M1 Rules of the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a stop sign on a motorcycle, where should you stop?
- Behind the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersection (Correct answer)
- In the middle of the crosswalk
- Anywhere within 20 feet after the sign
- Only if another vehicle is present
Correct answer: Behind the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersection
You must come to a complete stop behind the marked stop line, crosswalk, or intersection edge.
Question 2: What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
- Passing is prohibited on your side (Correct answer)
- Passing is allowed for motorcycles only
- The road ends ahead
- You must reduce speed by half
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited on your side
A solid yellow line on your side means you may not cross it to pass.
Question 3: At a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the left
- The larger vehicle
- The faster vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When vehicles arrive simultaneously, the one on the right proceeds first.
Question 4: What should you do when a traffic light turns yellow as you approach?
- Stop if you can do so safely (Correct answer)
- Always accelerate through
- Stop immediately regardless of position
- Sound your horn and continue
Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely
A yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red, so stop if it is safe to do so.
Question 5: In most states, what is the rule about riding two motorcycles side by side in one lane?
- It is discouraged; keep a staggered formation instead (Correct answer)
- It is always required by law
- It is only allowed on highways
- It is mandatory in groups of three
Correct answer: It is discouraged; keep a staggered formation instead
Riders should use a staggered formation for a proper following distance and space cushion.
Question 6: When may you legally make a right turn on a red light?
- After a complete stop, if no sign prohibits it and the way is clear (Correct answer)
- Immediately without stopping
- Only when a green arrow appears
- Never on a motorcycle
Correct answer: After a complete stop, if no sign prohibits it and the way is clear
A right on red is allowed after a full stop when no sign forbids it and traffic is clear.
Question 7: What does a flashing red traffic signal require you to do?
- Stop, then proceed when safe like a stop sign (Correct answer)
- Slow down but do not stop
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Treat it as a green light
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe like a stop sign
A flashing red light functions the same as a stop sign.
M1 Rules of the Road 2
When approaching a stop sign on a motorcycle, where should you stop?