Oklahoma Driver Manual 2023

Overview

• Guide to help qualify for an Oklahoma Driver License
• Explains knowledge and skills needed for safe and legal driving
• Contains general information on Oklahoma traffic laws and regulations
• Explains the privilege and responsibilities of holding a driver license

Applying for an Oklahoma Driver License

Requirements

• Must be an Oklahoma resident
• Pass required tests for the desired vehicle type
• Professional evaluation by Service Oklahoma
• Provide necessary documents (e.g., ID, insurance)

Types of Licenses

• Different classes based on vehicle type (e.g., Class A, B, C, D)
• Motorcycle endorsements require additional tests
• REAL ID required from May 7, 2025, for flights and federal facilities
• Parent-taught driver education available

Application Process

• Apply in person at a Driver Testing Facility
• Bring legal documents (birth certificate, passport, etc.)
• Vision screening, written test, and driving test
• Organ donor and veteran logo options available

License Restrictions and Renewals

License Validity and Renewal

• 4 or 8-year validity
• Renew up to 1 year before expiration
• Changes in name or address must be reported within 10 days

Driving Privilege Conditions

• License can be suspended/revoked for violations
• Probationary period for drivers under 18

Rules of the Road

Key Road Signs

• Regulatory, warning, and guide signs
• Railroad warnings and construction signs

Right-of-Way Rules

• Yielding at intersections, to pedestrians, and emergency vehicles
• Special rules for school and church buses

Lane Usage

• Proper lane changes and expressway driving
• Conditions for passing and turning

Safe Driving Practices

Speed Limits

• Basic speed rule: drive safely for existing conditions
• Specific limits for highways, rural roads, and school zones

Stopping and Following

• Safe stopping distances depend on reaction time and conditions
• Following distance: 3-second rule

Parking

• Proper techniques for angle and parallel parking
• Unlawful parking prohibited in designated areas

Sharing the Road

With Pedestrians and Bicycles

• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
• Maintain safe distance when passing bicycles

With Motorcycles and Trucks

• Motorcycles need full lane width
• Trucks have large blind spots; do not tailgate

With Trains

• Always yield to trains
• Follow safety rules at railroad crossings

Violations and Penalties

DUI Laws

• Zero tolerance for drivers under 21
• Implied consent laws for BAC testing
• Penalties include fines, imprisonment, and license suspension

Additional Violations

• Unlawful use of license and ID penalties
• Point system for traffic violations

Miscellaneous

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance is mandatory
• Penalties for non-compliance include fines and license suspension

Emergency Preparedness

• Carry an emergency kit in the vehicle
• Safety tips for night driving, carbon monoxide poisoning, and flood dynamics

Resources

• Testing locations and contact information for Service Oklahoma

This summary provides an outline of the key points from the Oklahoma Driver Manual 2023, focusing on obtaining and maintaining a driver license, driving regulations, and safe driving practices.