Oklahoma SOK Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge.

If vehicles from another roadway are merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the vehicles to merge safely.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

When there is water on the roadway, reduce your speed. Under such conditions, high speeds can cause your vehicle to hydroplane out of control.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle before dealing with the situation.

Do not take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. If you must give attention to passengers or animals, pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is In all of the above situations

Under Oklahoma law, you must use your headlights from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise and whenever visibility is difficult at 1,000 feet. You should also use your headlights whenever you think your vehicle may be difficult for others to see. [Using High and Low Headlight Beams Properly, Chapter 12: Driving Tips, Oklahoma Driver's Manual],

Source: 47 OK Stat § 47-12-201

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." (Wide tires may start to hydroplane even at reduced speeds.) At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is make it on a curve in the road or near a hill without sufficient visibility.

When making a U-turn, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. Under Oklahoma law, you may not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by other drivers approaching from either direction within 500 feet.

Source: 47 OK Stat § 47-11-602

Not quite. The answer is four times.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is distracting you from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while you are driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

Not quite. The answer is text messaging and talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is Operating visual screen devices and texting while driving

It is illegal to drive while operating a visual screen device or texting. Performing such actions while driving are prohibited by the law.

Not quite. The answer is they keep the rain and snow off the windshield.

Windshield wipers keep rain and snow off the windshield. They should be kept in good operating condition.

Not quite. The answer is Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

In heavy traffic, if an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights is right behind you, keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is one-second

On ice, snow, sleet, gravel, sand, and other loose surfaces, hard braking of a vehicle without antilock brakes can lock the drive wheels and cause a skid. Instead, tap your brakes slightly at one-second intervals. (An antilock braking system pumps the brakes for you so you can apply firm pressure to the brake pedal even on a slippery surface.)

Not quite. The answer is Pull over and stop.

When driving in fog, slow down and use your low-beam headlights. You should also use your fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them. However, if fog closes in completely and visibility is reduced to near zero, pull as far off the road as possible and remain stopped until conditions improve. Remember: If you can't see, you can't drive.

Not quite. The answer is give a left-turn signal before passing and a right-turn signal after passing.

On a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions, you may pass a vehicle on the left if it is not prohibited and the pass can be completed safely without exceeding the speed limit. (Check ahead for at least 200 feet of clear roadway without a no-passing zone.) To pass on the left, first signal a left turn. Then when it is safe, move into the left lane to start the pass. After passing the vehicle, signal a right turn. When you have completely cleared the vehicle you passed, return to the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is rubberneck

Rubbernecking (slowing down, becoming distracted, or staring) could cause you to become involved in a crash.

Not quite. The answer is low-beam headlights.

When driving in fog at night, dim your headlights. The bright light from high beams can reflect off fog, rain, or snow and cause glare, preventing you from seeing far ahead.

Not quite. The answer is check your vehicle's blind spots.

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by using your mirrors. Once the mirrors reveal safe conditions for the maneuver, check your vehicle's blind spots by glancing over your shoulder to the rear in the direction of the maneuver.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn.

Oklahoma law requires you to signal for at least 100 feet (one-third of a block) before you turn or change lanes. You must signal even if you don't see any other vehicles around. The vehicle you don't see could end up being the most dangerous.

Source: It is Illegal to Turn Without Signaling, Turning, Chapter 7: Lane Usage and Maneuvers, Oklahoma Driver's Manual