Category: Oklahoma

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Since November 1, 2023, every Oklahoma driver under 18 has needed a Work Zone Safe course certificate to get an intermediate license. The course is free, online and run by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). This explainer covers who needs it, what it involves and how to use the certificate.

Work Zone Safe course: quick facts

	Details (as of November 2026)
Who must take it	Anyone under 18 applying for an Oklahoma intermediate license
Required since	November 1, 2023
Run by	Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Service Oklahoma links to it as the “ODOT Work Zone Safe Course”
Cost	Free
Format	Online videos and quizzes. You can stop and resume
Time	About 45 to 60 minutes, according to the course’s own information page
Proof	A PDF certificate of completion. Bring it to your drive test

Why Oklahoma requires it

State law (47 O.S. § 6-105) describes the course as a free, ODOT-approved course on “teen driver work zone and first responder safety”. The course’s information page lists these topics:

• distraction, seat belts, speeding and impaired driving
• Oklahoma work zone laws
• teen driver topics: merging, queuing, mobile operations, night driving and winter driving
• real-life work zone stories

How to complete the Work Zone Safe course

1. From Service Oklahoma’s Teen Driving page, follow the link to the ODOT Work Zone Safe Course.
2. Create an account in the teen’s own name. The name you register with is printed on the certificate, so each teen needs a separate account.
3. Enroll in the Oklahoma Work Zone and Move Over Safe course.
4. Watch each video all the way through and answer every quiz question correctly. You cannot move on until you do.
5. Download the certificate PDF. Print it and bring it to the drive test.

If the confirmation email does not arrive, the course page suggests using a non-school email address, because school filters may block it. To replace a lost certificate, log in with the same email and download it again.

Where the certificate fits in the timeline

You can take the course any time before the drive test. Doing it during the 180-day permit period keeps it off your list on test day. The certificate is on Service Oklahoma’s drive test checklist for every applicant under 18, alongside:

• your learner permit
• the notarized 50-hour affidavit, or a parent with you
• proof of insurance
• your driver education certificate, if you are under 16 and a half

For a 16th birthday test under the Sweet Sixteen Guarantee, the course must be finished beforehand. See the Oklahoma driving test guide.

Oklahoma work zone rules the course reinforces

• Orange signs mean you are nearing or in a work zone.
• Speeding fines double in construction and maintenance zones when workers or equipment are present.
• Failing to obey work zone signs, signals or markings is a misdemeanor. The fine is $100 to $1,000, with up to 30 days in jail, or both.
• Obey flaggers. When told to stop, stop in your lane, and do not move until the flagger signals you to go.
• Move Over Law (47 O.S. § 11-314): for a stopped vehicle with flashing lights, move to a lane that is not next to it if it is safe, or slow down. See move over laws.

Common questions

Is the Oklahoma Work Zone Safe course free?

Yes. It is free and online.

Do I need the course if I am 18?

No. Service Oklahoma requires the certificate from applicants under 18.

How long does the Work Zone Safe course take?

The course information page estimates 45 to 60 minutes, and you can pause and resume.

What if I lose my certificate?

Log back in to the course with the email you registered with and download the PDF again.

Is this the same as Operation Work Zone Awareness?

No. Operation Work Zone Awareness is a separate Department of Public Safety program for drivers cited for moving violations in work zones. The teen course is the requirement for the intermediate license.

What else do I need for my intermediate license?

See the intermediate license rules and the Oklahoma learning to drive guide.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Teen Driving” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Intermediate License” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Drive Test Center” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Teens Can Now Get 16th Birthday Drive Test” news release, May 30, 2024 (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual” (updated 11/24/25) (oklahoma.gov)
• Oklahoma Department of Transportation, “Work Zone Safe course: About” (work-zone-safe.teachable.com, linked from Service Oklahoma)
• Oklahoma Legislature, “Oklahoma Statutes Title 47, § 6-105 and § 11-1304” (oklegislature.gov)

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Before an Oklahoma teen can get an intermediate license, a parent or legal guardian must swear that the teen has done at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel training, including at least 10 at night. This is done on Service Oklahoma’s Affidavit of Driver Training. Use this checklist to make sure the hours, the supervisor and the paperwork all count.

What the Oklahoma 50-hour rule requires

• At least 50 hours of actual behind-the-wheel training.
• At least 10 of those hours at night.
• The hours must be driven while you hold your learner permit.
• The supervising driver must be at least 21, hold a current valid license, and have been licensed to drive a Class D vehicle for at least 2 years.
• Your custodial parent or legal guardian certifies the hours by sworn affidavit (47 O.S. § 6-105(D)(1)(b)).

Who can supervise?

Supervisor	Counts?
Parent, 40, licensed for 20 years	Yes
Grandparent or family friend, 21 or over, licensed at least 2 years	Yes. The law does not limit supervision to parents, but only a parent or guardian signs the affidavit
Sibling aged 21, licensed for 18 months	No. They need 2 years licensed
Friend aged 19 with a full license	No. They must be at least 21
Certified driver education instructor during a lesson	Yes, if they meet the age and licensing rules

The permit rules also apply whenever you practice. The supervisor must be seated beside you, and you can drive only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. So your 10 night hours must fall between sunset and 10 p.m., or between 5 a.m. and sunrise.

Service Oklahoma does not accept driving logs

Service Oklahoma’s learner permit page says it does not accept driving logs. The parent verifies the hours on the Affidavit of Driver Training instead. Keeping your own log is still a good idea, so the parent can sign knowing the hours add up. Track:

• date
• start and end time
• day or night
• the supervisor’s name
• the type of driving (residential, highway, rain, parking)

Filling in the Affidavit of Driver Training (form SOK 12/2025)

1. Applicant information: the teen’s name, driver license or permit number, and date of birth.
2. Parent or legal guardian information: name, driver license number and date of birth.
3. The sworn statement: the parent declares, under penalty of perjury, that the 50 hours (10 at night) were done with a qualifying driver.
4. Notary: the form must be completed in front of a notary public. Do not sign it beforehand.
5. Bring it to the drive test. Service Oklahoma accepts either the notarized affidavit or a parent or guardian attending in person.

The form is on Service Oklahoma’s Driver Education page under “50-Hour Driver Training”. It is a sworn statement, so false hours are perjury.

Parent-taught driver education is different

If you take Service Oklahoma’s parent-taught driver education, the course itself includes 30 hours of classroom work and 55 hours behind the wheel, all built into the approved provider’s curriculum. The parent still verifies the 50 hours (10 at night) on the Affidavit of Driver Training. Behind-the-wheel lessons cannot start until the teen has a learner permit, and the teen must carry the permit during them.

Checklist before the drive test

• Permit held for at least 180 days, with no traffic convictions in that time.
• 50 or more hours logged, including 10 or more at night.
• Every supervisor was 21 or over and licensed for 2 or more years.
• Affidavit completed and notarized (or the parent is attending the test).
• Work Zone Safe certificate printed. See the Work Zone Safe course guide.
• Driver education certificate, if you are under 16 and a half.
• Insurance card that does not exclude the teen as a driver.

Then book the test. See the Oklahoma driving test and Sweet Sixteen guide.

A 26-week practice plan that reaches 50 hours

Weeks	Focus	Hours
1 to 4	Empty parking lots and quiet streets: steering, braking, mirrors, backing	6
5 to 10	Residential streets, four-way stops, right and left turns, school zones	10
11 to 16	Busier roads, lane changes, center turn lanes, first night drives	12 (4 at night)
17 to 22	Highways and merging, rain, more night driving	12 (4 at night)
23 to 26	Test practice: parallel parking, hill parking and starting, mock test routes	10 (2 at night)

This plan is a suggestion, not an official requirement. It spreads the hours across the 180-day permit period.

