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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
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B
They will get lost if they are leading.
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C
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
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D
They will ride too fast in any other position.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:
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A
Fatigue.
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B
Hypothermia.
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C
Severe chills.
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D
Hot flashes.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
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A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A person is considered legally intoxicated when they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ or higher.
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A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.06 percent
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D
0.08 percent
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:
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A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid sudden moves.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Brake quickly.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A thorough check of your motorcycle:
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A
Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
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B
Should not be done before a ride.
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C
Should be done only after a ride.
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D
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Passengers should:
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A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.
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B
Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.
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C
Move to the shoulder.
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D
Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshift.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Gradually apply your brakes.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Increase your following distance if:
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A
The pavement is dry.
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B
Riding conditions are normal.
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C
The roadway is wet.
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D
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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C
Not ride during the day.
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D
Look for safer routes.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If hazards are on your left, you should ride:
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A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the right portion of the lane.
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C
In any portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Most crashes happen:
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A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You should increase your following distance if:
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A
The pavement is dry.
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B
The pavement is wet.
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C
You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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D
The sun is out.
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25
When should the front brake be used?
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A
Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
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B
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
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C
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
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D
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:
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A
Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
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B
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
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C
Mirrors are never accurate.
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D
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
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B
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
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C
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
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D
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
It is recommended that a motorcyclist:
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A
Shift gears in a turn.
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B
Shift gears before a turn.
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C
Change power suddenly in a turn.
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D
Ride the brake throughout the turn.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Making eye contact with other drivers:
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A
Means that they see you.
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B
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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C
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
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D
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
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A
Sit as far back as possible.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Put their feet on the muffler.
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D
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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B
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
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C
Pull in the clutch when turning.
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D
Ride under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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