Oklahoma Driver's Handbook and Study Guide
Last verified: 2026-03
Here is everything you need to study the Oklahoma Driver's Manual in Oklahoma. This guide links to the official handbook and breaks down the chapters and most-tested topics so you can prepare for your permit test.
Most-Tested Topics for Your Permit Test
Focus your study time on these topics. They appear most often on the Oklahoma permit knowledge test.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
What Is in the Oklahoma Driver's Manual
Traffic Signs and Signals
Covers the meaning of regulatory, warning, and guide signs, plus traffic signal rules and flashing light procedures.
Right-of-Way Rules
Explains who goes first at intersections, crosswalks, roundabouts, and when merging onto highways.
Safe Driving Practices
Covers following distance, lane changes, passing, scanning for hazards, and driving in bad weather.
Parking Rules
Describes legal and illegal parking situations, parallel parking steps, and curb color meanings.
Alcohol and Drug Laws
Explains Oklahoma DUI laws, BAC limits, implied consent, and penalties for impaired driving.
Sharing the Road
Addresses safe driving around pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, and school buses.
Oklahoma-Specific Information
Oklahoma's knowledge test has 50 questions and requires a 40-correct (80%) passing score. Oklahoma uses a tag agent system for vehicle registration, handled by independent tag agencies rather than state offices. The handbook covers tornado safety driving procedures and Oklahoma's specific rules about funeral procession right-of-way.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read the Oklahoma Driver's Manual online. A PDF version is also available for download.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
The Oklahoma Driver's Manual covers 6 chapters, from traffic signs and right-of-way rules to safe driving practices and state-specific laws.
Ready to Apply for Your Learner's Permit?
Once you have studied the handbook, the next step is applying for your permit at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS).
View Oklahoma learner's permit requirementsPrefer to learn online?
Complete a state-approved driving course from home on your own schedule. Same certifications, same insurance discounts.
View Online CoursesThis information is based on Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) guidelines. Handbook content can change. Visit the official Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) website for the most current driver's handbook.