Oklahoma

Yes. Oklahoma uses something called a Graduated Driver's License (GDL) system, which gives out certain driving privileges over certain periods of time.

While driving on your learner's permit in Oklahoma, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

While driving on your OK intermediate license, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. UNLESS driving:
  • To or from events for:
    • Church.
    • School.
    • Work.
  • While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
• With one passenger who's not a member of your household, unless accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

Once you turn 18 and pass all the appropriate tests, you'll be issued your unrestricted license.

After passing the Oklahoma road test, you'll be eligible to receive your unrestricted license.

While driving on your permit, you'll be able to drive with:

• A parent or legal guardian.
• A licensed driving instructor.
• A fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

You may not drive unless accompanied by one of the above.

Once you earn your Oklahoma learner's permit, you will automatically be eligible to drive with your parents.

In Oklahoma, driving exams happen either at:

• Certain DPS offices.
• Designated exam stations, which are separate from the Department of Public Safety.

If taking your test at a non-DPS facility, you'll be given paperwork to take back to an appropriate DPS station in order to receive your license.

Learner's permits in Oklahoma are issued by DPS exam offices.

Driving skills exams are overseen by either the DPS or a designated exam station.

If you take your driving test at a non-DPS facility, you will have to return to a participating DPS office in order to receive your license.

Appropriate documents depend on whether you're a:

• U.S. citizen.
• Immigrant/permanent resident.
• Non-immigrant.

Some common forms of ID include a:

• U.S. birth certificate or passport.
• Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Valid alien registration card.

More information can be found through the Oklahoma DPS.

To apply for a first-time license in Oklahoma if you're 18 or older, you'll need to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oklahoma address.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• Proof of Oklahoma car insurance.

To apply for your license when you're under 18 in Oklahoma, you'll need to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oklahoma address.
  • Legal presence in the U.S.
• Your valid OK instruction permit.
• The completion certificate for a Parent Taught Driver's Ed course.

OR

• Log of behind-the-wheel practice hours.

A parent or legal guardian must also be with you to sign paperwork on your behalf.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to apply for your intermediate license before you can receive your full license in Oklahoma. To do so, you must:

• Practice on your learner's permit for at least 6 months.
• Log at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.

OR

• Complete a Parent Taught Driver's Ed course.
• Pass the driving skills exam.
• Pay the appropriate fee.
• Have a parent or guardian sign paperwork on your behalf.

In order to turn your intermediate license into a full, unrestricted license, you'll have to practice on your intermediate license for at least:

• 6 months, if you took the Parent Taught Driver's Ed course.
• 12 months, if you didn't take the Driver's Ed course.

To get your driver's license in OK if you're 18 or older, you'll need to:

• Successfully pass a:
  • Vision exam.
  • Knowledge test.
  • Written exam.
• Show proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oklahoma residency.
  • Legal presence in the U.S.
• Pay the driver's license fee.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to practice on your learner's permit for at least 6 months before you can apply for a road test.

If you're 18 or older and applying for a first-time license, there is no required waiting period.

If your license has been suspended or revoked in Oklahoma, it may be possible to apply for the state's Provisional Driver License Program, which will allow you to drive in limited circumstances.

To qualify for Oklahoma's Provisional Driver License Program, you must:

• Be otherwise eligible to reinstate full driving privileges.
• Have an unexpired driver's license.
• Have valid, current liability insurance.
• Obtain an Oklahoma photo ID.
• Pay certain fees to the DPS.

You will NOT be allowed to apply for a TRL if your license was suspended for:

• Motor vehicle-related anslaughter.
• DUI or DWI.
• Refusal to test for a DUI.

There are several other considerations to take in mind, depending on your specific case. You should speak with your lawyer, or contact an Oklahoma Driving Compliance Hearing Officer for more information.

No. You'll only need to pass the written exam once to move on.

First, you'll meet with an examiner, who will make sure you have the proper documentation and your vehicle meets the state's safety standards.

Once the test begins, the examiner will give you instructions and judge you on your ability to perform certain tasks, including:

• Safely controlling the vehicle.
• Properly performing:
  • Right- and left-hand turns.
  • Backing up.
  • Parking on a hill.
  • Parallel parking.
• Correctly using turn signals.
• Understanding and obeying all traffic signs and symbols.
• Understanding and obeying all right-of-way rules.
• Safely and properly interacting with other vehicles and pedestrians.

You may also be asked to perform additional tasks.

The examiner isn't trying to trick you. However, it is possible to fail the test, if you:

• Drive dangerously.
• Make too many errors.
• Violate the law.
• Get into a collision.
• Refuse to perform a maneuver.

