Hawaii Motorcycle Permit Test flashcards
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- Countersteering
- At speeds above walking pace, pushing the handlebar forward on the side you want to turn causes the bike to lean and turn that direction.
- Trail braking
- Holding light, smooth front-brake pressure while leaned into a corner, gradually releasing as the bike stands up and exits the turn.
- Target fixation
- A rider's tendency to steer toward whatever they stare at, which is why eyes should be on the curve exit rather than the hazard.
- Lane position 1
- The left third of the lane, which maximizes sight distance around curves and makes the motorcycle more visible to oncoming traffic.
- Swerve-or-brake rule
- Brake first then swerve, or swerve then brake; combining maximum braking and maximum swerving uses up traction and can cause a slide.
- SEE strategy
- Search ahead, Evaluate hazards, Execute a response. Scan 2 seconds ahead in traffic and 12 seconds ahead on open road.
- Two-second rule
- Minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead in ideal conditions; increase to four seconds or more in rain, gravel, or darkness.
- Space cushion
- A buffer of clear space on at least one side of the motorcycle that provides an escape path if traffic ahead stops suddenly.
- Staggered formation
- Group riding pattern with one second between riders diagonally and two seconds behind the rider directly ahead; single file in curves.
- Surface hazard scan
- Watching for gravel, wet leaves, painted lines, steel plates, tar snakes, and railroad tracks, and crossing tracks at about 90 degrees.
- DOT helmet
- A helmet certified to federal DOT standards; novelty helmets marked for decorative use do not satisfy Hawaii's helmet requirement.
- Helmet fit check
- With the chin strap buckled, the helmet should not shift when the head is shaken; the strap must fasten securely under the chin.
- Eye protection rule
- Hawaii requires a windscreen or eye protection such as goggles or a face shield; ordinary sunglasses alone do not meet the standard.
- Helmet replacement
- A helmet should be replaced after any impact or hard drop, because the foam liner can compress even when the outer shell looks intact.
- Motorcycle definition
- A motor vehicle with a seat or saddle and no more than three wheels on the ground; Hawaii requires a Class 2 endorsement.
- Motor scooter definition
- A two- or three-wheeled vehicle with a step-through frame and an engine over 49 cc; registered as a motorcycle and needs the endorsement.
- Moped definition
- A two- or three-wheeled device with a motor of 49 cc or less, or electric equivalent, with a top speed of 30 mph on level ground.
- Moped rider age
- Hawaii moped operators must be at least 15 years old and hold a moped permit or license; the moped must be registered.
- Hawaii minimum insurance
- Liability coverage of at least $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident bodily injury, plus $10,000 property damage.
- Learner permit limits
- A Hawaii motorcycle learner's permit allows daylight riding only and prohibits carrying passengers until the full Class 2 license is issued.
- Annual safety inspection
- Motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds require a yearly Hawaii safety inspection; the current sticker must be affixed to the vehicle.
- Brake inspection standard
- Front and rear brakes must work independently and stop the vehicle within the required distance without pulling to one side.
- Tire tread minimum
- Inspection requires at least 1/32 inch tread depth and no cuts, bulges, or exposed cord on either tire.
- Lighting check
- Headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, and plate light must all work, and the headlight must be aimed to avoid glare.
- Exhaust noise limit
- Hawaii limits motorcycle exhaust noise to 92 dB(A) measured 20 inches from the outlet under the state's inspection procedure.
- Lane splitting rule
- Hawaii does not authorize riding between moving lanes; a motorcycle may share a lane only with another motorcycle, not a car.
- Four-way stop order
- The first vehicle to arrive proceeds first; if two arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
- School bus red lights
- When a school bus displays flashing red lights, traffic in both directions must stop until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves.
- Move Over law
- Hawaii requires drivers to slow down and, when safe, change lanes when passing stopped emergency or tow vehicles with flashing lights.
- Blind spot avoidance
- Riders should avoid riding beside a car's rear quarter panel, where a sudden lane change can sideswipe the motorcycle.
- Left-turn conflict
- A vehicle turning left across the rider's path is a leading cause of motorcycle fatalities at intersections; cover the brakes and watch front wheels.
- First-rain slickness
- During the first 10 to 15 minutes of rain, oil and dust float on the pavement, so riders should slow down and increase following distance.