Oklahoma permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 6 questions.
What is the minimum space Oklahoma law requires when you pass a bicycle going the same direction?
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Sample sharing the road questions
What is the minimum space Oklahoma law requires when you pass a bicycle going the same direction?
- A 2 feet
- B 5 feet
- C 3 feet
- D 6 feet
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C. 3 feet
Oklahoma law requires at least 3 feet between your vehicle and a bicycle you are passing, until you are safely past. Riders can swerve suddenly to avoid potholes, debris or car doors.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 51
Under Oklahoma's bicycle rules, what may a cyclist do at a stop sign when there is no danger?
- A Must always come to a full stop
- B Proceed after slowing, without coming to a full stop
- C Must walk the bicycle across
- D Must wait for a car to wave them on
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B. Proceed after slowing, without coming to a full stop
Oklahoma's bicycle rules require cyclists to slow at stop signs and stop only if there is a risk of danger. If no danger is present, they may proceed without stopping, so expect it.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 52
According to the manual, who causes about two-thirds of car-motorcycle collisions?
- A The motorcyclist who speeds or weaves between lanes
- B Both drivers equally
- C Road hazards like potholes
- D The car driver who turns in front of the motorcycle
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D. The car driver who turns in front of the motorcycle
Two-thirds of car-motorcycle collisions are caused by the car driver turning in front of the motorcycle, often because they didn't see it. Look carefully for the narrow profile of a motorcycle.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 53
How far behind a truck does its rear blind spot extend?
- A Up to 20 feet
- B Up to 50 feet
- C Up to 500 feet
- D Up to 200 feet
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D. Up to 200 feet
A truck's blind spots are directly in front, on either side of the cab, and up to 200 feet behind. If you can't see the truck's mirrors, the driver can't see you.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 54