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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
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B
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
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C
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Should be the only brake you use.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange and red.
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B
Green and blue.
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C
Purple and gold.
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D
Black and white.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Roll on the throttle.
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B
Hold the handle grips loosely.
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C
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
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D
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left handgrip
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B
Near the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Able to fasten securely.
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B
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
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C
Free of scratches.
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D
Able to allow clear views to both sides.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding, the best sitting position:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires your arms be used to hold you up.
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B
Allows you to easily reach the controls.
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C
Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.
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D
Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Braking in a turn is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Easier than braking on a straightaway.
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B
More difficult than braking on a straightaway.
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C
Done safely by using the front brake only.
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D
Done safely by using the rear brake only.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
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B
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
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C
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
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D
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
The gearshift lever is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your right hand.
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B
Your right foot.
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C
Your left hand.
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D
Your left foot.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you are riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
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B
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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C
Not be concerned about your placement.
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D
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When it starts raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your speed as much as possible.
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B
Lean the motorcycle to one side.
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C
Speed up, if possible.
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D
Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25
One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
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B
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
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C
Maintenance will be costly.
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D
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the seat as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluids.
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B
Headlight and taillight.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
Reflectors.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean with the operator.
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B
Never come into contact with the operator.
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C
Sit as far back on their seat as possible.
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D
Hold onto their seat.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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