Oklahoma Driver's Manual Summary

Purpose

• The manual is a guide to qualify for an Oklahoma Driver License and to promote safe driving.
• Explains Oklahoma traffic laws and safe-driving practices.

Legal Requirements

• Oklahoma residents need a valid Driver License to operate vehicles.
• Tests for the license are conducted by professional examiners.
• Driving privileges can be revoked for unsafe driving.

Manual Content Overview

Section 1: Your Oklahoma Driver License

• Chapter 1: Application Process
  • Who needs a license, required documents, types of licenses.
  • Tests: Vision, Written, Driving.
  • Fees and responsibilities.
• Chapter 2: Restrictions and Renewals
  • License validity, renewal process, and changing personal information.
• Chapter 3: Vehicle Requirements
  • Registration, insurance, inspection, safety equipment.
• Chapter 4: Driving Safety and Courtesy
  • Defensive driving, road rage, collision protocols.

Section 2: Rules of the Road

• Chapter 5: Signs, Signals, and Markings
  • Regulatory and warning signs, pavement markings.
• Chapter 6: Right-of-Way Rules
  • Yielding to pedestrians, emergency vehicles, and buses.
• Chapter 7: Lane Usage
  • Changing lanes, expressway driving, passing.
• Chapter 8: Speed Limits
  • Basic speed rule, maximum limits, night driving.
• Chapter 9: Stopping and Following
  • Safe stopping distances, braking techniques.
• Chapter 10: Parking
  • Proper parking techniques, restrictions, and permits.

Section 3: Driving Safely

• Chapter 11: Sharing the Road
  • With pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks, and trains.
• Chapter 12: Driving Tips
  • Headlight usage, posture, emergency kits, flood safety.

Section 4: Violations and Penalties

• Chapter 13: Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving
  • DUI laws, penalties, zero tolerance for under 21.
• Chapter 14: Violations and Penalties
  • License misuse, school withdrawal, record keeping.

Additional Highlights

• Testing Locations: Information available on the Department of Public Safety website.
• Organ Donor Option: Opportunity to register as an organ donor with your license.
• Veteran Logo: Available for veterans on their licenses.
• Keeping Address Updated: Critical for receiving legal notifications and preventing license suspension.

Conclusion

• Safety Emphasis: Defensive driving, respecting traffic laws, and maintaining vehicle safety are key to keeping driving privileges in Oklahoma.