Protect your eyes, but not your face.

Protect your eyes and your face.

Protect your face but not your eyes.

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.

Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.

Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.

Hawaii Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both brakes.
Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.

Q.2

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Is less effective than goggles.

Q.3

Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

It takes up minimal space on the highway.
The group is easy to see.
The group is unlikely to be split up.
The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.

Q.4

To stop quickly, it is best to:

Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use the rear brake only.
Use the front brake only.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.5

Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.
Be worn only during the day.
Be worn only at night.
Be worn day and night.

Q.6

Of the following, which is not a characteristic of the best clothing for a motorcycle rider?

It protects them in a collision.
It protects them from heat and cold.
It protects them from moving parts on the motorcycle.
It is uncomfortable.

Q.7

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Use your high beam light, if possible.

Q.8

Braking in a turn is:

Easier than braking on a straightaway.
More difficult than braking on a straightaway.
Done safely by using the front brake only.
Done safely by using the rear brake only.

Q.9

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:

The left side of the lane.
The center of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
Either the right or center portions of the lane.

Q.10

To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.

Q.11

Goggles can:

Protect your eyes and your face.
Protect your face but not your eyes.
Protect your eyes, but not your face.
Not protect your face or eyes.

Q.12

A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

An impact-resistant outer shell.
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
A chinstrap retention system.
Bright colors painted on the outside.

Q.13

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.
The alcohol never gets removed from the body.
It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.
Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.

Q.14

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.15

When riding with a passenger, you should:

Maintain your usual space cushion.
Brake later than usual.
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
Ride a little faster than usual.

Q.16

When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

Sit as far back as possible.
Hold onto the seat.
Put their feet on the muffler.
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.

Q.17

If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

Q.18

A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Ignore them.
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Q.19

If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
Release the rear brake and down shift.

Q.20

On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement
Gravel
Snow
Leaves

Q.21

Approved helmets:

Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
Are dangerous to wear.
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.

Q.22

When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
Use a tire gauge.
It is best to squeeze the tire.
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

Q.23

What does this signal mean?

Follow me
Slow down
Speed up
Exit

Q.24

When carrying a passenger or cargo:

It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

Q.25

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.
Wool.
Polyester.
Silk.