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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:
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A
Pairs.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
A single-file line.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Dress warmly.
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B
Limit the distance traveled in a day.
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C
Take frequent rest breaks.
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D
Take artificial stimulants.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
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A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Swerving a motorcycle:
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A
Requires a lot of traction.
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B
Requires little traction.
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C
Is a slow maneuver.
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D
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 6 / 25
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:
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A
Tire pressure.
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B
Mirror positions.
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C
Headlight position.
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D
Brake light position.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
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A
The left position
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B
The center position
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C
The right position
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D
There is no single best lane position.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
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A
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
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B
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
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C
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
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D
Slowly inch across the tracks.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
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C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
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D
Is not important.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Hearing protection:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is required.
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B
Is not necessary when wearing a full-face helmet.
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C
Is encouraged.
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D
Prevents you from hearing necessary road noises, such as horns.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding in a group, which rider should set the pace?
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A
The lead rider
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B
The rider just behind the lead rider
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C
The middle rider
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D
The sweep rider
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If the throttle is stuck, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jump off the motorcycle.
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B
Apply the brakes.
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C
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
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D
Not try to twist the throttle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you must swerve, you should:
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A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn your handlebars 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 15 / 25
If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
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B
Arrange for other transportation.
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C
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
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D
Slow their pace of drinking.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
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A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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B
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:
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A
Turn just your head.
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B
Turn your head and shoulders.
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C
Turn just your shoulders.
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D
Turn your entire body.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Staggered
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B
Single-file
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C
Paired up
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D
Riding three across a lane
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Most crashes happen:
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A
At speeds greater than 55 mph.
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B
After several hours of riding.
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C
On short trips.
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D
On long trips.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Exit the road.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Ride in the center of the lane.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Hearing protection is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not needed if you wear a helmet.
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B
Needed in addition to a helmet.
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C
Only needed on windy days.
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D
Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When may you not need to increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the road is slippery
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B
When there is a lot of traffic
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C
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
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D
When it is raining
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To achieve maximum braking, the rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lock the rear wheel.
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B
Lock the front wheel.
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C
Lock both wheels.
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D
Not lock either wheel.
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