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Oklahoma Car / Permit: Speed & Space Management practice test
Choosing a safe speed, keeping a space cushion, adjusting for weather and traffic, and understanding stopping distance.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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12 sample Speed & Space Management questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.
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1. You must not pass another vehicle within 100 feet of:
Correct answer: An intersection, bridge, or other spot with an obstructed view
Do not pass within 100 feet of an obstructed view, such as at an intersection, bridge, or crossing.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers
2. Unless otherwise posted, undivided state highways carry a speed limit of:
Correct answer: 65 mph
The default limit on undivided state highways is 65 mph.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7: The Basic Speed Rule
3. The three-second rule is a method used for:
Correct answer: Keeping a safe following distance
It helps you keep a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 8: Stopping and Following
4. One rule of thumb for following distance is to allow:
Correct answer: One car length for every 10 mph of speed
The manual suggests one car length of space for every 10 mph of speed.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 8: Stopping and Following
5. The default speed limit on controlled-access highways in Oklahoma is:
Correct answer: 75 mph
Unless otherwise posted, controlled-access highways carry a limit of 75 mph.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7: The Basic Speed Rule
6. Driving far below the normal speed of surrounding traffic is:
Correct answer: Illegal because it can be dangerous
Going too slowly is against the law because it can block or hinder other vehicles and create danger.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7: The Basic Speed Rule
7. On highways within state parks or wildlife refuges, the default speed limit is:
Correct answer: 35 mph
The default limit on highways inside state parks or wildlife refuges is 35 mph.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7: The Basic Speed Rule
8. Unless a different limit is posted, the speed limit on Oklahoma turnpikes is:
Correct answer: 80 mph
State law sets the default turnpike speed limit at 80 mph unless posted otherwise.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7: The Basic Speed Rule
9. In rain or poor road conditions, you should increase your following count to:
Correct answer: Four seconds
The manual advises stretching the following count to four seconds in bad weather.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 8: Stopping and Following
10. Unless otherwise posted, the default speed limit on Oklahoma county roads is:
Correct answer: 55 mph
County roads carry a default speed limit of 55 mph.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 7: The Basic Speed Rule
11. On the expressway, you should scan how far ahead to spot braking or merging vehicles?
Correct answer: 15 to 20 seconds
Watch 15 to 20 seconds ahead for cars braking, entering, and exiting.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers
12. Before moving into the left lane to pass, you should have clear roadway ahead of at least:
Correct answer: 200 feet
Check for at least 200 feet of clear road without a no-passing zone before pulling out to pass.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers
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