2024 Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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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13. When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
Explanation
You should select a helmet that meets U.S. Department of Transportation and state standards; fits snugly all the way around; and has no obvious defects, such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps.
14. In general, riders should:
Explanation
Because road and traffic conditions are always changing, the safest lane position is also always changing. Choose the position that will maximize your space cushion and allow other drivers to see you most easily.
15. Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:
Explanation
Because most crashes happen in broad daylight, you should always wear brightly-colored clothing while riding, even during the day.
16. If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Explanation
If a hazard requires you to brake and swerve to avoid a collision, you should take the actions separately. Do not brake while swerving because doing so may cause your motorcycle to fall over.
17. Gears should be upshifted:
Explanation
As your motorcycle increases speed, you will need to shift up into higher gears. Shift up well before the engine RPM reaches its maximum recommended speed. As a general rule, shift up soon enough to avoid over-revving the engine, but not so soon that you will cause the engine to lug.
18. The front brake:
Explanation
