11/25/2025
From the Oklahoma Driver Report
Are You an Aggressive Driver?
Many drivers may not be aware just how aggressively they drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) developed one test that helps people determine whether they are an Aggressive Driver or a Smooth Operator. Take the test yourself and answer all of the questions below with either YES or NO. Keep track of your answers.
Overtake other vehicles only on the left? Yes/No
Avoid blocking passing lanes? Yes/No
Yield to faster traffic by moving to the right? Yes/No
Keep to the right as much as possible on narrow streets and at intersections? Yes/No
Maintain appropriate distance when following other motorists, bicyclists, motorcyclists, etc.? Yes/No
Provide appropriate distance when cutting in after passing vehicles? Yes/No
Use headlights in cloudy, rainy, and other low light conditions? Yes/No
Yield to pedestrians? Yes/No
Come to a complete stop at stop signs, before right turns on red, etc.? Yes/No
Stop for red traffic lights? Yes/No
Approach intersections and pedestrians at slow speeds to show your intention and ability to stop? Yes/No
Follow right-of-way rules at four-way stops? Yes/No
Drive below posted speed limits when conditions warrant? Yes/No
Drive at slower speeds in construction zones? Yes/No
Maintain speeds appropriate for conditions? Yes/No
Use vehicle turn signals for all turns and lane changes? Yes/No
Make eye contact and signal intentions where needed? Yes/No
Acknowledge intentions of others? Yes/No
Use your horn sparingly around pedestrians, at night, around hospitals, etc.? Yes/No
Avoid unnecessary use of high beam headlights? Yes/No
Yield and move to the right for emergency vehicles? Yes/No
Refrain from flashing headlights to signal a desire to pass? Yes/No
Drive trucks at posted speeds, in the proper lanes, using non-aggressive lane changing? Yes/No
Make slow, deliberate U-turns? Yes/No
Maintain proper speeds around roadway crashes? Yes/No
Avoid returning inappropriate gestures? Yes/No
Avoid challenging other drivers? Yes/No
Try to get out of the way of aggressive drivers? Yes/No
Refrain from momentarily using High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to pass vehicles? Yes/No
Focus on driving and avoid distracting activities (e.g., smoking, use of a cellular telephone, reading shaving, etc.)? Yes/No
Avoid driving when drowsy? Yes/No
Avoid blocking the right-hand turn lane? Yes/No
Avoid taking more than one parking space? Yes/No
Avoid parking in a disabled space (if you are not disabled)? Yes/No
Avoid letting your door hit the car parked next to you? Yes/No
Avoid stopping in the road to talk with a pedestrian or other driver? Yes/No
Avoid inflicting loud music on other drivers? Yes/No
Count the number of NO answers to see where you score below.
1 to 3: Excellent - You are a courteous driver and help make our highways safer.
4 to 7: Good - You have many good habits but a few that cause frustration to drivers.
8 to 11: Fair - You have some good habits but have room for improvement.
More than 12: Poor - You are a danger to yourself and other highway users.
Oklahoma defensive driving online. (2025).
