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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A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:
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Passing is permitted when safe.
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Traffic in both directions must stop.
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Passing on the right is permitted in either direction.
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Passing is not permitted.
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2.
When parking on streets with two-way traffic, park so the right-hand wheels are parallel to and within ______ of the curb.
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30 inches
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20 inches
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12 inches
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2 inches
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3.
What are flashing arrow panels used for?
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To tell drivers that they should not turn in the direction shown by the panel.
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They are regulatory signs used to indicate that there will be fewer lanes ahead.
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To give advance warning and directional information to drivers.
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All of the above.
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4.
When towing a trailer, drivers must make sure that:
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The trailer is equipped with a safety chain that is attached to the frame of the towing vehicle.
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The trailer has a safety chain which is connected to a part of the trailer hitch.
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The trailer has a safety chain which is securely attached to the vehicle’s bumper.
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About 50% to 70% of the trailer weight is on the vehicle’s trailer hitch.
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5.
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 MPH. Traffic is moving at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:
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No faster than 65 mph.
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70 mph or faster to drive with the flow of traffic.
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Between 65 mph and 70 mph.
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None of the above.
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6.
When other vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, you should:
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Increase your speed and get through the intersection.
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Come to a complete stop and wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection.
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Watch for vehicles coming from the right and yield the right-of-way, then proceed when safe.
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Maintain your speed and proceed through the intersection.
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Before entering a curve, you should:
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Accelerate to maintain a consistent speed.
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Pump your brakes several times.
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Activate your turn signal.
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Reduce your speed.
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8.
This road sign means:
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Flagger ahead.
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School crossing ahead.
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Winding road ahead.
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One Way.
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9.
Drivers may not be able to drive well if they are:
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Happy.
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Not wasted enough.
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Keeping their mind on their driving.
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Angry or depressed.
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10.
This yellow sign means:
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The road ahead may be slippery.
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The road ahead has many curves.
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There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.
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Rainstorm ahead.
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