Parking & Stopping

Study questions with answers

12 sample Parking & Stopping questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. On the skills test, a "normal stop" means making a stop that is:

   Correct answer: Smooth and non-skidding

   A normal stop should be smooth and non-skidding.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 16, Motorcycle Operator Skills Test

2. 2. On the skills test, the quick-stop exercise begins from a speed of about:

   Correct answer: 12 to 18 mph

   The quick-stop exercise starts from roughly 12 to 18 mph, then you stop as quickly as you safely can.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 16, Motorcycle Operator Skills Test

3. 3. When you have to stop or park where oil has collected, the main danger is:

   Correct answer: Your foot or tire slipping on the slick spot

   The oily spot is slick, so your foot or tire may slip when you put a foot down to stop or park.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 8.1, Slippery Surfaces

4. 4. On the three-wheeler's normal-stop exercise in the skills test, the front tire must finish:

   Correct answer: Inside the marked box

   For the three-wheel normal stop, make a smooth, non-skidding stop with the front tire inside the marked box.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 16, Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (3-Wheel)

5. 5. Angling your parked motorcycle at the roadside so you can see both directions is most important when:

   Correct answer: You plan to turn across a lane of traffic

   A clear view both ways matters especially when you plan to turn across a lane of traffic from the roadside.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 5, Roadside

6. 6. When you put a foot down to stop or park, you should watch out for:

   Correct answer: Oil spots that could make you slip and fall

   Watch for oil spots when you put your foot down; you could slip and fall on the slick surface.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 8.1, Slippery Surfaces

7. 7. Staying well back from the vehicle ahead while stopped is wise because:

   Correct answer: You can move aside if it backs up or someone bears down from behind

   A gap when stopped gives you a cushion if the vehicle ahead backs up and lets you move if someone bears down from behind.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 6.1, Distance in Front

8. 8. Before you slow down to pull off the road, you should:

   Correct answer: Signal and make a mirror and head check

   Signal clearly that you will slow and change direction, and check your mirror and do a head check before acting, since drivers behind may not expect it.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 12.3, Getting Off the Road

9. 9. To bring the motorcycle to a smooth complete stop, you should:

   Correct answer: Roll off the throttle, apply both brakes, and squeeze the clutch

   Roll off the throttle, apply both brakes, and squeeze the clutch to stop smoothly.

   Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.3, Braking

10. 10. Keeping the motorcycle in first gear while stopped lets you:

    Correct answer: Move out quickly if you need to

    Staying in first gear when stopped allows you to move out quickly if you need to.

    Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 3.4, Shifting Gears

11. 11. When you pull off the road to rest or check the bike, you should:

    Correct answer: Get as far off the road as you can

    Pull well off the road and get as far from it as you can, because a motorcycle on the roadside is hard to spot.

    Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 12.3, Getting Off the Road

12. 12. Passing a line of parked cars, you should ride toward the left of your lane to:

    Correct answer: Avoid opening doors and people stepping out

    Staying to the left of your lane by parked cars helps you avoid opening doors, people stepping out, and cars pulling from the curb.

    Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook - Section 6.3, Parked Cars