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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is true?
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A
The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
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B
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
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C
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
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D
Only the front brake should be used when braking.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?
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A
Using only the front brake
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B
Using both brakes
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C
Using the center lane
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D
Maintaining or increasing your speed
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If taking a long trip, you should:
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Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When in traffic, motorcycles need:
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A
Much less distance to stop than cars.
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B
Less distance to stop than cars.
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C
As much distance to stop as cars.
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D
More distance to stop than cars.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Your lane position should not:
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A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To swerve, you should:
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A
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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B
Shift your weight quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does this signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding24.png
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A
Follow me
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B
Slow down
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C
Speed up
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D
Exit
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
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A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 12 / 25
As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:
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A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as possible.
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C
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
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D
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When you are stopped, you:
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A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If a driver is following you too closely, you should:
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A
Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
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20 percent
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B
40 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
80 percent
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When stopping, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Grab at the front brake lever.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
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C
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
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D
Only use the front brake.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
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B
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
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C
Apply only the rear brake.
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D
Apply only the front brake.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride down the center of the lane.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:
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A
Using the rear brake only.
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B
Using the front brake only.
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C
Using both brakes.
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D
Using the rear brake while downshifting.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
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A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:
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A
Sunburn.
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B
Windburn.
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C
Chapped lips.
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D
Dehydration.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When deciding on a lane position, you should:
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Always ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Always ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Always ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Who should set the pace in a group of riders?
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A
The leader
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B
The riders just behind the leader
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C
The rider in back
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D
The oldest rider
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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Just behind the leader.
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B
In the front of the group.
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C
At the tail end of the group.
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D
Beside the lead rider.
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