You'll also need to have valid and up-to-date paperwork for the vehicle you're testing in, including:

• Proof of insurance.
• Registration.
• License plates.

If you're under 18, you'll need to arrive with a parent or legal guardian.

If you're 18 or older, you'll need to arrive with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

The vehicle you take your Oklahoma road test in must meet all state safety standards and be legal to drive on all state streets and highways.

The vehicle must also have valid and up-to-date:

• Registration.
• Insurance.

You can take your Oklahoma road test either:

• At certain DPS offices.
• With one of the state's Certified Designated Examiners.

Currently, permit and licensing fees in Oklahoma include:

• Learner's permit application: $4.
• Retest fee (written or driving exam): $4.
• Driver's license: $38.50.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the OK Department of Public Safety for the most up-to-date information.

The Oklahoma Driver's Manual is available online. You can also ask your local OK DPS office for a copy.

In Oklahoma, you must be at least:

• 17 years old, to receive your license, with the appropriate Driver's Ed course.
• 18 years old, to receive your full license, without taking Driver's Ed.

Currently, permit and licensing fees in Oklahoma include:

• Learner's permit application: $4.
• Retest fee (written or driving exam): $4.
• Driver's license: $38.50.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the OK Department of Public Safety for the most up-to-date information.

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your Oklahoma driving permit.

No. The Oklahoma, OK written exam is not open book, which is why it's especially important to study or take a practice test beforehand.

Yes. If you're under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian will have to sign paperwork on your behalf at this appointment.

To apply for your learner's permit in Oklahoma, you'll need to bring in proof of your:

• Full name.
• Date of birth.
• Legal presence in the United States.
• Oklahoma residency.

You can apply for your Oklahoma learner's permit once you turn:

• 15 Âœ years old, if you're enrolled in a state-approved Driver's Ed course.
• 16 years old, if you haven't taken Driver's Ed.

Before you can start the learner's permit process, you'll have to be:

• 15 Âœ years old, if you're enrolled in a state-approved Driver's Ed course.
• 16 years old, if you haven't taken Driver's Ed.

After the age and/or education requirements are met, the next step is passing the OK written exam. To do so, schedule an appointment with the DPS, and:

• Bring acceptable proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oklahoma residency.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• Bring proof of enrollment in the Driver's Ed course, if applicable.
• Pass the:
  • Written exam.
  • Vision test.
• Pay the application fee.

Your parent or guardian will also have to be with you to sign paperwork on your behalf.

Once the paperwork is filed, tests passed, and fee paid, you'll be issued your learner's permit.

The Oklahoma written driver's exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. General topics include:

• Oklahoma traffic laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• Identifying traffic signs and signals by:
  • Shape.
  • Color.
  • Symbol.
• Identifying paving markings.

All questions will be sourced directly from the OK Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

Not necessarily.

Enrolling in a state-approved Driver's Ed course will allow you to apply for your permit when you're 15 œ years old. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until you're 16 to take the written test.

However, while practicing on your learner's permit, you are required to complete either:

• A Parent-Taught Driver Education course.
• Additional behind-the-wheel training hours.

Reading the Oklahoma Driver's Manual is the best idea to learn the information.

You can also find a number of practice tests online.

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test to earn your OK driver's license.

No. A physical exam is not required for an Oklahoma driver's license.

At the same appointment you take your permit test in Oklahoma, you'll also have to bring:

• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oklahoma residency.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• Proof of passing the Driver's Ed course, if applicable.
• The application fee.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also need a parent or legal guardian to sign paperwork on your behalf.

You can contact the OK Department of Public Safety by:

• Email.
• Phone.
• Regular mail.

Details can be found on the OK Department of Public Safety's website.

You can apply for your learner's permit in Oklahoma either:

• At 15 Âœ, if enrolled in a state-approved Driver's Ed course.
• When you turn 16.

If you're under 18 and driving on your learner's permit in Oklahoma, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

If you're under 18 and driving on your OK intermediate license, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. UNLESS driving:
  • To or from events for:
    • Church.
    • School.
    • Work.
  • While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
• With one passenger who's not a member of your household, unless accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

If you're 18 or older and driving on your learner's permit, you'll need to be accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old until you successfully pass your driving exam.

If you're under 18 and driving on your learner's permit in Oklahoma, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

If you're under 18 and driving on your OK intermediate license, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. UNLESS driving:
  • To or from events for:
    • Church.
    • School.
    • Work.
  • While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
• With one passenger who's not a member of your household, unless accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

If you're 18 or older, you'll need to be accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old while practicing on your permit.

To earn your permit in Oklahoma, you (and your parent or guardian) will need to fill out an official application, which will be given to you by the DPS.