Common questions

Does Oklahoma require a driving log?

No. Service Oklahoma does not accept driving logs. Your parent signs the notarized Affidavit of Driver Training instead.

Do driver ed lesson hours count toward the 50?

The law counts behind-the-wheel training from any licensed driver who is 21 or over and has 2 years of licensing. Hours with a qualifying instructor fit that description, but check with your course provider and Service Oklahoma.

Does the affidavit have to be notarized?

Yes. The form says it must be completed in the presence of a notary public. The alternative is for your parent or guardian to come to the drive test with you.

Is the 50-hour rule needed at 18?

The affidavit is part of the under-18 graduated licensing route. Adults 18 and over do not need a permit before the drive test.

How do other states handle supervised hours?

See supervised driving hours by state and the Oklahoma learning to drive guide.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Affidavit of Driver Training” (form SOK 12/2025) (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Learner Permit” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Driver Education” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Drive Test Center” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual” (updated 11/24/25) (oklahoma.gov)
• Oklahoma Legislature, “Oklahoma Statutes Title 47, § 6-105” (oklegislature.gov)
• Oklahoma Administrative Code, “670:15-1-5 Graduated driver license” via Legal Information Institute (law.cornell.edu)

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An Oklahoma intermediate license lets you drive alone between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. and carry one passenger, with some exceptions. This explainer is for teens on the intermediate stage and their parents. It covers exactly what the restrictions allow, how long they last, and what you need to move up to an unrestricted Class D license.

Oklahoma intermediate license restrictions

Rule	What it means	Exceptions
Hours	Drive only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.	Driving to or from work, school, school activities or church activities. Any time with a licensed driver aged 21 or over seated beside you. Farm or ranch residents doing farming or ranching work outside city limits
Passengers	No more than one passenger	Any number if all passengers live in your parent or guardian’s household. Any number if a licensed driver aged 21 or over sits in the front seat
Phones	No hand-held electronic devices while driving	A life-threatening emergency

These limits appear on your license as restriction code “T”. No T restriction applies once you are 18.

Scenario checks

• Driving home from a 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift at work: allowed, because work trips are exempt.
• Driving to a friend’s house at 10:30 p.m.: not allowed, unless a licensed driver aged 21 or over is beside you.
• Taking your two younger siblings to school: allowed, because they live in your household.
• Taking two friends to the mall: not allowed. One friend is the limit.
• Two friends, with your 22-year-old licensed cousin in the front seat: allowed.

Who can get an Oklahoma intermediate license?

• You are at least 16 with driver education, or 16 and a half without it.
• You have held a learner permit for at least 180 days.
• You have done at least 50 hours behind the wheel, including 10 at night, with a licensed driver aged 21 or over who has held a license for at least 2 years. Your parent certifies this on the Affidavit of Driver Training.
• You have had no traffic convictions in the 180 days before the drive test.
• You have a Work Zone Safe certificate (required under 18).
• You pass the Class D drive test. See the Oklahoma driving test guide.

The intermediate license costs $25 to print and issue (as of November 2026), plus $4 for each failed test. If your permit expired more than 3 years ago, you must retake both the written and drive tests.

When does the Oklahoma intermediate license end?

	With driver education	Without driver education
Minimum time on the intermediate license	6 months	12 months
Clean record needed	No traffic convictions in the 180 days before issuance	No traffic convictions in the 12 months before issuance
Earliest unrestricted license	16 and a half	17 and a half (an intermediate at 16 and a half, held 12 months)

Under the statute (47 O.S. § 6-105), the shorter 6-month route needs both driver education and the parent-certified 50 hours. Bring your driver education certificate when you apply.

What a ticket does to your timeline

A traffic conviction restarts the waiting period from the date of the conviction. The manual puts it simply: you stay at your current GDL level until 6 months from the conviction date have passed. Under the statute, more than one conviction means the clock runs from the most recent one.

A conviction for violating a license restriction carries 2 points. It can also mean a fine of up to $500, up to 6 months in jail, or both. Service Oklahoma can suspend or cancel an intermediate license for breaking its restrictions, for using a hand-held device or for any traffic violation. See points systems and suspensions.

After the intermediate stage: still probationary

Any Oklahoma license issued to a driver under 18 is probationary. Service Oklahoma can cancel or suspend it, at its discretion, for any moving traffic violation. Under-21 drivers also face zero tolerance for alcohol. See zero tolerance laws for drivers under 21.

Common questions

How many passengers can an Oklahoma intermediate driver carry?

One. The exceptions are passengers who all live in your parent’s household, or a licensed driver aged 21 or over in the front seat.

What time is curfew on an Oklahoma intermediate license?

You can drive from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Outside those hours, only trips to and from work, school, school activities or church activities are allowed, unless a licensed driver aged 21 or over is beside you.

Does the curfew apply to a school football game that ends late?

School activities are exempt, so you can drive to and from the game.

Can I use my phone hands-free on an intermediate license?

The statute bans using a hand-held electronic device, and texting while driving is illegal for all Oklahoma drivers. Hands-free use is not covered by the GDL ban, but the manual tells every driver to give the road their full attention. See phone laws for US drivers.

Do I need another test to get the unrestricted license?

The sources differ. Service Oklahoma’s intermediate page lists only the time held and a clean record, and the statute sets no new test. The 2024 rule text (OAC 670:15-1-5) does mention the driving skills test. Check with Service Oklahoma before you go.

How do Oklahoma’s limits compare with other states?

See GDL laws compared, and the full route in the Oklahoma learning to drive guide.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Intermediate License” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual” (updated 11/24/25) (oklahoma.gov)
• Oklahoma Legislature, “Oklahoma Statutes Title 47, § 6-105 and § 11-901d” (oklegislature.gov)
• Oklahoma Administrative Code, “670:15-1-5 Graduated driver license” via Legal Information Institute (law.cornell.edu)

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Under Service Oklahoma’s Sweet Sixteen Guarantee, a teen who has met every requirement can book the Oklahoma driving test for their 16th birthday, or for the first day they become eligible. This guide covers who can take the Class D drive test, where to take it, what the examiner checks, what your car needs, and the retest rules.

Key facts (Service Oklahoma, as of November 2026)

• Under 18, you need: age 16 (with driver ed) or 16 and a half (without), a learner permit held for at least 180 days, 50 hours of driving (10 at night), no traffic convictions in the last 180 days, and a Work Zone Safe certificate.
• You can test with Service Oklahoma for free, or with a designated examiner for a fee.
• At the Drive Test Centers, the route is about 5 miles and takes about 20 minutes.
• When you pass, the intermediate license costs $25, plus $4 for each earlier failed test.

The Sweet Sixteen Guarantee: testing on your 16th birthday

Service Oklahoma announced the guarantee on May 30, 2024. It promises a drive test on your 16th birthday or the first day you are eligible, and tests run seven days a week.

1. Get your learner permit at 15 while enrolled in driver education. House Bill 1854 lowered the permit age from 15 and a half to 15, which gives you the 180 days you need before you turn 16.
2. Log 50 hours behind the wheel, 10 of them at night.
3. Complete the free online Work Zone Safe course.
4. Apply online with your parent through Service Oklahoma’s “Request a Drive Test” sign-up. You can apply as soon as you have your permit.
5. Take the test at a Drive Test Center:
   • Oklahoma City: 7705 S Walker
   • Broken Arrow: 732 W New Orleans Street, Suite 144

The guarantee only works if you meet every requirement on the day. Count 180 days from the date your permit was issued. If you turn 16 before that, your first eligible day is day 180.

Who can take the Oklahoma drive test?

