HAWAII MOTORCYCLE PASS TEST

HAWAII MOTORCYCLE PASS TEST in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front, because... - CORRECT ANSWER-Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them. Is hearing protection needed in addition to wearing a helmet? - CORRECT ANSWERYes. Head and neck injuries can be reduced by... - CORRECT ANSWER-Wearing a helmet. Making eye contact with other drivers... - CORRECT ANSWER-Doesn't mean they that they see you. Reflective material on your helmet... - CORRECT ANSWER-Helps you to be seen. How should you sit so you can control a motorcycle properly? - CORRECT ANSWERSit so you can use your arms to steer, not hold yourself up. If you must swerve, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. Under normal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of... - CORRECT ANSWER-Two seconds. The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power? - CORRECT ANSWER-About three quarters (75%). Maximum straight-line braking is done by... - CORRECT ANSWER-Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel. If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should... - CORRECT ANSWERKeep it locked until you completely stop. When turning, how should you look through the turn? - CORRECT ANSWER-By turning JUST your head and eyes to look through the turn. To increase your visibility, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Keep your headlight on at all times. In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are... - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe. If someone is tailgating you, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow them to pass. A thorough check of your motorcycle... - CORRECT ANSWER-Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures. When should you increase your following distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-When traffic is heavy. If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the controls and shift pattern. More than half of all crashes... - CORRECT ANSWER-Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months. A potential danger of braking too hard is... - CORRECT ANSWER-Losing traction on one of both wheels. What is often found in the center portion of the lane? - CORRECT ANSWER-An oily or greasy strip. An approved helmet... - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding. Riding at night is usually... - CORRECT ANSWER-More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see. Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located? - CORRECT ANSWER-Near the right handgrip. To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be... (3) - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Able to fasten securely 2) Free of scratches 3) Able to allow clear views to both sides When in traffic, motorcycles need... - CORRECT ANSWER-As much distance to stop as cars. When braking on a slippery surface, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Use both the front and rear brakes. If you are riding behind a car, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver. When checking tires before a ride, you should look at...(3) - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Air pressure 2) General wear 3) General tread Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are... - CORRECT ANSWERSeen by other motorists. When riding a motorcycle, clothing... - CORRECT ANSWER-Can provide protection in the event of a crash. A three-wheeled motorcycle... - CORRECT ANSWER-Handles differently than a twowheeled motorcycle. When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should... - CORRECT ANSWERRide in single-file formation. When going through a curve, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road. If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink... - CORRECT ANSWEREffect from the alcohol may still remain. is following you too closely, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver. Swerving a motorcycle... - CORRECT ANSWER-Requires a lot of traction. When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for... - CORRECT ANSWER-A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic. When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock. Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Name three (3). - CORRECT ANSWER-1) How fast a person drinks. 2) Body weight. 3) The amount of alcohol consumed. A passenger on a motorcycle must wear a helmet if... - CORRECT ANSWER-Under the age of 18. When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle. Your lane position should not... - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage other drivers to share your lane. When choosing a lane position, you should consider... - CORRECT ANSWER-Whether or not other drivers will see you. To help other drivers see you, you should wear... - CORRECT ANSWER-Brightlycolored clothes. If you are transporting a passenger, they should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Lean as you lean. Your lane position should not... - CORRECT ANSWER-Welcome other drivers into your lane. When riding, the best sitting position... - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows you to easily reach the controls. Intersections are... - CORRECT ANSWER-Locations with the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles. If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than others, what should the group do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Let the rider go ahead and meet up at the designated spot later. If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid. A motorcycle passenger should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear the same protective gear as the operator. More than half of all crashes... - CORRECT ANSWER-Involve riders