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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When changing lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
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B
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
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C
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
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D
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A motorcycle rider can reduce the risk of head and neck injuries:
Choose one answer below.
A
By wearing a helmet.
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B
By wearing a face shield.
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C
By wearing goggles.
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D
By wearing sunglasses.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.
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C
Effects from the alcohol may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a good idea to drag your feet.
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B
Your toes should be pointed downward.
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C
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Your motorcycle’s brake light is:
Choose one answer below.
A
More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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B
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
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C
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
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D
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The proper body position on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
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B
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
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C
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
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D
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.
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B
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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C
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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D
Be close to the road signs.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When riding with a passenger, the operator should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a longer following distance.
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B
Increase their speed.
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C
Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.
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D
Not warn passengers of impending hazards.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
✓
B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:
Choose one answer below.
A
They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
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C
Other drivers are often confused.
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D
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Dry pavement
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B
Gravel
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C
Snow
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D
Leaves
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QUESTION 14 / 25
An approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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B
Restricts the field of vision.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Does not have any markings or tags.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
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
Twice a month.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A DOT-approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
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B
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Wool
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D
Polyester
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You can increase your visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.
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B
Not using your turn signal.
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C
Wearing dark clothing.
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D
Waving at people.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be tucked in.
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B
Should hang loose.
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C
Should be taken off of the footwear.
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D
Should be glued together.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 21 / 25
As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding with your headlight off.
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B
Wearing bright clothing.
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C
Following other vehicles closely.
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D
Not using turn signals.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Under normal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
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 23 / 25
Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.
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C
The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.
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D
The helmet looks cool.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A street-legal motorcycle must have all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Front and rear brakes.
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B
Turn signals.
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C
A windshield wiper.
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D
Two mirrors.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
✓
C
Polyester
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D
Wool
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