2024 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 9

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.. Read More

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. Intersections are usually:

Explanation
Intersections can be dangerous because they present the greatest degree of potential conflict between motorcyclists and other drivers.

20. An approved helmet:

Explanation
While some people believe that a helmet will limit their vision, this is not the case. Any U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet will allow the wearer to see as far as is needed for safe riding.

21. The control for the rear brake is usually located:

Explanation
The rear brake of a motorcycle is usually operated with the right foot.

22. If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

Explanation
If you are unable avoid an obstacle and must instead ride over it, slow down and approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Keep your motorcycle straight up and down, if possible. Just before contact, roll off the throttle slightly to lighten the front end of the motorcycle.

23. To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

Explanation
When riding, sit so you are able use your arms to control the motorcycle rather than to hold yourself up. Your arms should be slightly bent when you are holding the handle grips. To help maintain your balance, keep your knees against the gas tank and your feet firmly on the footrests.

24. It is recommended that a motorcyclist:

Explanation
It is recommended that you change gears prior to entering a turn.

25. When stopping, it is best to:

Explanation
For maximum straight-line braking, you should apply the brakes smoothly and firmly. As more weight transfers forward, more will be more traction available at the front wheel, allowing you to apply the front brake with progressively increasing force while reducing the pressure being used on the rear brake. Keep your knees against the gas tank and your eyes up to help keep yourself moving in a straight line.
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