceptions are not present in this situation.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 30: Yield Right-of-Way to a School or Church Bus. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
On a multilane road, a vehicle is stopped at the side with flashing lights. A lane away from it is safely available. What should you do?
Correct answer: Proceed cautiously and move into the lane not adjacent to the stopped car.
The manual's move-over rule covers stationary vehicles displaying flashing lights, including ordinary hazard lights. Move to a nonadjacent lane when safe.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 30: Move Over Law or Bernardo-Mills Law. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You approach a vehicle stopped beside the road with flashing lights, but a safe lane change away is unavailable. What should you do?
Correct answer: Proceed cautiously, reduce speed and maintain a speed safe for conditions.
When you cannot safely move away, reduce speed and use caution. Do not force a lane change into traffic.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 30: Move Over Law — no safe lane change. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The main pavement looks clear, but the temperature is near freezing. Why should you be cautious on bridges and shaded areas?
Correct answer: Hard-to-see black ice may still be present in those areas.
Bridges and shady areas can retain dangerous ice, including hard-to-see black ice. Adjust speed and avoid abrupt control changes.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 43: Stopping in Icy and Rainy Conditions — bridges and shade. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A tire blows out while you are moving. What should you do first?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking while keeping control.
The manual warns against braking suddenly after a blowout. Maintain a controlled course and slow carefully.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 43: Braking Under Emergency Conditions — blowout. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
May a driver coast down a hill with the car’s transmission in Neutral?
Correct answer: No; downhill coasting in Neutral is prohibited.
Keep the transmission engaged on a downgrade. Neutral coasting removes engine-braking assistance and is prohibited by the rule cited in the handbook.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 59: Using a Standard Transmission — downgrade. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Before backing out where small children might be nearby, what check does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Walk around the vehicle to check clearance before backing.
Look for children, bicycles and other hidden obstacles before entering the vehicle. Then back slowly, checking the actual path and traffic.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 39: Backing — check behind before entering. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
