Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Where is the clutch lever?

   • AUnder the seat
   • BAt your right foot
   • CIn front of the left handgrip
   • DIn front of the right handgrip
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. In front of the left handgrip

   The clutch lever is on the left side of the handlebars.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

   • AThe shoulder
   • BOver the painted lines
   • CThe tire tracks left by cars
   • DThe oily center strip
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The tire tracks left by cars

   Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Which tire problems should you check for before you ride?

   • ALow air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
   • BThe age of the rims' paint
   • CThe brand name
   • DThe color of the valve caps
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges

   Tires are your only contact with the road. Check pressure and look for wear and damage.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   What should your riding jacket and pants do?

   • ALeave your arms bare in hot weather
   • BBe loose enough to flap in the wind
   • CBe made of thin cotton
   • DCover your arms and legs completely
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Cover your arms and legs completely

   A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?

   • AA 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
   • BA beer holds much less than a shot of liquor
   • CA beer holds twice as much as a glass of wine
   • DA glass of wine holds no alcohol
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor

   A can of beer, a glass of wine and one shot of liquor each hold about the same amount of alcohol.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   What does SEE stand for?

   • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
   • BScan, Examine, Exit
   • CSignal, Enter, Exit
   • DSee, Estimate, Escape
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

   SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?

   • AClose it completely
   • BBrake hard instead
   • CRoll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
   • DPull in the clutch
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed

   Rolling on the throttle steadily keeps the motorcycle stable through the turn.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?

   • AIn the right part of the lane
   • BExactly in the center
   • COn the shoulder
   • DIn the left part of the lane
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. In the left part of the lane

   The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   How does alcohol affect a rider?

   • AIt slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts
   • BIt has no effect if you eat first
   • CIt only matters after five drinks
   • DIt improves focus
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. It slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts

   Riding takes balance and quick decisions. Alcohol harms both, so the safest choice is not to drink and ride.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the L stand for?

    • ALights and electrics
    • BLane position
    • CLoad
    • DLevers
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Lights and electrics

    L is Lights and electrics: headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, battery and wiring.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    How can you tell a helmet meets the US federal safety standard?

    • AIt weighs more than 5 pounds
    • BIt has a visor
    • CIt has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218
    • DIt is painted a bright color
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. It has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218

    Helmets that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 carry the DOT symbol from the maker.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    What should you do before changing lanes?

    • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
    • BOnly sound your horn
    • COnly check your mirrors
    • DSpeed up first
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

    Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    How should you hold the handgrips when you start out?

    • AWith your right wrist raised high
    • BFirmly, with your right wrist flat
    • CWith one hand only
    • DLoosely, with your fingertips
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Firmly, with your right wrist flat

    Starting with your right wrist flat helps keep you from using too much throttle by accident.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
    • DOnly on sunny days
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead

    Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Where is the front brake lever?

    • AIn front of the left handgrip
    • BAt your left foot
    • CIn front of the right handgrip
    • DAt your right foot
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. In front of the right handgrip

    The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

    • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
    • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
    • CCross them at full speed at any angle
    • DRide along on top of them
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

    Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?

    • AA seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
    • BOnly a backrest
    • CNothing extra
    • DA second set of handlebars
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger

    The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?

    • AA half helmet
    • BA full-face helmet
    • CA three-quarter (open-face) helmet
    • DA cap with a sun visor
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A full-face helmet

    A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?

    • AOne second
    • BHalf a second
    • CFour seconds
    • DTwo seconds
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Two seconds

    The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    How do you stop as quickly as possible?

    • AUse only the rear brake
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CApply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
    • DUse only the front brake
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel

    In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. How high should riding boots be?

    • ABelow the ankle
    • BOnly knee-high boots are safe
    • CAny height, if they are leather
    • DHigh enough to cover your ankles
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. High enough to cover your ankles

    Sturdy boots that cover the ankles protect them and give support. Soles should be hard and slip-resistant.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

    • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • BWith the pedal at your right foot
    • CWith the lever at your left foot
    • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. With the lever at your left foot

    The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Which brake gives most of your stopping power?

    • ABoth give exactly the same
    • BThe engine
    • CThe rear brake
    • DThe front brake
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The front brake

    The front brake provides about 70 percent or more of your stopping power.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do?

    • AHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
    • BTurn sharply off the road
    • CSpeed up to keep balance
    • DBrake hard with both brakes
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

    Stay straight and slow down gradually. If you must brake, gently use the brake on the good tire.

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