Montana Motorcycle: Road Signs Practice Test

Question 1

What does a SPEED ZONE AHEAD sign warn you about?

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You are nearing an area with a reduced speed limit — A SPEED ZONE AHEAD sign means you are approaching an area where a lower speed limit has been set.

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Police radar is in use ahead

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A minimum speed applies ahead

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The speed limit is about to end

Question 2

What are large flashing arrow panels used for in work zones?

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Guiding drivers into certain lanes and showing part of the road is closed — Flashing or sequencing arrow panels, used day and night, guide drivers into certain lanes and let them know part of the road ahead is closed.

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Showing the work zone speed limit

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Marking the end of the work zone

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Warning of flaggers only at night

Question 3

What does a PASS WITH CARE sign tell you?

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You may pass other vehicles again, with care — Past this sign, passing is permitted again as long as you do it carefully. It usually marks the end of a no-passing area.

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Passing is prohibited ahead

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Only motorcycles may pass here

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You may pass on the right only

Question 4

In a work zone, the diagonal stripes on a barricade slope downward to the right. What does that tell you?

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Bear to the right — Barricade and vertical panel stripes point the way traffic should go: stripes sloping down to the right mean bear right, and stripes sloping down to the left mean bear left.

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Bear to the left

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The road is closed

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Stop and wait for a flagger

Question 5

What does a KEEP RIGHT sign require?

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Traffic must stay to the right of an obstruction — A KEEP RIGHT sign means traffic must stay to the right of an obstruction, such as a median or island.

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Slower traffic must use the right lane

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The right lane ends ahead

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You must turn right at the next intersection

Question 6

What should you do when you see a School Bus Stop Ahead sign?

Accepted Answer

Begin slowing, because a school bus stop is ahead — This warning sign tells you a school bus stop is coming up, so begin slowing now.

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Stop immediately

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Watch only for a school zone speed limit

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Pass any bus quickly before it stops

Question 7

According to Montana's driver manual, how should you respond to a Slippery When Wet sign?

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Slow down, avoid hard braking or sudden turns, and add following distance — The pavement is unusually slick when wet, so reduce speed, avoid braking hard or changing direction suddenly, and leave more space behind the vehicle ahead.

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Keep your speed and brake firmly if you start to slide

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Ride on the shoulder where it's drier

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Only slow down if it is actually raining

Question 8

A Hill warning sign shows a steep grade ahead. What does the manual suggest?

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Check your brakes; you may need a lower gear — The Hill sign warns of a steep grade. Check your brakes, and be ready to shift into a lower gear.

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Shift to neutral and coast down

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Speed up to carry momentum

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Pull over and wait for traffic to clear

Question 9

According to Montana's driver manual, which warning sign is round rather than diamond-shaped?

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Railroad crossing ahead — Warning signs are black and yellow and usually diamond-shaped. The railroad crossing ahead sign is the only round warning sign.

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School crossing

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Stop ahead

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Deer crossing

Question 10

Why does Montana's driver manual say you should know sign shapes and not just sign colors?

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In heavy fog you may be able to see only a sign's shape — In poor visibility like thick fog, a sign's shape may be all you can make out, so knowing both shape and color helps you read signs at a glance.

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Sign colors vary from state to state

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Colors fade quickly in Montana weather

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Shapes are tested only on the knowledge exam

Question 11

What does a Range Cattle warning sign mean?

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Unfenced livestock such as cattle and horses may be on the road — Range Cattle warns that unfenced livestock, such as cattle and horses, may be on the road. A different sign, Cattle Crossing, marks a spot where stock is driven across the highway.

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Cattle are herded across the road at this exact point

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A livestock auction is ahead

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Livestock trucks enter the highway ahead

Question 12

What does a Divided Highway Ends sign mean?

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The road becomes a single two-way roadway; keep right — The divided highway becomes a single roadway carrying traffic in both directions, so keep to the right.

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A median begins and each side becomes one-way

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The highway ends at a T intersection

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You may use either lane freely

Montana Motorcycle: Road Signs practice test

Study questions with answers

1. What does a SPEED ZONE AHEAD sign warn you about?

2. What are large flashing arrow panels used for in work zones?

3. What does a PASS WITH CARE sign tell you?

4. In a work zone, the diagonal stripes on a barricade slope downward to the right. What does that tell you?

5. What does a KEEP RIGHT sign require?

6. What should you do when you see a School Bus Stop Ahead sign?

7. According to Montana's driver manual, how should you respond to a Slippery When Wet sign?

8. A Hill warning sign shows a steep grade ahead. What does the manual suggest?

9. According to Montana's driver manual, which warning sign is round rather than diamond-shaped?

10. Why does Montana's driver manual say you should know sign shapes and not just sign colors?

11. What does a Range Cattle warning sign mean?

12. What does a Divided Highway Ends sign mean?

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