Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
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Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
- A One second
- B Two seconds
- C Four seconds
- D One motorcycle length for every 10 mph
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B. Two seconds
Normally keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Pick a marker, and when the vehicle ahead passes it, count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two'. If you reach the marker before 'two', you are too close.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 22
What does the MSF reminder T-CLOCS help you do?
- A Remember the correct order of steps for a quick stop
- B Choose a lane position in traffic
- C Signal to other riders in a group
- D Inspect the motorcycle before every ride
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D. Inspect the motorcycle before every ride
T-CLOCS stands for Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, and Stands. The check takes only a few minutes and should be done before every ride, because a small failure on a motorcycle can cause a crash.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 15
Before a ride, you brief a passenger who has never ridden before. What should you tell them to do in turns and curves?
- A Stay directly behind you and lean with you
- B Shift toward the outside of the seat for balance
- C Lean the opposite way from you to balance the motorcycle
- D Keep their body straight up while you lean
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A. Stay directly behind you and lean with you
Tell your passenger to stay directly behind you and lean with you through turns and curves. Looking over your shoulder in the direction of the turn helps. Passengers should also keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden moves.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 42
About how much of the motorcycle's stopping power can the front brake provide?
- A About 25%
- B About 50%
- C All of it
- D At least 70%
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D. At least 70%
The front brake is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power, because braking shifts weight forward onto the front tire. Use both brakes every time you slow or stop.
Source: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053, R5/17), page 19