Oklahoma SOK Motorcycle Practice Test 63

1. A streetcar is coming along tracks in the middle of the street as you wait to turn across them. What should you do?

• A Let the streetcar pass before you cross the tracks
• B Cross quickly, because a streetcar can stop faster than a car can
• C Cross behind the streetcar while it is still moving through the block
• D Wait only if its doors are open

2. After the leader of a staggered group completes a pass, what should the leader do?

• A Move to the left position and hold passing speed to open room for the next rider
• B Slow down at once so that the rest of the group can close up the gap behind
• C Pull onto the shoulder of the road and wait there until the whole group has passed
• D Move back to the right position and brake firmly so the group can catch up

3. You are riding in the middle of a tight cluster of cars on a multilane road. What is the best way to improve your safety?

• A Match the speed of the cluster exactly so that everyone moves as one block
• B Ride as close as possible behind one car so its bumper shields the motorcycle
• C Ride slightly faster or slower to open space and get clear of the cluster
• D Turn on the hazard flashers and stay in the middle of the group until it thins

4. Before the 30-day restriction removal, what supervision does Oklahoma law require of a motorcycle-only license holder under 16?

• A They must be accompanied by a licensed rider 21 or older who keeps visual contact
• B No supervision is required at any point
• C They must carry a second, more experienced rider on the same motorcycle
• D They must be followed at all times by a licensed driver in a car, with no rider instruction required at all

5. When downshifting as the motorcycle slows, what keeps the rear tire from skidding?

• A Easing the clutch lever out smoothly instead of releasing it abruptly
• B Releasing the clutch lever as quickly as possible so the gear locks in fast
• C Squeezing the front brake hard at the same moment to load the front tire
• D Holding the throttle wide open through the shift to keep the revs high

6. At an intersection that uses a lagging left turn, when is the left-turn arrow displayed?

• A At the same time as the walk indication
• B After the through movement has run
• C Before any other movement at the intersection
• D Only while a vehicle waits over the detector

7. A left-turn bay opens ahead of the intersection with a solid white line beside it. Where should you enter the bay?

• A At any point, crossing the solid line wherever it suits your position
• B At the intersection itself, so that you keep the bay clear for others
• C At the opening before the solid line begins
• D Only where an arrow is painted inside the bay to mark the entry point

8. In normal operation, which indication always comes between a green and a red on the same signal face?

• A A short period with nothing lit at all
• B A steady green arrow for the turning lane
• C A steady yellow
• D A flashing red held for a few seconds

9. Which action becomes clearly more risky beyond this sign?

• A Using the left side of the roadway to overtake
• B Checking the mirrors carefully before slowing down
• C Keeping the vehicle to the right of the centerline at all times
• D Signaling well before making a turn off the roadway

10. Some drivers believe they can multitask while driving. What does research show?

• A Experienced drivers can carry out two tasks at once with no loss of driving skill
• B Only the second task suffers, while driving stays fully safe
• C The brain switches rapidly between tasks and driving performance suffers
• D Multitasking is safe as long as both tasks are simple

11. How does eating a large meal before drinking affect impairment?

• A It soaks up the alcohol in the stomach so that almost none of it reaches the bloodstream
• B It prevents impairment as long as the meal is eaten first
• C It lets the liver break down the alcohol about twice as fast
• D It slows absorption but the alcohol still reaches the blood and impairs you

12. A sign at the start of an exit ramp shows a speed much lower than the highway limit. What does it apply to?

• A The last mile of the highway that you have traveled just before reaching the exit ramp
• B The road at the far end of the ramp, once you have arrived at the intersection there
• C The curve of the ramp itself, once you have left the highway
• D The whole of the highway ahead, for every driver, whether they are leaving it or not

13. A pedestrian using a white cane or walking with a guide dog starts to cross the street ahead of you. What must you do?

• A Yield and stay stopped until the person has finished crossing
• B Sound the horn so the person knows you are waiting
• C Drive slowly around the person
• D Proceed if you entered the intersection first

14. What is the job of the hard outer shell of a motorcycle helmet?

• A To hold the rider's head still so the neck cannot move during a crash
• B To carry the certification label where an inspector can read it easily
• C To keep rain out of the helmet and stop the liner from getting wet
• D To spread impact force and to resist objects punching through

15. What does this sign warn a driver about?

• A Traffic from another roadway will enter the same lane ahead
• B The road ahead is closed to through traffic and only local access is allowed
• C The current lane becomes a turn-only lane
• D A rest area entrance is coming up on the right a short way ahead

16. Where is a U-turn generally the most reasonable choice?

• A Just past the crest of a hill, where oncoming drivers can see your lights
• B At an intersection where it is permitted and you can see well both ways
• C In the middle of a block between two long rows of parked vehicles
• D Anywhere on a divided highway, using the nearest opening in the median

17. The circular sign shape is reserved for which warning?

• A Advance warning of a school zone with children present
• B The end of a roadway at a dead end
• C Advance warning of a highway-rail grade crossing
• D A sharp change in the alignment of the road

18. Which common non-prescription medicine is most likely to make a driver drowsy?

• A A plain pain reliever taken for an ordinary headache
• B An antacid tablet taken after eating a very heavy meal
• C A cold or allergy remedy containing an antihistamine
• D A vitamin supplement taken with breakfast each morning

19. How much more energy must your brakes absorb if you double your speed?

• A The same amount, since the energy depends only on the weight of the vehicle
• B About half as much again, because the wheels are turning faster than before
• C Exactly twice as much, in direct proportion to the speed you are carrying
• D About four times as much, since energy rises with the square of speed

20. Why should a driver crossing several lanes change only one lane at a time?

• A Because one turn signal is legally valid for only a single lane change at a time
• B Each lane has its own traffic and its own blind spot to be checked
• C Because the turn signal cancels itself as soon as the steering wheel returns to center
• D Because crossing more than one lane at once is permitted only on a one-way street