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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The most important thing in any driving situation is:
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The environment (the highway and traffic).
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The driver (you).
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The time of day.
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The vehicle.
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2.
The gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing. Drivers should:
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Proceed with caution.
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Come to a complete stop, then drive around the gates.
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Proceed before the gates go up and the lights stop flashing.
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Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing.
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3.
Which of the following best describes a slow moving vehicle sign?
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A square yellow sign.
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A round yellow sign.
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A diamond-shaped orange sign.
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A triangular orange sign.
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4.
When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:
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Parking lights.
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Emergency flashers.
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Low beam headlights.
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High beam headlights.
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5.
A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:
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Sound your horn and proceed with caution.
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Slow down.
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Stop until the person is out of the crosswalk.
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Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
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When you are involved in an accident where the accident scene is not readily visible to oncoming traffic, you should:
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Have someone warn approaching traffic.
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Let oncoming drivers watch out for themselves.
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Get off the roadway.
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Let the police handle everything.
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7.
A flashing red light:
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Means the same thing as a stop sign.
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Is used at dangerous intersections.
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Means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
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All of the above.
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8.
Drivers encountering a funeral procession must:
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Join the funeral procession.
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Drive between vehicles in the funeral procession.
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Turn on their headlights and hazard lights.
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Yield the right of way to all vehicles in the procession.
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When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:
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Reduce speed and increase following distance.
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Engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.
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Add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.
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Get off the highway as quickly as possible.
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10.
When approaching a bicyclist you should:
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Swerve into the opposite lane.
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Proceed as usual.
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Increase your speed and pass the bicyclist.
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Drive with extreme caution.
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