Traffic Laws

Study questions with answers

12 sample Traffic Laws questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. On a road with four or more lanes, driving in the left lane becomes a violation when the driver:

   Correct answer: Blocks the normal flow of traffic

   You may not stay in the left lane in a way that impedes the normal flow of traffic on a multi-lane road.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers

2. 2. When you approach a stopped vehicle on the shoulder with flashing lights, the Move Over law requires you to:

   Correct answer: Shift a lane away if safe, or otherwise slow down

   Under the Move Over (Bernardo-Mills) law you must change to a lane away from the stopped vehicle if it is safe, or otherwise slow down and use caution.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Right-of-Way — When to Yield

3. 3. Before turning or stopping, Oklahoma drivers should signal at least how far in advance?

   Correct answer: 100 feet or one-third of a block

   The manual calls for signaling at least 100 feet, or one-third of a block, before you turn, slow, or stop.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers

4. 4. Which activity did Oklahoma make illegal for all drivers as of 2015?

   Correct answer: Texting while driving

   Since 2015 it has been unlawful to send text messages while driving anywhere in the state.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11: Driving Tips

5. 5. In Oklahoma, turning your vehicle without using a signal is:

   Correct answer: Against the law

   The manual states plainly that it is illegal to turn without signaling your intention to other drivers.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Lane Usage and Maneuvers

6. 6. When following another vehicle at night, you must switch from high to low beams within how many feet of it?

   Correct answer: 600 feet

   You must lower your beams within 600 feet of a vehicle you are following so your lights do not blind that driver.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11: Driving Tips

7. 7. Oklahoma requires headlights to be turned on beginning:

   Correct answer: Thirty minutes after sunset until thirty minutes before sunrise

   Headlights must be used starting 30 minutes after sunset and continuing until 30 minutes before sunrise.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11: Driving Tips

8. 8. After moving to a new address, how soon must you notify Service Oklahoma?

   Correct answer: Within 10 days

   State law requires you to report an address change within 10 days so official notices reach you.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 2: Your Driver License Restrictions and Renewals

9. 9. High beams must be lowered to low beams within what distance of an oncoming vehicle?

   Correct answer: 1,000 feet

   The manual requires dimming your high beams within 1,000 feet of a vehicle coming toward you.

   Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11: Driving Tips

10. 10. Coasting down a hill with the transmission in neutral or the clutch pushed in is:

    Correct answer: A traffic violation

    The manual notes that coasting on a downgrade in neutral or with the clutch disengaged is a traffic violation.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 11: Driving Tips

11. 11. A child passenger restraint system must remain rear-facing until the child is at least:

    Correct answer: 2 years old

    The restraint must stay rear-facing until the child turns 2, or reaches the seat's height or weight limit.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 3: Requirements for Oklahoma Drivers

12. 12. Oklahoma's seat-belt law requires which occupants to be buckled?

    Correct answer: The driver and every front-seat passenger

    The law requires every driver and each front-seat passenger to wear a properly fastened safety belt.

    Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 3: Requirements for Oklahoma Drivers