What to bring to the Oklahoma DMV (Service Oklahoma) permit test

For the learner's permit and knowledge test

• One proof of identity (e.g. certified U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport)
• One proof of lawful presence
• One proof of residency (two for REAL ID)
• Social Security number (card not required)
• Parent or legal guardian if under 18 (or notarized Parent Authorization Form)
• Driver education enrollment contract or completion certificate, or Parent-Taught affidavit approval number and proof of purchase (if under 16)

Fees

• Class D learner permit (4-year: $4 application + $38.50 license): $42.50
• Retest fee (each failed written or drive test): $4
• Intermediate license issuance: $25
• Class D license 65+: $0

The vision test

Class D: visual acuity of 20/60 or better in both eyes, or 20/50 or better in one eye, with or without glasses or contacts. A restricted license (speed, area, time) may be issued down to 20/100. Horizontal field of vision of at least 70 degrees (restricted license possible down to 60 degrees). Vision is screened for new drivers and for renewals of licenses expired more than 3 years; it is not required for renewals expired less than 3 years.

Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them to see clearly.

For the road test

• Learner permit
• Proof of insurance (security verification form that does not exclude the driver)
• Driver education completion certificate (if applicable)
• Parent/guardian or notarized Affidavit of Driver Training (50 hours, 10 at night)
• Oklahoma Work Zone Safe course completion certificate (under 18)
• Vehicle with valid tag that passes the vehicle inspection checklist

What happens on the road test

After you pass: your permit

• Hold it for at least 180 days before the intermediate license before the road test.
• Log 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.
• Must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 sitting beside you (restriction 9)
• Driving allowed only 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Supervised hours must be with a licensed driver at least 21 who has been licensed at least 2 years
• No hand-held electronic device use except for life-threatening emergencies (the permit can be suspended or canceled)
• Parent-taught driver ed: 30 hours classroom and 55 hours behind the wheel
• Applicants 18 and older: the permit is optional; if you get one, you must hold it at least 30 days before the unrestricted license

Before you go

Take a practice test or two the day before, and the exam simulator to check you can pass in the real format. Bring originals, not photocopies, unless the DMV (Service Oklahoma) says copies are accepted.