HAWAII DMV PRACTICE TEST

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If you operate a motor vehicle on public roadways in Hawaii you are required to have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. You will be given the following tests when you apply for a driver’s license or instruction permit as required: 1. Rules of the Road 2. Vision 3. Recognition of traffic control devices. You must pass these tests before you are permitted to take the road test. The HI DMV written test is based on the information contained in the Hawaii Driver's Manual, and is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, traffic law, road rules and safe driving practices. The knowledge test consists of 30 questions, and you'll need at least 24 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. ABS is the acronym for:
Asphalt-Braking System.
Anti-Braking System.
Anti-lock Brake System.
Anti-Buzz-Steering.
2. This sign warns drivers of:
narrow bridge sign
a dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.
a reduction of lanes.
a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.
a narrow road ahead.
3. This sign indicates:
cross road sign
a no passing zone.
a church zone ahead.
a side road.
a cross road.
4. A four-way stop sign means:
4 way stop sign
there are four stop signs at this intersection.
traffic from all four directions must stop.
if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
All of the above.
5. The sign in the picture:
maximum recommended speed sign
Shows the recommended speed for the exit of an intersection.
indicates the minimum ramp speed at the highway exit point.
is a warning sign.
Is used to advise motorists of the maximum safe speed for an exit ramp on a highway.
6. When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:
low-beam lights.
parking lights.
emergency flashers.
high beam lights.
7. Which signs have black letters on a white background?
Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)
None of the other answers are correct.
Warning signs (diamond)
Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)
8. What does the pictured signal indicate?
walk
Pedestrians may not begin crossing the street.
Drivers should walk more and drive less.
Pedestrians may begin crossing the street.
Pedestrians may turn right.
9. This sign indicates that:
advisory speed sign
there is a school zone after the curve.
drivers may not turn right if traveling at 25 MPH or less.
the highest safe speed drivers should travel around the curve ahead is 25 MPH.
the safe speed around the curve ahead is at least 25 MPH.
10. Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.
never take precedence over
are less important than
take precedence over
must obey
 
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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 DMV Permit Practice Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 15 ½
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