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CDL General Knowledge (Oklahoma)

First published: September 3, 2026Last verified: September 3, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR

CDL General Knowledge (Oklahoma): a 124-question practice bank for the real CDL Permit & Endorsement Exams standard, 2 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily FMCSA CDL Manual (77%) and 49 CFR (23%) of this exam's citations.

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2
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
124
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
Real Oklahoma CDL requirements

The knowledge tested here is federal (FMCSA) and identical nationwide -- what varies by state is who administers it and under what terms. Researched directly from Service Oklahoma, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)'s own site, verified 2026-09-03.

Administering agency
Service Oklahoma, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)
CDL license fee
Class A: $81.50 (4-year) or $138.00 (8-year); Class B: $71.50 (4-year) or $128.00 (8-year); Class C: $61.50 (4-year) or $108.00 (8-year)
Minimum CLP hold before road test
14 full days — official page: 'You must hold this permit for 14 full days before taking the drive test. You can take the skills test on the 15th day after holding your permit.'
CLP validity
180 days, renewable one time for an additional 180 days (max ~360 days total) — reported by secondary aggregator citing 47 O.S. §47-6-101; not independently confirmed via direct fetch of an official page with that figure
Retake wait after a failed knowledge test
First three attempts may be retaken at least 1 day apart (or as instructed by the examiner); fourth attempt onward requires at least a 30-day wait between tests. A $4.00 fee applies to each failed attempt. (Policy appears on Service Oklahoma's general Drive Test Center page, which covers both regular and CDL testing.)
Spanish-language knowledge test
English only

Confirmed by official Service Oklahoma FAQ: 'At this time, the written test is only available in English.' No 2025/2026 policy change was found for Oklahoma specifically — the written test already appears to have been English-only, unlike Texas's active June 1, 2026 discontinuation of a previously-offered Spanish test. Separate from the federal FMCSA English Language Proficiency roadside enforcement now in effect nationally.

5 real sample questions
What is the most important reason for performing a pre-trip inspection before every trip?
A. To satisfy your dispatcher that the truck left on time
B. To find problems that could cause a crash or breakdown before they happen on the road
C. To reduce the number of miles logged for the day
D. To avoid having to fill out any paperwork later
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual §2.1.1
Under the 30-minute break requirement in 49 CFR 395.3, a driver must take a break after accumulating how many cumulative hours of driving time?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 10 hours
Source: 49 CFR 395.3
A roadside inspector determines that a commercial motor vehicle has a safety defect serious enough to be an immediate hazard. What is the inspector authorized to do under 49 CFR 396.9?
A. Issue a warning only, since only the motor carrier can pull a vehicle from service
B. Declare the vehicle "out of service" until the defect is corrected
C. Impound the vehicle permanently
D. Fine the driver but allow the vehicle to continue to the next scheduled stop
Source: 49 CFR 396.9
Under the federal tire tread depth standard, what is the minimum tread depth allowed in any major tread groove on a steering axle tire?
A. 1/32 inch
B. 2/32 inch
C. 4/32 inch
D. 6/32 inch
Source: 49 CFR 393.75
What is the minimum tread depth required on non-steering axle tires of a commercial motor vehicle?
A. 1/32 inch
B. 2/32 inch
C. 3/32 inch
D. 4/32 inch
Source: 49 CFR 393.75
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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CDL General Knowledge (Oklahoma) practice test?
124 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CDL General Knowledge (Oklahoma) test cover?
13 domains, with the heaviest weight on Vehicle Inspection (14%), Basic Control & Shifting (10%), and Emergency Maneuvers & Skid Control (10%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CDL General Knowledge (Oklahoma) questions come from?
Primarily FMCSA CDL Manual (77%) and 49 CFR (23%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free diagnostic for CDL General Knowledge (Oklahoma)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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