Driving Tests

Oklahoma Written Test (Permit Test): Questions and Passing Score

informational·how to guide·Published June 24, 2026

How many questions are on the Oklahoma written test, and how many must you get right?

Service Oklahoma's written test page says the Oklahoma Written Knowledge Test has 20 questions, and you must answer 15 correctly to pass. That means you can miss 5. The questions cover traffic laws, road signs and safe driving. You can take the test online at home or in person at a Service Oklahoma location.

Where the Oklahoma written test facts come from

The question count, pass mark, online rules, retest rules and fees come from the Service Oklahoma written test page. The permit ages, the waiver rules and the Career Tech fee come from the Service Oklahoma learner permit page. The test topics, the oral test and the one-day wait come from the Oklahoma Driver Manual. The $4 fee and the proctor rules come from Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes (sections 6-101 and 6-110). Other facts come from the Service Oklahoma Driver Study Hub, out-of-state transfer and New Driver License 18+ pages. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with Service Oklahoma (oklahoma.gov/service) before you drive.

Oklahoma written test at a glance

Oklahoma written test at a glance
Item	What to know
Questions	20
To pass	15 correct
Time online	60 minutes
Language	English only; oral test on request
Fee to take the test	None with Service Oklahoma; $4 for each failed attempt, paid when the permit is issued
Minimum age to take it	14 (13 1/2 if you live or work on a farm)

What is on the Oklahoma written test?

The test checks what you know about Oklahoma traffic laws, road rules, road signs and safe driving. The Oklahoma Driver Manual adds drug and alcohol laws and their effects. All questions for the Class D test come from that manual. You should also know the local traffic laws of your city or town.
Our free question on what the written test covers lets you check that your study plan matches these topics.

Where can you take the Oklahoma written test?

You take it online at home

Use a desktop or laptop with a front-facing camera, a working microphone and a quiet room. Phones and touchscreens do not work. You have 60 minutes. Under 18, an adult must be there for the identity check. For the full steps, read our guide to the Oklahoma online written test.

You take it in person

Register at a Service Oklahoma location or a nearby Licensed Operator. Bring your birth certificate or Oklahoma ID. You also take a vision test during the visit.

You prefer a Career Tech Testing Center

The center charges $25 for the test. You still go to a Service Oklahoma Licensing Office for the vision test and the permit.

You want your driver education instructor to give the test

A law change that starts November 1, 2026 lets a certified driver education instructor or designated examiner proctor the written test. Ask your driver education school if it will offer this.

What happens if you fail the Oklahoma written test?

By law, you must wait at least one day before you take the written test again. You can take it as many times as you need, but only two times online. After two online fails, you must test in person.
State law sets the fee for each failed test at $4. Service Oklahoma adds this fee to your account, and you pay it when the permit is issued, together with the $42.50 permit fee.

How to get your learner permit after you pass

1
Pass the written test
Answer at least 15 of the 20 questions correctly. You get your result right after the test.
2
Go to a Service Oklahoma location or a Licensed Operator
Bring your primary ID and your Social Security number. Under 18, bring a parent or legal guardian. You take a vision test, meet with an examiner, and pay the permit fee and any failed-test fees.
3
Get your temporary paper permit
If you pass the written and vision tests, you get a temporary paper permit. The permit card comes by mail.
4
Drive with a licensed adult
The permit lets you drive from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a licensed driver who is at least 21. Our free question on permit hours and practice hours checks what you need before the next license.

Can you skip the Oklahoma written test?

Yes, in some cases. A driver education completion certificate can waive the written test when you give it to Service Oklahoma. A Parent-Taught Driver Education course does not waive it.
If you move to Oklahoma with a valid license from another state and you do not change vehicle type, you can transfer it without a written or drive test when your driving record meets Service Oklahoma's standards. A license that expired not more than 6 months ago also qualifies.

How to study for the Oklahoma written test

Read the Oklahoma Driver Manual. The test questions come from it.
Ask your local police department about the traffic laws of your city or town.
Take the practice test in the Service Oklahoma Driver Study Hub. It has 20 multiple-choice questions, much like the official exam.
For more practice, use our free Oklahoma practice questions. They are in English only, and they are not the official test.

Key takeaways

The test has 20 questions. You need 15 correct, so you can miss 5.
Study the Oklahoma Driver Manual: traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and drug and alcohol laws.
Test online at home or at a Service Oklahoma location. The test is in English only, and an oral test is available on request.
After a fail, wait at least one day. Each fail adds $4 at permit issue. After two online fails, test in person.
Next step: practice on the free Oklahoma Class D practice test.

Oklahoma written test: common questions

How old do you have to be to take the Oklahoma permit test?

You must be at least 14 to take the written test, or 13 1/2 if you live or work on a farm. You also must not have a suspended license in Oklahoma or any other state. The learner permit starts at 15, so you can pass the test before you are old enough for the permit. Our guide to the Oklahoma learner permit has the next steps.

Can I take the Oklahoma written test in Spanish?

No. Service Oklahoma says the written test is only available in English. The Oklahoma Driver Manual says an oral test is given on request, and you may need an appointment. Ask your Service Oklahoma location about the oral test before your visit.

How much does the Oklahoma written test cost?

Service Oklahoma charges no fee to take the written test, and there is no extra fee to take it online. You pay $42.50 when the learner permit is issued, plus $4 for each failed attempt. A test at a Career Tech Testing Center costs $25.

Do I need an appointment for the Oklahoma written test?

For the in-person test at a Service Oklahoma Licensing Office, schedule a Class D written test online. Click "Find a location" and select "A. Learner's Permit/Class D Written Test". You schedule only the written test, because you take the vision test at the same appointment. The online test needs no visit. If you want an oral test, ask first, because you may need an appointment.