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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:
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A
Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
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B
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
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C
Apply brakes automatically.
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D
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
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A
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
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B
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
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C
Are usually minimal.
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D
Often balance out.
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QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 25
A motorcycle needs:
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A
Less frequent attention than a car.
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B
More frequent attention than a car.
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C
To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.
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D
To be serviced only at a dealer.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:
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A
Keep going and hope to wake up.
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B
Ride faster.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Get off the road and rest.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
An approved helmet:
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Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
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B
Looks good.
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C
Does not have a chin strap.
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D
Protects the wearer's hearing.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:
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A
Turn your head and check your blind spot.
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B
Look only at your mirrors.
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C
Rely on your peripheral vision.
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D
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When following another vehicle, you should usually ride:
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A
Where the driver can see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
On the left side of the lane.
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C
In a different lane.
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D
Near the right edge of the lane.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on your mirrors.
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B
Do a head check.
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C
Not worry about other vehicles.
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D
Try to use the shoulder.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?
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A
When slowing down or stopping suddenly
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B
When stopped at an intersection
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C
When changing lanes
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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D
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Riding at night is usually:
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A
Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
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B
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
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C
Not allowed on highways.
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D
Less distracting than riding during the day.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You should do a pre-ride inspection:
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Before every ride.
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B
About once every 10 rides.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:
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The spokes.
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B
The tire tread.
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C
The lights.
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D
The seat fabric.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
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A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To help other drivers see you, you should wear:
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Darkly-colored clothes.
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B
Brightly-colored clothes.
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C
Lights.
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D
A black jacket.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear darkly-clothing.
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C
Ride without your headlight.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Riding gloves should:
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A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Crashes are more likely to occur among:
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A
Experienced riders.
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B
Beginning riders.
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C
Those familiar with their motorcycle.
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D
Those who have completed a safety course.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:
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A
Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.
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B
The alcohol never gets removed from the body.
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C
It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.
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D
Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
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B
Check the controls and shift pattern.
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C
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
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D
Assume you know where all the controls are located.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
The minimum fine that you may be charged for riding without proof of insurance is:
Choose one answer below.
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$25.
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B
$50.
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C
$100.
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D
$200.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Intersections are:
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A
Safe locations on roadways.
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B
Locations with the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles.
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C
Only dangerous in urban areas.
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D
To be avoided.
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