Hawaii Driver License Test Questions

# 1: Are you allowed to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking another vehicle?

Yes Only when the other driver is slowing down No

You must not drive at a speed that is greater than the posted maximum limit. It is illegal to exceed the posted speed limit.

# 2: Parallel parking: When you pull up alongside the vehicle in front of a free space, you should stop:

When your front seat is opposite the front bumper of the front car Even with front car. When your front seat is opposite the rear bumper of the front car

Signal, stop even with front car about 18 inches from it, rear bumpers even.

# 3: It is illegal to cross a double solid yellow center line:

To make a left turn into a private road At all times To pass another car

Yellow center lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Single broken yellow lines are used to mark the center when there are only two lanes of traffic. You must drive to the right of this line - but when it is safe you may cross this line to pass another vehicle. Double solid yellow lines are used to mark the center of the roadway where passing is prohibited in both directions. You may cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.

# 4: What should you do when following a motorcycle on gravel roads?

Allow extra following distance Allow less following distance to be seen Pass closely

Extra care should be used when driving on wet, slippery or gravel-covered road surfaces. Due to its vulnerable nature and the difficulty motorists have in judging a motorcycle's speed and distance, space between the two vehicles should be increased to avoid sudden braking. Both riders and drivers are more likely to make incorrect decisions if there is not enough stopping distance or ability to see and react to conditions. This leads to accidents.

# 5: Which sign tells you that you should watch out for bicyclists on the road?

The yellow bicyclists sign is an example of a warning sign. Watch out for bicyclists on the roadway.

# 6: You near an intersection. The traffic light changes from the green to yellow. What would your best action be?

Speed up to beat the red light Be prepared to stop before the intersection Sharply apply the brakes to stop

A yellow light means that the related green movement is being terminated OR that the red light is going to be shown immediately thereafter. You should avoid entering the intersection when the yellow light is shown. Stop, if you can do so safely.

# 7: A traffic signal showing a steady red light means:

Caution Stop No turn

A steady red light means that you must stop.

After stopping, you may turn right except when a sign prohibits such movement. You must yield to all pedestrians and all vehicles when making such a turn.

After stopping you may also turn left on a red light from a one-way street into a one-way street where traffic is moving to the left, except when a sign prohibits such movement.

# 8: If you change your name, you must notify the appropriate county agency:

In person By email or text message By telephone

Whenever the name of a registered owner of a motor vehicle is changed from that shown on the application of the certificate of ownership, the registered owner, shall, within thirty (30) days after the change, appear in person at the appropriate county agency with proof of change of name, the certificate of ownership properly endorsed and the current year's certificate for such change of name in the records.

# 9: If you have a flat tire or blowout while driving, you should take your foot off the gas pedal and:

Immediately steer to the right-hand side of the road Immediately steer to the left-hand side of the road Steer straight ahead

If you experience a tire blowout on your vehicle:

- Do not apply the brakes.

- Grip the steering wheel firmly and steer to remain in your traffic lane.

- Reduce speed gradually without using the brakes until you are moving very slowly, then

- Apply the brakes lightly and pull off the road into a safe area.

# 10: If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, which is the main reason for this?

The road is in poor condition You are driving too fast Your brakes are not working

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you are driving too fast. The extent of hydroplaning increases with speed and with the amount of water on the highway.

# 11: When it starts to rain, you should:

Drive as closely as possible to the left side of your lane Increase the space between your vehicle and other vehicles Turn off your headlights

Rain causes two basic driving problems - it reduces the driver's visibility and changes the condition of the road surface. The first few drops of rain are a danger signal to a defensive driver. You should reduce speed, use extra caution, and allow at least twice the normal following distance. Turn on your windshield wipers. When heavy rain reduces your visibility, turn on your head lamps (low beam) so that others may see you. In many states headlamps are required whenever windshield wipers are operating due to weather conditions.

