Take 2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 5

QUESTION 1 / 24

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:

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AUse both brakes and stop quickly.✓BShift your weight toward the good tire.✓CBrake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.✓DRelax on the handgrips.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

Making eye contact with another driver:

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AGuarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.✓BIs not worth the effort it takes.✓CDoesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.✓DMeans that the other driver knows you are there.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

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AA motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.✓BA motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.✓CPassing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.✓DIt is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

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AAbout one-quarter✓BAbout one-half✓CAbout three-quarters✓DAll the stopping power✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

When changing lanes, you should:

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ASignal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.✓BSignal and use your mirrors.✓CTurn your head and change lanes.✓DSignal and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

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AIf it is certified by the DOT.✓BIf it fits snugly.✓CIf it is free of defects.✓DIf it has cracks.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

When braking, you should use:

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AThe front brake only.✓BThe rear brake only.✓CBoth front and rear brakes.✓DEither the front or rear brake, but not both.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

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AStaggered formation.✓BPyramid formation.✓CSingle-file line.✓DRow of pairs.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?

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ATry to make eye contact with other drivers.✓BMake sure you always ride using your headlight.✓CWave your arms.✓DRide closely to vehicles in front of you.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

A passenger should never:

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AWear a helmet.✓BLean when the operator leans.✓CWear clothing that is tight.✓DRide sidesaddle.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?

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ATwo✓BThree✓CFour✓DFive✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a responsible rider?

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AThey have the ability to ride aware.✓BThey have the ability to make critical decisions.✓CThey have the ability to carry out decisions.✓DThey enjoy riding motorcycles.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

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ASeen by other motorists.✓BFaster than other vehicles.✓COn the side of the road.✓DIn the left side of the lane.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

More than half of all crashes:

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AOccur at speeds greater than 35 mph.✓BHappen at night.✓CAre caused by worn tires.✓DInvolve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

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AA small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.✓BA small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.✓CRiders will always be trying to catch up to the group.✓DIt will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

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AReduce their speed when riding at night.✓BSound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.✓CNot ride at night.✓DStay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

Riding alongside another rider:

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AAllows you to maximize the surface of the road.✓BShould be avoided because it limits your escape routes.✓CAllows you to communicate with one another.✓DMakes it easier for other motorists to pass.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:

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AFree of scratches.✓BResistant to penetration.✓CAble to fasten securely.✓DAirtight.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

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AThe steering will feel heavy.✓BThe steering will feel loose.✓CThere will be no change in the steering.✓DThe ride will feel too smooth.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DIs less effective than goggles.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

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ASit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.✓BSit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DDrag your feet on the ground.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

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AReduce your speed.✓BIncrease your following distance.✓CDecrease your following distance.✓DUse your high beam light, if possible.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