Hawaii Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-6 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If you must swerve, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn your handlebars quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

Q.2

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

About one-quarter
About one-half
About three-quarters
All the stopping power

Q.3

Under normal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.4

If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

Release and re-apply the rear brake.
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.

Q.5

Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using only the rear brake.
Using only the front brake.
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.

Q.6

Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

A leather jacket
Boots that go over the ankle
A baseball cap that fits snugly
Gloves

Q.7

When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:

Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.

Q.8

A thorough check of your motorcycle:

Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
Should not be done before a ride.
Should be done only after a ride.
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.

Q.9

In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

Severe.
Up to a judge to decide.
Not too harsh.
Optional.

Q.10

To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day.
Wear dark clothes.
Keep your headlight on at all times.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Q.11

When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

Q.12

If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Ride faster to shake them.
Alert the local police.
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
Allow them to pass.

Q.13

An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Looks good.
Does not have a chin strap.
Protects the wearer's hearing.

Q.14

What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip
An oily or greasy strip
Lane markings
Ice

Q.15

If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?

Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
Check the controls and shift pattern.
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
Assume you know where all the controls are located.

Q.16

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

Traffic is light.
Traffic is heavy.
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
There is pleasant and clear weather.

Q.17

More than half of all crashes:

Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
Happen at night.

Q.18

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
Popping a tire.
Taking too long to stop.

Q.19

To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

Able to fasten securely.
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
Free of scratches.
Able to allow clear views to both sides.

Q.20

Riding at night is usually:

Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
Not allowed on highways.
Less distracting than riding during the day.

Q.21

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Not be concerned about your placement.
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Q.22

When in traffic, motorcycles need:

Much less distance to stop than cars.
Less distance to stop than cars.
As much distance to stop as cars.
More distance to stop than cars.

Q.23

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.24

What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

Q.25

Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip
Near the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

0 h : 0 m : 1 s