# 12: You are driving at the legal speed limit in the left lane of a freeway. Other drivers want to go faster, but cannot get around you. What should you do?

Stay in your lane and slow down Tap your brakes and maintain your position Move to your right if it safe to do so

Do not tie up traffic in the left lane. Use the right lane if you are moving slower than other traffic.

# 13: The driver in front of you signals:

A left turn A right turn A slow down or stop

Right turn - left arm extended, with elbow bent upward, at about a 90-degree angle.

# 14: Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?

Over-the-counter drugs do not impair driving ability when taken in recommended dosages Drugs taken for colds may contain ingredients which can affect your driving ability Medications prescribed by a doctor are always safe for driving

There are many drugs which interfere with a person's ability to drive safely. Some are found in medicine prescribed by your doctor, and others are found in medicine you can buy without a doctor's prescription.

# 15: While driving, you should always try to:

Look in front of the car instead of up the road Look ahead, to the sides, and behind you Only look behind when you need to change lanes

One of the most common mistakes drivers make is looking in front of the car instead of up the road. Expert drivers try to keep looking 10 to 15 seconds in the city, 10 to 15 seconds is about one block.

# 16: You are approaching a stopped school bus on your side of a divided highway. The bus is flashing its red lights. You must:

Always stop Slow down and pass with care Stop only as long as children are crossing the street

Whenever a school bus is stopped with alternating red signal lamps flashing, the driver of any motor vehicle on the same highway shall stop before reaching the school bus and shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the flashing red signal lamps are turned off. Vehicles proceeding in the opposite direction on a divided highway are not required to stop. A divided highway is two roadways separated by a strip of land or other space not intended for vehicular travel.

# 17: Which is true about large trucks?

When turning, the rear wheels follow a longer path than the front wheels They take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed They have smaller blind spots than most cars

Large vehicles require greater stopping distances than other vehicles. When changing lanes or at intersections other drivers and highway users must make allowances for the increased stopping distance required by the large vehicles.

# 18: When driving to an unfamiliar area, you should:

Avoid troublesome conditions wherever practicable Depend on road signs to find your way Drive well below the speed limit

When driving to an unfamiliar area, you should plan your trip. Choose the most appropriate route. Consider traffic conditions, road conditions, weather conditions and light (daylight or darkness) conditions. Avoid troublesome conditions wherever practicable. Allow sufficient time for the trip.

# 19: Bicyclists must always ride:

In the same direction as the flow of traffic On the shoulder In the right-hand lane

Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as other vehicles. Like motorists, bicyclists are required to obey all traffic signs, signals and other traffic regulations. It is the law, but it also goes a long way in gaining respect for bicyclists and showing that they belong on the road.

Although it is illegal to ride against traffic, many inexperienced bicyclists ride this way at times.

# 20: Road signs with red background indicates:

Stop or prohibition Distance and direction guidance Motorist services guidance

The meaning of traffic signs is indicated by color and shape in addition to words, letters, numbers and silhouettes. The color red indicates that an action is prohibited. The color red appears on signs of various shapes.

# 21: When entering a roundabout, you:

Must drive to the left of the center island Must drive to the right of the center island Can drive to the left or the right of the center island

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to circulating traffic. Drive to the right of the central island and proceed in a counterclockwise direction.

# 22: You must report to police any motor vehicle accident in which property damage is more than:

1,000 dollars 500 dollars 3,000 dollars

Traffic accidents resulting in personal injury to any extent, or death, or property damage of $3,000 or more must be reported to the police immediately by the quickest means of communication.

# 23: To stay alert behind the wheel, you should keep your eyes:

Focused on the center line Concentrated on the car ahead Moving to see what is happening around you

Troubles from home, quarrels, misunderstandings, financial worries, serious illness in the family, personal fears, or overconfidence can make you temporarily accident prone. Strong emotions can work the same way. Persons who have just had violent arguments, or who are angry or in grief, need some time for cooling off or for making an adjustment before they drive a car. Remember, worry and safe driving do not mix. If worried, ill, nervous, frightened, angry or depressed, let someone else drive.

