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. Grabbing the front brake or stomping the rear brake can cause:

   Correct answer: The wheels to lock, causing control problems

   Grabbing the front or jamming the rear can lock the brakes, leading to control problems.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Stopping

2. 2. The best way to make a quick stop while riding through a curve is to:

   Correct answer: Straighten the bike and square the handlebars, then stop

   Straighten the motorcycle and square the handlebars, then stop, for the most effective braking.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Stopping Quickly in a Curve

3. 3. A three-wheel vehicle parked at the roadside should be positioned:

   Correct answer: Parallel to the curb, with the brake set or left in gear

   Park a three-wheel vehicle parallel to the curb and set the parking brake or leave it in gear.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Parking at the Roadside

4. 4. Every time you slow or stop a motorcycle, you should use:

   Correct answer: Both brakes together

   Always use both brakes together every time you slow or stop.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Stopping

5. 5. During a quick stop, if the front wheel locks up you should:

   Correct answer: Release the front brake, then reapply it smoothly

   Release the front brake to get the tire rolling again, then reapply with controlled, gradual pressure.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Stopping Quickly

6. 6. During a quick stop, if the rear wheel locks up, the manual says to:

   Correct answer: Keep it locked until you have come to a stop

   Keep the rear wheel locked until you have come to a complete stop, holding pressure and keeping your eyes up.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Stopping Quickly

7. 7. On a motorcycle equipped with ABS during a hard stop, you should:

   Correct answer: Apply firm, maximum pressure to both brakes and hold it

   With ABS, apply firm maximum pressure to both brakes and hold it, even if you feel the brakes pulsing.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)

8. 8. When used correctly, the front brake can supply about how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

   Correct answer: 70 percent or more

   The front brake can provide 70 percent or more of total stopping power when used properly.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Stopping

9. 9. When parking a motorcycle at a curb where angling is allowed, the manual suggests placing the:

   Correct answer: Rear wheel to the curb at an angle

   Position the motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel toward the curb.

   Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Parking at Curbs

10. 10. Using both brakes rather than one, when done correctly:

    Correct answer: Shortens your stopping distance

    Using the front and rear brakes together shortens your stopping distance.

    Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Stopping

11. 11. Keeping well back from the vehicle ahead even while stopped makes it easier to:

    Correct answer: Move out of the way if a vehicle behind fails to slow

    A cushion when stopped lets you move out of the way if a vehicle behind fails to slow, or if the vehicle ahead backs up.

    Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Following Another Vehicle

12. 12. If you must stop while leaned over in a curve, you should:

    Correct answer: Apply smooth, gradual braking as you reduce your lean angle

    Apply smooth, gradual pressure to both brakes while reducing your lean angle; more upright means more traction.

    Source: SC Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual - Normal Stopping in a Curve