Your age	Requirements
16 to 16 and a half	Driver education completed. Learner permit held at least 180 days with no conviction. 50-hour affidavit. Work Zone Safe certificate
16 and a half to 18	Learner permit held at least 180 days with no conviction. 50-hour affidavit. Work Zone Safe certificate
18 or over	Passed the written test in the last 12 months, or driver education completed. No permit needed, but if you have one, you must hold it 30 days before an unrestricted license

A traffic conviction restarts the 180-day permit period from the date of the conviction.

Service Oklahoma or a designated examiner?

• Service Oklahoma: the test is given at a licensing office or Drive Test Center at no charge.
• Designated examiners: these are certified driver education instructors from a school district, commercial driving school or Licensed Operator who are approved by Service Oklahoma. They can give the skills test for a fee. Service Oklahoma lists approved examiners on its driving schools page.
• If you pass with a designated examiner, the examiner uploads your scores. You then visit a licensing office or Licensed Operator to get the license.
• If you fail with a designated examiner, you get a DL18DE form. Bring it to your retest.

What the Oklahoma drive test includes

The examiner directs you where to drive and which maneuvers to do. The Drive Test Center lists:

• parallel parking
• parking on a hill and starting on a hill
• intersections, and left and right turns
• lane changes
• yielding to pedestrians and vehicles
• use of the brake, accelerator and (if manual) clutch
• obeying traffic lights and signals

You must show you can control the car, signal, keep to the proper lane, obey signs and markings, apply right-of-way rules, and watch for other vehicles and pedestrians. The manual also lists backing.

How to fail

The manual lists too many errors, dangerous driving, breaking a traffic law, a collision, or refusing to perform a maneuver. Afterward, the examiner explains your errors and tells you when you can retest. Tests are not given when the examiner considers the roads slick or hazardous. For the habits that cost points everywhere, see common reasons people fail.

Practice the Oklahoma way

• Hill parking: stop within 6 inches of the curb. Downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb. Uphill with a curb, turn them away from it. Uphill with no curb, turn them to the right. Set the parking brake.
• Parallel parking: finish within 18 inches of the curb.
• Turns: signal at least 100 feet before the corner. The manual recommends 10 mph or less while turning.
• Backing: look directly through the rear window, not only in the mirror.
• Starting on a hill: signal, check mirrors and look back, release the parking brake, then pull out when the lane is clear.

Vehicle checklist for the drive test

• Valid license plate and registration.
• Working brake lights and turn signals, including the third brake light (cars since 1986, trucks since 1994). No tape on any lens.
• Windshield without multiple cracks, and tint that meets Title 47.
• Tire tread of at least 2/32 inch, with no bulges or exposed cord.
• A horn you can hear at 200 feet, working brakes, and a muffler that has not been modified.
• Front door handles that work from inside and outside.
• Working seat belts.
• A left outside mirror plus either a center inside mirror or a right outside mirror.
• Proof of insurance (security verification form) that does not exclude you as a driver.

No pets or extra passengers may ride along with you and the examiner.

What to bring

• Your Oklahoma learner permit (valid, or expired less than three years).
• One proof of residency (two for REAL ID).
• Proof of insurance.
• The notarized Affidavit of Driver Training, or a parent or guardian with you.
• Your driver education certificate if you are under 16 and a half.
• Your Work Zone Safe certificate if you are under 18.

Retest rules and fees

• You can take the drive test up to three times, at least one day apart (or as the examiner instructs).
• After a third failure with a permit, you wait 30 days. After that you can test once every 30 days, counted from the day after your last test.
• After a third failure without a permit (18 and over), you must get a permit and hold it for 30 days.
• Each failed test adds $4 to the fee you pay when you pass. The intermediate license costs $25 to print and issue.
• You leave with a temporary paper credential. The card arrives by mail.

After you pass, the intermediate license rules apply.

Common questions

Can I take my Oklahoma drive test on my 16th birthday?

Yes, through the Sweet Sixteen Guarantee, if you have held your permit for 180 days, completed driver education, logged 50 hours and finished the Work Zone Safe course by that date.

How long is the Oklahoma driving test?

At the Drive Test Centers, the route is about 5 miles and takes around 20 minutes.

Can my driving school give me the road test?

Yes, if its instructor is a Service Oklahoma-approved designated examiner. Designated examiners charge a fee, while Service Oklahoma tests are free.

Can I use my parents’ car?

Yes, if it passes the vehicle inspection, has a valid tag, and the insurance does not exclude you as a driver.

Does the drive test go ahead in bad weather?

Not if the examiner considers the roads slick or hazardous.

How do other states run their road tests?

See the road test by state comparison and the Oklahoma learning to drive guide.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Teens Can Now Get 16th Birthday Drive Test” news release, May 30, 2024 (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Drive Test Center” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Intermediate License” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Learner Permit” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual” (updated 11/24/25) (oklahoma.gov)
• Oklahoma Legislature, “Oklahoma Statutes Title 47, § 6-105” (oklegislature.gov)

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The Oklahoma permit test is a 20-question written knowledge test. You need at least 15 correct answers to pass, and you have 60 minutes. This guide is for teens and adults getting a Class D learner permit from Service Oklahoma. It covers who can take the test, how to take it online or in person, what it costs, and what your permit lets you do.

Oklahoma permit test at a glance

	Details (Service Oklahoma, as of November 2026)
Questions	20
Pass mark	15 correct (75%)
Time limit	60 minutes
Language	English only for now. The manual says an oral test is available on request, and you may need an appointment
Where	Online from home, or in person at a Service Oklahoma location
Topics	Oklahoma traffic laws, road rules, signs, safe driving, and drug and alcohol laws and their effects
Study material	The Oklahoma Driver Manual, plus Service Oklahoma’s practice tests
Cost	No charge to take the test. The permit costs $42.50 when issued, plus $4 for each failed attempt

Who can get an Oklahoma learner permit?

• Age 15: you must be enrolled in, and receiving instruction in, an approved driver education course, and pass the written test.
• Age 16 or over: pass the written test. Driver education is optional.
• Everyone: your license must not be suspended in Oklahoma or any other state.

Approved driver education can be a public school course, a Service Oklahoma-certified course at a private or parochial school, a commercial driving school, or a Service Oklahoma-certified parent-taught course. Some older documents still give 15 and a half as the permit age. Service Oklahoma’s current pages use 15, following House Bill 1854 (2024).

Can you skip the written test?

Yes, with a driver education completion certificate. Service Oklahoma can waive the written test when you show one. A parent-taught driver education course cannot waive it, so parent-taught students take the test like everyone else.

Taking the Oklahoma permit test online

1. Use a desktop or laptop with a front-facing camera and a working microphone. Phones, tablets and touchscreen devices are not supported.
2. Sit in a quiet room with a stable internet connection.
3. If you are under 18, an adult (proxy) must be present to complete identity verification.
4. If your connection drops, the test pauses and you can log back in. Repeated disconnections may mean you have to retake it.
5. You get two attempts online. If you fail both, you must take the test in person.
6. After you pass, join the waitlist at a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location. There you take the vision test, meet an examiner and get your permit.

There is no extra fee for the online test.

Taking the test in person

• Take the test at a Service Oklahoma location. The vision test happens during the same visit.
• Career Tech Testing Centers also give the written test, for a $25 fee. You still need to visit a Service Oklahoma office for the vision test and to get your permit.
• If you fail, the manual says you must wait at least one day before you retest.

What to bring for your Oklahoma learner permit

• One proof of identity, such as a certified US birth certificate or a valid US passport. Photocopies and notarized copies are not accepted.
• One proof of lawful presence.
• One proof of residency, or two if you want a REAL ID permit. See REAL ID and your first license.
• Your Social Security number (the card is not required).
• A parent or legal guardian if you are under 18. If a parent cannot attend, bring a notarized Parent Authorization Form.
• Your driver education enrollment contract or completion certificate, if you have one.
• Parent-taught students under 16: the Parent-Taught Affidavit approval number and proof that you bought the course.

