Oklahoma Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Cross it at a 90-degree angle.

The safest way to cross an unavoidable obstacle is to cross it at a 90-degree angle. (This will help keep your front wheel from deflecting off the obstacle.) If that is not possible, cross it at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Not quite. The answer is Press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

The proper way to swerve is to press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly to that side.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is When riding over obstacles

Rising off the seat slightly lets your knees and elbows absorb shock. This technique can be used when riding over obstacles or on uneven surfaces.

Not quite. The answer is the staggered formation.

The best formation when you're riding in a group is the staggered formation. It allows you to stay close together while maintaining a space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is Left

To increase your line of sight ahead, ride in the left lane position. It lets you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards.

Not quite. The answer is Before entering the turn

When you approach a turn, if you need to shift gears, you should do it before the turn if possible. This will help keep the turn smooth and stable. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel during a turn can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of your lane, ride in the left or right lane position to bypass the hazard.

Not quite. The answer is Before the turn

You should slow down before you enter a turn. Hard braking in a turn increases the chance of a skid, particularly in bad weather.

Not quite. The answer is Use your low-beam headlight.

Using your low beam is not a way to increase your visibility at night. At night, you should use your high beam for best visibility.

Not quite. The answer is Left

When passing parked cars to your right, ride in the left lane position. You can avoid problems caused by doors opening, drivers getting out of cars, or people stepping from between cars. However, if there is also oncoming traffic to your left, ride in the center lane position to provide a space cushion on both sides of you.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is avoid braking and press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

The best way to swerve is to press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction. Never brake and swerve at the same time; to do so risks a skid.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are hazards.

When you are passing a line of parked cars, people may not see you. A car may pull out in front of you, someone may open a door into your path, or someone may step out from between cars. Choose a suitable lane position to keep your distance from the parked cars.

Not quite. The answer is flashing your brake light.

Help other vehicle operators notice that you are slowing down by flashing your brake light. This is especially important when you are slowing quickly or in unusual areas.

Not quite. The answer is Every time before you ride

Check your motorcycle's tires every time before you ride. A tire problem is more dangerous to a motorcycle rider than a car driver.

Not quite. The answer is no one.

You shouldn't share your lane with any other vehicles. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver. Pairing up with another motorcycle in the same lane is not authorized under Oklahoma law anyway.

Not quite. The answer is Every time you ride

You should check the tires on your motorcycle every time you ride. A tire problem can be a lot more hazardous to a motorcycle than to a car.

Not quite. The answer is single file.

When riding through curves, it is best to ride single file. You may need to change your lane position throughout the curve.

Not quite. The answer is normal turns.

The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle in normal turns.