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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange
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B
Black
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C
Brown
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D
Deep blue
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Gloves can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
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B
Help other drivers identify you.
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C
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
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D
Offer no protection.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When carrying a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
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B
Ride as you would without a passenger.
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C
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
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D
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue riding normally.
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B
Pull over and check the tires.
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C
Pull over to check the chain.
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D
Pull over to check the windshield.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:
Choose one answer below.
A
No matter the weather conditions.
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B
Only on cool days.
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C
Only on warm days.
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D
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
You should completely check your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a year.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing a helmet.
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B
Wearing a leather jacket.
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C
Using the rear brake only.
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D
Wearing goggles.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Wool
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C
Polyester
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D
Silk
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QUESTION 10 / 25
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 11 / 25
If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
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B
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
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C
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
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D
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When braking, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather.
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B
Wool.
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C
Polyester.
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D
Silk.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.
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B
Should not cover your arms or legs completely.
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C
Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.
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D
Can provide protection in the event of a crash.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When checking tire pressure:
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
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B
Use a tire gauge.
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C
It is best to squeeze the tire.
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D
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.
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B
Wear shorts.
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C
Wear sneakers.
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D
Wear goggles.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are unimportant.
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B
Should only be done on long trips.
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C
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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D
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open parking spaces.
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B
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
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C
Parking meters.
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D
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To prevent fatigue on long rides, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to complete the ride with as few stops as possible.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine.
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C
Travel as far as possible in one day.
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D
Dress warmly.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Be worn only at night.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Not be worn.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.
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B
Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.
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C
Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.
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D
Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
During the day, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
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B
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
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C
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
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D
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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