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2026 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Long-term exposure to wind noise:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended.
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B
Can cause hearing loss.
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C
Is not harmful.
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D
Is less damaging than listening to music.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A motorcycle passenger should:
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A
Put their feet on the operator's footrests.
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B
Sit sidesaddle.
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C
Wear the same protective gear as the operator.
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D
Make the operator sit closer to the handlebars than usual.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Be made of a heavy material.
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C
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
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D
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A gravel road
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B
A patch of leaves
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C
An ice patch
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D
Dry concrete
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding on the shoulder
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B
Riding under the speed limit
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C
Wearing a helmet
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D
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Swerve quickly.
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D
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
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B
Only have one set of footrests.
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C
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
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D
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
An impact-resistant outer shell.
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B
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
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C
A chinstrap retention system.
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D
Bright colors painted on the outside.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Intersections are usually:
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A
Safe since there is so much traffic there.
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B
A dangerous spot for riders.
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C
Difficult to figure out.
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D
Safer than the open road.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:
Choose one answer below.
A
U.S. Department of Transportation.
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B
Federal Trade Commission.
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C
Federal Transportation Network.
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D
National Association of Helmets.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When choosing a lane position, you should consider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Whether or not other drivers will see you.
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B
How many cars are on the road ahead.
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C
Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
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D
If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.
Choose one answer below.
A
Time
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B
Coffee
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C
Exercise
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D
Fresh air
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is often found in the center portion of the lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
A landing strip
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B
An oily or greasy strip
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C
Lane markings
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D
Ice
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Riding gloves are often:
Choose one answer below.
A
Made of leather.
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B
Made of wool.
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C
Not pre-curved.
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D
Unsafe for the rider.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.
Choose one answer below.
A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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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
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 20 / 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 effectively as goggles.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Road conditions.
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B
Traffic conditions.
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C
Escape routes.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Ignore them.
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C
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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D
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are too small to have blind spots.
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B
Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.
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C
Have blind spots that require head checks.
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D
Have only one blind spot.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:
Choose one answer below.
A
See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.
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B
See only the lane behind you.
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C
See only the lane next to you.
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D
See most of your helmet.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
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B
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
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C
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
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D
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.
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