HAWAII CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Hawaii CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the Hawaii CDL Manual. All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual HI general knowledge test! To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
1. You should signal your intention to turn at least ____ before turning or changing lanes.
250 feet
100 feet
50 feet
2. Black ice:
is thick enough that it makes the road look wet.
is a thin layer that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.
is thick enough that it makes the road look dry.
3. If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
4. If the ABS is not working:
you should immediately reduce your speed.
the truck will have no brakes.
the truck will still have normal brakes.
5. A hazard is:
Any road user or road condition that is a possible danger.
A dangerous material.
Something you can easily avoid.
6. Placards must be placed:
on the front, rear and both sides of the vehicle.
on the front only.
on the rear only.
7. When using double clutching to shift gears, if you are having difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear you should:
force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
reduce the engine speed to drop back to the previous gear.
return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.
8. You should carefully check for traffic:
When approaching a curve.
When driving through an intersection.
All of the above.
9. When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
10. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

For individuals under 18, Hawaii has introduced a graduated licensing program with specific age requirements for each stage:

  • Instructional permit ? you need to be at least 15 ½ years old.
  • Provisional license ? you need to be between 16 and 18 years old and have held a permit for at least 6 months with no traffic violations.
  • Full driver’s license (class 3) ? you need to be 17 and have held a provisional license for at least 6 months.
You can schedule an appointment and then take the DMV written test in person. Choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at various Hawaii DMV offices.
To take the DMV written test in Hawaii, make sure to bring the following documents on the day of the exam:
  • A compiled and printed driver license application
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of legal presence, legal name, and date of birth (for Non-U.S. applicants)
  • Proof of your Social Security Number
  • Two proofs of residence address

Extra documents for minors:
  • Signature from your parent/legal guardian
  • Affidavit for Minors

All these documents must be originals or certified copies and must be unexpired. Check the list of acceptable documents for the Hawaii DMV test.


Hawaii provides the option to take the DMV written test in several languages, including English, Hawaiian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Chuukese, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Marshallese, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan and Vietnamese.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Hawaii Driver's Handbook. Study traffic laws, road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Verify your knowledge with our free practice tests or sign up for DMV Premium to access additional resources. Once you are satisfied with your score, you are ready for the exam.

The Hawaii DMV test consists of 30 questions about various aspects of driving regulations and road safety. These questions are based on the official manual, so it's important to study it well to maximize your chances of passing the exam.

When you get the instructional permit, you can drive only under the supervision of a driver aged 21 or older. After obtaining a provisional driver's license, the following restrictions apply:

  • You cannot transport more than one person under 18 without the supervision of a licensed parent/legal guardian, except for your family members.
  • You are not allowed to drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. without supervision, unless for school or work activities approved by your parents or your employer.
The Hawaii instruction permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance. It can be renewed within 30 days before the expiration date or up to 90 days after the expiration date. However, if the permit is not renewed within 30 days after expiration, you have to wait 180 days before taking the road test.

HI CDL Practice Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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