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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 24
It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce their speed when riding at night.
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B
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
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C
Not ride at night.
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D
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Danger ahead.
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C
Stop.
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D
Merge.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left handgrip
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B
Near the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 5 / 24
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?
Choose one answer below.
A
After starting the motorcycle
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B
Before starting the motorcycle
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C
During the ride
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D
At a traffic signal
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QUESTION 7 / 24
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
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B
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
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C
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
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D
Happen at night.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
Increase your following distance if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is dry.
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B
Riding conditions are normal.
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C
The roadway is wet.
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D
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Where is the throttle usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left footrest
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B
Near the right footrest
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C
On the left handle grip
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D
On the right handle grip
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QUESTION 10 / 24
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
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B
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
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C
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Should be the only brake you use.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
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B
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
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C
You may block the driver's view.
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D
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
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B
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
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C
Ignore them.
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D
Change lanes and let them pass.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Most crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When riding, goggles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face.
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B
Protect your face, but not your eyes.
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C
Are not as effective at protecting your eyes as eyeglasses.
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D
Are not effective in providing any protection.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
When riding over rough surfaces, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
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B
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
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C
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
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D
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
Before riding, check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your tires' inflation pressure.
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B
The amount of tread on your tires.
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C
The reflective quality of your tires.
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D
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 20 / 24
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When carrying a passenger or cargo:
Choose one answer below.
A
It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
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B
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
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C
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
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D
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your usual space cushion.
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B
Brake later than usual.
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C
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
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D
Ride a little faster than usual.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up or slow down.
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B
Wave at the other driver.
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C
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
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D
Let the other driver worry about it.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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