Oklahoma permit fees

Item	Fee (as of November 2026)
Learner permit (issue and print)	$42.50
Each failed test	$4.00, added to the issuance fee and paid when you pass
Written test at a Career Tech Testing Center	$25.00
Online written test	No extra fee

What the Oklahoma learner permit allows

• You can drive only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• A licensed driver aged 21 or over must sit in the seat beside you.
• Parent-taught students must carry the permit during behind-the-wheel lessons.
• Do not use a hand-held electronic device while driving. Learner permit holders can have their permit suspended or cancelled for it, unless it is for a life-threatening emergency.

To move up to an intermediate license, you need to hold the permit for at least 180 days, log 50 hours (10 at night), finish the Work Zone Safe course and pass the drive test. The full route is in the Oklahoma learning to drive guide. For logging hours, see the 50-hour affidavit checklist.

What to study

Every question comes from the Oklahoma Driver Manual. These chapters carry the specific numbers learners tend to miss:

• Signs, signals and markings: sign shapes and colors, flashing yellow arrows, right on red, center turn lanes. See US road signs by shape and color.
• Right of way: four-way stops, school buses, the Move Over Law, blind pedestrians.
• Speed: default limits of 80 mph on turnpikes, 75 on controlled-access highways, 65 on undivided state highways and 55 on county roads.
• Stopping and following: the 3-second rule (4 seconds in bad weather).
• Parking: 15 feet from a hydrant, 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection, 30 feet from a stop sign or signal, and 50 feet from a railroad crossing.
• Alcohol and drugs: 0.08 BAC, zero tolerance under 21, implied consent.
• GDL rules: permit and intermediate restrictions. See intermediate license rules.

Common questions

How many questions are on the Oklahoma permit test?

20. You must get at least 15 right.

Can I take the Oklahoma written test online?

Yes, on a desktop or laptop with a camera and microphone. You get two online attempts. Under 18, an adult must be present for identity verification.

How many times can I retake the permit test?

As many times as you need, but only two attempts can be online. Each failure adds $4, which you pay when you pass and get the permit.

Is the Oklahoma permit test available in Spanish?

Service Oklahoma says the test is in English only for now. The manual says you can ask for an oral test, which may need an appointment.

Does parent-taught driver ed let me skip the test?

No. Only a completion certificate from a school or commercial driver education course can waive the written test.

How does the Oklahoma test compare with other states?

See the permit test by state comparison.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Written Knowledge Test” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Learner Permit” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual” (updated 11/24/25) (oklahoma.gov)
• Oklahoma Legislature, “Oklahoma Statutes Title 47, § 6-105” (oklegislature.gov)

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This guide is for Oklahoma teens, their parents and adults learning to drive for the first time. It explains how to get a driver’s license in Oklahoma from start to finish: the learner permit at 15, the intermediate license at 16, the unrestricted Class D license, and the road rules Service Oklahoma tests you on.

Key facts (Service Oklahoma, as of November 2026)

• Learner permit at 15 if you are enrolled in an approved driver education course. From 16, driver education is optional.
• Written test: 20 questions. You need 15 correct to pass.
• Hold the permit for at least 180 days and log 50 hours behind the wheel, 10 of them at night.
• Intermediate license at 16 with driver education, or 16 and a half without it.
• Under 18, you must also finish the free online Work Zone Safe course before the drive test.
• Unrestricted license after 6 months on an intermediate license with driver education, or 12 months without it.

Oklahoma’s graduated driver license stages

Stage	Earliest age	Main rules
Student driver (in a driver ed lesson)	15	Drive only during a lesson, with a certified driver education instructor in the front passenger seat
Learner permit	15 with driver ed, 16 without	Drive 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. only, with a licensed driver aged 21 or over seated beside you
Intermediate license	16 with driver ed, 16 and a half without	Drive alone 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (some trips exempt). One passenger limit
Unrestricted Class D	16 and a half at the earliest	No GDL limits. The license stays probationary until you are 18

Older documents, including the 2024 version of the Service Oklahoma rule (OAC 670:15-1-5), still give 15 and a half as the permit age. House Bill 1854 (2024) lowered it to 15, and Service Oklahoma’s current pages and the 2025 Oklahoma Driver Manual use 15.

Step by step: how to get a driver’s license in Oklahoma as a teen

1. Enroll in driver education if you want your permit at 15. Approved options are a public school course, a Service Oklahoma-certified course at a private or parochial school, a commercial driving school, or a Service Oklahoma-certified parent-taught course.
2. Pass the written test and vision screening. You can take the test online or at a Service Oklahoma location. A driver education completion certificate can waive the written test, but a parent-taught course cannot. See the Oklahoma permit test guide.
3. Get your learner permit. A parent or legal guardian must come with you if you are under 18 (or send a notarized Parent Authorization Form). The permit costs $42.50 to issue and print.
4. Practice for at least 180 days. Log at least 50 hours behind the wheel, including 10 at night, with a licensed driver aged 21 or over who has held a license for at least 2 years. Your parent certifies the hours on a notarized affidavit. See the 50-hour affidavit checklist.
5. Complete the Work Zone Safe course. It is free and online. Bring the certificate to your drive test. See the Work Zone Safe course guide.
6. Pass the drive test. You can test with Service Oklahoma (no charge) or with a designated examiner (for a fee). You can book a test on your 16th birthday through the Sweet Sixteen Guarantee. See the Oklahoma driving test guide.
7. Drive on your intermediate license. It costs $25 to print and issue. Follow the hour and passenger limits in the intermediate license rules.
8. Move to an unrestricted license after 6 months (with driver education) or 12 months (without), as long as you have a clean record.

Traffic convictions reset the clock

If you are convicted of a moving violation, you stay at your current level (learner or intermediate) until 6 months have passed since the conviction date. Service Oklahoma also requires no traffic convictions in the 180 days before your intermediate drive test. Learner and intermediate holders can have their license suspended or cancelled for using a hand-held electronic device while driving, unless it is for a life-threatening emergency.

Learning to drive in Oklahoma at 18 or over

• You do not need a permit before the drive test. After passing the written test you can take the drive test as early as the next business day.
• If you choose to get a permit for practice, you must hold it for at least 30 days before applying for an unrestricted license.
• If you fail the drive test three times without a permit, you must get a permit and hold it for 30 days before retesting.
• Driver education is not required.

What to bring to Service Oklahoma

• One proof of identity and one proof of lawful presence (originals or certified copies, not photocopies).
• One proof of Oklahoma residency, or two for a REAL ID. See REAL ID and your first license.
• Your Social Security number (the card itself is not required).
• A parent or legal guardian if you are under 18.
• Your driver education enrollment contract or completion certificate, if you have one.
• For the drive test: your permit, proof of insurance that does not exclude you as a driver, and the Work Zone Safe certificate if you are under 18.

Who needs an Oklahoma license, and keeping it

• Every resident who drives on Oklahoma roads needs one. New residents must apply for an Oklahoma license, and register their vehicles, once they establish residency. Licensed nonresidents aged 16 or over, nonresident military members and their families, and nonresident college students and their families can drive on a valid home license.
• Driving without a license, even with a licensed driver beside you, is illegal, and both of you can be arrested. Parents may not let a child drive without a permit or license. The penalty is a fine of up to $500, up to 6 months in jail or both.
• Carry your license whenever you drive. Show it to police or a judge when asked, and to anyone involved in a crash with you.
• A license lasts 4 or 8 years and expires on the last day of the month. You can renew up to 1 year early, including online. Expired less than 3 years: no tests. Expired more than 3 years: vision, written and drive tests again. Military members stationed out of state have until 60 days after they return.
• Your license shows restriction codes. For example, B means corrective lenses, 9 means a licensed driver 21 or over must be in the front seat (learners) and T is the intermediate license restriction.
• When your license is issued you can join the organ donor registry (a red heart is printed on the card) and, with proof of service, add a free veteran logo.

