Printable HI Permit Practice Test

1. What must a driver do when a steady yellow X lane-control signal is displayed?

1. Enter the lane and maintain speed
2. Move out because the lane will be used for opposite-direction traffic
3. Use the lane for passing only
4. Stop in the lane and wait for a red X

2. After this HILL warning sign the road drops down a steep grade. According to the Hawaii manual, when should you downshift for engine braking?

1. Before starting the downgrade
2. Halfway down, once the vehicle has gained speed
3. Only after the brakes begin to fade
4. At the bottom of the hill

3. What temporary permit does Hawaii describe for a driver who tests at .08 percent BAC or higher?

1. A 7 day permit with no restrictions
2. A 30 day temporary driving permit
3. A 90 day commercial permit
4. No temporary permit is issued

4. What maneuver is prohibited by the sign shown here?

1. Driving straight through the controlled lane
2. Making any left turn at the next intersection
3. Passing a slower vehicle on a marked road
4. Making a U-turn at that location

5. At night, the headlights of an oncoming vehicle are too bright for you. What does the Hawaii manual tell you to do?

1. Flash your high beams once, then look toward the right edge of the road
2. Switch to your high beams until the other driver dims theirs
3. Look straight into the lights so you can judge the other car's distance
4. Flash your high beams repeatedly, then look toward the center line

6. A person with a white cane or a guide dog is in the roadway ahead. When must you stop?

1. Always, regardless of the traffic signal or traffic situation
2. Only when your signal is red
3. Only when the person is in a marked crosswalk
4. Only if the person raises the cane toward traffic

7. Under Hawaii's no fault insurance law, what medical bill amount opens the door to a lawsuit for bodily injury?

1. Medical bills over $500
2. Any amount, since you can sue for injury at any time
3. Medical bills over $5,000
4. No amount, since no fault law bars every injury lawsuit

8. What is the lowest BAC threshold for Hawaii's under-21 alcohol driving rule?

1. .10 percent or more
2. .08 percent or more
3. .02 percent or more
4. Only a BAC above .15 percent

9. Which Hawaii vehicles display a license plate on the rear only?

1. Passenger cars
2. Motorcycles, trailers and semitrailers
3. Pickup trucks
4. All vehicles registered in Hawaii

10. At what age may a person first obtain a Hawaii instruction permit?

1. 15 1/2 years
2. 14 years
3. 18 years
4. 19 years

11. After alerting an oncoming driver who is in your lane, where does the manual direct you to go?

1. Into the oncoming lane to swing around the other car
2. Straight ahead while braking as hard as possible
3. To the right, out of the lane
4. Onto the raised median strip

12. You see the orange triangle on a slow-moving vehicle ahead. What should you do?

1. Pass before the vehicle reaches a curve
2. Flash your lights and wait for a signal
3. Keep your speed and sound your horn
4. Reduce speed and approach with caution

13. Which place is covered by Hawaii's 100-foot limit on passing?

1. A narrow bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
2. A marked crosswalk in the middle of a block
3. A driveway on the right side of the road
4. A parking lane beside a curb

14. A traffic signal shows a green arrow for your lane. What does it mean?

1. Stop, then proceed straight
2. The arrow controls the opposing lane
3. Proceed in the direction the arrow points
4. Yield to all traffic before moving

15. How does the Hawaii manual say a funeral procession is usually identified?

1. By four-way flashers on every car
2. By white flags tied to the antenna
3. By a magnetic sign on the door
4. By headlamps turned on

16. Curves are slick with gravel and mud after a storm. What does the manual direct?

1. Hold the posted speed and stay in lane
2. Downshift and brake through the bend
3. Hug the inside edge off the pavement
4. Use extra caution through the curve

17. Where must a trailer's safety chains be attached?

1. To the trailer hitch
2. To the bumper
3. To the frame of both vehicles
4. To the license plate bracket

18. What easy test does the manual suggest for checking tire tread?

1. Measure the tread depth with a ruler at each corner of the car
2. Listen for noise while cornering
3. Compare tires side by side visually
4. Use a penny upside down in the tread; a visible Lincoln head means replace

19. You pass your intended exit while driving through a Hawaii roundabout. What should you do?

1. Stop and back up to the exit
2. Turn across the central island to save time
3. Wave traffic through and reverse
4. Drive around again to reach the exit

20. Which parking spot does the Hawaii manual warn against?

1. A space just beyond a curve or the crest of a hill
2. A marked space in front of a store
3. A level pullout with clear sight lines
4. A space beside a curb in a residential area

21. How should a driver handle speed when approaching a marked curve?

1. Slow before the curve, then maintain a steady speed through it
2. Brake sharply only after the vehicle begins turning
3. Accelerate into the bend to shorten the maneuver
4. Move onto the shoulder if the curve tightens

22. You cannot keep up with traffic on a Hawaii road. What does the manual tell you to do?

1. Pull off the road and let the traffic pass
2. Speed up until you match the car ahead
3. Turn on your hazards and stay in your lane
4. Move left and slow down gradually

23. In the dim light before sunrise and after sunset, what does the manual say to do with your head lamps?

1. Keep them off until full darkness
2. Use high beams for maximum reach
3. Turn them on low beam so others can see you
4. Flash them once every minute

24. A pedestrian is walking in your lane on a Hawaii road. What does the manual say you may need to do?

1. Pass without changing your speed
2. Stop and wait for an officer
3. Sound your horn to give warning
4. Flash your high beams and continue

25. Why does the manual cap the volume of your stereo or radio?

1. Loud music drains the battery faster
2. It violates the vehicle equipment statute
3. You must be able to hear things outside your vehicle
4. It annoys pedestrians near crosswalks

26. According to the Hawaii manual, a driver with a blood alcohol content of more than .05 percent but less than .08 percent may be considered what?

1. Under the influence of alcohol
2. Completely unaffected by alcohol
3. Sober once the driver drinks black coffee
4. Impaired

27. You hit a parked car and nobody is with it. What does Hawaii require you to do?

1. Drive on, then report the damage to your insurer within 30 days
2. Stop, then wait beside the car for one hour before leaving
3. Stop, then leave a note on the windshield with only your phone number
4. Stop, then find the owner or leave your name, address and what happened

28. After a Hawaii crash, what information must a driver give to an injured person or to the driver of a damaged vehicle?

1. Name and phone number, plus their license if asked
2. Their license only, and only if police request it
3. Name, address and vehicle registration, plus license if asked
4. Name and address only, with no vehicle information

29. What must a minor under 18 provide before entering Hawaii’s graduated licensing program?

1. Consent from any adult neighbor
2. Parental consent from each living parent or legal guardian, unless married or emancipated
3. Only a school principal’s signature
4. No consent when the applicant has passed the vision test

30. According to the Hawaii manual, what is the most common cause of skidding?

1. Oil left on the road when rain first falls
2. Tires inflated below the proper pressure
3. Excessive speed for the road and traffic conditions
4. Braking gently on a gravel surface