Hawaii Motorcycle Practice Test 3

11.What should a rider do with the knees while the motorcycle is turning?

Hold them against the gas tankSpread them wide for airflowDrop them off the footrestsPoint them toward the mirrors

12.To steer a two-wheel motorcycle to the left at road speed, what does the rider do?

Shift body weight toward the right footrestPress on the left handgripPull the right handgrip toward the bodyTurn the handlebars to the right

13.Why is a motorcycle's brake light easier to miss than a car's?

It is mounted lower than the bumperIt only works above 20 mphIt is less noticeable, particularly when the taillight is already onIt flashes instead of shining steadily

14.Where is the best place to ride when rain starts to fall?

On the shoulder, away from trafficStraight down the center of the laneIn the tire tracks left by carsOn the painted edge line

15.You are nearing an intersection where a driver is getting ready to cross your path. What should you do?

Slow down, pick a lane position that improves your visibility, and cover the clutch and both brakesAccelerate to clear the intersection soonerShift into neutral and coastMove to the far right edge of the lane

16.Which jacket colors does the manual recommend for being noticed in traffic?

Black or dark brownBright orange, red, yellow, or greenNavy blue or charcoalColor makes no difference in daylight

17.Which finding should make you reject a helmet you are thinking of wearing?

Cracks in the shell, loose padding, or frayed strapsA bright orange paint schemeA snug fit around the entire headA label from the Snell Memorial Foundation

18.In substance-related crashes, how do injury rates compare between motorcycles and automobiles?

90 percent of motorcycle crashes versus 33 percent of car crashes33 percent of motorcycle crashes versus 90 percent of car crashesThey are about the sameMotorcycle crashes produce fewer injuries

19.What does Hawaii's implied consent rule mean for anyone riding on public highways?

You may refuse testing with no consequenceYou are treated as having consented to alcohol testingTesting requires a judge's order firstOnly commercial drivers can be tested

20.What does the manual name as a leading cause of crashes that involve only the motorcycle?

Riding too slowly for conditionsRunning wide in a curve and hitting the road or a fixed objectFailing to use turn signalsCarrying a passenger