Oklahoma Permit Study Guide Flashcards

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1
Q

Dashed Yellow lines on your side of the road means what?

A

Passing is allowed, watch for oncoming traffic.

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2
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A solid line on your side of the road means you can pass?
True or False?

A

False

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3
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A Broken line on your side of the road means you can pass?
True or False?

A

True

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4
Q

You should always look backwards the entire time you are backing for safety and to keep from getting an “auto fail” on the driving test.
True or False?

A

True

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5
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Psychologist tell us that as drivers respond to the traveling public in one of three states of mind

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Child, Parent and Adult

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6
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What is a safe following distance?

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3 seconds.

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7
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While you are driving you see a vehicle beginning to turn left in front of you. You should?

A

Slow down and prepare to stop.

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8
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When should you return to your lane after passing another vehicle?

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As soon as you can see the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror

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Abusing drugs and/or alcohol and then driving can result in?

A

Death and serious injury.
Loss of freedom.
Loss of large sums of money for legal expenses and victim compensation.

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What should you do if the vehicle in front of you attempts to pass at the same time that you do?

A

Return to the right lane until the other vehicle finishes their pass

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11
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While skidding, which direction do you turn your steering wheel?

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In the direction of the skid

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12
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Where is it illegal to park?

A

Within 25 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 75 feet of a railroad
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk

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13
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Which way do you turn your steering wheel when you are parking downhill with a curb?

A

Right

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14
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Which way do you turn your steering wheel when parking up or down a hill without a curb?

A

Right

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15
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If a police officer directs you through a red light, you should?

A

Proceed as directed by the policeman

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16
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Who is affected by the Implied Consent Law?

A

Residents and non-residents

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17
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What is the safest speed for driving on snow and ice covered roads?

A

A speed that adjusts for existing conditions

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18
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What is the meaning of this road sign? (yellow house with 2 human figures and then an additional sign with an arrow point down?

A

School crossing children crossing in this area

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An oncoming vehicle drifts toward you in your lane. You should:

A

Move to the right, slow down and honk your horn.

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20
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A vehicle closely approaches you with their high beam headlights. You should?

A

Flash your high beam headlights momentarily, then look at the shoulder of the road and use it as a guide until the vehicle passes

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21
Q

Children until at least
years of age must be in a rear facing car seat or the child reaches
the weight or height limit of the car seat.

A

2 years old

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22
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Always yield to:

A

Children playing in the street
Emergency vehicles
Blind Persons

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23
Q

Which of the following alcoholic drinks and amounts is most intoxicating?

A

All have relatively equal intoxicating abilities

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24
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The BAC standard for “Driving under the influence” for a person aged 20 and younger?

A

Any measurable amount

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25
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The Implied Consent Law means?

A

Your permission is unspoken but understood to be granted to be tested for sobriety.
You can be stopped by law enforcement for suspension of driving under the influence
You agree to take one or more tests to determine your BAC

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26
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It is unlawful for any person to drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle within the state who

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Has a measured alcohol amount that meets or exceeds the BAC of driving impaired for their age group.
Exhibits evidence of being under the influence of any intoxicating substance.
Exhibits evidence of being under the influence of alcohol and any other intoxicating

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27
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What does this hand signal mean? Arm and hand pointed down with the palm to the rear.

A

Driver is slowing down or stopping

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28
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typical driver will need five years of practice to become?

A

minimally competent driver

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29
Q

At least 80% of all vehicle collisions are caused by what?

A

Distractions

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30
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The potential penalty for failure to comply with the Liability Insurance Requirement

A

Fine of $250, 30 days in jail and suspension of license and registration

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31
Q

Texting while driving makes a collision how much more likely?

A

25 times

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32
Q

When approaching a vehicle from behind, how many feet away must you switch from high beams to low beams?

A

600 feet

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33
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Children between 2 and 4 years old must be in a

A

Forward facing car seat

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34
Q

Think of “Right of Way” as something to be

A

Given, not taken

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35
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You must not drive

A

So fast that you can’t stop within a clear distance ahead
So slowly that you will block, hinder or interfere with other vehicles moving at normal speeds
Careless or incautious

36
Q

Substances (other than alcohol) that negatively affect your ability to drive safely?

A

Illegal drugs
Prescription drugs
Over the counter drugs

37
Q

To avoid an accident, drivers should?

A

Keep their eyes moving constantly to observe all traffic

38
Q

16 year old driver with a learner’s permit must wait
before being eligible for the
drive test.

A

Six months (180 days)

39
Q

Texting while driving can be compared statistically to what?

A

Driving under the influence

40
Q

A driver 18 or older with a learner’s permit must wait, the drive test.

A

One month

41
Q

What is the number one cause of deaths in the U.S. for young people between the age of
16 and 24?

A

Automobile collisions

42
Q

How does a defensive driver maintain a safe driving environment for themselves and other drivers?

A

Obeying all rules and regulations
Never drives when emotionally upset/physically ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Remains prepared to take actions to remain safe when other drivers make mistakes

43
Q

What is the major contributing factor to more than 90% of all vehicular collisions?

