Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
How should your handlebars be adjusted relative to your arms?
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How should your handlebars be adjusted relative to your arms?
- A So your hands are well above your shoulders for a relaxed upright posture
- B So your arms are locked straight
- C So your hands are a little higher than your elbows
- D So your hands are even with or below your elbows
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D. So your hands are even with or below your elbows
Adjust the handlebars so your hands are even with or below your elbows. This lets you use the proper muscles for precise steering, and sitting so your arms are slightly bent lets you press on the bars without stretching.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 17
Under Hawaii law, who must wear an approved safety helmet on a motorcycle?
- A Any operator or passenger under 18 years of age
- B Only operators with an instruction permit
- C Every operator and passenger of any age
- D Only riders using highways with posted speed limits over 45 mph
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A. Any operator or passenger under 18 years of age
In Hawaii, any motorcycle operator or passenger under 18 must wear an approved safety helmet securely fastened with a chin strap. The manual still urges every rider to wear one, because helmets are the single most important protection in a crash.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 7
Your throttle sticks open and twisting it back and forth does not free it. What should you do?
- A Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
- B Brake hard with the rear brake only
- C Downshift to slow the engine
- D Keep twisting the throttle back and forth until it frees
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A. Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
If the throttle stays stuck, immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This removes power from the rear wheel. Once under control, pull off and check the throttle cable before riding again.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 39
Which restriction applies while you are learning to ride on a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit?
- A You may carry one passenger if that passenger holds a motorcycle license
- B You may ride at night only if you wear reflective clothing
- C You may ride only on roads with speed limits of 25 mph or less
- D You may not carry passengers or ride during the hours of darkness
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D. You may not carry passengers or ride during the hours of darkness
A Hawaii motorcycle permit holder cannot carry passengers and cannot ride during the hours of darkness. A passenger changes how the motorcycle handles, and darkness makes it harder for a beginner to see and be seen, so both are kept off-limits until you are licensed.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 5