HAWAII DRIVERS PERMIT 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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A flashing red light at an intersection means:
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Slow down and proceed with caution.
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The light is about to turn a steady red.
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Yield to other vehicles.
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Stop and proceed when safe.
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To reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, drivers should:
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Communicate with other drivers on the road.
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Avoid driving during rush hour.
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Drive on side streets and back roads whenever possible.
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Ignore other drivers on the road.
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3.
Backing your vehicle is:
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A maneuver only permitted in driveways or to exit a parking lot.
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A maneuver that requires full attention.
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A maneuver for which you should rely on your rear-view mirror.
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All of the above.
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When driving at night, if an approaching car is using its high-beams you should:
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Look toward the right edge of the road.
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Look toward the left edge of the road.
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Turn your lights on and off.
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Turn on your high-beams for better visibility.
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On a two-lane street, when being followed by a fire engine that is not using emergency signals, you should:
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Stop as quickly as you can.
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Continue to drive as normal.
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Speed up to get out of the way.
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Slow down and pull over to the side of the road.
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Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
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Check your blind spots.
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Look into your rearview and side mirrors.
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Signal your intention before changing lanes.
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All of the above.
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7.
An octagonal sign means that drivers must:
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Obey the posted speed limit.
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Be aware possible hazards ahead.
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Slow down.
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Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.
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A yield sign means:
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Go. The light will soon be red.
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If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
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Stop if you can.
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Stop.
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9.
Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
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Must yield the right-of-way.
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Have no driving errors.
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May have trouble controlling their vehicles.
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Tend to be more aggressive.
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Broken white lines:
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Can be crossed over at any time.
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Indicate you are in a no passing zone.
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Indicate a solid barrier or obstruction on the road.
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Separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction.
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