Oklahoma license fees

Item	Fee (as of November 2026)
Learner permit	$42.50
Intermediate license	$25.00
Class D license (4-year)	$42.50
Each failed written or drive test	$4.00, added to the fee when you pass
Replacement license	$25.00
Written test at a Career Tech Testing Center	$25.00 (you still visit Service Oklahoma for the vision test and permit)

You pay nothing to take Service Oklahoma’s tests. Fees are collected when you pass and the credential is issued.

Signs, signals and markings

The Oklahoma Driver Manual uses the standard US shapes and colors: red octagon for stop, red and white triangle for yield, yellow diamonds for warnings, orange for work zones, green for guide signs and blue for services. For more detail, see US road signs by shape and color, traffic signals and pavement markings. Oklahoma-specific points:

• Right on red: allowed after a complete stop unless a sign forbids it. You may also turn left on red from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
• Flashing yellow arrow: turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
• Center turn lane: on three-lane roads, enter the center lane only to turn left. Never pass in it.
• Work zones: speeding fines double when workers or equipment are present.
• Lane control signals over a lane: a red X means do not use the lane, a yellow X means clear the lane (a flashing yellow X allows left turns), and a green arrow means the lane is open.
• Pedestrian signals: a flashing Don’t Walk means pedestrians should not start crossing, but those already crossing may finish.
• Quiet zones: at crossings with a No Train Horn sign, trains do not sound their horns in normal operation, so look carefully.
• Four-lane highways: two solid yellow lines divide the directions. On a road with four or more lanes, do not hold up traffic by cruising in the left lane.
• Damaging or removing a traffic sign is a misdemeanor, and a felony if someone is hurt or killed as a result.

Rules of the road in Oklahoma

Default speed limits (unless posted)

Road	Limit
Turnpikes	80 mph
Controlled-access highways	75 mph
Undivided state highways	65 mph
County roads	55 mph
Highways in state parks or wildlife refuges	35 mph
Marked school zones on highways outside a city or town	25 mph

Cities and towns set their own limits. The basic speed rule still applies: never drive faster than conditions allow, and never so slowly that you block normal traffic. A speeding conviction can mean a fine of up to $654 and 30 days in jail. On expressways the minimum is usually 40 mph; driving below it is illegal. Never cross the median or turn around on an expressway, and signal at least 100 feet before an exit. See speed limits and the basic speed law.

Right of way

• At four-way stops and uncontrolled intersections, the first vehicle to arrive goes first. If two arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. See four-way stops explained.
• Turning left, yield to all oncoming traffic. Keep your wheels straight while you wait, so a rear-end hit cannot push you into oncoming cars.
• Entering a road from a driveway, alley or private road, stop before the sidewalk or crosswalk, then go when it is safe.
• Take extra care where children are playing in the street; the manual says you must yield to them.
• For a police car, fire engine or ambulance with a siren or flashing lights, pull to the right edge clear of intersections and stop. If an officer signals you to stop while you are in the left lane, still pull over to the right shoulder.
• Stop 15 feet from a blind pedestrian in the roadway, and yield to funeral processions.
• Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights or its stop sign out. Failing to stop means a mandatory one-year license revocation. See school bus stopping laws.
• Move Over Law (47 O.S. § 11-314): for a stopped vehicle with flashing lights, move to a lane that is not next to it if it is safe, or slow down. See move over laws.

Parking

• Park within 18 inches of the curb, or within 6 inches on a hill.
• Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, within 30 feet of a stop sign or signal, or within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
• Also illegal: parking on a sidewalk or crosswalk, in front of a driveway, in an intersection, double parked, on a bridge or in an underpass, or within 20 feet of a fire station driveway (75 feet across the street where signed).
• When you leave the car, set the parking brake, put it in park (or low or reverse in a manual), turn off the motor and take the key.
• A disabled parking placard needs an application completed by a physician. Misusing one is a misdemeanor.
• Your drive test can include hill parking and parallel parking. See parking rules for new drivers.

Safe driving: the Oklahoma manual’s numbers

• Following distance: at least 3 seconds, and 4 in bad weather (or one car length for every 10 mph). In a caravan or procession outside town, leave 200 feet between vehicles.
• Stopping: perception takes about half a second and reaction about two thirds of a second before you even brake. At 80 mph the manual puts total stopping distance at roughly 390 to 600 feet.
• Passing: make sure you have at least 200 feet of clear road with no No Passing Zone, and do not pass within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, intersection or anywhere your view is blocked. Never exceed the speed limit to pass. When someone passes you, keep right and do not speed up.
• Turns: 10 mph or less is the recommended turning speed. Signal at least 100 feet, or a third of a block, before you turn, slow down or stop. Arm signals are allowed.
• Backing: look directly through the rear window rather than relying on the mirror, and never back into an intersection to turn around.
• Tailgaters: flash your brake lights if it is safe, slow down to encourage them to pass, or pull over somewhere with other people around and let them go.
• Headlights: on from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Dim your high beams within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 600 feet of a vehicle you are following.
• Signal: at least 100 feet before you turn.
• Flooded roads: most vehicles will float in 2 feet of water, and 6 inches can be enough to lose control. Never drive around barricades at low-water crossings. Turn around.
• Ice and rain: watch for black ice on bridges and in shade. Roads are slickest when rain first starts. If the car skids, take your foot off the brake and steer in the direction of the skid if that is safe. On loose surfaces without ABS, tap the brakes about once a second.
• Night: do not overdrive your headlights, and do not wear sunglasses or tinted lenses.
• Animals: do not swerve to miss an animal; that can cause a worse crash. Deer crashes peak from October to December, at dawn and dusk.
• Manual cars: coasting downhill in neutral or with the clutch down is illegal.
• Carbon monoxide: drowsiness, dizziness or blue lips can mean exhaust is leaking in. Pull over, turn off the engine and open the windows. Never run the engine in a closed garage.
• Out-of-state trips: carry a physical copy of your insurance and registration.
• Seat belts: the driver and front-seat passenger must wear one. Children under 8 must be in a child restraint: rear-facing until age 2 (or the seat’s size limit), and from 4 to under 8, a child restraint or seat belt if they are not taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Children under 12 are safest in the back seat.
• Hand position: the manual suggests your left hand between 9:00 and 10:30 and your right between 2:00 and 4:00, with at least a third of the wheel between your hands. Keep your elbow inside the window.
• Emergency kit: the manual suggests a flashlight, inflated spare and jack, jumper cables, flares, water, a blanket, a first-aid kit and a phone.
• Texting: texting while driving is illegal for every driver in Oklahoma, with a fine of up to $100. See phone and texting laws.

Weather driving is covered in driving in snow, fog and rain, and highway merging in freeway driving for new drivers.

Sharing the road

• Leave at least 3 feet when passing a bicycle.
• Bicyclists in Oklahoma may treat a stop sign as a yield when no hazard is present. After stopping, they may also go through a red light when it is safe.
• A truck’s blind spots include up to 200 feet behind it. If you cannot see the truck’s mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Blink your headlights to let a truck driver know you are passing, and never cut between a right-turning truck and the curb.
• Do not try to share a lane with a motorcycle, and follow it by at least 3 seconds.
• A bicyclist may take the full lane to pass, to turn left, to avoid hazards or when the lane is too narrow to share. An orange flag on a bicycle can mean the rider has impaired hearing.
• Do not honk or rev your engine to rush a pedestrian. Yield to pedestrians on the sidewalk when you cross it from a driveway or alley.
• Farm equipment and other slow-moving vehicles with the orange triangle emblem travel at 25 mph or less. Animal-drawn vehicles have the same rights to the road as you.
• If crossing lights start flashing while you are already on the tracks, keep moving. If your car stalls on the tracks, get out at once (you may have only 20 seconds), move away at a 45-degree angle toward the direction the train is coming from, and call 911 and the number on the blue ENS sign.
• At railroad crossings with warning signals, stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. See railroad crossings.

