Road Signs

Study questions with answers

8 sample Road Signs questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. In group riding, the hand signal for 'stop' is given by:

   Correct answer: The left arm extended down with the palm facing back

   The hand-signal chart shows stop as the arm extended straight down with the palm facing rearward.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - Hand Signals

2. 2. A rider may legally complete a pass:

   Correct answer: Only where signs and markings allow it, within the speed limit

   You may only finish a pass where posted signs and lane markings permit it and while staying within the limit.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - Keeping Your Distance: Passing

3. 3. To point out a hazard on the right side of the road, a rider uses:

   Correct answer: The right foot pointing to it

   A road hazard on the left is indicated with the left hand, and one on the right with the right foot.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - Hand Signals

4. 4. When evaluating an intersection, which of these should a rider read carefully?

   Correct answer: Traffic signals, warning signs, and pavement markings

   The Evaluate step of SEE includes traffic control devices such as signals, warning signs, and pavement markings.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - SEE: Evaluate

5. 5. The 'follow me' hand signal is:

   Correct answer: An arm raised straight up from the shoulder, palm forward

   Follow me is shown by raising the arm straight up from the shoulder with the palm facing forward.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - Hand Signals

6. 6. Which hand signal tells a group to ride single file?

   Correct answer: One arm and index finger raised straight up

   A single raised index finger and arm signals the group to form single file.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - Hand Signals

7. 7. The group hand signal for 'slow down' is:

   Correct answer: The arm out with the palm down, swinging toward the ground

   Slowing is signaled by extending the arm out, palm down, and swinging it toward the ground.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - Hand Signals

8. 8. The group riding signal reminding a rider that a turn signal is still on is:

   Correct answer: Opening and closing the hand with fingers and thumb extended

   Opening and closing the hand, fingers and thumb spread, tells a rider their turn signal is still blinking.

   Source: CT Motorcycle Operator Manual - Hand Signals