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Quiz about Great  Motorcycle Roads in the USA
Quiz about Great  Motorcycle Roads in the USA

Great Motorcycle Roads in the USA Quiz


This is a quiz about great motorcycle roads.

A multiple-choice quiz by conec. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
conec
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,245
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
211
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Question 1 of 10
1. This US highway has a large copper mine on the south end and the Alpine Divide on the north end. It was formerly Highway 666, called the "Devils Highway", now Highway 191 what state is it located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This motorcycle road has its own website, what is the name of US 129 between Robbinsville, NC and Maryville, TN? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Now on to Texas, what are Ranch Roads 335, 336 and 337 referred to as? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The "Million Dollar Highway", US Route 550 that runs between Montrose and Durango is located in which state? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. For a long ride you could travel 637 miles and see coast line on one side and redwoods on the other side. What is the name of this highway in California? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. South of the "Tail of the Dragon" is a road that is 44 miles of sweeping curves, called the Cherohala Scenic Skyway. What two US states does this scenic road go through. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. If a 464 mile scenic road with no commercial vehicles and very few stop signs interests you, then the Natchez Trace Parkway would be a good road to travel. One end of the parkway is Nashville, TN. What town and state is the other end of the parkway? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. East of the Cherohala Skyway, crossing from North Carolina to Virginia is another scenic ride across the Appalachian Mountains. What is the name of this parkway? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which US state would you find a very nice twisty road (NM 152) that stretches from Caballo to Central? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the Ouachita Mountains you will find a road called the Indian Highway. It is a 14 mile long twisty road that ends in Honobia. What state is this road in? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This US highway has a large copper mine on the south end and the Alpine Divide on the north end. It was formerly Highway 666, called the "Devils Highway", now Highway 191 what state is it located?

Answer: Arizona

The highway was changed to Highway 191 in 1992. Some say it was due to religious pressure, others say it was hard to keep the signs from being stolen. It is 94 miles long from Clifton to Springerville. The Alpine Divide is about 9000 feet in altitude. The road is two lane and very twisty, taking about three hours to ride.
2. This motorcycle road has its own website, what is the name of US 129 between Robbinsville, NC and Maryville, TN?

Answer: Tail of the Dragon

This stretch of road is 11 miles with 318 hairpin curves. Prior to 2006 there were on average two fatalities a year. After 2006 it has increased one a year with there being five fatalities in 09.
3. Now on to Texas, what are Ranch Roads 335, 336 and 337 referred to as?

Answer: The Three Twisted Sisters

These roads are located in the Texas Hill Country. There is one section of 15 miles that has 65 curves. These three roads should change opinions that Texas is flat and boring.
4. The "Million Dollar Highway", US Route 550 that runs between Montrose and Durango is located in which state?

Answer: Colorado

The name comes from the amount of gold discovered while building the highway. The road is 108 miles long and very twisty in some places. You cross over Red Mountain Pass at 11,018 feet in elevation.
5. For a long ride you could travel 637 miles and see coast line on one side and redwoods on the other side. What is the name of this highway in California?

Answer: Pacific Coast Highway

You cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, pass by Malibu Beach along with numerous other beaches. When you get to the Redwoods be careful the branches can be right on the white line.
6. South of the "Tail of the Dragon" is a road that is 44 miles of sweeping curves, called the Cherohala Scenic Skyway. What two US states does this scenic road go through.

Answer: North Carolina and Tennessee

The road travels from Tellico Plains, TN to Robbinsville, NC. There is a 3000 foot elevation change going across the Smokey Mountains. There are long sweeping curves, also some very fast straight runs.
7. If a 464 mile scenic road with no commercial vehicles and very few stop signs interests you, then the Natchez Trace Parkway would be a good road to travel. One end of the parkway is Nashville, TN. What town and state is the other end of the parkway?

Answer: Natchez, MS

The only stop signs or traffic signals are on the section going through Jackson, MS. There are rest areas with bathrooms every 5 to 15 miles, with camp sites about every 75 to 100 miles. The speed limit is low (50 to 55), but you can make good time due to low number of stops.
8. East of the Cherohala Skyway, crossing from North Carolina to Virginia is another scenic ride across the Appalachian Mountains. What is the name of this parkway?

Answer: Blue Ridge Parkway

This road runs 469 miles along the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain in the Appalachian Mountains. It has more twisties that the Cherohala Skyway, with the best section from Boone to Cherokee, NC.
9. In which US state would you find a very nice twisty road (NM 152) that stretches from Caballo to Central?

Answer: New Mexico

The road is very challenging and unforgiving. You will also see an open pit copper mine at Santa Rita.
10. In the Ouachita Mountains you will find a road called the Indian Highway. It is a 14 mile long twisty road that ends in Honobia. What state is this road in?

Answer: Oklahoma

This road has lots of twisties and elevation changes. It is in a remote area with lots of dirt side roads for the dual sports riders.
Source: Author conec

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