Oklahoma Car / Permit: Safe Driving Practices Practice Test

Question 1

'Overdriving your headlights' at night means:

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Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see — It means driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance your headlights let you see.

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Using high beams too often

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Leaving your lights on during the day

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Following another car too closely

Question 2

If an animal suddenly runs in front of your car, you should:

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Avoid swerving, which could cause a more serious crash — The manual warns not to swerve, because swerving can cause a worse crash than striking the animal.

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Swerve sharply to miss it

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Speed up to get past it

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Close your eyes and brake

Question 3

Collisions between deer and vehicles happen most often during which months?

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October through December — The manual states that deer-vehicle crashes are most common from October to December.

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January through March

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April through June

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July through September

Question 4

The manual advises against wearing sunglasses or tinted lenses:

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While driving at night or on dark days — Colored lenses slow how quickly your eyes adjust, so you should not wear them driving at night or on dark days.

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In bright daylight

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During long trips

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In heavy traffic

Question 5

When backing your vehicle, you should look:

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Directly through the rear window over your shoulder — The manual says to look directly through the rear window over your shoulder and not rely on the rearview mirror when backing.

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Only in the rearview mirror

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Straight ahead

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At the side mirrors alone

Question 6

Which of these is a warning sign of carbon monoxide poisoning while driving?

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Feeling drowsy or dizzy — Feeling drowsy or dizzy is one of the symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure listed in the manual.

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Unusually sharp hearing

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A sudden burst of energy

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Improved night vision

Question 7

For good control, the manual suggests placing your hands on the wheel at roughly:

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The 9-to-10:30 and 2-to-4 positions — It recommends the left hand between 9:00 and 10:30 and the right hand between 2:00 and 4:00.

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12 o'clock with a single hand

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Both hands at the bottom of the wheel

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6 o'clock and 12 o'clock

Question 8

If another driver is tailgating you, the safest response is to:

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Slow down and let them pass — The manual suggests slowing down to encourage the tailgater to pass, or pulling over to let them go by.

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Brake hard to warn them

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Speed up to lose them

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Ignore them and keep your speed

Question 9

Keeping open space in front, behind, and to the sides of your vehicle is called:

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A cushion of safety — The manual describes this open space around your car as a cushion of safety.

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The buffer rule

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The defensive gap

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A comfort zone

Question 10

After a collision, the manual advises drivers to:

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Avoid placing or accepting blame and answer officers honestly — You should not blame others or accept blame, and should answer the officers' questions truthfully and calmly.

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Admit fault to settle the matter quickly

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Discuss the accident with everyone present

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Leave once information is exchanged

Question 11

At the scene of a crash, an injured person should not be moved unless:

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It is a life-or-death necessity — You should not try to move an injured person unless it is a life-or-death necessity.

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They ask to be moved

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Traffic is heavy

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You have a first-aid kit

Question 12

One way to help prevent rear-end collisions is to:

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Watch the brake lights of several cars ahead — Watching the brake lights of several cars farther down the line increases your response time.

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Follow closely to keep pace

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Keep your eyes only on the car directly ahead

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Use your high beams constantly

Safe Driving Practices

Study questions with answers

1. 'Overdriving your headlights' at night means:

2. If an animal suddenly runs in front of your car, you should:

3. Collisions between deer and vehicles happen most often during which months?

4. The manual advises against wearing sunglasses or tinted lenses:

5. When backing your vehicle, you should look:

6. Which of these is a warning sign of carbon monoxide poisoning while driving?

7. For good control, the manual suggests placing your hands on the wheel at roughly:

8. If another driver is tailgating you, the safest response is to:

9. Keeping open space in front, behind, and to the sides of your vehicle is called:

10. After a collision, the manual advises drivers to:

11. At the scene of a crash, an injured person should not be moved unless:

12. One way to help prevent rear-end collisions is to:

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