Oklahoma DMV Permit Test flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Octagon sign shape

An eight-sided sign always means stop. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk before proceeding.

Inverted triangle sign

A downward-pointing triangle is a yield sign. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and give way to cross traffic and pedestrians.

Flashing red signal

A flashing red light functions as a stop sign. Stop completely, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when the way is clear.

Orange signs

Orange signs mark construction and work zones. Slow down, expect workers and equipment, and obey flaggers and temporary speed limits.

Shared center turn lane

A lane marked with solid yellow lines on both sides. It is used only for making left turns from either direction, not for passing.

Uncontrolled intersection right-of-way

Where no signs or signals control an intersection, the first vehicle to arrive goes first. If two arrive together, the left vehicle yields to the right.

Left turn yields

A driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right, and must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Roundabout entry rule

A vehicle entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating inside. Enter only when there is a safe gap in the circle.

Emergency vehicle rule

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.

Entering from driveway

A driver entering a roadway from a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to all vehicles already on the roadway.

Basic speed law

Drive at a speed reasonable and prudent for current conditions. Posted limits are maximums and may be too fast in rain, fog, or traffic.

School bus stop arm

Drivers must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. On a divided highway, opposite-direction traffic need not stop.

Turn signal distance

Signal a turn or lane change continuously for at least the last 100 feet before making the maneuver so other drivers can react.

Oklahoma insurance minimums

Oklahoma requires liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injury, plus $25,000 for property damage.

Child restraint requirement

Oklahoma requires children under 8 years old to be secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat when riding in a vehicle.

Three-second following rule

Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions. Increase the gap at night, in rain, or behind large vehicles.

Total stopping distance

The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. It grows with speed and with slippery road surfaces.

Hydroplaning response

When tires ride on water, ease off the accelerator, avoid hard braking, and steer straight until the tires regain contact with the road.

Skid recovery

Look and steer where you want the vehicle to go and ease off the accelerator. Avoid slamming the brakes during a rear-wheel skid.

Low beams in fog

Use low-beam headlights in fog, rain, or snow. High beams reflect off precipitation and actually reduce how far you can see.

Motorcycle lane rights

A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane. Do not share the lane, and allow extra following distance because motorcycles can stop quickly.

Three-foot passing rule

Oklahoma requires drivers to leave at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist or pedestrian on the roadway.

Truck no-zones

Large trucks have large blind spots at the front, rear, and both sides. If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

Right-turning truck hazard

A large truck may swing left before turning right. Never pass a turning truck on the right, because the trailer swings into that space.

White cane right-of-way

A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog always has the right-of-way at a crosswalk. Stop and stay stopped until clear.

Oklahoma per se limit

For drivers 21 and older, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher is itself a violation, regardless of visible impairment.

Zero tolerance for under 21

Oklahoma drivers under 21 violate the law at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher, even without signs of impairment.

Implied consent

By driving on Oklahoma roads, a driver agrees to submit to a chemical test. Refusing a test leads to license revocation.

Lowering BAC

Only time reduces blood alcohol concentration. Coffee, food, cold showers, and exercise do not speed the body's elimination of alcohol.

Learner permit age

Oklahoma issues a learner permit at 15½ years old after passing the written test and vision screening. A licensed driver 21 or older must accompany.

Intermediate license restrictions

Drivers 16 to 17 with a restricted license may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. except for school, work, or religious activities.

Address change reporting

An Oklahoma driver must report a change of address to the Department of Public Safety within 10 days of moving to a new residence.