What minimum clearance must a motorist maintain when overtaking a bicycle traveling in the same direction?
Correct answer: At least three feet, maintained until safely clear.
The law defines safe passing distance as no less than three feet. Wait if that clearance cannot be provided safely.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 51: Bicycle passing clearance — Title 47-11-1208-A. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Another car is passing you on the left. May you accelerate to prevent it returning ahead of you?
Correct answer: No; do not increase speed until the overtaking vehicle has completely passed.
Keep a steady, safe course and do not accelerate while being passed. Slow if needed to let the other driver return safely.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 35: When someone is passing you. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
What blood-alcohol concentration does the Oklahoma manual identify as the ordinary adult DUI threshold?
Correct answer: 0.08 percent.
The ordinary adult threshold is .08 percent. Driving ability can be impaired below that number, so it is not a safe-drinking allowance.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 65: DUI — BAC .08 or more. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A driver refuses a properly requested chemical test under Oklahoma’s implied-consent law. Can this cause loss of driving privileges?
Correct answer: Yes; refusal can lead to revocation of driving privileges.
The handbook explains that test refusal has licensing consequences separate from a DUI court conviction. Refusal is not a way to preserve the driving privilege.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 65: Oklahoma Implied Consent Laws. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The circular signal changes from green to steady yellow before you reach the intersection. You can stop safely before entering. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop rather than accelerate into the intersection.
A steady yellow warns that the signal is changing. Stop when you can do so safely rather than trying to beat the red.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 26: Traffic Signals — Yellow Light. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A green arrow permits your turn, but a pedestrian who entered lawfully is still in your turning path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian before turning.
A green arrow permits movement in its direction, but does not authorize striking or cutting off a pedestrian lawfully in the intersection.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 26: Traffic Signals — Green Arrow. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You are stopped waiting for a gap to turn left. How should you position the front wheels?
Correct answer: Keep them straight until you begin the turn.
Keeping the wheels straight reduces the chance that a rear-end impact pushes the car into opposing traffic.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 36: Turning — preparing for a left turn. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You realize too late that you are in the wrong lane for the turn you wanted. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue safely and make the turn at a later appropriate location.
Get into the proper lane well before a turn. When it is too late, continue and use a later safe opportunity rather than abruptly crossing lanes.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 36: Turning — correct lane; missed turn. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A vehicle ahead is waiting to turn left. The only available path to its right is the road shoulder. May you use that shoulder to pass?
Correct answer: No; do not leave the main traveled roadway to pass on the right.
The manual limits passing on the right to appropriate conditions on the traveled roadway. A shoulder is not a substitute passing lane.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 35: Passing on the Right. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Traffic is flowing normally as you approach an interstate exit with a deceleration lane. Where should you normally slow for the exit?
Correct answer: After moving into the deceleration lane.
Signal and enter the deceleration lane, then reduce speed for the ramp. Avoid unnecessarily slowing through traffic.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 34: Driving on Expressways — exiting. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Rain reduces traction and visibility. How should you adjust the space behind the vehicle ahead?
Correct answer: Increase the following gap and reduce speed as needed.
Poor conditions call for more time and space to respond. The question does not impose a single fixed interval for every condition.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 44: Space Cushion — increasing following distance in adverse conditions. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A car in the next lane has stopped near a crosswalk. You cannot see why. What is the safe response?
Correct answer: Slow and check for a pedestrian hidden by the stopped car rather than passing blindly.
A stopped vehicle can hide a pedestrian. Do not assume that an apparently open lane means the crossing is clear.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 50: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A large truck is backing across your intended path into a driveway. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay out of its path and give the driver room to complete the maneuver.
Backing trucks have substantial blind areas. Waiting clear of the maneuver is safer than trying to slip through a narrowing space.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 55: Sharing the Road with Large Trucks — backing. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You approach a slow farm vehicle on a rural road. What should you anticipate?
Correct answer: A faster closing rate than expected; slow early and pass only when safe.
Farm equipment and other slow vehicles may be much slower than surrounding traffic. Reduce speed early instead of arriving close behind it before deciding what to do.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 58: Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles — slow-moving and farm vehicles. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A one-year-old child is still within the rear-facing seat's stated height and weight limits. Which position follows Oklahoma's child-passenger guidance?
Correct answer: A properly installed rear-facing car seat.
A child under two remains rear-facing unless the seat manufacturer's rear-facing limit has been reached. Use the restraint according to its instructions.
Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health, Child Passenger Safety — Under 2. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A three-year-old is ready for the next appropriate car-seat stage. Which restraint type does Oklahoma's current health guidance require rather than a belt-positioning booster alone?
Correct answer: A car seat with an internal harness appropriate for the child.
Children younger than four must use a car seat with an internal harness. Follow the seat's size limits and instructions when selecting its orientation and configuration.
Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health, Child Passenger Safety — Under 4. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A six-year-old is 4 feet 2 inches tall and has outgrown an appropriate harness seat. Which option follows Oklahoma's current child-passenger guidance?
Correct answer: A suitable booster used with the vehicle's seat belt.
A child age four through seven who is not taller than 4 feet 9 inches needs an appropriate car seat or booster. Age four alone is not permission to use an adult belt without that restraint.
Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health, Child Passenger Safety — 4 to 8 years. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle does the Oklahoma manual require you to dim high beams?
Correct answer: 1,000 feet.
The manual specifies dimming for an oncoming vehicle within 1,000 feet. Low beams help avoid dazzling the other driver.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 59: Driving Tips — headlights. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Within what distance of a vehicle ahead does the Oklahoma manual require you to dim high beams?
Correct answer: 600 feet.
When following within 600 feet, dim the lights to avoid glare in the leading driver's mirrors.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 59: Driving Tips — headlights. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Fog seriously reduces your view of the road. Which headlight setting does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Low beams.
Use low beams in fog and other poor weather. High beams can reflect back and make the view worse.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, marked Updated 11/24/25, printed and physical PDF page 59: Driving Tips — lights in bad weather. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
