Hawaii Permit Test Practice & License Sample Test Questions

The diagonal stripes on the barricade or vertical panel guide the driver towards the direction to which traffic is to pass. Stripes sloping downward to the right mean the driver should bear to the right. Conversely, stripes sloping downward to the left mean bear to the left.

The Keep Left sign tells you that you must pass only to the left of a roadway feature or obstruction.

Power steering failure usually occurs in combination with engine failure or loss of the belt driving the power unit. In any case additional effort will be required to maintain steering control.

• Reduce speed.
• Drive to a safe area and stop.

When a flag person or police officer directs traffic, you must obey his or her signals or directions.

Extra care should be used when driving on wet, slippery, or gravel-covered road surfaces. Due to its vulnerable nature and the difficulty motorists have in judging a motorcycle’s speed and distance, space between the two vehicles should be increased to avoid sudden braking. Both riders and drivers are more likely to make incorrect decisions if there is not enough stopping distance or ability to see and react to conditions. This leads to accidents.

When you want to get off a freeway, plan ahead and watch the exit signs so you can choose the proper exit.

A yield sign is a triangular red and white sign indicating that other traffic has the right-of-way. Be ready to stop when you approach this sign.

A yellow flashing signal means that you may proceed cautiously.

Remember, you do not need to stop for a flashing yellow light, but you must slow down and be especially alert before entering the intersection.

The basic law means you must not drive at a speed that is greater than is reasonable and prudent.

You must drive at a safe appropriate speed depending on the area in which you are driving, the type and condition of the road traffic, the presence of pedestrians, the weather, and light conditions.

When you park on a hill or sloping driveway, make sure your car does not roll into traffic if the brakes do not hold. If you park downhill, with or without a curb, turn your front wheels to the right (to the side of the road). If you face uphill, with a curb, turn your front wheels away from the curb (to the travel lane). If there is no curb, turn your front wheels to the right, toward the edge of the road.

Always set the parking brake. Shift to the PARK position if you have one. If not, shift to reverse or low gear.

Please note that the latest version of the Hawaii Driver’s Manual may have a less accurate recommendation when it comes to parking uphill with a curb.

Large vehicles require greater stopping distances than other vehicles. When changing lanes or at intersections other drivers and highway users must make allowances for the increased stopping distance required by the large vehicles.

A steady red light means that you must stop.

After stopping, you may turn right except when a sign prohibits such movement. You must yield to all pedestrians and all vehicles when making such a turn.

After stopping you may also turn left on a red light from a one-way street into a one-way street where traffic is moving to the left, except when a sign prohibits such movement.

You should always give blind persons the right-of-way, regardless of the traffic signal indication or traffic situation.

When making any left turn, yield to all oncoming traffic that is so close as to be a hazard.

Holders of provisional licenses must ensure that all occupants of the vehicle use safety belts or child restraints.

When slowing down, stopping, turning, or changing lanes, you must signal to let others know what you plan to do. You must signal every time, even when there are no other vehicles in sight.

Signals must be given for at least 100 feet before you change lanes, turn, or stop. It is advisable to signal for a greater distance when driving at higher speeds.

Signals shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by signal lamps.

Hand signals must be used when the vehicle turn signals are not operating.

One of the most common mistakes drivers make is looking in front of the car instead of up the road. Expert drivers try to keep looking 10 to 15 seconds in the city, 10 to 15 seconds is about one block.

Partial hydroplaning may start at 35 miles per hour (56 km/h). The extent of hydroplaning increases with speed and with the amount of water on the highway. At 55 miles per hour (89 km/h) in a heavy rain the tires may lose all contact with the pavement. When this happens, you cannot brake, accelerate, or turn. To prevent hydroplaning you should reduce the speed of the vehicle. Hydroplaning occurs most frequently at higher speeds. Slowly step off the gas pedal. Never hit the brakes or turn suddenly. You may lose control and skid.

The exhaust system carries exhaust gases to an exit point located to reduce entry of fumes into the passenger compartment and reduces the noise to an acceptable level. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, keep your exhaust system free of leaks.

Drivers under 21 are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .02 or more.

Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the location and operation of the turn and hazard warning signals, headlamps and beam selector, windshield wipers and washers, brakes, gear selector and horn. Any defects should be corrected before the vehicle is driven.

For a short period before the sun rises and after the sun sets there is not enough light to see objects clearly. This condition is worse when the sky is cloudy. During this time of the day you should turn the headlamps on low beam so others can see you. Be alert for unlighted objects and pedestrians.

To avoid accidents, you, as a defensive driver, should keep your eyes moving in order to be aware of developing traffic situations around you at all times.

Ice may accumulate on or under bridges even when the rest of the road is clear. Snow and ice melt more slowly in shady areas. Watch for shiny spots in the road – they could be icy.

Lane ends or road narrows. There will be fewer lanes ahead. Traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly.

Many service stations and garages are authorized to conduct PMVIs, also known as safety inspections.

Single broken yellow lines are used to mark the centerline when there are only two lanes of traffic. You must drive to the right of this centerline but when it is safe you may cross this line to pass another vehicle.

Do not leave the scene of an accident without identifying yourself and rendering assistance.

Drivers must give their name, address, and vehicle registration number, and if requested, exhibit their driver’s license to any person injured in the accident or to the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle or other property damaged in the accident

Never pass a vehicle stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street. (Prohibited by law)

Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed the street.

Remain stopped until the lights stop flashing or the stop sign folds back. Even after the warning signals have stopped, you should proceed with caution and be on the alert. There is a possibility of waiting children darting in front of traffic.