Can You Answer These 8 Questions from the Oklahoma Driving Test?

Ah, we remember it like it was yesterday. It’s almost your 16th birthday and you are about to have more freedom than ever before — your very own driver’s license. There are only two things left to get before you have the wind in your hair and the open roads in front of you: a new car and that laminated piece of plastic with your smiling face on it. Yes, we’re talking about your driver’s license. At Landers Chevrolet in Norman, Oklahoma, we can make buying your first car easy, but let’s see if you can still answer these eight questions from the Oklahoma Driving Test!

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1. In which of the following places are you NOT allowed to park your Chevy?

A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

B. On a sidewalk

C. Within 20 feet of a crosswalk

D. All the above

2. In city driving, you should start to signal for at least _________ before you turn, slow down, or stop your Chevy.

A. One block

B. A half-block

C. A third of a block

D. A quarter of a block

3. In heavy rain, your Chevy’s tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:

A. Waterplaning

B. Rainplaning

C. Hydroplaning

D. None of the above

4. Under Oklahoma law, the maximum speed limit on four-lane divided highways and two-lane superhighways is _______ unless otherwise posted.

A. 75 mph

B. 45 mph

C. 65 mph

D. 70 mph

5. You are driving on an undivided roadway. If you approach a school bus with flashing red lights or showing a red STOP sign, you must:

A. Pass the bus at a higher speed

B. Change lanes

C. Pass the bus at a lower speed

D. Stop your Chevy

6. You must use your Chevy’s headlights _________ and whenever visibility is limited.

A. From 90 minutes after sunset to 90 minutes before sunrise

B. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

C. From 120 minutes after sunset to 120 minutes before sunrise

D. From 60 minutes after sunset to 60 minutes before sunrise

7. The proper hand position on your Chevy’s steering wheel for a solid and strong grip is:

A. The left hand between 9:00 and 10:30 and the right hand between 2:00 and 4:00.

B. The left hand at 8:00 and the right hand at 2:00.

C. The left hand at 11:00 and the right hand at 2:00.

D. The left hand between 8:00 and 9:00 and the right hand between 4:00 and 5:00.

8. Don’t try to pass another Chevy if you are within _______ of an obstructed view.

A. 100 feet

B. 75 feet

C. 50 feet

D. 25 feet

Did you pass? If not, don’t fret. There are several training booklets and materials available for free! One great resource is https://driving-tests.org/oklahoma/oklahoma-permit-practice-test/.

At Landers Chevrolet in Norman, Oklahoma, we have several affordable, reliable, and safe options for first cars. Come see us today for a buying experience that is guaranteed to be easier than taking your driver’s test!

ANSWERS:

1: D. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to park on the sidewalk, within an intersection, or within 20 feet of a crosswalk. It is also illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

2: C. You should start to signal for at least 100 feet before you turn, slow down, or stop. In the city, 100 feet is roughly one-third of a block.

3: C. On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called “hydroplaning.” (Wide tires may start to hydroplane even at reduced speeds.) At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

4: D. Under Oklahoma law, the maximum speed limit on four-lane divided highways and two-lane superhighways is 70 mph unless otherwise posted. Of course, under hazardous driving conditions, you should slow down below this maximum limit.

5: D. On an undivided roadway, if you approach a school bus with flashing red lights or showing a STOP sign, you must come to a complete stop, no matter which direction the bus is traveling in. You must remain stopped until (1) the bus starts moving; (2) the bus driver motions for you to proceed; or (3) the flashing red lights go off and the STOP sign is retracted.

6: B. You must use your headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise and whenever visibility is limited.

7: A. For each of your hands to exert a strong turning force on the steering wheel, you should keep your left hand between 9:00 and 10:30 and your right hand between 2:00 and 4:00.

8: A. According to the Oklahoma Driver’s Manual, you must not try to pass if you are within 100 feet of an obstructed view or if vehicles or pedestrians might cross your path. (Note: Even 100 feet is cutting it rather close. Remember that at 40 mph, your vehicle will travel 100 feet in just 1.7 seconds. That’s the only safety margin you will have to avoid an accident.)