HI Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. According to the Hawaii manual, what should you do with the front wheels when you leave a vehicle unattended on a grade?

   1. Turn the wheels toward the curb
   2. Leave the wheels pointed straight ahead
   3. Leave the engine running with the parking brake set
   4. Shift into neutral so the car can settle
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   Turn the wheels toward the curb. When you leave a vehicle unattended, the manual says to stop the engine, lock the ignition and remove the key, set the parking brake, and, when the vehicle is on a grade, turn the wheels toward the curb. Straight wheels give no help if the brake fails. Leaving the engine running breaks the rule to stop the engine. Neutral lets the vehicle roll and is not part of the procedure.

2. 2. What roadway change does the pictured divided-highway warning announce?

   
   1. Vehicles may drive across the center island
   2. All traffic must make a U-turn at the next opening
   3. The highway is changing to a single narrow lane
   4. Opposing traffic will be separated by a median or divider
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   Opposing traffic will be separated by a median or divider. The divided-highway symbol alerts the driver that opposing flows will be separated, so lane placement and the median become important. It does not invite a U-turn, promise a single lane, or authorize driving across an island. Maintain a lawful lane, follow the roadway around the divider, and look for any posted direction controls. A median is a separation feature, not an area to cross simply because a maneuver seems convenient.

3. 3. A Hawaii instruction permit holder is driving a passenger vehicle. Who must accompany the holder?

   1. A parent of any age, even without a driver license
   2. Any passenger who has held a license for at least six months
   3. A licensed driver at least 21 years old who is licensed for that type of vehicle
   4. No one, if the permit holder has passed the written test
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   A licensed driver at least 21 years old who is licensed for that type of vehicle. An instruction permit allows driving only while supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 and qualified for that vehicle type. In vehicles other than motorcycles, that licensed driver must sit in the right front seat, giving the permit holder immediate supervision. Passing the written test does not remove the accompaniment rule. A parent who cannot legally drive the vehicle cannot satisfy it, and a recently licensed passenger has no special authority merely from being a passenger. Check both age and vehicle-class qualification before moving the car.

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

   
   1. Stop in the curve even when traffic is moving
   2. Keep the same speed until the steering wheel is turned
   3. Cross the centerline to make the turn wider
   4. Reduce speed before the turn and avoid abrupt braking in it
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   Reduce speed before the turn and avoid abrupt braking in it. A sharp change in direction requires preparation before the vehicle reaches the turning point. Slowing beforehand leaves the tires available for steering, while abrupt braking during the maneuver can contribute to loss of control. Holding speed until the turn, crossing the centerline, or stopping in a moving curve creates a different danger. Select the proper lane, reduce speed in advance, and keep the vehicle's path predictable to other road users.

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

   1. Only on open rural highways
   2. On streets in residential or business areas
   3. Only when a vehicle carries passengers
   4. Only at intersections with a green signal
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   On streets in residential or business areas. Hawaii lists streets in residential or business areas among the places where reduced speed limits are required. Those settings often contain driveways, turning traffic, people walking, and frequent access points, so the roadway environment calls for more caution. The rural-highway choice changes the listed location, while the passenger condition and green-signal condition are not part of the rule. Use storefronts, homes, parked cars, and nearby crossings as practical reminders to reduce speed and watch for conflicts before they develop.

6. 6. Which condition specifically calls for a reduced speed limit under Hawaii’s traffic rules?

   1. A green light with no pedestrians nearby
   2. An empty rural highway with clear weather
   3. A School Crossing location where children are present
   4. A road with no posted signs or pavement markings
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   A School Crossing location where children are present. The manual identifies streets near schools and playgrounds, along with School Crossing locations when children are present, as places requiring reduced speed. Clear weather or light traffic does not erase that special condition. A green signal controls movement at an intersection, but it does not create an exception around a school crossing. When the sign and children are present together, treat the area as an active hazard zone: slow before reaching it, watch the edges, and be ready to stop for someone entering the crossing.

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

   1. Rely only on the rear-view mirrors
   2. Visually check the area behind the vehicle
   3. Accelerate quickly to shorten the maneuver
   4. Back first, then look for children
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   Visually check the area behind the vehicle. Before backing, the driver should visually check the area to the rear and then turn around to look behind the vehicle. Hawaii's manual warns that the view in rear-view mirrors is too small to rely on for this purpose. Accelerating quickly reduces the time to react, and looking for children only after movement begins is especially dangerous in residential areas. Back slowly, use an outside guide when the rear cannot be seen, and watch the front clearance if turning. The essential cue is a direct look before the vehicle starts moving backward.

