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.

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Does not have any markings or tags.

Hawaii Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-3 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a responsible rider?

They have the ability to ride aware.
They have the ability to make critical decisions.
They have the ability to carry out decisions.
They enjoy riding motorcycles.

Q.2

A linked braking system:

Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.

Q.3

Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

Red
Black
Silver
Blue

Q.4

When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
Not worry about other traffic.
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

Q.5

An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.

Q.6

When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

Q.7

If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

Staggered formation.
Pyramid formation.
Single-file line.
Row of pairs.

Q.8

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

Keep going and hope to wake up.
Ride faster.
Ride on the shoulder.
Get off the road and rest.

Q.9

It is recommended that a motorcyclist:

Shift gears in a turn.
Shift gears before a turn.
Change power suddenly in a turn.
Ride the brake throughout the turn.

Q.10

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

Leather
Wool
Polyester
Silk

Q.11

As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

Riding with your headlight off.
Wearing bright clothing.
Following other vehicles closely.
Not using turn signals.

Q.12

When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

Begin slowing sooner than usual.
Begin slowing later than usual.
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.

Q.13

How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

One
Three to four
Six
More than eight

Q.14

When carrying a passenger, you should:

Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
Ride as you would without a passenger.
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.

Q.15

When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?

When slowing down or stopping suddenly
When stopped at an intersection
When changing lanes
All of the above.

Q.16

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.17

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.
You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.
You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.
Following distance really doesn’t matter.

Q.18

If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane.
In the right portion of the lane.
In any portion of the lane.
On the shoulder.

Q.19

Studies show that most crash-involved riders:

Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
Only use the front brake.
Only use the rear brake.

Q.20

When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions.
Only on cool days.
Only on warm days.
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.

Q.21

An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.
Restricts the field of vision.
Is usually uncomfortable.
Does not have any markings or tags.

Q.22

Which of the following provides the best protection?

Sunglasses
Windshield
Goggles
Face shield

Q.23

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

At high speeds.
After riding for a long time.
Far from home.
On short trips.

Q.24

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader
The riders just behind the leader
The rider in back
The oldest rider

Q.25

Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.
The amount of tread on your tires.
The reflective quality of your tires.
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.