HAWAII DMV 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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When changing lanes on a multi-lane highway, you must signal your intentions _________ before changing lanes.
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at least 150 feet
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at least 50 feet
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immediately
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at least 100 feet
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2.
A detour sign is typically posted:
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To remind drivers that they must obey the directions of flaggers in a work area.
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If slow-moving construction equipment is on the road.
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When road work requires full closure of travel lanes in one direction.
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None of the above.
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3.
A sign with this shape means:
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Warning.
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Yield.
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No parking.
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School zone ahead.
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4.
Drivers of large vehicles:
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Generally have better visibility to the sides and rear.
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Are only responsible for their vehicle and its cargo.
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Have the responsibility to give proper consideration to other highway users as well as to their passengers and cargo.
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Have the right-of-way over smaller vehicles.
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5.
A red octagon shaped sign is a ______ sign.
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stop
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do not enter
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one way
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wrong way
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6.
If you want to back out of your driveway and there are children playing nearby, you should:
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Sound your horn to warn the children to stay away.
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Ask a person outside the vehicle to help you back out, if possible.
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Rely on your rearview mirror to check if the way is clear.
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Back out quickly.
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7.
When turning left at an intersection or into any driveway you:
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Must yield to vehicles approaching closely from the opposite direction.
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Must not block vehicles approaching from the rear.
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Must not cross any solid yellow line.
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Should leave room on the right for other vehicles to pass.
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8.
If you've had a few beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
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Eating sugar.
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Getting a cup of coffee.
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Waiting several hours.
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Taking a cold shower.
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9.
When entering an interstate highway, you should:
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Check for vehicles and slow down to 25 MPH before merging with the flow of traffic.
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Drive on the shoulder until you can enter traffic safely.
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Wait for an opening in traffic on the entrance ramp.
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Check for vehicles, speed up to match the flow of traffic, and merge when safe to do so.
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10.
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
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Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.
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Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of you.
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Use your parking lights for better visibility.
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Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights.
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