Oklahoma SOK Motorcycle Practice Test 57

1. A pedestrian steps off the curb in the middle of a block where there is no crosswalk at all. What is the legal position?

• A They must yield to you, but you must still avoid a crash
• B They have the right of way exactly as in a marked crosswalk would give
• C You may keep your speed and drive on
• D You must stop and stay stopped until the person is back on the sidewalk

2. After completing a turn you notice your signal is still flashing. What should you do?

• A Switch it off at once, before other drivers act on it
• B Leave it flashing until your next lane change, to save the effort
• C Switch on the opposite signal in order to cancel the first one
• D Use the hazard lights instead until the signal resets by itself

3. A strong wind is blowing across an open stretch of road. Besides the gusts, what else should you watch for?

• A Branches, dust and loose objects blown into your path
• B Pavement that expands in the wind and forms ridges across the lanes
• C Traffic signals that switch to flashing yellow whenever it is windy
• D Headlights that dim because the wind cools the engine and the alternator

4. You are stopped at a T-intersection and a driver on the through road is signaling a right turn into your road. What is the safe assumption?

• A The signal is a promise, so you can pull out as soon as you see it
• B The driver may not actually turn, so wait until the vehicle slows and starts turning
• C The signal means that driver is giving you the right of way to go first
• D The other driver must stop and let you out once the signal is flashing

5. When should you move into the lane you need for a turn?

• A At the last moment, so that you do not hold up traffic in that lane
• B Once you are inside the intersection and can see the new street clearly
• C As soon as you see the signal change, whatever lane you happen to be in
• D Well before the intersection, as soon as you know your route

6. You are approaching a multilane roundabout. When should you choose your lane?

• A Once you are circulating, by moving over toward your exit
• B At the exit itself, whichever lane happens to be free
• C Before you enter, using the lane-choice sign on the approach
• D It does not matter, since all lanes serve all exits

7. A large truck passes and hits you with a blast of wind. Which lane position leaves you the most room for error?

• A The center portion of the lane
• B The edge of the lane closest to the truck
• C The edge of the lane closest to the shoulder
• D Any position, because wind does not move a motorcycle

8. May you park at the curb immediately next to a railroad crossing?

• A No, you must leave the crossing and its approach clear
• B Yes, as long as the crossing has automatic gates and flashing lights
• C Yes, provided that you stay in the vehicle the whole time it is standing there
• D Yes, but only outside the hours when freight trains normally use the line

9. Why is the front brake avoided during a very slow, tightly leaned turn?

• A It has almost no stopping power at all once the machine is below ten miles an hour
• B It will overheat the disc because the wheel is turning so slowly at that moment
• C It causes the rear tire to lift clear of the pavement and lose all of its traction
• D It can upset the balance of a leaned machine and drop it at low speed

10. What is the purpose of carrying a first aid kit in your vehicle?

• A It replaces the need to call for an ambulance after a small crash
• B It is required equipment in every private car right across the country
• C It allows you to give medicines to anybody injured at the scene
• D It lets you treat cuts and bleeding while the help is on its way

11. A driver is following you far too closely. What is the best response?

• A Brake sharply once or twice to send the tailgater a clear message
• B Speed up steadily until the gap behind you grows large enough
• C Switch on your hazard lights and hold your position in the lane until they back off
• D Increase your own following distance and let the driver pass when it is safe

12. What is the only reliable remedy for a driver who is sleepy?

• A Sleep
• B Strong coffee
• C Cold air from an open window
• D Loud music and singing

13. Who is best suited to ride as the sweep at the back of a group?

• A The rider with the least experience, so the others can watch them
• B An experienced rider who can handle a problem at the back
• C Whoever happens to arrive last at the meeting point that day
• D The rider whose motorcycle carries the largest fuel tank

14. How does a rider judge whether the brake pads still have life left in them?

• A By looking at how much friction material is left on the pad
• B By checking whether the brake lever returns fully once it is released
• C By counting the number of miles ridden since the motorcycle was bought
• D By measuring how hot the brake disc becomes after a series of stops

15. You must slow suddenly on a highway and a vehicle is following close behind you. What helps prevent a rear-end collision?

• A Switching on your high beams so that the driver behind can see you clearly
• B Steering onto the shoulder without signaling so the lane is left clear
• C Waiting until the last possible moment before you touch the brake pedal
• D Tapping the brake pedal early so your brake lights flash a warning

16. A yellow pennant-shaped sign is posted on the left side of a two-lane road facing you. What is it telling you?

• A The roadway ahead narrows and the oncoming traffic will have to give way to your vehicle
• B You are entering a no-passing zone and may not start a pass
• C The lane markings ahead have worn away and should not be relied on for the next mile
• D An extra passing lane is about to open on the left-hand side of the road ahead of you

17. A high truck ahead of you hides the traffic signal as you approach the intersection. What should you do?

• A Drop back so you can see the signal and the truck's brake lights
• B Move up close behind the truck and go when it starts to move
• C Change lanes inside the intersection so you can see around it
• D Watch only the cross traffic and go when it comes to a stop

18. A driver is tailgating you. Why is it a bad idea to tap or stab the brakes to warn them?

• A Because your brake lights will then stay lit for several minutes afterwards
• B Because the vehicle behind you is legally allowed to follow that closely
• C Because it cuts the little space they have and can cause a crash
• D Because braking without signaling first is treated as an illegal maneuver

19. What should a rider understand about the horn on a motorcycle?

• A It is often weak and may not be heard, so it never replaces an escape route
• B It carries farther than a car horn because nothing encloses the sound
• C It is loud enough to be relied on as the main warning to other drivers
• D It works only while the engine is running above idle speed on most machines

20. You see brake lights several vehicles ahead of you in your lane. What is the best first step?

• A Change lanes at once, before the drivers behind react to the same brake lights
• B Sound the horn so the drivers between you and the problem pay attention
• C Ease off the gas and cover the brake pedal
• D Keep your speed until the vehicle directly ahead of you actually slows down