Oklahoma SOK Motorcycle Practice Test 23

1. You are on a one-way street with two marked lanes. May you pass a slower vehicle on the right?

• A Yes, using the right lane, provided that the move is safe and signaled
• B No, all passing must be done on the left even on a street that carries one-way traffic
• C Yes, but only if the driver of the vehicle ahead has signaled a left turn beforehand
• D No, unless the vehicle you want to pass has stopped and is waiting there to turn left

2. A lane along the right edge is set off by a solid white line and marked with a bicycle symbol. How should a driver treat it?

• A Use it as a right-turn lane at all times and park in it when needed
• B Stay out of it except for the short distance needed to turn or cross where that is allowed
• C Use it as an extra travel lane whenever the through lanes are moving slowly or are backed up
• D Treat it as a shoulder that is available for stopping and parking at any hour

3. What is the main reason a rider should keep a generous following distance on a rough, broken road?

• A Because the law requires motorcycles to keep twice the distance that cars keep
• B So the rider can see and plan for holes and broken pavement in time to react
• C Because a motorcycle takes much longer to stop than the car in front of it
• D So the rider can be pushed along by the slipstream of the vehicle ahead

4. A city transit bus at a stop ahead of you switches on its left signal. What should you do?

• A Keep your speed, because the bus must wait for the lane to clear
• B Pass it quickly on the right before it can move away from the curb
• C Stop level with the bus and wave the driver out into your lane
• D Slow and let the bus pull back into traffic

5. How does the crown of a road affect a turn made on it?

• A It makes both directions of turn equally easy because the slopes cancel out
• B It has no effect at all on a motorcycle, since the wheels are in a single line
• C Turning toward the low side leaves less ground clearance for leaning
• D Turning toward the high side requires far more speed than turning the other way

6. Traffic is backed up beyond a railroad crossing. When may you start across the tracks?

• A As soon as the vehicle in front of you has moved onto the tracks ahead
• B Only when there is room for your whole vehicle on the far side
• C At any time, because the crossing signals will warn you before a train
• D Once you have stopped on the tracks and looked carefully in both directions

7. A yellow diamond shows two lanes narrowing into one. What does it require of a driver?

• A Moving over immediately and stopping until traffic clears
• B Keeping to the lane that ends, because it has priority
• C Sounding the horn before entering the remaining lane
• D Adjusting speed and merging before the lane disappears

8. A sign beside the signal reads STOP HERE ON RED. What does it tell you?

• A Stop there only when an amber lamp above the sign is lit
• B Stop at that point on red, not closer to the intersection
• C Stop there only if a vehicle is already waiting ahead of you
• D Stop there and then move up to the corner if the light is still red

9. Why do experienced riders squeeze the clutch lever while starting the engine, even with the neutral light showing?

• A In case a gear is engaged, so the motorcycle cannot lurch forward
• B Because the engine cannot build oil pressure unless the lever is held in
• C Because the starter motor draws its current through the clutch lever circuit
• D Because holding the lever in raises idle speed and warms the engine faster

10. Why is a rider advised to keep the wrist flat and low on the throttle grip?

• A It makes it harder to roll on too much throttle by accident
• B It increases the grip strength available for the clutch
• C It keeps the front wheel from locking under braking
• D It removes vibration from the handlebar

11. How should the brake light be checked before a ride?

• A Confirm that it comes on only with the foot pedal
• B Confirm that it stays on whenever the engine is running
• C Confirm that it flashes when a turn signal is used
• D Confirm that the hand lever and the foot pedal each switch it on

12. Why are motorcycles so often missed by other drivers?

• A They are ridden without any lights during the daytime hours
• B They usually travel far below the speed of surrounding traffic
• C Their narrow shape is easily hidden in traffic
• D They are always positioned at the very center of their lane

13. You have just ridden over a large object lying in the road. What should you do next?

• A Pull over when it is safe and check the tires and rims for damage
• B Brake hard immediately to see whether both brakes are still working
• C Accelerate briefly so that any object caught in the tread is thrown clear
• D Nothing, because a motorcycle that is still rolling has taken no damage

14. Your vehicle breaks down on a busy highway. What is the safest course of action?

• A Stand behind the vehicle and wave at approaching traffic so that every driver knows it has stopped there in the lane
• B Leave the vehicle where it is in the travel lane and walk along the road for help
• C Raise the hood and work on the engine from the traffic side, where the light is better
• D Get it as far off the roadway as possible, switch on the hazard lights and keep clear of the traffic lanes

15. You have just passed a vehicle on a two-lane road. When may you return to your lane?

• A As soon as the front of your vehicle is level with the other front bumper
• B When you can see the whole vehicle in your inside mirror
• C As soon as the other driver flashes the headlights to invite you back in
• D When you have traveled at least three car lengths past the vehicle you passed

16. Are ordinary eyeglasses or sunglasses adequate eye protection for riding?

• A Yes, provided they are worn under a helmet fitted with a chin bar
• B No, since they can shatter and let wind reach the eyes from the side
• C Yes, as long as the lenses are tinted enough to cut the glare of the sun
• D Yes, whenever the motorcycle carries a tall touring windshield in front

17. A white regulatory sign near a state line reads BUCKLE UP IT IS THE LAW. What is it doing?

• A Reminding occupants that belt use is required
• B Warning that a checkpoint is operating a short distance ahead
• C Telling drivers that belts are required only on that highway
• D Advising that children must ride in the rear seats of the vehicle

18. How should a rider use a motorcycle fitted with antilock brakes in an emergency stop?

• A Apply the rear brake only, because the system works on that wheel alone
• B Pump the front lever in time with the pulsing felt through the handlebars
• C Release the brakes the moment the lever begins to pulse under the fingers
• D Apply firm, steady pressure to both brakes and keep it there

19. Under Oklahoma law, when must a driver use headlights, absent any posted sign requiring them sooner?

• A Only after it becomes fully dark, roughly an hour after sunset
• B Beginning 30 minutes after sunset and ending 30 minutes before sunrise
• C Only when visibility drops below 500 feet, regardless of the time of day
• D Beginning at sunset exactly and ending at sunrise exactly

20. May you stop briefly across the sloped ramp that joins the sidewalk to the street at a corner?

• A Yes, provided that you stay with the vehicle and are ready to move it at once
• B No, that ramp must stay clear for people using wheelchairs
• C Yes, since the ramp is part of the sidewalk rather than part of the roadway
• D Yes, if you switch the hazard lights on while you are waiting there