8. 8. When a tire blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?

   1. Apply the brakes firmly to stop as quickly as possible
   2. Accelerate to restore tire stability
   3. Turn sharply toward the nearest shoulder
   4. Grip the steering wheel and keep the vehicle in its lane
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   Grip the steering wheel and keep the vehicle in its lane. A blowout can pull the vehicle sharply, so the first priority is steady control of the steering wheel and lane. Firm braking can make the vehicle uncontrollable, and a sudden shoulder turn can create a second loss of control. Acceleration does not repair the failed tire or reduce the danger. Hold the wheel firmly, ease the vehicle down gradually, and wait until it is moving very slowly before braking lightly and leaving the roadway. The practical cue is to stabilize direction before trying to stop.

9. 9. What do crosswalk lines show, and what must drivers do for pedestrians there?

   1. They warn pedestrians to yield to every vehicle
   2. They mark a passing area where cars have priority
   3. They identify a parking space when no sign is present
   4. They show where pedestrians may safely cross, and drivers must stop for them
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   They show where pedestrians may safely cross, and drivers must stop for them. Crosswalk lines show pedestrians where to safely cross and supplement signs warning drivers that pedestrians may be present. Hawaii's manual states that drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. The passing, parking, and universal pedestrian-yield choices reverse or misstate that protective function. Slow as you approach a marked crossing, search both sides for people, and be prepared to stop before the crosswalk. The painted lines are not permission to continue through; they identify a place where the driver's attention and yielding duty increase.

10. 10. If your vehicle starts to skid, which steering response does the Hawaii manual recommend?

    1. Turn the wheel in the direction the rear is skidding and avoid a large sudden turn
    2. Brake hard and turn sharply away from the skid
    3. Accelerate to force the tires straight
    4. Close your eyes until the vehicle stops
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    Turn the wheel in the direction the rear is skidding and avoid a large sudden turn. During a skid, Hawaii advises easing off the accelerator, avoiding the brakes, and turning the steering wheel in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding. The movement should be firm but not a large sudden turn. Hard braking and a sharp opposite correction can intensify the loss of control, while acceleration adds the force that helped create the problem. Once the skid stops, guide the wheel back toward straight ahead and make small corrections until control returns.

11. 11. 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
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    When fewer than 700 to 1000 feet of clear distance is ahead. Hawaii identifies a hill or curve with less than 700 to 1000 feet of clear distance ahead as a no-passing situation. Limited sight distance can hide an opposing vehicle until there is no room to finish the maneuver. A broken white line and a following vehicle do not create the specific hill-or-curve restriction described here. As the road rises or bends, look for the required clear view and remain in lane when that view is insufficient.

12. 12. What do black and white traffic signs indicate in Hawaii?

    1. A guide to scenic areas
    2. A recreational destination
    3. A warning of road work
    4. A required action
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    A required action. The manual uses black and white signs to communicate a required action, and it describes those signs as rectangular. They are not the color code for road work, which is orange, or for guide and information signs, which commonly use green, blue, or brown. A driver should read the wording and obey the action rather than treating the sign as optional information. Color and shape together provide a quick recognition cue before the text can be read fully.

13. 13. Which two types of travel are named as exceptions to Hawaii’s provisional-license nighttime restriction?

    1. Driving to a party, or driving to a restaurant
    2. Driving to or from employment, or to or from a school-authorized activity
    3. Driving to a sporting event, or driving to a friend’s home
    4. Driving to a store, or driving to a repair shop
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    Driving to or from employment, or to or from a school-authorized activity. The manual names two specific travel purposes: going to or from employment and going to or from the driver’s school-authorized activity. A social outing, restaurant visit, sporting event, personal visit, store trip, or repair errand is not included in that wording. The exception is therefore purpose-specific, not a general license to drive after 11:00 p.m. When planning a late trip, identify the qualifying destination and retain whatever supporting information the licensing process requires rather than relying on the trip’s convenience.

14. 14. What does the Hawaii manual say about the legal requirement to wear a bicycle helmet?

