Oklahoma Permit Test — Frequently Asked Questions

The Oklahoma SOK written knowledge test covers material from the Oklahoma Driver Manual. You need to score at least 80% to pass. There is no official time limit. If you fail, you must wait at least 1 day before retesting. Study the Oklahoma Driver Manual at oklahoma.gov/service to prepare (Chapter 1).

In Oklahoma, a BAC of 0.08% or higher is considered DUI for drivers 21 and older. Drivers under 21 face Zero Tolerance — you can be arrested for alcohol impairment at a BAC of any measurable amount (under 21) (Oklahoma Driver Manual). All states have Zero Tolerance laws for drivers under 21. Even under 0.08%, you can still be convicted if driving is impaired.

A first DUI conviction in Oklahoma (Chapter 12): fine of up to $1,000 plus court costs; minimum imprisonment not less than 10 days (up to 1 year), license suspended 30 days on court conviction. Implied Consent adds 180-day revocation if BAC test was failed at arrest (Chapter 12). A BAC of 0.08%+ may trigger a 30-day license suspension. For second and subsequent convictions, penalties are much worse (Oklahoma Driver Manual).

Under Oklahoma's implied consent law (Chapter 12), you give consent to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) whenever you drive on a public highway. Refusing a BAC test results in: automatic revocation of 180 days to 2 years, depending on prior driving record — even if not convicted of DUI (Chapter 12). These penalties are separate from any DUI conviction penalties.

Oklahoma uses a mandatory point system (Chapter 13): accumulation of 10 or more points within 5 years results in license suspension. Reckless driving = 4 pts; speed 25+ over = 3 pts; careless driving, speeding, following too close = 2 pts each; all other violations = 1 pt. Two points deducted each clean year; back to zero after 3 consecutive clean years. License may also be revoked for DUI conviction, vehicular homicide, hit-and-run, or refusing a chemical test (Chapter 12–13).

Oklahoma GDL: Learner Permit available at age 15 (with driver ed) or 16 (without). Intermediate License at age 16 (with driver education + Work Zone Safe cert + 180-day permit hold) or 16½ (without driver education). T restriction: drive freely 5 a.m.–10 p.m.; school/church/work at any hour; 21+ licensed driver in front seat = any time. T restriction removed after 6 months (with DE) or 1 year (without DE). Full unrestricted Class D License at age 18 (Chapter 1).

With an Oklahoma Intermediate License, you may drive freely from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.. You may also drive at any hour to/from school, religious activities, and employment. When a licensed driver 21+ is in the front seat, any time is permitted. T restriction removed after 6 months (with driver education) or 1 year (without). Max 1 non-household passenger unless a licensed 21+ driver is in the front seat. No wireless devices while driving except to report illegal activity or summon emergency help. Full Class D at age 18 (Chapter 1–2).

Oklahoma Class D license fee: $42.50 ($4 application + $38.50 license). Free for age 65+. The re-exam fee for retaking a failed knowledge test is $4.00 per attempt. If you fail, you must wait at least 1 day before retesting (Chapter 1). Replacement license: $25. Find locations at oklahoma.gov/service/locations or call 405-522-7000.

Oklahoma child passenger restraint law (Chapter 3): children under 8 must be properly secured in a child passenger restraint system. Rear-facing required until age 2 or system weight/height limit. Ages 4–7 (not taller than 4'9"): may use a child restraint system or a seat belt. Age 8+: seat belt required. All children under 12 should sit in the rear seat (air bag safety, Chapter 3). Never place a rear-facing seat in front of an active passenger air bag.

Anyone driving in Oklahoma must obtain a Oklahoma driver's license upon establishing Oklahoma residency (Oklahoma Driver Manual). New residents must pass a vision test and surrender their out-of-state license. Military members on active duty, out-of-state students, and temporary business trainees may drive on their valid home-state license. Foreign visitors with valid immigration documents may drive for up to 1 year.