To get your Oklahoma driver's license, you'll have to pass:

• A vision exam.
• The written test.
• A driving skills test.

While Driver's Education isn't required to get your license in Oklahoma, it can speed up the process.

If you enroll in a state-approved Driver's Ed course, you'll be able to apply for your permit once you turn 15 œ years old.

Passing a Parent Taught Driver's Ed course will also reduce the required waiting time to apply for your full license.  

Before you're eligible to apply for a Oklahoma instruction permit, you must be:

• At least 15 Âœ years old, if enrolled in a state-approved Driver's Ed course.
• At least 16 years old, if not taking the course.

No. A vision test is not required to renew your Oklahoma license.

No. Oklahoma does not allow mail-in license renewals.

Yes. Oklahoma allows residents to renew their license online.

To renew your license in Oklahoma, you'll need to bring in:

• Your current OK license.
• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
  • Oklahoma address.
• The license renewal fee.

You can renew your Oklahoma driver's license:

• In-person.
• Online.

The OK DPS's site has more information on these options.

You can renew your license up to 1 year before its official expiration date.

OK license renewals cost $38.50.

Fees are subject to change. You should check with the Oklahoma DPS before renewing your license for the most up-to-date information.

No. When you take the test, it will only be you and the examiner in the car.

However, you'll have to arrive to the test with:

• Your parent or guardian (if under 18 years old).
• A fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old (if 18 or older).

You can take the Oklahoma written test as many times as needed in order to pass.

However, if you fail, you'll have to wait at least 1 business day before you can take the test again. Save yourself the time and hassle by studying with a free practice test!

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

At the same appointment you take your written test, you'll also have to bring:

• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oklahoma residency.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• Proof of enrollment in a state-approved Driver's Ed course, if applicable.
• The application fee.

Your parent or guardian will also have to be with you to sign paperwork on your behalf.

The Oklahoma written driver's exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Major topics include:

• Oklahoma traffic laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• Identifying traffic signs and signals by:
  • Shape.
  • Color.
  • Symbol.
• Identifying paving markings.

All questions will be sourced directly from the OK Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

Yes. You can schedule your appointment online.

Some OK DPS locations may be open on Saturdays. You'll have to check online when scheduling an appointment.

Your written knowledge exam will be administered on the computer at the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety office.

If you have special needs or language preferences other than English, you can arrange alternate formats with the OK DPS.

Make sure the Oklahoma, OK Department of Public Safety is aware of any additional help you may need when scheduling your appointment.

You can schedule your driving exam by calling the appropriate center. A list of contact information can be found online.

After you pass the permit test, you'll be issued your instruction permit. At that point, you'll need to:

• Practice on your permit for at least 6 months.
• Log at least 50 (or 55, depending on Driver's Ed needs) behind-the-wheel practice hours.

Once that's accomplished, you'll be able to apply for your intermediate license.

You can take the test in person at any participating DPS office.

If you failed your OK road test, you'll have the chance to reschedule and try again.

In the meantime don't panic, practice!

The first 2 times you fail an Oklahoma driving test, you'll be able to try again as soon as the following day. If you fail 3 times, however, you'll have to wait at least 30 days between each subsequent attempt.

Yes. If you fail your written exam, you will have to wait at least 1 day before retesting.

Save yourself the time by taking a free practice test to help you pass the first time!

If you don't pass your written test in OK, you'll have to wait at least 1 business day before you can take another shot.

Practicing with a free practice test can help you pass on the first try!

If you have no intention of permanently relocating to Oklahoma, there's no limit on how long you can drive on your out-of-state license. This includes anyone in the state for:

• School.
• Active military duty.
• Seasonal housing.

If you do plan on relocating to Oklahoma permanently, you only have 10 days after establishing residency to transfer your license.

Yes. You can drive in Oklahoma on your out-of-state permit as long as you are:

• At least 16 years old.
• Accompanied by an appropriate passenger, per your home state laws.

No. Oklahoma doesn't require new residents to take a driving test when transferring their license UNLESS your license has been expired for 6 months or more.

If you're moving to Oklahoma, you only have 10 days from establishing residency to transfer your out-of-state license.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws.

Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the OK Driver's Manual and take some free practice tests in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.

The Oklahoma written exam consists of 50 questions, and you must answer at least 40 of them correctly in order to pass.

There are 50 total questions on the OK permit exam, all of which are multiple choice.

Oklahoma auto insurance minimum requirements include:

• Bodily injury liability coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.
• Property damage liability coverage: $25,000.
• Uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.

The OK written knowledge exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. You will be able to get 10 questions wrong and still pass.

Studying with a free practice test may help ensure you get far more questions right than wrong!