Take 2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 7

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which of the following provides the best protection?

Choose one answer below.

ASunglasses✓BWindshield✓CGoggles✓DFace shield✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

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AFarther away, more slowly✓BFarther away, faster✓CCloser, more slowly✓DCloser, faster✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Goggles can:

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AProtect your eyes and your face.✓BProtect your face but not your eyes.✓CProtect your eyes, but not your face.✓DNot protect your face or eyes.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Reflective material on your helmet:

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AHelps you to be seen.✓BIs not allowed.✓CShould only be used at night.✓DDoes not help you to be seen.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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AKeep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.✓BQuickly brake.✓CClose the throttle to slow down.✓DAccelerate quickly.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When passing another vehicle:

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AThe pass may be completed in a no passing zone.✓BThe rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.✓CThe pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.✓DThe pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

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AAt intersections✓BOn highways✓COn rural roads✓DIn parking lots✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

The front brake:

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AShould only be used when you need to stop quickly.✓BShould be used only under slippery conditions.✓CIs not as effective as the rear brake.✓DIs safe to use, if used properly.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

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APyramid✓BStaggered✓CSingle-file✓DCompressed✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

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AIn a staggered formation.✓BIn a pyramid formation.✓COne at a time.✓DIn a splintered formation.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

The primary source of information about your motorcycle should come from:

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AThe motorcycle's former owner.✓BThe owner’s manual.✓CA library book about motorcycles.✓DA motorcycle enthusiast.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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AA jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.✓BBoots with tall heels.✓CLeather gloves.✓DShoes that stop below their ankle.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

To increase your visibility, you should:

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ATurn off your headlight during the day.✓BWear dark clothes.✓CKeep your headlight on at all times.✓DRide in the right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

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AIncorrect tire pressure.✓BBrakes that are not working properly.✓CA balanced load.✓DExcessive wind.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

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ALosing traction on one or both wheels.✓BComing to a complete stop before you expect to.✓CPopping a tire.✓DTaking too long to stop.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

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ARelax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.✓BTighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.✓CTravel in a zigzag motion.✓DRide on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When carrying a passenger or cargo:

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AIt may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.✓BIt may take more time to accelerate and stop.✓CIt may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.✓DIt may take less time to accelerate and stop.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

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AUsing only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.✓BIt develops good braking habits for emergency situations.✓CUsing both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.✓DThe brakes only work when both are applied.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

You should use a larger cushion of space:

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AWhen roads are slippery.✓BWhen it is sunny outside.✓CWhen it is colder than usual.✓DWhen you are following other motorcycles.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

An experienced rider:

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AChanges positions within their lane as conditions change.✓BStays in one portion of a lane at all times.✓CWeaves within the lane to be more visible.✓DTravels only on the oily portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

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ARide in the left portion of your lane.✓BRide in the right portion of your lane.✓CRide in the center portion of your lane.✓DTry to stand up on your motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When changing lanes, riders should:

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ARely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.✓BTurn their head to look for traffic behind them.✓CNot worry about other traffic.✓DSlam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.✓

Which of the following provides the best protection?

Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Goggles can:

Reflective material on your helmet:

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

When passing another vehicle:

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

The front brake:

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

The primary source of information about your motorcycle should come from:

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

To increase your visibility, you should:

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

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

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

When carrying a passenger or cargo:

Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

When riding in fog, you should:

You should use a larger cushion of space:

An experienced rider:

To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

When changing lanes, riders should:

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.