Oklahoma Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Oklahoma driving rules, including brake failure procedure, Oklahoma roundabout entry, parking downhill with curb and snow driving technique. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Brake Failure Procedure
- Oklahoma Roundabout Entry
- Parking Downhill with Curb
- Snow Driving Technique
- Engine Stall Response
- Tailgating Response
- Rain Begins Most Slippery
- Emergency Vehicles Stopped Ahead
- Animals Near Roadway
- Road Conditions Worsen Suddenly
- Slippery When Wet Sign
- Divided Highway Ends Sign
- Stop Ahead Sign
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should drivers do if brake failure occurs?
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B. Shift to a lower gear and use the parking brake
Downshifting and the parking brake can help slow the vehicle.
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What should drivers do if a tire blows out?
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B. Grip the wheel and slow gradually
Gradual slowing helps maintain control.
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What should drivers do when entering a roundabout?
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A. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Traffic inside the roundabout has the right-of-way.
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What is required when parking downhill with a curb?
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C. Turn wheels toward the curb
Turning wheels toward the curb prevents rolling.
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What should drivers do when rain begins after a dry period?
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C. Slow down
Oil buildup makes roads slippery.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a solid white line between traffic lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: A solid white line discourages lane changes except when necessary.
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Q2. What must a driver do at an intersection with no signs or signals?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the right
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
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Q3. What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning
Why: Drivers may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic.
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Q4. What should drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
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Q5. What does a broken white line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q6. What should drivers do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Reducing speed before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q7. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Hazards or changes ahead
Why: Diamond-shaped signs are used for warnings.
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Q8. What should drivers do if brake failure occurs?
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear and use the parking brake
Why: Downshifting and the parking brake can help slow the vehicle.
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Q9. What does a circular yellow sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular yellow signs warn of railroad crossings.
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Q10. What should drivers do when being tailgated?
Correct answer: Increase following distance ahead
Why: Extra space ahead allows safer stopping.
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Q11. What must drivers do when entering a highway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the highway
Why: Traffic entering a highway must yield.
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Q12. What does a ‘Lane Ends’ sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: A lane will end ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare to merge.
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Q13. What should drivers do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Lower speeds and more space improve safety.
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Q14. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs identify school areas.
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Q15. What should drivers do if a tire blows out?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel and slow gradually
Why: Gradual slowing helps maintain control.
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Q16. What does a ‘Keep Right Except to Pass’ sign mean?
Correct answer: Use left lane only for passing
Why: Drivers should remain right except when passing.
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Q17. What is required when parking downhill with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels toward the curb
Why: Turning wheels toward the curb prevents rolling.
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Q18. What should drivers do when approaching glare from headlights?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking right helps reduce glare.
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Q19. What should drivers do when driving in snow?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Snow reduces traction and requires slower speeds.
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Q20. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q21. What should drivers do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Why: Traffic inside the roundabout has the right-of-way.
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Q22. What does a ‘No Passing Zone’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
Why: This sign marks unsafe passing areas.
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Q23. What should drivers do when an engine stalls?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and steer to safety
Why: Neutral steering allows safer stopping.
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Q24. What is required when pedestrians are in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians.
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Q25. What does a ‘Divided Highway Ends’ sign warn?
Correct answer: Opposing traffic will no longer be separated
Why: Drivers should expect two-way traffic.
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Q26. What should drivers do when driving through standing water?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slowing reduces hydroplaning risk.
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Q27. What does a ‘Reduced Speed Ahead’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Lower speed zone ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare to slow.
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Q28. What should drivers do when backing up?
Correct answer: Check behind and surroundings
Why: Checking surroundings prevents collisions.
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Q29. What does a ‘No Left Turn’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Left turns are prohibited
Why: Drivers may not turn left where posted.
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Q30. What should drivers do when animals are near the roadway?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Slowing reduces collision risk.
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Q31. What does a ‘Slippery When Wet’ sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Reduced traction when wet
Why: Wet pavement may be slippery.
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Q32. What should drivers do when approaching emergency vehicles stopped ahead?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed cautiously
Why: Extra caution is required near emergencies.
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Q33. What does a ‘Merge’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic will join from another lane
Why: Drivers should prepare for merging traffic.
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Q34. What should drivers do when feeling distracted?
Correct answer: Refocus attention on driving
Why: Driving requires full attention.
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Q35. What does a ‘Hill’ warning sign indicate?
Correct answer: Steep grade ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare for steep grades.
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Q36. What should drivers do when approaching a stop line?
Correct answer: Stop before the line
Why: Vehicles must stop before the stop line.
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Q37. What does a ‘Crossroad’ sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Intersection ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare for cross traffic.
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Q38. What headlights should be used when following another vehicle at night?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams prevent glare.
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Q39. What does a ‘Bicycle Crossing’ sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Bicyclists may cross the roadway
Why: Drivers should watch for bicyclists.
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Q40. What should drivers do when approaching a hill crest?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Visibility is limited over hill crests.
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Q41. What does a ‘Road Narrows’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Roadway width decreases ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare for reduced roadway width.
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Q42. What should drivers do when entering heavy traffic?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to traffic flow
Why: Matching traffic flow improves safety.
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Q43. What does a ‘Two-Way Traffic’ sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Traffic moves in both directions
Why: Drivers should expect oncoming traffic.
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Q44. What should drivers do when rain begins after a dry period?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Oil buildup makes roads slippery.
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Q45. What does a ‘Stop Ahead’ sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: A stop sign ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare to stop.
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Q46. What should drivers do when approaching railroad tracks without signals?
Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways
Why: Drivers must ensure tracks are clear.
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Q47. What does a ‘Curve Ahead’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: A curve in the road ahead
Why: Drivers should reduce speed for curves.
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Q48. What should drivers do when road conditions worsen suddenly?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reducing speed improves control.
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Q49. What does a ‘Detour’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Temporary route around a closure
Why: Drivers should follow detour routes.
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Q50. What should drivers do when traffic control devices conflict?
Correct answer: Follow the device closest to you
Why: Temporary or closest controls take priority.