Traffic Signs & Signals — Mississippi

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TopicTraffic Signs & Signals
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Questions (12)

1. A rectangular sign may be a:
  1. School crossing sign.
  2. Railroad crossing sign.
  3. Stop sign.
  4. Speed limit sign. ✓

Answer: D. Speed limit sign.

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2. When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?
  1. Speed up.
  2. Slow down.
  3. Ride in a single-file formation. ✓
  4. The group will pull off at the next exit.

Answer: C. Ride in a single-file formation.

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3. When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:
  1. Plans to turn left.
  2. Is about to stop.
  3. Plans to turn right. ✓
  4. Is about to slow down.

Answer: C. Plans to turn right.

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4. What does this hand signal mean?
  1. Slow or stop ✓
  2. Left turn
  3. Right turn
  4. Backing up

Answer: A. Slow or stop

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5. What does this hand signal mean?
  1. Slow down ✓
  2. Speed up
  3. Leave the roadway
  4. Hazard

Answer: A. Slow down

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6. What does this hand signal mean?
  1. Slow or stop
  2. Left turn
  3. Right turn ✓
  4. Backing up

Answer: C. Right turn

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7. What is often found in the center portion of the lane?
  1. A landing strip
  2. An oily or greasy strip ✓
  3. Lane markings
  4. Ice

Answer: B. An oily or greasy strip

The center portion of the lane often contains an oily or greasy strip. The manual describes the center third of the lane as the place where oil drippings and debris from cars collect, forming a grease strip. It says the typical center strip usually gives enough traction when the road is dry, and you can ride to either side of the grease buildup while staying within that center third. It also warns against riding on large oil and grease buildups, such as those at busy intersections or tollbooths. That makes the oily or greasy strip the thing often found in the center portion.
Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 15
8. What does this hand signal mean?
  1. Slow or stop
  2. Left turn ✓
  3. Right turn
  4. Backing up

Answer: B. Left turn

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9. In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean?
  1. Speed up.
  2. Danger ahead.
  3. Stop. ✓
  4. Merge.

Answer: C. Stop.

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10. When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator:
  1. Plans to turn left. ✓
  2. Is about to stop.
  3. Plans to turn right.
  4. Is about to slow down.

Answer: A. Plans to turn left.

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