More in sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles and trucks.

Alcohol, drugs and implied consent in Oklahoma

• The legal limit is 0.08 BAC. A level over 0.05 is evidence of impairment.
• Under 21: any measurable alcohol is illegal. A first zero-tolerance offense means a 6-month revocation, and a second means 12 months.
• If you refuse a breath or blood test, your license is revoked automatically. An implied consent revocation lasts 180 days to 2 years, depending on your record.
• Driving with a BAC over 0.05 but under 0.08 can bring a $100 to $500 fine, up to 6 months in jail or both.
• A first DUI (0.08 or more) is a misdemeanor: 10 days to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. A second within 10 years is a felony with 1 to 5 years and up to $2,500. Expect an alcohol and drug assessment (ADSAC), and possibly an ignition interlock, on top.
• The manual says it is illegal to drive with any detectable level of cannabis in your system.
• Under 18, a court must report any alcohol or drug offense to Service Oklahoma, and Service Oklahoma must cancel or deny your license.

See implied consent and DUI and zero tolerance for drivers under 21.

Insurance, points and suspensions

• Minimum liability insurance: $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. Keep the security verification form in the car.
• No insurance: a fine of up to $250, up to 30 days in jail or both, plus suspension of your license and registration.
• Points: 10 or more points within 5 years suspends your license. Speeding is 2 points (3 if more than 25 mph over the limit). Reckless driving and failing to stop for a school bus are 4 points each. Violating a license restriction, such as a GDL limit, is 2 points.
• Removing points: 2 points come off for each 12 months with no convictions, and all points clear after 3 years without a conviction.
• Violating a restriction: on conviction, a fine of up to $500, up to 6 months in jail or both.
• Change of address: tell Service Oklahoma within 10 days. Legal notices go to the address on file, so an old address can mean a suspension you never hear about.
• Uninsured in a crash: if anyone is hurt or damage is $500 or more, Service Oklahoma suspends the license of an uninsured driver or owner. Owning or showing a fake insurance form is a crime.
• Mandatory revocation (6 months to 3 years): for vehicle manslaughter, DUI, a felony using a vehicle, leaving an injury or fatal crash, lying to get a license, a drug offense while using a vehicle, or (under 21) any measurable alcohol.
• Fake IDs: lending your license or using a fake or altered one can get it canceled; making or using a fake ID is a felony.
• After a crash: stop, call 911, turn on your hazard lights and get help for anyone hurt without moving them. Move a minor-crash vehicle out of traffic, swap driver, vehicle and insurance details, and take photos. If you hit a parked car or property and cannot find the owner, leave your name, address and insurance details.
• Medical review: Service Oklahoma’s Compliance Division can call in drivers with unsafe records or medical conditions, guided by a Medical Advisory Committee of doctors.

See points systems and suspensions, car insurance for new drivers and what to do after a crash.

Common questions

Can I get my Oklahoma permit at 15?

Yes, if you are enrolled in and receiving instruction in an approved driver education course, and you pass the written test. Without driver education, the earliest age is 16.

What is the youngest age for an unrestricted Oklahoma license?

16 and a half. That means an intermediate license at 16 with driver education, held for 6 months with a clean record.

Can I drive alone on an Oklahoma learner permit?

No. A licensed driver aged 21 or over must sit beside you, and you can drive only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Is parent-taught driver education allowed in Oklahoma?

Yes, through a Service Oklahoma-approved provider. It includes 30 hours of classroom training and 55 hours behind the wheel, and approved providers charge a fee. The parent must meet driving-record rules, including no suspension in the past 12 months and fewer than five point violations.

I am moving to Oklahoma with a permit or license from another state. What happens?

Service Oklahoma gives credit for time you held driving privileges elsewhere, but the minimum ages still apply. See moving to a new state.

How does Oklahoma compare with other states?

See GDL laws compared, supervised driving hours by state and how to get a license in the US.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual” (updated 11/24/25) (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Learner Permit” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Intermediate License” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Written Knowledge Test” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Teen Driving” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Drive Test Center” (oklahoma.gov)
• Oklahoma Legislature, “Oklahoma Statutes Title 47, § 6-105 and § 11-901d” (oklegislature.gov)
• Oklahoma Administrative Code, “670:15-1-5 Graduated driver license” via Legal Information Institute (law.cornell.edu)

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Under Oklahoma’s Mandatory Point System, your license is suspended if you collect 10 or more points within 5 years. Most tickets are worth 1 or 2 points, reckless driving and passing a stopped school bus are 4, and speeding more than 25 mph over is 3. Drivers under 18 hold a probationary license that Service Oklahoma can suspend or cancel for any single moving violation, whatever the points. This guide covers the point table, the teen rules and the two ways to cut your total.

Key facts (Oklahoma, as of November 2026)

• Suspension: 10 or more points within 5 years.
• No points for speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit (47 O.S. 11-810), except for commercial drivers.
• Point reduction: 2 points off for each 12 months with no pointable conviction. Zero after 3 years with no traffic convictions.
• Course credit: 2 points off for an approved Driver Compliance or Defensive Driving Course, once every 24 months.
• Under 18: any moving violation can lead to suspension or cancellation, and a conviction restarts the wait for the next GDL stage.

Oklahoma point values for common tickets

Offense	Points
Reckless driving	4
Failure to stop or remain stopped for a school bus loading or unloading	4
Speeding more than 25 mph over the posted limit	3
Speeding (11 to 25 mph over)	2
Careless driving	2
Following too close or improperly	2
Failure to obey a stop sign or traffic light	2
Failure to yield right of way	2
Left of center, or wrong way on a one-way street	2
Violation of a license restriction	2
Operating a defective vehicle	1
All other violations (other than those requiring suspension or revocation)	1

Points are assessed for convictions in any court, anywhere, that has authority over the violation. A seat belt ticket carries no points: 47 O.S. 12-417 prohibits assessing points for it.

Some offenses skip the point system and lead straight to revocation, including DUI, leaving the scene of an injury crash, a felony using a vehicle and, for drivers under 21, driving with any measurable alcohol.

Extra rules for drivers under 18

A probationary license

The Oklahoma Driver Manual calls any license issued to a driver under 18 probationary: a trial period to show you can drive safely. Service Oklahoma can, at its discretion, cancel or suspend it for any moving traffic violation. In practice, a teen does not need 10 points to lose their license.

Phones

Learner permit and intermediate license holders can be suspended, or have their license canceled, for using a hand-held electronic device while driving, unless it is a life-threatening emergency.

Restriction violations

Breaking a permit or intermediate license restriction (supervisor, passenger or night limits) is a 2-point license restriction violation, and it can also lead Service Oklahoma to suspend or cancel the license.

Convictions delay the next stage

The manual is direct: if you are convicted of a moving violation, you stay at your current GDL level (learner or intermediate) until 6 months from the conviction date have passed. The stage rules are in Oklahoma intermediate license rules for teens.

Scenario

A 16-year-old on an intermediate license is convicted of speeding 15 mph over (2 points) and of carrying too many passengers (2 points). Four points is far below the 10-point line, but each moving violation lets Service Oklahoma suspend or cancel the probationary license, and the driver stays at the intermediate stage until 6 months after the most recent conviction.

