Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.

Help other drivers identify you.

You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.

Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.

You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Should only be done on long trips.

Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

Hawaii Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-16 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Gloves can:

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
Help other drivers identify you.
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
Offer no protection.

Q.2

When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

Move to the center portion of the lane.
Move to the left portion of the lane.
Move to the right portion of the lane.
Not be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.

Q.3

You should increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.
The pavement is wet.
You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.
The sun is out.

Q.4

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

Using the rear brake only.
Using the front brake only.
Using both brakes.
Using the rear brake while downshifting.

Q.5

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

Downshift.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Gradually apply your brakes.

Q.6

To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.
Rely only on the rear brake.
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.7

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
Not ride at night.
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

Q.8

When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
Signal and use your mirrors.
Turn your head and change lanes.
Signal and change lanes.

Q.9

If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
Apply only the rear brake.
Apply only the front brake.

Q.10

When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

Perform one action, then the other.
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
Not perform either action.

Q.11

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

Q.12

Riding alongside another rider:

Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.
Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.
Allows you to communicate with one another.
Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.

Q.13

In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.

One drink
Two drinks
Three drinks
Four drinks

Q.14

When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

Q.15

To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:

U.S. Department of Transportation.
Federal Trade Commission.
Federal Transportation Network.
National Association of Helmets.

Q.16

A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

If it has cracks.
If it is certified by the DOT.
If it fits snugly.
If it is free of defects.

Q.17

If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.
Travel in a zigzag motion.
Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.

Q.18

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
Tailgate other drivers.
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
Not use a headlight during the day.

Q.19

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
Only use the rear brake.
Use either brake, but use only one brake.

Q.20

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
You may block the driver's view.
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.

Q.21

Mirror checks:

Are unimportant.
Should only be done on long trips.
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

Q.22

Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

Leather
Wool
Polyester
Silk

Q.23

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One
Two
Three
Four

Q.24

Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

Orange and red.
Green and blue.
Purple and gold.
Black and white.

Q.25

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.
About once every 10 rides.
Once a month.
Once a season.