Parking & Stopping

Study questions with answers

4 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. Which action by a driver of a parked car is described as the most dangerous?

   Correct answer: Making a sudden U-turn that blocks the road

   A car making a sudden U-turn is the most dangerous because it can block the whole roadway and leave you with nowhere to go; slow down, get the driver's attention, and proceed with caution.

   Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual — Intersections: Passing Parked Cars

2. 2. When parking at a curb, how does the manual suggest positioning a two-wheel motorcycle?

   Correct answer: At an angle with the rear wheel to the curb

   Park at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb, though some cities have ordinances requiring motorcycles to park parallel to the curb instead.

   Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual — Intersections: Passing Parked Cars

3. 3. When passing a row of parked cars, where should you position yourself in your lane?

   Correct answer: Toward the left of your lane

   Stay toward the left of your lane when passing parked cars to avoid opening doors and people stepping out; if oncoming traffic is present, the center position best preserves your space cushion.

   Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual — Intersections: Passing Parked Cars

4. 4. How should a three-wheel motorcycle be parked at a curb?

   Correct answer: Parallel to the curb with the parking brake set

   Because of its length and limited mobility, park a three-wheel motorcycle parallel to the curb and set the parking brake, rather than at a 90-degree angle like a two-wheeler.

   Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual — Three-Wheel Supplement