Oklahoma SOK Motorcycle Practice Test 8

1. A yellow diamond shows an arrow that doubles back on itself. What kind of curve lies ahead?

• A A curve that is banked steeply toward the outside edge
• B A pair of curves that bend in opposite directions
• C A turn of 135 degrees or more, nearly doubling back
• D A curve that tightens gradually over a long distance

2. Where is the clutch lever located on a standard motorcycle?

• A On the right handlebar
• B Under the left footrest
• C Under the right footrest
• D On the left handlebar

3. A driver who wants to reverse direction arrives at this sign. What is allowed?

• A Reversing direction there once approaching traffic has passed
• B Reversing direction there after coming to a complete halt
• C Going on and reversing direction only where the maneuver is permitted
• D Reversing direction there if the road is wide enough to do it in one movement

4. You are parking on a one-way street where parking is allowed on both sides. What must still be true?

• A The vehicle must be on the left side, which is the side reserved for parking
• B The vehicle must be on the right side, exactly as it would be on a two-way street
• C The wheels must be turned toward the curb, whatever the slope of the street
• D The vehicle must face the direction the traffic flows

5. A sign on a long descent points to a RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP a mile ahead. What is that ramp for?

• A Giving trucks a place to cool their brakes before the descent
• B Holding trucks that are over the weight limit for the bridge
• C Stopping a vehicle whose brakes have failed
• D Letting slow trucks pull over so faster traffic can pass

6. At a four-way stop you and an opposing driver arrive together. You are going straight and the other driver is turning left across your path. Who goes first?

• A The turning driver, because a turn takes longer to complete than going straight
• B You do, because the left turn crosses your path
• C The turning driver, because vehicles turning left have priority at a stop sign
• D Whichever of you releases the brake and enters the intersection first

7. Loose gravel has been swept into the middle of your lane on a downhill bend. Which controls are affected most?

• A The parking brake, which cannot hold the vehicle on a loose surface
• B The wipers, which cannot clear the dust thrown up by the gravel
• C The horn, which cannot be heard above the noise of the loose gravel
• D Steering and braking, since the loose stones roll under the tires

8. You have finished a distracting task and your eyes are back on the road. What is true?

• A Your full attention takes a while to come back
• B Attention returns the instant that you look up again
• C The risk ends as soon as both hands are back on the wheel
• D Your reactions are sharper than usual after the change of focus

9. Why are ordinary denim jeans a poor choice for riding?

• A They are too heavy and hold too much heat during a long summer ride
• B They restrict movement so much that a rider cannot reach the controls
• C They wear through in a slide, giving little abrasion protection
• D They attract static that can interfere with the motorcycle electrics

10. A pedestrian with a white cane draws the cane back and steps away from the curb as you approach. What does that usually mean?

• A They are about to cross, so you must stop and stay where you are
• B They are signaling you to go ahead and drive on
• C They cannot hear your vehicle and need you to sound the horn first
• D They are waiting to be picked up

11. An overhead lane-use control signal shows a steady red X above the lane you are traveling in. What does it require?

• A Continue in the lane but at a reduced speed
• B Use the lane for turning movements only
• C Prepare to stop because the lane will reopen shortly
• D Leave that lane, because it is closed to you

12. What training does Oklahoma require of an applicant under 18 seeking a motorcycle endorsement?

• A A certified state approved motorcycle basic rider course
• B Only a classroom traffic safety session with no riding component at all
• C No training at all beyond the written and skills tests
• D A commercial driver training program run by a licensed driving school

13. Why does even a small reduction in speed matter so much where people are walking?

• A Because pedestrians can hear a slower engine and will always step aside in time
• B Because the horn carries much further when the vehicle is moving slowly
• C Because low speeds switch on the automatic braking fitted to every vehicle
• D Because a pedestrian struck at a lower speed is far more likely to survive

14. Compared with dry pavement, how much room does a vehicle need to stop on packed snow?

• A About the same, because antilock brakes make up the difference
• B Slightly less, because cold rubber grips the surface more firmly
• C About ten percent more, which a normal following gap already covers
• D Several times as much

15. What is a good rule for any task you want to do inside the vehicle?

• A Anything is fine if one hand stays on the wheel
• B Anything is fine while the traffic is moving slowly
• C Anything is fine on a road that you know very well
• D If it needs more than a moment, do it stopped

16. A fire truck with lights and siren has just passed you and is heading down the same road. How closely may you follow it?

• A Close enough to use the clear path the fire truck opens up
• B Well back, because following a responding emergency vehicle closely is illegal
• C At a normal following distance, as behind any other vehicle
• D Any distance, as long as you never try to pass it on the left

17. Where does a rider find the correct chain slack figure for a particular motorcycle?

• A On a label attached to the underside of the rider seat on every model
• B In the owner manual for that motorcycle
• C Stamped into the swingarm next to the rear axle adjuster on every model
• D In the federal motor vehicle safety standards, which set one figure for all

18. Snow has covered the pavement markings on a two-lane road. How should a driver judge lane position?

• A By following the vehicle ahead as closely as it can be done
• B By the tracks of other traffic and the roadside features
• C By staying in the middle of the cleared width of the road
• D By keeping the left wheels where the center line should be

19. What happens to your field of vision as your speed increases?

• A It widens, because the eyes take in more of the roadside at higher speed
• B It stays exactly the same, since vision does not depend on how fast you go
• C It narrows, so you notice less at the sides of the road
• D It improves at the sides but becomes worse straight ahead of the vehicle

20. Children are playing close to the edge of a residential street. What is the right speed choice?

• A The posted limit exactly, because it already allows for children playing
• B Whatever speed keeps you moving with the vehicle in front of you
• C The posted limit minus five miles per hour, which is the national rule
• D Well below the limit, slow enough to stop for a sudden dash