Take 2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 25

Goggles can:

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AProtect your eyes and your face.✓BProtect your face but not your eyes.✓CProtect your eyes, but not your face.✓DNot protect your face or eyes.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The best way to stop quickly is to:

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AUse the front brake only.✓BUse the front brake first.✓CThrottle down and use the front brake.✓DUse both brakes at the same time.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

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ASeen by other motorists.✓BFaster than other vehicles.✓COn the side of the road.✓DIn the left side of the lane.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

More than half of all crashes:

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AInvolve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.✓BAre caused by faulty ignition systems.✓COccur because of distractions caused by passengers.✓DHappen at night.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

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ASit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.✓BSit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DDrag your feet on the ground.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a responsible rider?

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AThey have the ability to ride aware.✓BThey have the ability to make critical decisions.✓CThey have the ability to carry out decisions.✓DThey enjoy riding motorcycles.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When riding at night:

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ADistances are easier to judge than they are during the day.✓BUsing a high beam headlight always makes it difficult to see.✓CUse only one lane position.✓DReduce your speed.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

Choose one answer below.

AFarther away, more slowly✓BFarther away, faster✓CCloser, more slowly✓DCloser, faster✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

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AStay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.✓BAlways ride in the far left portion of the lane.✓CNot be concerned about your placement.✓DAlways ride in the far right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

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AFluids.✓BHeadlight and taillight.✓CTurn signals.✓DReflectors.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

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AThe road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.✓BYour arms.✓CThe road in front of your motorcycle.✓DThe side of the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

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APassing another vehicle.✓BYou will be slowing down suddenly.✓CThere is a stop sign ahead.✓DYour signals do not work.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

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AReduce your speed.✓BAvoid sudden moves.✓CUse both brakes.✓DBrake quickly.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

To stop quickly, you should:

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ARely only on the front brake.✓BRely only on the rear brake.✓CUse the front brake and then the rear brake.✓DUse both brakes at the same time.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

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APyramid✓BStaggered✓CSingle-file✓DCompressed✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When riding, the best sitting position:

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ARequires your arms be used to hold you up.✓BAllows you to easily reach the controls.✓CKeeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.✓DKeeps your knees away from the gas tank.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Your lane position should not:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BHelp you avoid surface hazards.✓CProvide you with an escape route.✓DWelcome other drivers into your lane.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When changing lanes, you should:

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ASignal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.✓BSignal and use your mirrors.✓CTurn your head and change lanes.✓DSignal and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

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AExperienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.✓BThey will get lost if they are leading.✓CThey may slow the group down as the leaders.✓DThey will ride too fast in any other position.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

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AOrange and red.✓BGreen and blue.✓CPurple and gold.✓DBlack and white.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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AKeep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.✓BQuickly brake.✓CClose the throttle to slow down.✓DAccelerate quickly.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

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ASpeed up and lean the motorcycle.✓BSpeed up and keep the motorcycle upright.✓CSlow down and lean the motorcycle.✓DSlow down and keep the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

Goggles can:

The best way to stop quickly is to:

Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

More than half of all crashes:

To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a responsible rider?

When riding at night:

Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

To stop quickly, you should:

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

When riding, the best sitting position:

Your lane position should not:

When changing lanes, you should:

When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.