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Hawaii motorcycle permit practice test

It's based on Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053). Practise Hawaii's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.

Hawaii motorcycle rules

PermitIssued after knowledge and vision tests; valid 1 year. No passengers and no riding during darkness. Renewable only if a skill test was taken before expiry; otherwise a three-month wait. Ages 16-18 must hold the permit 90 days and complete driver education and behind-the-wheel certificates before the motorcycle road test. Instruction permit supervision: licensed driver 21+ (Hawaii Driver's Manual) (manual p. iv-v).
Skills test or courseOff-street skill test (MSF Rider Skill Test maneuvers, HAR 19-122 Exhibit E) on a motorcycle with current safety inspection and insurance card; waived with a Hawaii Motorcycle Safety Education Program Certification for Waiver or a valid out-of-state motorcycle license/endorsement (manual p. v).
Helmet lawPartial: operators and passengers under 18 must wear an approved helmet with chin strap fastened (manual p. vi).
Eye protectionRequired for all operators and passengers: glasses, goggles or face shield unless the motorcycle has a windshield (manual p. vi).
PassengersNo more passengers than the motorcycle is designed and equipped for; no passenger under 7; no passenger on a two-wheeled moped; passenger footrests required (manual p. vi). Permit holders may not carry passengers.
Lane splitting or filteringLane splitting not permitted per the manual's MSF text (lane sharing usually prohibited, PDF p. 24). Hawaii's 2018 bill HB2589 (CD1) on two-wheeled motorcycles using DOT-designated shoulders in stopped traffic at up to 10 mph could not be read directly (capitol.hawaii.gov blocked) and is not used in questions.

Hawaii motorcycle law questions

24 questions

  1. Question 1How long is a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit valid?

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    A: 1 year. After passing the knowledge and vision exams you get an instruction permit valid for 1 year. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Preliminary Examinations, page 5.

  2. Question 2Which vehicles require a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit while learning on public highways?

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    C: Mopeds, motorcycles and motor scooters. You must have a motorcycle instruction permit when learning to operate a moped, motorcycle or motor scooter on public highways. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Temporary Instruction Permit, page 5.

  3. Question 3Which is a restriction on a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit?

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    C: No riding during the hours of darkness. Permit holders cannot carry passengers or ride during the hours of darkness. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Temporary Instruction Permit, page 5.

  4. Question 4May a Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit holder carry a passenger?

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    D: No. You cannot carry passengers while learning to ride under a permit. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Temporary Instruction Permit, page 5.

  5. Question 5If your Hawaii motorcycle instruction permit expires before you have taken a skill test at least once, what happens?

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    A: You must wait three months before applying for another permit. The permit can be renewed only if you took a skill test before it expired; otherwise you wait three months before reapplying. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Temporary Instruction Permit, page 5.

  6. Question 6Riders 16 to 18 in Hawaii must practice on the learner's permit for how long before scheduling a motorcycle road test?

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    B: 90 days. Applicants 16 to 18 must practice on the permit for 90 days and earn driver education and behind-the-wheel completion certificates. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Driver's Education Certification, page 5.

  7. Question 7What can waive the Hawaii motorcycle skills test?

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    B: A Certification for Waiver from the Hawaii Motorcycle Safety Education Program, or a valid out-of-state motorcycle license. The skills test may be waived with a Hawaii Motorcycle Safety Education Program waiver certificate or a valid motorcycle license/endorsement from another state. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Driver Performance Test, page 6.

  8. Question 8What must the motorcycle you bring to a Hawaii skills test have?

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    A: A current safety inspection certificate and liability insurance card. You must provide a safe motorcycle with a current safety inspection certificate and liability insurance identification card. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Driver Performance Test, page 6.

  9. Question 9What kind of skills test is required before a Hawaii motorcycle license is issued?

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    A: An off-street skill test. An off-street skill test is required before a motorcycle or motor scooter license is issued. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Driver Performance Test, page 6.

  10. Question 10In Hawaii, a moped has a motor no larger than:

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    D: Two horsepower, and can go no more than 30 mph on level ground. A moped has a motor no larger than two horsepower and a speed capability of no more than 30 mph on a level surface. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Driver's Licenses for Mopeds, page 6.

  11. Question 11What license is needed to ride a moped in Hawaii?

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    A: A driver's license of any category (or a Category 1 moped license). You need a driver's license of any category; without one you can get a Category 1 moped license. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Driver's Licenses for Mopeds, page 6.

  12. Question 12What is the maximum handlebar height allowed in Hawaii?

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    A: 15 inches above the seat. Raising handlebars more than 15 inches (38 cm) above the seat is against the law. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Equipment Requirements, page 6.

  13. Question 13What equipment must a Hawaii motorcycle have for passengers not in a sidecar?

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    C: Footrests. The motorcycle must have footrests for all passengers not in a sidecar or enclosed cab. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Equipment Requirements, page 7.

  14. Question 14Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Hawaii?

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    B: Operators and passengers under 18. Any operator or passenger under 18 must wear an approved helmet fastened with a chin strap. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Equipment Requirements, page 7.

  15. Question 15When must a Hawaii motorcyclist wear glasses, goggles or a face shield?

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    C: Always, unless the motorcycle has a windshield. Any operator or passenger must wear glasses, goggles or a face shield unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Equipment Requirements, page 7.

  16. Question 16What is the minimum age for a motorcycle passenger in Hawaii?

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    C: 7 years. You must not carry a passenger who is under 7 years old. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Passengers, page 7.

  17. Question 17May a passenger ride on a two-wheeled moped in Hawaii?

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    D: No. No passenger is allowed on a two-wheeled moped. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Passengers, page 7.

  18. Question 18What can a citation for no proof of motorcycle insurance cost in Hawaii?

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    D: $100 or more. Proof of insurance must be on the motorcycle or with the operator; a citation for not having it can cost $100 or more. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Insurance, page 7.

  19. Question 19What are Hawaii's minimum motorcycle bodily injury liability limits?

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    B: $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident. A motorcycle liability policy must include at least $20,000 per person with a $40,000 per-accident aggregate. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Insurance, page 7.

  20. Question 20What is Hawaii's minimum motorcycle property damage liability coverage?

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    D: $10,000. The policy must include not less than $10,000 for property damage. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Insurance, page 7.

  21. Question 21What insurance discount does the Hawaii manual say you get for completing a motorcycle education course?

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    A: 15% on liability premiums. You receive a 15% discount on liability premiums for completing a motorcycle education course. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Insurance, page 8.

  22. Question 22A Hawaii learner's permit holder can buy motorcycle liability insurance only if they:

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    A: Successfully complete a motorcycle education course. To buy liability insurance you need a valid motorcycle license, or a permit plus completion of a motorcycle education course. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Insurance, page 8.

  23. Question 23Which tests must a Hawaii motorcycle license applicant pass?

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    D: A knowledge test, a vision test and a motorcycle riding skills test. Applicants must pass the knowledge test, a vision test and a motorcycle riding skills test. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Preliminary Examinations, page 5.

  24. Question 24What does the Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual say about lane sharing with cars?

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    D: It is usually prohibited; cars and motorcycles need a full lane. Cars and motorcycles need a full lane; lane sharing is usually prohibited and riding between rows of cars leaves you vulnerable. Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053): Lane Sharing, page 24.

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Manual: Hawaii Motorcycle Operator Manual (DOT-H 2053). Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Safety Office (licenses issued by the county driver licensing offices of Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai), checked 2026-10-27.