Hawaii Permit Test Practice & License Sample Test Questions

It is important to remember that when you encounter a skid or control problem, you should stop or reduce whatever it was that you were doing when the problem started.

• Ease off the accelerator. The skid may stop as soon as you do this.
• For cars without anti-lock brakes, avoid using the brakes.
• Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

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.

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to circulating traffic.

You must also yield to pedestrians and bicyclists as you enter and exit the roundabout.

When parallel parked, the vehicle’s curbside wheels shall be within 12 inches of the curb (30 cm), or completely within the marked parking stall.

It does not matter whether you drink beer, wine, whiskey, or any other alcoholic beverage. It is the amount of alcohol that enters your blood that causes the problem.

If you pass the place where you intended to exit, do not stop, and do not back up! Continue on to the next exit.

The following motor vehicle equipment is prohibited:

• A red light showing from the front, or a blue light visible outside of the vehicle, except on authorized emergency vehicles.
• A bell, exhaust whistle or siren, except on authorized emergency vehicles.
• A muffler cut-out or by-pass, or a muffler that makes more noise than an original equipment manufacturer muffler.

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.

When your car breaks down on the highway, make sure other drivers can see it. Use hazard warning lights, flares, warning reflectors and a flashlight as required. These items should always be carried in your vehicle.

Any vehicle left unattended on the highway for more than 24 hours.

Stop and yield when entering any public street or road from alley, driveway, or farmyard.

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.

You may operate a motor vehicle upon any highway with an instruction permit only when accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age. If between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is your parent or guardian (unless you are an emancipated minor).

The colors black and white indicate a required action (regulatory signs). Black and white signs are always rectangular in shape

Always test the action of the brakes after driving through water. If the braking action has been reduced, apply the brakes lightly several times until proper braking action has been restored.

Brakes often become wet after driving through deep water or prolonged driving in heavy rain. They may pull to one side or the other, or they may not hold at all. Reduce speed and apply gentle pressure on the brake pedal until your brakes work properly again.

When you hear the warning signal (siren, bell, or horn) or see the warning lamps (flashing red or blue) of an emergency vehicle, you must provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop. Do not panic and jam on the brakes. The following steps indicate the procedure:

• Reduce your speed.
• Determine where the emergency vehicle is coming from.
• Move your vehicle out of the path of the emergency vehicle toward the edge of the road and stop.
• If the emergency vehicle is directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

Remember, never stop in the middle of an intersection or roundabout. Drive through the intersection and pull over as soon as it is safe.

Make precise turns. Do not swing wide or cut short.

When driving to an unfamiliar area, you should plan your trip. Choose the most appropriate route. Consider traffic conditions, road conditions, weather conditions and light (daylight or darkness) conditions. Avoid troublesome conditions wherever practicable. Allow sufficient time for the trip. If you are doubtful as to whether you are able to comfortably cope with any undesirable conditions, POSTPONE OR CANCEL THE TRIP.

Lane use control signs are rectangular, black and white signs indicating that turning movements are required or the unusual turning movements are permitted from specific lanes at an intersection. You must move your vehicle only in the direction indicated for your traffic lane.

Extra care should be used when driving on wet, slippery, or gravel-covered road surfaces. Driving on a road covered with oil and water can be like driving on ice. You should reduce speed, use extra caution, and allow at least twice the normal following distance.

If the fire is small, use a fire extinguisher, dirt, sand, or a blanket to smother the fire. Do not use water on gasoline, oil, or electrical fires.

If a conflict appears before you have completed passing, brake sharply and return to the lane behind the overtaken vehicle. Do not attempt to increase your speed to complete passing. Speed can be reduced more quickly by applying the brakes than it can be increased by applying more power.

Yellow centerlines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. 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. Double solid yellow lines are used to mark the center of the roadway where passing is prohibited in both directions. You may cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

Protect yourself, your passengers, and others by using safety belts at all times while driving. All passengers (not only front seat passengers) are required by law (291-11.6, HRS) to use seat belts.

Children under age 4 must be in a child restraint. If the child is four years of age or older but less than eight years of age, the child must be properly restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat.

If a vehicle comes toward you with high beams on, and fails to dim the lights, slow down and look toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other car’s headlights. You should also be able to see enough of the edge of the lane to stay on course until the car passes.

Remember, it normally takes about seven seconds for your eyes to recover from headlight glare. At 55 miles per hour, that is almost the length of two football fields! The eyes of drinking drivers take significantly longer to adjust.

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.

Drivers must be aware that large vehicles may be traveling at a speed less than the posted speed limit and should use caution when approaching or passing.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal when you are not braking to avoid giving following drivers a false stop lamp signal.

You must stop your vehicle not less than 15 feet (4.6m) from the nearest rail when:

• An installed electric or mechanical signal is giving warning of an approaching train.
• A crossing gate is lowered, or a flagman is signaling the approach of a train.
• A train approaching within 1,500 feet (460m) gives audible warning of its approach.
• When the approaching train is visible and so close as to constitute a hazard.

Remember, you must not stop your vehicle within an intersection or a crosswalk. Never drive your vehicle into an intersection or a crosswalk unless there is space for your entire vehicle on the opposite side of the intersection or crosswalk.