Hawaii Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

If you want to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests for the passenger. It must also have a seat for the passenger.

Not quite. The answer is slower

When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower around curves. Your motorcycle will react slower with more weight.

Not quite. The answer is Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is to use elastic cords. Rope can stretch, and knots can loosen.

Not quite. The answer is completely cover your arms and legs.

When you are riding, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important to protect you from a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar can make the motorcycle unstable because it raises the center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests at all times. Unlike the motorcycle operators, they do not need to put their feet down when the motorcycle is stopped.

Not quite. The answer is Fill saddlebags evenly to keep your bike from drifting.

Fill your saddlebags evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it could cause the bike to drift.

Not quite. The answer is hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

To carry cargo, keep the load forward. Try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. Mounting loads behind the rear axle can affect turning and braking and may cause a wobble. Secure loads low or put them in saddlebags. Attaching a load to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity and can cause a wobble.

Not quite. The answer is Distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains balanced.

Not quite. The answer is A backpack

Passengers should have the same types of protective gear and clothing that are recommended for operators. The motorcycle must be equipped with footrests and a seat for the passenger.

Not quite. The answer is 17

In the state of HI, all children between the ages of four and seventeen must be belted in the rear of a vehicle.

Source: Safety Belts, Vehicle Condition and Maintenance, Chapter 2 Vehicle Equipment and Inspection, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is Improper loading of cargo

Improper loading of cargo can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Make sure you load cargo evenly to keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

To carry a load, you should position it forward and low and distribute the weight evenly. Keep your motorcycle balanced and keep its center of gravity low.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If a Hawaii driver who holds only an instruction permit is operating a vehicle, all passengers must wear safety belts, regardless of where they are seated. [Driving by Minors, Chapter 1: Licensing of Drivers, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual] NOTE: Hawaii's new seat belt law, enacted in 2013, requires all occupants of a vehicle to wear safety belts, regardless of the age or status of the driver.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. DOT compliant, 2) face or eye protection, and 3) protective clothing. Examples of good protective clothing are a leather or long-sleeve jacket; long, heavy pants over ankle boots; and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is serious head and neck injuries

An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, it is important to load them evenly with the same weight to keep the bike balanced.