    1. It may not be legally required, but wearing one is a good idea
    2. It is legally mandatory for every bicyclist
    3. It is required only for riders older than 40
    4. It is required only when riding faster than 15 MPH
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    It may not be legally required, but wearing one is a good idea. The manual recommends a helmet every time a person rides, while acknowledging that wearing one may not be legally required. That distinction separates a strong safety recommendation from a universal legal mandate. The age and speed conditions in the other choices are not the manual’s explanation. Serious head injuries can occur even on a short or slow ride, so the concrete habit is to put on the helmet before moving the bicycle, regardless of distance, pace, or the rider’s age.

15. 15. What does a double solid white line between lanes mean?

    1. Lane movement is prohibited across the line
    2. A lane change is required immediately
    3. The line may be crossed whenever traffic is slow
    4. The line separates opposing directions of traffic
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    Lane movement is prohibited across the line. Double solid white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction while prohibiting movement from one lane to the other. Slow traffic does not make crossing lawful, and the marking does not separate opposing directions, which is the role of yellow centerlines. It also does not order an immediate lane change. Keep the vehicle on its side of the marking and wait for a permitted lane arrangement. Seeing two solid white lines should trigger a firm no crossing response.

16. 16. For Hawaii auto policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, what minimum liability limits apply?

    1. $25,000, $50,000 and $25,000
    2. $40,000 per person, $80,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $20,000 property damage, plus $10,000 PIP
    3. $100,000 combined
    4. $5,000 per person
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    $40,000 per person, $80,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $20,000 property damage, plus $10,000 PIP. For new and renewed Hawaii policies effective on or after January 1, 2026, minimum liability limits are $40,000 per person and $80,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $20,000 for property damage. Personal injury protection remains at least $10,000. Liability coverage pays for harm to others; coverage for damage to your own vehicle is separate. Keep the per-person, per-accident, and property-damage categories separate when checking the policy, because the limits apply to different kinds of loss.

17. 17. What must a driver do when facing double solid white lane lines?

    1. Do not cross them
    2. Cross whenever the adjacent lane is faster
    3. Cross only to pass a motorcycle
    4. Cross briefly before every intersection
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    Do not cross them. Double solid white lines indicate that lane-to-lane movement is prohibited, so a driver must not cross them. The marking controls traffic moving in the same direction and is stronger than a single dashed white line, which may be crossed safely. Choosing the faster adjacent lane, passing a motorcycle, or crossing before an intersection creates exceptions that the manual does not provide. Treat the double line as a firm boundary and remain in the authorized lane until the roadway marking permits a legal movement. Looking for a broken line ahead is the useful visual cue before planning a lane change.

18. 18. How long may a visitor use a compact foreign driver's license with an International Driving Permit in Hawaii?

    1. For 30 days after arrival
    2. For 90 days after arrival
    3. For one year after the date of entry into the USA
    4. With no limit, as long as the foreign license is valid
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    For one year after the date of entry into the USA. Hawaii exempts holders of a compact foreign driver's license accompanied by an International Driving Permit from getting a Hawaii license, but only for one year after the date of entry into the USA. Thirty days and 90 days are shorter than the stated period. The exemption is not open ended, so a still valid foreign license does not extend it. The manual counts the year from the first port of entry into the United States.

19. 19. The registered owner of a Hawaii vehicle changes his or her name. How must the county agency be told?

    1. In writing, within 60 days after the change
    2. By telephone, within 10 days after the change
    3. In person, within 30 days after the change
    4. Only at the next registration renewal
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    In person, within 30 days after the change. A name change on a vehicle's ownership record requires the registered owner to appear in person at the appropriate county agency within thirty days after the change, bringing proof of the change. Sixty days is longer than allowed, and a phone call is not the stated method. Waiting until the next renewal misses the deadline. Note the contrast with an address change, which is reported in writing within the same 30 days.

20. 20. A person is convicted of drunk driving while unlicensed. For how long can that person not be licensed in Hawaii?

    1. Six months after the conviction
    2. Two years after the conviction
    3. One year after the conviction
    4. Four years after the conviction
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    Two years after the conviction. Hawaii lists drunk driving while unlicensed among the reasons a person cannot be licensed, and the bar lasts for a period of two years after the conviction. Six months and one year are shorter than the stated period. Four years is longer than the period the manual sets. The rule means an unlicensed drunk driver cannot simply apply for a license right after the case ends.