HAWAII DMV WRITTEN 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%).
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In work zones, barriers such as drums, panels and cones are used to:
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Reduce the flow of traffic.
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Warn drivers of potentially dangerous conditions.
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Distract drowsy drivers.
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Keep workers out of the work zone.
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Unless a sign states otherwise, a stopped vehicle facing a circular red traffic light may:
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Turn right at any time.
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Turn right after yielding to other traffic and pedestrians that were there first.
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Turn right after the red light has turned to yellow.
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None of the other answers are correct.
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When changing lanes, you should:
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Check your mirrors, signal and change lanes.
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Signal and change lanes.
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Signal, change lanes and check your mirrors.
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Signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
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4.
What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?
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Slow Moving Vehicle.
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School Zone.
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No Passing Zone.
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Railroad Advance Warning.
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You should use your low beams any time you are driving:
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On a one-way street.
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On a freeway.
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In fog.
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At night.
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6.
Stopping distances:
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Decrease as vehicle speed increases.
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Increase as vehicle speed decreases.
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Are not affected by vehicle speed.
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Increase as vehicle speed increases.
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In a heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:
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Risk-planning.
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Rainplaning.
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Hydroplaning.
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Waterplaning.
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8.
You drive defensively when you:
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Change lanes frequently to stay alert.
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Scan your surroundings to look for possible hazards.
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Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
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Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
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9.
Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:
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Speeding up to stay ahead of merging cars.
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Maintaining a regular speed.
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Reducing the space cushion between you and the car ahead.
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Moving over to the next lane.
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10.
If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:
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Try pumping it to increase pressure.
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Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
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Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.
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