2025 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 7
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Hawaii when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Hawaii please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/hawaii/motorcycle.
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19. When carrying a passenger or cargo:
Explanation
Because of the additional weight added by cargo or a passenger, motorcycles may take longer to accelerate and stop than they would if only transporting the operator.
20. Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?
Explanation
Using both brakes even in normal stopping stops will help you develop the habit of always using both. Having this habit will serve you well in emergencies, where using both brakes may be critical.
21. When riding in fog, you should:
Explanation
You should use your low beam headlight when riding in foggy conditions. Do not use your high beams when riding near other vehicles.
22. You should use a larger cushion of space:
Explanation
A two-second following distance is generally appropriate. Allow a larger cushion of space when riding under conditions that will increase your stopping distance, such as when the road surface is icy or wet.
23. An experienced rider:
Explanation
Unlike drivers of larger vehicles, a motorcyclist has three lane position options in their travel lane. The rider should select whichever position is safest based on road and traffic conditions.
24. To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Explanation
When preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane. This will increase your line of sight and make you more visible to oncoming traffic.
25. When changing lanes, riders should:
Explanation
A motorcycle has blind spots just like any other vehicle. A rider must always turn their head to check for traffic before changing lanes.
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