Speed Limits & Following Distance — Oklahoma

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Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.

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TopicSpeed Limits & Following Distance
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Questions (30)

1. The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.
  1. True ✓
  2. False

Answer: A. True

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2. In bad weather, increase your following distance to:
  1. Four seconds. ✓
  2. Three seconds.
  3. Two seconds.
  4. One second.

Answer: A. Four seconds.

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3. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
  1. Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
  2. Decrease their following distance.
  3. Increase their following distance. ✓
  4. None of the above.

Answer: C. Increase their following distance.

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4. You may exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle.
  1. True
  2. False ✓

Answer: B. False

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5. In traffic moving at 50 to 55 mph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:
  1. Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.
  2. Stay within that speed range. ✓
  3. Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

Answer: B. Stay within that speed range.

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6. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
  1. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. ✓
  2. Cannot result in a traffic citation.
  3. Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

Answer: A. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

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7. How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.
  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE ✓

Answer: B. FALSE

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8. Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?
  1. Tailgating another vehicle
  2. Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment
  3. Both of the above ✓

Answer: C. Both of the above

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9. A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:
  1. Is a very safe driver.
  2. Always has the right-of-way.
  3. Should not let following cars pass.
  4. May create a dangerous driving environment. ✓

Answer: D. May create a dangerous driving environment.

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10. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
  1. Are following a small passenger vehicle.
  2. Are being tailgated by another driver. ✓
  3. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

Answer: B. Are being tailgated by another driver.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook