Printable HI Permit Practice Test

1. 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

2. At a marked crosswalk, what right of way does Hawaii give a pedestrian who is crossing?

1. The pedestrian has the right of way
2. The pedestrian must yield to every vehicle
3. The vehicle that arrives first has priority
4. Priority belongs to the faster traveler

3. How many documents are required to prove principal residence in Hawaii for a REAL ID application?

1. Two documents
2. One document
3. Three documents
4. No residence document

4. How does Hawaii treat a driver's refusal to submit to a requested BAC test in the administrative process?

1. It is treated like a test result of .08 percent or more
2. It carries no administrative consequence
3. It automatically restores full driving privileges
4. It is treated like a result below .02 percent

5. What does Hawaii prohibit when a person drives a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants?

1. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence
2. Driving only on rural roads after dark
3. Renewing a license without an appointment
4. Operating a moped with a class 1 license

6. Where does Hawaii require reduced speed limits under its traffic rules?

1. On streets in residential or business areas
2. Only on open rural highways
3. Only when a vehicle carries passengers
4. Only at intersections with a green signal

7. Which Hawaii agency is identified with the State Driver's Manual and Motor Vehicle Safety Office?

1. The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation
2. The Honolulu Police Department
3. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
4. The Hawaii Department of Education

8. When does Hawaii's manual say to replace tires?

1. When tread is under 1/2 inch
2. Every two years regardless
3. When tread is less than 1/16 inch
4. Only after a blowout

9. What vehicles does a Hawaii Category 3 license cover?

1. Any vehicle up to 26,000 pounds
2. Motorcycles only
3. Trucks over 18,001 pounds
4. Cars and light trucks of 18,000 pounds GVWR or less and buses carrying 15 or fewer occupants

10. What must a Hawaii permit holder complete before applying for a provisional license?

1. Hold a valid instruction permit for 180 days
2. Hold the permit for 30 days
3. Hold the permit until the applicant turns 18
4. Hold the permit for one calendar year

11. How many passengers under age 18 may a Hawaii provisional licensee transport when the passenger is not a household member?

1. Only one
2. Two
3. Three
4. As many as fit with seat belts

12. How long must a Hawaii driver hold a provisional license before applying for a driver’s license?

1. Six months
2. Thirty days
3. Ninety days
4. Two years

13. What must a Hawaii instruction-permit applicant pass among the preliminary examinations?

1. A vision screening test and a rules of the road test
2. Only a road test
3. A written test on vehicle repairs and a parking-lot inspection
4. A medical test and a passenger-limit test

14. Since when may a Hawaii license carry a veteran notation at the applicant's request?

1. Beginning October 1, 2014
2. Since 1990
3. Only since 2023
4. Never

15. What action is prohibited by the red-circle sign shown here?

1. Entering the restricted roadway or movement
2. Parking only during daylight hours
3. Driving through a school zone at low speed
4. Turning toward a marked public parking area

16. What does the color red indicate on a Hawaii traffic sign?

1. An action is prohibited
2. A route or service is identified
3. A hazardous condition is warned of
4. A required action is shown on a rectangular sign

17. What roadway hazard does this railroad crossbuck identify?

1. A railroad crossing requiring attention to trains and crossing markings
2. A hospital entrance where stopping is prohibited
3. A work-zone lane shift
4. A pedestrian-only safety island

18. What should a driver prepare for after seeing this traffic signal warning sign?

1. A traffic signal ahead
2. A broken streetlight that requires a detour
3. A police checkpoint ahead
4. A railroad crossing with no signal

19. Two opposing arrows on a yellow warning sign indicate that traffic moves:

1. In both directions on the roadway
2. Only toward the nearest intersection
3. In one direction on separated lanes
4. Only on the shoulder during daylight

20. A sharp right-angle arrow warns the driver to:

1. Reduce speed before the turn and avoid abrupt braking in it
2. Keep the same speed until the steering wheel is turned
3. Cross the centerline to make the turn wider
4. Stop in the curve even when traffic is moving

21. At a stop sign with no stop line, where must the driver stop first?

1. Before crossing any marked or unmarked crosswalk
2. With the front bumper in the intersection
3. After passing the nearest crosswalk
4. Only when another vehicle is approaching

