The Dragon: Super-twisty N.C. Road - USA Today Article Summary
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What type of vehicles can be commonly found parked at the intersection of N.C. 28 and U.S. 129?

  • Scooters and buses
  • ATVs and sedans
  • Bicycles and trucks
  • Motorcycles and sports cars (correct)

What is the name given to the two-lane stretch of U.S. 129 in North Carolina?

  • Dragon's Path
  • Tail of the Dragon (correct)
  • Dragon's Nest
  • Dragon's Lair

What is the primary reason why motorists from various locations visit the intersection of N.C. 28 and U.S. 129?

  • To shop at the souvenir store
  • To visit a world-class motorcycle museum
  • To enjoy a scenic overlook of the Little Tennessee River
  • To start the best ride in North America (correct)

How many vehicles per day visit the Tail of the Dragon according to the N.C. Department of Transportation?

<p>1,000 to 1,200 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional attractions are mentioned as being close to the Tail of the Dragon?

<p>Blue Ridge Parkway and a motorcycle museum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the experience of riding the Tail of the Dragon described in comparison to typical driving?

<p>More high-energy Sunday driving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicle did the author ride on the Tail of the Dragon on September 12?

<p>2007 Russian-built Ural motorcycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the curves on the Tail of the Dragon unique?

<p>They have close to 300-degree pivots. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit on the Tail of the Dragon?

<p>30 mph (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason trucks are prohibited on the Tail of the Dragon?

<p>To preserve safety and prevent damage to the road. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical event led to the construction of a toll booth on the Tallassee Turnpike in the 1800s?

<p>The Civil War (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which website provides comprehensive information about the Tail of the Dragon?

<p>tailofthedragon.com (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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