A

Human error

44
Q

The Oklahoma Financial Responsibility Act requires owners to maintain at least minimal liability insurance which can be described in this formula:

A

25/50/25

45
Q

How many days do you have to notify the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety of any changes of address or name?

A

10 Days

46
Q

While you are driving you see some children playing near the street. You should?

A

Slow down and prepare to stop

47
Q

At what point during a rainstorm do the roads become the slickest?

A

Just after the rain begins

48
Q

Your turn signal should be given continuously for at least
feet before turning?

A

100 feet

49
Q

If an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren going, you should?

A

Drive as far to the right as possible and stop out of the way

50
Q

Which direction do you turn your steering wheel when parking up a hill with curb?

A

Left

51
Q

Where do most collisions occur?

A

Intersections

52
Q

What does drinking large amounts of alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) affect?

A

Judgment
Reaction time
Vision

53
Q

If you pass an emergency vehicle that is stopped with lights flashing, you must?

A

Use extreme caution
Slow down at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Change lanes to allow an empty lane between you and the emergency vehicle.

54
Q

Why do motorcyclist vary their lane position?

A

To see more of the road.
To be more visible to other motorists.
To protect their lane position

55
Q

An adult on a bicycle is wearing a helmet and has a huge bike flag on a sign. This probably means?

A

A nearby bicyclist is deaf or hard of hearing.

56
Q

When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing , which is true?

A

All vehicles are required to stop regardless of having a median

57
Q

At what point while backing do you look in your rear view mirror?

A

Never

58
Q

How long can a driver under the age of 18 using drugs and/or alcohol while driving have their driving privileges suspended?

A

1st offense 6 months (180 days)
2nd offense 12 months (365 days)
3rd or More 24 months or until their 21* birthday whichever is longer

59
Q

If a person 21 or older is convicted of driving under the influence (DUl), their license will be suspended for how long?

A

180 Days

60
Q

When sharing the road with a bicyclist, they should?

A

Observe all traffic rules and regulations since they have the same rights and
responsibilities as motorists

61
Q

While driving at night a vehicle approaches you with one headlight, you should?

A

Drive as far to the right of your lane as possible

62
Q

Children 8 years old or taller than 4’9” must?

A

Wear a seat belt

63
Q

Who owns an Oklahoma drivers license?

A

State of Oklahoma

64
Q

What does a flashing red light mean?

A

Stop and Proceed when safe

65
Q

You collide with a parked vehicle and the owner isn’t present. You should?

A

Write down the proper information and place the note under the windshield wiper

66
Q

Two vehicles stop at an intersection at the same time. Which has the right of way?

A

Vehicle on the right

67
Q

What does carbon monoxide smell like?

A

Odorless and has no smell

68
Q

Costs commonly associated with alcohol related arrests include what?

A

Court costs and fines
Harder struggle for money, jobs and education Psychological and emotional costs of being a drunk driver

69
Q

The penalties for the first offense of driving under the influence (DUI) are?

A

Misdemeanor, not more than $1000 fine and not less than 10 days jail time

70
Q

While driving in fog which headlight beam should you use?

A

Low Beam

71
Q

The Basic Speed Rule says?

A

must be careful and prudent (using skills and good judgment)
(not too fast or too slow)
must be adjusted to conditions (able to stop within a clear distance)

72
Q

When approaching an oncoming vehicle, how many feet ahead must you switch from high beams to low beams?

A

600 feet

73
Q

When you are merging from an acceleration lane, you should?

A

Adjust to traffic, get in the proper lane and adjust your speed to traffic

74
Q

When a school bus stops and has the red flashing lights operating and/or stop sign out with red lights flashing, you must?

A

Stop and wait for the school bus to proceed or for the lights and/or stop sign to be discontinued

75
Q

Every driver and front seat passenger

A

Must wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt

76
Q

The Financial Responsibility Act relates to

A

Having valid liability insurance

77
Q

Alcohol does what to your driving?

A

Makes you less alert.
Reduces your ability to see clearly.
Slows your reflexes and reaction time.

78
Q

The minimum BAC standard for “Driving under the influence” for a person 21 or older is?

A

.08

79
Q

Twenty hours without sleep creates a mental “alertness” driving condition similar to?

A

Having a cold or the flu and taking over-the-counter medications.
Recovering from serious medical conditions and taking prescription medication.
Being intoxicated by alcohol.

80
Q

The legal BAC standard for “Driving Impaired” for a person 21 and older is?

A

Over .05 but less than .08

81
Q

What is the meaning of this hand signal? Driver in front of you uses left arm and hand point up.

A

Car ahead is making a right turn

82
Q

Dashed Yellow Lines

A

mean you may pass, but watch for oncoming traffic

83
Q

A solid line on your side of the road means you can pass?

A

False

84
Q

A broken line on your side of the road means you can pass?

A

True

85
Q

You should look backwards the entire time you are backing for safety and to keep from getting an “auto
Fall” on the driving test.

A

True