Oklahoma Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Question 1

How far ahead must you signal before turning, slowing or stopping in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet or one-third of a block

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At least 25 feet

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At least 500 feet

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Only at the moment you turn

Question 2

What hand signal means a right turn?

Accepted Answer

Left arm extended out and pointed upward

Answer

Left arm pointed down, with the palm to the rear

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Left arm extended straight out

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Waving the arm forward

Question 3

What does an arm pointed down with the palm to the rear signal?

Accepted Answer

Slowing or stopping

Answer

Left turn

Answer

Pass me

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Right turn

Question 4

While waiting to turn left for oncoming traffic, how should your front wheels be?

Accepted Answer

Straight ahead until you can turn

Answer

Turned slightly to the right, toward the curb

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Turned to the left so you are ready to go quickly

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It does not matter how the wheels are pointed

Question 5

You realize you are in the wrong lane to make your turn. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn at the next intersection from the correct lane

Answer

Back up until you reach the beginning of the correct lane

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Stop in your lane and wait for a gap to change lanes

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Make the turn anyway, because you have already signaled

Question 6

When turning on one-way or divided streets, which lane should you turn from?

Accepted Answer

The lane nearest the curb on your turning side

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The lane farthest from the curb you are turning toward

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Any lane, because all traffic flows in one direction

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The center lane, so you have room on both sides

Question 7

What should you avoid when making a right turn?

Accepted Answer

Swinging wide to the left

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Signaling at least 100 feet before the corner

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Staying as close as possible to the right curb

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Looking both ways before you start the turn

Question 8

When are you required to use a turn signal in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

To turn, change lanes, slow down, pull over or stop

Answer

Only at intersections that are controlled by traffic signals

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Only when you can see other vehicles close behind you

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Only on highways where the speed limit is over 45 mph

Question 9

How does the Oklahoma manual say you should look when backing up?

Accepted Answer

Look back through the rear window

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Look straight ahead and back up slowly

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Use only the inside rearview mirror the whole time

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Use only the two outside side mirrors

Question 10

Is it acceptable to back into an intersection to turn around?

Accepted Answer

No; drive around the block instead

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Yes, at night when there are fewer pedestrians

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Yes, if traffic on the cross street is light

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Yes, as long as your hazard flashers are on

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