Alcohol and drug rules for young drivers

• Zero Tolerance (under 21): revocation for a first DUI, actual physical control, test refusal or any measurable BAC is 6 months. A second is 12 months. If you would still be under 16 when it ends, it runs until you turn 16.
• Fines: $100 to $500 (or community service or a treatment program) for a first conviction, $100 to $1,000 for a second or later.
• Under 18, any alcohol or drug offense: courts must report it to Service Oklahoma, even if no driving was involved. Service Oklahoma must then cancel or deny the license for 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years or until 21 (whichever is longer), as the court decides.

More: zero tolerance laws for drivers under 21.

Eluding police

A conviction for eluding or attempting to elude a peace officer means a set suspension under 47 O.S. 6-206: 6 months for a first, 1 year for a second and 3 years for a third or later. The second and third periods cannot be changed.

How to reduce points in Oklahoma

1. Stay clean: 2 points come off for each 12-month period with no pointable conviction.
2. Three clean years: your total drops to zero after 3 consecutive years with no traffic violation convictions.
3. Take an approved course: completing a Service Oklahoma-approved Driver Compliance or Defensive Driving Course takes off 2 points. You can get this credit once every 24 months, and your total cannot go below zero.

A course takes points off your total. It does not remove the conviction, and it does not stop Service Oklahoma acting on a teen’s probationary license. What to do when you get a ticket: getting a traffic ticket as a new driver.

Common questions

How many points before your license is suspended in Oklahoma?

10 or more within 5 years.

Is a speeding ticket worth points in Oklahoma?

None for 1 to 10 mph over, 2 points above that, and 3 points for more than 25 mph over.

Can a teen lose their license with fewer than 10 points?

Yes. A license held by someone under 18 is probationary and can be suspended or canceled for any moving violation.

How often can I use a defensive driving course?

Once every 24 months, for a 2-point reduction.

Do seat belt tickets add points?

No. Oklahoma law prohibits points for seat belt violations.

How long is a point suspension?

The manual does not give a length. Check with Service Oklahoma.

How do other states compare?

See points systems and license suspensions in the US.

Main guide: learning to drive in Oklahoma.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual”, Chapter 13 and Zero Tolerance sections (service.ok.gov)
• Oklahoma State Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 47, sections 6-206, 11-810 and 12-417 (oksenate.gov)

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The Oklahoma written knowledge test for a learner permit has 20 questions, and you need 15 correct to pass, with 60 minutes to finish. This page gives you two original 20-question practice sets in that format, written from the Oklahoma Driver Manual (updated November 2025): Set 1 on signs and rules of the road, Set 2 on speed, alcohol and Oklahoma’s permit and intermediate license rules. The questions are unofficial, not Service Oklahoma’s.

Oklahoma permit test at a glance

Item	Detail (Service Oklahoma, as of November 2026)
Questions	20
Pass mark	15 correct (75%)
Time limit	60 minutes
Where	Online from home (two attempts) or in person at a Service Oklahoma location
Language	English only for now

Fees, documents and the online rules: the Oklahoma learner permit written test guide.

Practice set 1: signs, signals and right of way

Time yourself: 60 minutes, no manual. Fifteen correct is a pass.

1. A red rectangle reading 4-WAY or ALL-WAY under a stop sign means:

• A. Only you must stop
• B. All traffic approaching the intersection must stop
• C. Four lanes merge ahead
• D. Turns are banned

Answer: B. Manual topic: regulatory signs.

2. A red circle with a line through it on a sign means:

• A. Caution
• B. Service area
• C. Do not, or not allowed
• D. Hospital

Answer: C. Manual topic: regulatory signs.

3. Warning signs in Oklahoma are:

• A. Black on a yellow background
• B. White on green
• C. Red on white
• D. White on blue

Answer: A. They warn of signals ahead, divided highways, curves, narrow bridges and merges. Manual topic: warning signs.

4. A yellow sign shows a divided highway ahead with a center median. You should:

• A. Move left
• B. Make a U-turn
• C. Stop
• D. Keep to the right

Answer: D. Manual topic: warning signs.

5. A flashing yellow left-turn arrow means:

• A. Reduce speed and turn left cautiously after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
• B. You have a protected turn
• C. Stop and wait for green
• D. Left turns are banned

Answer: A. Oncoming traffic has the right of way. Manual topic: traffic signals.

6. In Oklahoma, after a complete stop at a red light, you may:

• A. Go straight if clear
• B. Turn right, or turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street, unless signs forbid it
• C. Turn left from any street
• D. Make a U-turn

Answer: B. Yield to pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles using the intersection. Manual topic: traffic signals.

7. A green arrow is lit while the red light is still on. You may:

• A. Go in any direction
• B. Not move until the red goes off
• C. Turn in the direction of the arrow
• D. Only turn right

Answer: C. Manual topic: traffic signals.

8. A flashing red light means:

• A. Slow down
• B. The light is broken, so go
• C. Yield to trucks only
• D. The same as a stop sign

Answer: D. Stop, then go when it is safe to cross. Manual topic: traffic signals.

9. A blind pedestrian with a white cane is crossing. Oklahoma law says you should:

• A. Stop at least 15 feet away, outside the crosswalk, and let them pass
• B. Honk
• C. Steer around them
• D. Stop in the crosswalk

Answer: A. Canes may be all white, white with a red tip or chrome. Manual topic: right of way, blind persons.

10. You meet a funeral procession at an intersection. You must:

• A. Cut through gaps
• B. Yield to it
• C. Honk
• D. Join the line

Answer: B. Manual topic: right of way, funeral processions.

11. A school bus stops on your two-lane road with red lights flashing and the stop sign out. You must stop and remain stopped until:

• A. Children reach the sidewalk
• B. 30 seconds pass
• C. The bus moves, the driver motions you on, or the lights go off and the sign is pulled back
• D. Traffic behind you honks

Answer: C. Manual topic: yield to school or church buses.

12. When do you NOT have to stop for a stopped school bus in Oklahoma?

• A. When you are in a hurry
• B. When it is a church bus
• C. When no children are visible
• D. When you are approaching it on the other side of a divided highway

Answer: D. Also when the bus is on a different roadway, or stopped in a loading zone by a controlled-access highway where pedestrians may not cross. Manual topic: school buses.

13. Under Oklahoma’s Move Over law (Bernardo-Mills Law), on a multi-lane road you approach a stationary vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder. You must:

• A. Move to a lane not next to it if safe; if not, slow down and drive carefully
• B. Keep your speed and lane
• C. Stop behind it
• D. Use the shoulder

Answer: A. On a two-lane road, slow down and drive carefully (47 O.S. § 11-314). Manual topic: Move Over law.

14. Which vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings?

• A. Motorcycles
• B. School buses, church buses, motor coaches and vehicles hauling explosives or flammable liquids
• C. All pickups
• D. Only trains

Answer: B. Do not pass a vehicle required to stop at a crossing except on a multi-lane highway. Manual topic: railroad crossings.

15. You must signal for at least how far before you turn, slow down or stop?

• A. 50 feet
• B. 200 feet
• C. 100 feet, or a third of a block
• D. 500 feet

Answer: C. Turning without signaling is illegal. Manual topic: turning.

16. When leaving an expressway, signal right at least:

• A. 100 feet before the exit, and slow down in the deceleration lane
• B. 1 mile before
• C. Only on the ramp
• D. Not at all

Answer: A. Keep up with traffic until you reach the exit lane. Manual topic: expressway driving.

17. Children are playing near the street in a residential area. You should:

• A. Keep to the speed limit
• B. Sound the horn continuously
• C. Change lanes
• D. Slow down and be ready to stop

Answer: D. The manual says you must yield to children playing in the streets. Manual topic: right of way.

18. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant in Oklahoma?

• A. 10 feet
• B. 15 feet
• C. 20 feet
• D. 30 feet

Answer: B. Manual topic: parking.

