Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test study materials
Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test study resources

Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test case studies

Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Permit knowledge test is the written exam a rider must pass before obtaining a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit and, eventually, a motorcycle endorsement on a Hawaii driver's license. It is intended for new riders, riders moving to Hawaii from another state or country, and riders adding motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped privileges to an existing license. The Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test case studies are 5 cases and about 2,795 words.

1

Wet Rain Grooves on Kalanianaole Highway

in light rain, a rider on a non-ABS 2018 600cc motorcycle is westbound on Kalanianaole Highway at 40 mph. The rear tire has about 2 mm of tread left, and the lane ahead contains a steel utility cover and a freshly painted left-turn arrow.

615 words, about 3 min
2

Swap-Meet Helmet and a Passenger

At the swap meet in Honolulu, a rider buys a used DOT-stickered helmet for 25. The shell has small spider cracks around a vent, the liner is missing a cheek pad, and the seller says it 'never hit the ground.' The rider's own face shield is deeply scratched and fogs at 55 mph.

559 words, about 3 min
3

49cc, 125cc, and a 15-Year-Old

A 15-year-old wants to ride to school in Kailua. The family has three vehicles: a 49cc automatic scooter that reaches 28 mph on level ground; a 125cc scooter that reaches 58 mph; and a used 49cc three-wheeled scooter with a manual clutch and a top speed of 32 mph.

552 words, about 3 min
4

Used 650cc with Expired Safety Sticker

A buyer looks at a 2016 650cc motorcycle in Kaneohe. The safety sticker expired 14 months ago.

525 words, about 3 min
5

Group Ride and a Lane-Sharing Sedan

Three friends ride motorcycles north on Kamehameha Highway near Kaaawa at 45 mph. The lead rider rides two abreast with the second rider, and the third rider follows in the same lane.

544 words, about 3 min