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At what age may a person first obtain a Hawaii instruction permit?
Answer: 15 1/2 years
Handbook, p. 13When children are present near a marked School Crossing, what speed rule applies?
Answer: Reduce speed below the posted general limit
Handbook, p. 28For a driver who is 21 or older, at what BAC level does Hawaii consider the driver under the influence of alcohol?
Answer: 0.08 percent
Handbook, p. 56Before entering a public street from a private driveway, what must the driver do?
Answer: Stop and yield to traffic on the public street
Handbook, p. 32At a marked crosswalk, what right of way does Hawaii give a pedestrian who is crossing?
Answer: The pedestrian has the right of way
Handbook, p. 36When approaching a roundabout, to whom must an entering driver yield?
Answer: Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
Handbook, p. 65At an intersection, what special right of way applies to a funeral procession?
Answer: Other drivers must yield to the procession
Handbook, p. 29In the listed Honolulu office schedule, during what hours are written tests administered?
Answer: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Handbook, p. 2How many documents are required to prove principal residence in Hawaii for a REAL ID application?
Answer: Two documents
Handbook, p. 11What does the Hawaii manual say about the legal requirement to wear a bicycle helmet?
Answer: It may not be legally required, but wearing one is a good idea
Handbook, p. 98What testing is required for a Hawaii class 2 motorcycle license?
Answer: A special knowledge test and an off street skills test
Handbook, p. 12What temporary permit does Hawaii describe for a driver who tests at .08 percent BAC or higher?
Answer: A 30 day temporary driving permit
Handbook, p. 55How does Hawaii treat a driver's refusal to submit to a requested BAC test in the administrative process?
Answer: It is treated like a test result of .08 percent or more
Handbook, p. 55How long must a Hawaii driver under 18 hold a provisional license before a class 3 license?
Answer: At least 6 months
Handbook, p. 11How are Hawaii speed limits established for a particular roadway?
Answer: By posted signs on that roadway
Handbook, p. 44What does Hawaii prohibit when a roadway has a posted minimum speed limit?
Answer: Driving below the posted minimum
Handbook, p. 28By driving a motor vehicle on Hawaii's public highways, what is a person considered to have agreed to?
Answer: Being tested to determine the amount of alcohol in the blood
Handbook, p. 55If two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, which vehicle generally has priority?
Answer: The vehicle on the right
Handbook, p. 32Where does Hawaii require reduced speed limits according to the manual?
Answer: On streets near schools and playgrounds
Handbook, p. 28What is the lowest BAC threshold for Hawaii's under-21 alcohol driving rule?
Answer: .02 percent or more
Handbook, p. 56Where does Hawaii require reduced speed limits under its traffic rules?
Answer: On streets in residential or business areas
Handbook, p. 28Which manual should an applicant consult for the extra motorcycle, motorscooter, or moped testing information?
Answer: The Motorcycle Operator Manual
Handbook, p. 12Where may a Hawaii driver go in person to renew a driver's license?
Answer: At any driver licensing office in Hawaii
Handbook, p. 15What must a driver do when a pedestrian is caught in an intersection as the signal changes?
Answer: Yield until the pedestrian has cleared the intersection
Handbook, p. 32Which Hawaii agency is identified with the State Driver's Manual and Motor Vehicle Safety Office?
Answer: The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
Handbook, p. 4A rectangular black and white sign at an intersection shows which turns are required or allowed from each lane. What must you do?
Answer: Move only in the direction shown for your lane
Handbook, p. 45When driving at night, how should you choose your speed?
Answer: Slow enough that you can stop within the distance you can see ahead
Handbook, p. 77You are taking a prescription medicine and plan to have a drink later. What does the Hawaii manual say about combining alcohol and drugs?
Answer: The mix can have a much stronger effect than either alone, so never combine them
Handbook, p. 56When does Hawaii's manual say to replace tires?
Answer: When tread is less than 1/16 inch
Handbook, p. 19When a driver enters a marked lane, what must happen before changing to another lane?
Answer: Check that the change can be made safely
Handbook, p. 26Which tests does the Hawaii manual list for a person applying for a driver's license or instruction permit?
Answer: Vision, rules of the road and practical road performance tests
Handbook, p. 12A Hawaii instruction permit holder is driving a passenger vehicle during the daytime. Who must accompany the holder?
Answer: A licensed driver at least 21 years old who is licensed for that type of vehicle
Handbook, p. 11What vehicles does a Hawaii Category 3 license cover?
Answer: Cars and light trucks of 18,000 pounds GVWR or less and buses carrying 15 or fewer occupants
Handbook, p. 15You hit a parked car and nobody is with it. What does Hawaii require you to do?
Answer: Stop, then find the owner or leave your name, address and what happened
Handbook, p. 52For a Hawaii instruction permit holder, where must the supervising licensed driver sit in a passenger vehicle?
Answer: In the right front seat
Handbook, p. 11Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., whom must a Hawaii instruction permit holder have as the accompanying driver?
Answer: A parent or guardian
Handbook, p. 13What must a Hawaii permit holder complete before applying for a provisional license?
Answer: Hold a valid instruction permit for 180 days
Handbook, p. 13What is the minimum age for a Hawaii provisional license?
Answer: 16 years
Handbook, p. 13Which education credentials must a Hawaii applicant possess before receiving a provisional license?
Answer: Classroom and behind-the-wheel certificates from a State certified driver’s education course
Handbook, p. 13What driving examination must a Hawaii applicant pass before receiving a provisional license?
Answer: A road test
Handbook, p. 13How many passengers under age 18 may a Hawaii provisional licensee transport when the passenger is not a household member?
Answer: Only one
Handbook, p. 13When may a Hawaii provisional licensee drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. under the ordinary nighttime rule?
Answer: When accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian
Handbook, p. 14Which two types of travel are named as exceptions to Hawaii’s provisional-license nighttime restriction?
Answer: Driving to or from employment, or to or from a school-authorized activity
Handbook, p. 14During Hawaii’s provisional-license nighttime hours, what passenger condition applies even when the driver is traveling under an exception?
Answer: The driver may not transport more than one person under 18 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
Handbook, p. 14You have parallel parked on a street with no special markings. How much space should you leave between your bumpers and the vehicles in front and behind?
Answer: At least two feet
Handbook, p. 72At night, the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are too bright for you. What does the Hawaii manual tell you to do?
Answer: Flash your high beams once, then look toward the right edge of the road
Handbook, p. 77After a Hawaii crash, what information must a driver give to an injured person or to the driver of a damaged vehicle?
Answer: Name, address and vehicle registration, plus license if asked
Handbook, p. 52According to the Hawaii manual, what is the most common cause of skidding?
Answer: Excessive speed for the road and traffic conditions
Handbook, p. 83What must a minor under 18 provide before entering Hawaii’s graduated licensing program?
Answer: Parental consent from each living parent or legal guardian, unless married or emancipated
Handbook, p. 13What must every occupant do while a Hawaii minor is driving under the graduated licensing program?
Answer: Use a safety belt or child restraint
Handbook, p. 13
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Every card is written from the official Hawaii Driver's Manual. Page updated 2026-10-27. How we check every question. Spot something wrong? Use Report a mistake under any card.