22. When an emergency vehicle is approaching with its warning signal, what is the driver's immediate duty?

1. Provide a clear path and stop
2. Follow it closely through the intersection
3. Continue at the same speed until it passes
4. Turn toward the emergency vehicle to make room

23. Which age group has the fewest crashes in Hawaii's statistics?

1. Drivers under 20
2. Drivers about 50 to 54 years of age
3. Drivers over 75
4. Drivers 25 to 30

24. What does a yellow arrow mean for the traffic lane it controls?

1. The same as a yellow light for that lane
2. The same as a green arrow, with movement required in its direction
3. The same as a red arrow, with no movement permitted
4. A warning that the lane is reserved for buses

25. When is passing prohibited near a hill or curve?

1. When fewer than 700 to 1000 feet of clear distance is ahead
2. Whenever the road has a broken white line
3. Only when a vehicle is following closely
4. When the road is straight for at least 100 feet

26. How do drivers under 20 compare in Hawaii's crash statistics?

1. They have the fewest crashes
2. They have about twice as many crashes as expected for their number of drivers
3. They crash at the same rate as everyone
4. They crash half as often

27. If an emergency vehicle is directly behind you in heavy traffic, what should you do?

1. Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way
2. Stop immediately in the lane
3. Race ahead of the emergency vehicle
4. Turn around and follow it

28. Why should a driver look well ahead instead of watching only the vehicle immediately in front?

1. To anticipate a developing chain reaction and preserve an alternate plan
2. To avoid checking mirrors or side areas
3. To make following more closely comfortable
4. To identify destinations without using signs

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

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

30. What do warning traffic control devices tell a driver?

1. That a hazardous condition or possible hazard may be present
2. That a federal facility is nearby
3. That a mandatory speed penalty has ended
4. That the driver has permission to ignore lane markings

31. After a Hawaii crash with death, injury or over $3,000 damage, what must a driver file?

1. Nothing if insured
2. A bond of $10,000
3. Only a police report
4. A report to police and insurer, and evidence of insurance on Form SR-21

32. What factors increase the extent of hydroplaning?

1. Higher speed and more water on the highway
2. Lower speed and dry pavement
3. Only the vehicle's engine size
4. Only the color of the roadway

33. At about what speed may partial hydroplaning begin?

1. 15 miles per hour
2. 25 miles per hour
3. 35 miles per hour
4. 65 miles per hour

34. If a broken-down vehicle cannot be moved from a hazardous position, where should its occupants generally remain?

1. In the vehicle, unless a safe location can be reached
2. In the traffic lane to warn approaching drivers
3. On the freeway shoulder beside the vehicle
4. Walking in the roadway toward the nearest exit

35. How much space should a motorist maintain when passing a bicyclist?

1. At least 3 feet until safely past
2. At least 6 inches until the front wheel clears
3. One foot only when traffic is present
4. No fixed space if the bicyclist is in a bike lane

36. Up to what speed can a belted occupant survive a crash, according to the Hawaii manual?

1. Up to 20 mph
2. Up to 60 miles per hour with lap and shoulder belts
3. Up to 100 mph
4. Belts make no difference

37. After making a permitted right turn at a red light, to whom must the driver yield?

1. Unless a sign prohibits the turn, after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles
2. Whenever the driver slows without stopping
3. Only when a police officer waves the driver through
4. Before checking for pedestrians if the cross street is clear

38. On an open road with two lanes in your direction and free-flowing traffic, which lane should you normally use?

1. The right lane, using the left lane for passing or entering traffic
2. The left lane, regardless of speed
3. Either lane while continually changing lanes
4. The shoulder whenever the right lane is occupied

39. What does a turn signal communicate to other highway users?

1. The driver's intention, but not a right to make the movement
2. An automatic right-of-way over all nearby traffic
3. That other drivers must stop immediately
4. That the maneuver is safe without a check

40. What should a driver do before backing a vehicle?

1. Visually check the area behind the vehicle
2. Rely only on the rear-view mirrors
3. Accelerate quickly to shorten the maneuver
4. Back first, then look for children