CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST HAWAII

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Safely pulling double and triple trailers requires knowledge and skill. If you want to pull double or triple trailers, you must add the Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement to your Class A CDL. The Hawaii doubles triples test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The HI CDL doubles triples test covers the following sections of the Hawaii CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Combination Vehicles, Doubles and Triples. Take this HI CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. If you are being tailgated, you should:
make quick changes.
open up room in front of you.
increase your speed very gradually.
2. If an aggressive driver is involved in an accident down the road, you should:
stop a safe distance from the accident scene, wait for the police and report the behavior you witnessed.
confront the aggressive driver.
try to get their vehicle to the side of the road.
3. As part of your vehicle inspection, you are checking that air flows to all trailers. After using the trailer handbrake to provide air to the service line, you go to the rear of the rig. When you open the emergency line shut-off valve at the rear of the last trailer, you should hear:
the service line valve close.
air escaping from the open valve.
a mechanical vibration.
4. Texting is:
about as safe as adjusting the radio.
the most dangerous distraction.
safer than talking on a cell phone.
5. During a walk around inspection of a combination vehicle, drivers should check that:
the glide plate is securely mounted to the trailer frame.
all locking pins are present and locked in place.
All of the above.
6. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
double clutching
single clutching
triple clutching
7. When driving a 60-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
7 seconds
5 seconds
6 seconds
8. It is safer to drive over (rather than to avoid) which of the following?
Paper and cloth sacks
Cardboard boxes
None of the above.
9. How can you tell if a converter dollie has ABS?
There is a yellow lamp on the left side of the dolly.
There is an ABS plaque on the right side of the dolly.
There is a red lamp on the left side of the dolly.
10. What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle?
Your safety and that of other road users.
Vehicle inspection is required by federal and state laws.
Saving money by preventing costly repairs.
 
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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 Doubles Triples Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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