# 24: Because of restricted visibility while backing a vehicle, you should:

Rely solely on your mirrors Do as little backing as possible Turn on your headlights

Because it is hard to see while you are backing, try to do as little backing as possible.

Avoid backing across or into a roadway whenever possible.

Avoid backing into traffic.

# 25: True or false? You may drive on the left half of the roadway when there is an obstruction in the roadway and oncoming vehicles are not using the left half of the road.

False, you may drive on the left half of the roadway only on a one-way street True False, you may never drive on the left half of the roadway

You may drive on the left half of the roadway when:

Overtaking and passing a vehicle going in the same direction on a road that has two or three lanes of moving traffic and there is no traffic coming from the opposite direction.
There is an obstruction in the roadway and oncoming vehicles are not using the left half of the road.
Driving on a one-way street or road.

# 26: Which of the following freeze first when wet?

Bridges Tunnels Open expressways

Ice may accumulate on or under bridges even when the rest of the road is clear. Snow and ice melt more slowly in shady areas. Watch for shiny spots in the road - they could be icy.

# 27: A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

Poor engine performance A loss of hearing Carbon monoxide poisoning

The exhaust system carries exhaust gases to an exit point located to reduce entry of fumes into the passenger compartment and reduces the noise to an acceptable level. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, keep your exhaust system free of leaks.

# 28: The following motor vehicle equipment is prohibited:

Any exterior lamp or reflector Hood catches An exhaust whistle or siren

The following motor vehicle equipment is prohibited:

A red light showing from the front, or a blue light visible outside of the vehicle, except on authorized emergency vehicles.
A bell, exhaust whistle or siren, except on authorized emergency vehicles.
A muffler cut-out or by-pass, or a muffler that makes more noise than an original equipment manufacturer muffler.

# 29: When your driver’s license expires you may:

Not drive Drive during a grace period of 30 days Drive as long as you are accompanied by a licensed driver

Every Hawaii state driver's license is void after the expiration date. There is no grace period. You may not drive but you may renew your license within a year after the expiration following normal license renewal steps.

# 30: This sign means:

FreeDMVTest - What does this road sign mean?

Pedestrians may walk in the street ahead There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead There is a school zone ahead

Pedestrian crossing. This sign tells you that you are near an area where a large number of pedestrians cross the street. Slow down and watch for people crossing the street on foot. Pedestrians in crosswalks must be given the right-of-way at all times. They can be injured even in minor accidents.

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Test Questions for Hawaii Driver License

Before Hawaii DMV issues your first Hawaii Learner’s (Instructional) Permit or full driver license, you must pass a written knowledge test.

These test questions check your knowledge of Hawaii traffic laws, safe driving techniques, common rules of the road, and Hawaii road signs and traffic signals.

The official Hawaii knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. The passing score is 80%, which means you must correctly answer at least 24 of the 30 questions.

Should you fail your driver license test, you must wait 7 days before you can take it again.

The Hawaii Driver License Test in Summary

Number of Questions: 30
Correct answers: 24
Passing score: 80%
Test time: 30 minutes
Days before you can retake: 7 days
Available languages: 9
Failure rate: Not recorded

How to Study for the Hawaii Knowledge Test

Get the Driver’s Manual. Always make sure you have the latest version of the Official Hawaii Driver’s Manual. You can download it online or get a copy from a driver licensing center, state library, or local bookstore.

Give it Time. Don’t try to learn everything in the manual right away. Divide everything into smaller chunks and give it at least a couple of weeks.

Use practice tests. Taking practice test will help you speed up the learning process and verify your progress. Work on the questions you miss. Remember that all answers are found in the Hawaii Driver’s Manual. Several tests are found on this website. Additional tests at driverspep.com.

You should note that this website is not affiliated with any State or Government Entity. Tests are made available as study guidance only.

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