Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Once you pass the knowledge and vision exams, how long is a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit valid?
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Sample questions
Once you pass the knowledge and vision exams, how long is a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit valid?
- A 90 days
- B 1 year
- C 6 months
- D 2 years
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B. 1 year
Hawaii issues the motorcycle instruction permit for 1 year after you pass the knowledge and vision exams. Plan to take your skill test before it runs out, because letting it lapse untested has a penalty.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 5
To swerve to the right around an obstacle, which handgrip do you press first?
- A Press the right handgrip, then the left to recover
- B Press the left handgrip, then the right
- C Turn the handlebars quickly to the right
- D Lean your body right without pressing either grip
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A. Press the right handgrip, then the left to recover
To swerve, apply hand pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended escape. To swerve right, press right, then press left to recover. Keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean underneath you.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 35
Which situation is described as one of the biggest dangers to riders at intersections?
- A Pedestrians in crosswalks
- B Cars turning left in front of you
- C Cars stopped at red lights ahead of you
- D Bicycles in the bike lane
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B. Cars turning left in front of you
Over half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. Cars turning left in front of you, including from the lane on your right, and cars pulling out from side streets are the biggest dangers.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 27
At roughly what rate does the body eliminate alcohol?
- A About three drinks per hour
- B One drink every 15 minutes
- C Almost one drink per hour
- D It depends only on how much water you drink
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C. Almost one drink per hour
Alcohol is generally eliminated at the rate of almost one drink per hour, though many factors affect your BAC. Time is the critical factor: coffee, water or fresh air will not clear it faster.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 49