19. You may not park within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

• A. 50 feet
• B. 20 feet
• C. 30 feet
• D. 15 feet

Answer: A. Also not within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or 30 feet of a stop sign, flashing beacon or roadside signal. Manual topic: parking.

20. What is the recommended speed when making a turn?

• A. 20 mph
• B. 25 mph
• C. 10 mph or less
• D. The posted limit

Answer: C. Manual topic: speed limits, turning.

Practice set 2: speed, alcohol and Oklahoma licensing

21. Unless posted otherwise, the Oklahoma speed limit on a turnpike is:

• A. 65 mph
• B. 70 mph
• C. 75 mph
• D. 80 mph

Answer: D. Controlled-access highways 75, undivided state highways 65, county roads 55. Manual topic: speed limits.

22. Unless posted otherwise, what is the limit on a county road?

• A. 55 mph
• B. 45 mph
• C. 65 mph
• D. 35 mph

Answer: A. Highways in state parks or wildlife refuges are 35 mph. Manual topic: speed limits.

23. Under the basic speed rule, your speed must be:

• A. The posted limit at all times
• B. Reasonable and proper for traffic, road surface, visibility and weather, not too fast and not too slow
• C. 5 mph under the limit
• D. Whatever the car ahead does

Answer: B. Fines double in school and construction zones when workers or equipment are present. Manual topic: the basic speed rule.

24. Using the manual’s three-second rule, how much should you increase your count in bad weather?

• A. Do not change it
• B. To two seconds
• C. To four seconds
• D. To ten seconds

Answer: C. The manual also gives one car length for every 10 mph as an alternative guide. Manual topic: stopping and following.

25. When must headlights be used in Oklahoma?

• A. Only in rain
• B. Only on highways
• C. From sunrise to sunset
• D. From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise

Answer: D. Use low beams where there are streetlights and in fog, rain or snow. Manual topic: night driving.

26. The road is wet and you feel the steering go light. You are hydroplaning. What does the manual say about wet roads?

• A. Slow down while the road is wet; in a heavy downpour slow down or pull off
• B. Wide tires prevent it
• C. Speed up to push through water
• D. Hydroplaning only happens over 70 mph

Answer: A. Never drive into water crossing the road. Manual topic: stopping in icy and rainy conditions.

27. A driver under 21 in Oklahoma is subject to zero tolerance. This means the license can be revoked for:

• A. Any measurable amount of alcohol
• B. Only 0.08 or more
• C. Only 0.10 or more
• D. Only after a crash

Answer: A. Revocation can happen even without a DUI conviction in court. See zero tolerance laws for drivers under 21. Manual topic: alcohol and drugs.

28. Under Oklahoma’s implied consent law, refusing a test when an officer asks:

• A. Is allowed with no penalty
• B. Means a fine only
• C. Results in automatic revocation of your driving privilege, even if you have not been drinking
• D. Only matters for commercial drivers

Answer: C. The law applies to residents and non-residents. Manual topic: implied consent.

29. A first DUI conviction in Oklahoma is a misdemeanor with jail of:

• A. Not less than 10 days nor more than 1 year, and a fine of up to $1,000
• B. 1 night only
• C. No jail
• D. 5 years

Answer: A. A second offense within 10 years is a felony. Manual topic: DUI penalties.

30. With a learner permit in Oklahoma, you may drive:

• A. Alone during daylight
• B. Only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., with a licensed driver aged 21 or older in the seat beside you
• C. Any time with any adult
• D. Only in parking lots

Answer: B. Manual topic: learner permit.

31. What is the minimum time you must hold an Oklahoma learner permit before the drive test?

• A. 30 days
• B. 90 days
• C. 1 year
• D. 180 days

Answer: D. You also need 50 hours behind the wheel (10 at night) and, under 18, the Work Zone Safe course. See the 50 hour affidavit. Manual topic: graduated driver license.

32. Who may supervise the 50 hours on the Affidavit of Driver Training?

• A. Any passenger aged 16 or older
• B. Only a driving instructor
• C. A licensed driver aged 21 or older who has held a license for at least 2 years
• D. A sibling with a permit

Answer: C. Your parent certifies the hours. Manual topic: graduated driver license.

33. On an Oklahoma intermediate license, how many passengers may you carry without a licensed adult 21+ in the front seat?

• A. One, unless all passengers live in your parent or guardian’s household
• B. Three
• C. None
• D. Any number

Answer: A. See Oklahoma intermediate license rules. Manual topic: intermediate license.

34. An intermediate license holder may drive alone outside 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. only:

• A. On weekends
• B. To or from work, school, school activities or church activities
• C. With a friend aged 18
• D. Never

Answer: B. Any time is allowed with a licensed driver aged 21 or over beside you. Manual topic: intermediate license.

35. Using a hand-held electronic device while driving on a learner permit or intermediate license can lead to:

• A. Nothing
• B. A warning
• C. A $5 fine only
• D. Suspension or cancellation, unless it is a life-threatening emergency

Answer: D. Texting while driving is illegal for every Oklahoma driver. Manual topic: distracted driving.

36. If you are convicted of a traffic violation while on a learner permit, what happens to your timeline?

• A. Nothing
• B. You lose the permit permanently
• C. You stay at your current GDL level until 6 months from the conviction date have passed
• D. You skip to the next stage

Answer: C. Manual topic: graduated driver license.

37. A driver behind you is speeding and tailgating aggressively. The best response is to:

• A. Brake suddenly to warn them
• B. Speed up
• C. Make gestures
• D. Do not engage with the other driver; stay calm and let them go

Answer: D. The manual tells you to avoid offending other drivers and not to engage with aggressive ones. Manual topic: road rage.

38. When passing a large truck, how can you let the driver know you are there?

• A. Ride beside the cab
• B. Blink your headlights, especially at night, and pass only in a legal passing zone
• C. Honk continuously
• D. Cut in close after passing

Answer: B. Dim your lights at night when following a truck; bright lights reflect in its mirrors. Manual topic: sharing the road with trucks.

39. What is the safest way to back up?

• A. Look behind you, check mirrors and back slowly
• B. Rely on the camera only
• C. Honk and reverse quickly
• D. Open the door and look down

Answer: A. Turn and look through the rear window, and back slowly. Manual topic: backing.

40. What is the minimum liability insurance in Oklahoma?

• A. 10/20/10
• B. 50/100/50
• C. 25/50/25
• D. None is required

Answer: C. $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for injury and $25,000 property damage. Manual topic: financial responsibility.

Scoring both sets

Score per set of 20	Result
18 to 20	Ready
15 to 17	A pass on the Oklahoma standard
14 or fewer	A fail. Reread the chapters behind your misses.

If you pass Set 1 but not Set 2, focus on Chapters 7, 8, 12 and the GDL pages: the numbers and teen rules are where most marks go.

Common questions

Are these the real Oklahoma permit test questions?

No. They are original, unofficial practice questions. Service Oklahoma also offers its own practice tests.

How many questions can I miss on the Oklahoma permit test?

5. You need 15 of 20 correct.

Can I take the Oklahoma permit test online?

Yes, on a desktop or laptop with a camera and microphone. You get two online attempts; after two fails you test in person.

Can I skip the written test?

Service Oklahoma can waive it if you show a driver education completion certificate, but not for a parent-taught course.

When can I retake it in person?

The manual says to wait at least one day. Each failed test adds $4 to the permit fee (as of November 2026).

Where are practice tests for other states?

See US permit practice tests. The full route is in learning to drive in Oklahoma.

Sources

• Service Oklahoma, “Oklahoma Driver Manual” (updated 11/24/25) (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Learner Permit” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Written Knowledge Test” (oklahoma.gov)
• Service Oklahoma, “Intermediate License” (oklahoma.gov)
• Oklahoma Legislature, “Title 47, Section 6-105” (oklegislature.gov)