Hawaii Permit Test Practice & License Sample Test Questions

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.

Get into the proper lane for a turn well in advance. Turn from the traffic lane nearest the direction of the turn and into the nearest traffic lane available.

You must obey all lawful orders and directions of a police officer. You must also obey signal of any school crossing guard, flagman, or flag person.

Divided highway ahead (divided highway begins).

You are getting close to the place where two-way traffic will be divided by a center strip. Each roadway is one-way. Stay to the right.

You may find the red with white sign at exit ramps and the beginning of one-way streets. The Do Not Enter sign tells you not to enter in that direction.

An inattentive driver can easily be identified. He is driving with one arm out the window and talking to a passenger, gesturing with his other hand, and paying little attention to the traffic flow. His passengers are often uncomfortable because of his lack of control of his vehicle. When he is alone, he daydreams or gazes at objects off of the roadway. His inattention forfeits his safety.

Intersections are the most likely places for car/motorcycle collisions to occur. This usually is the result of a car driver not seeing the motorcycle and turning into the motorcycle’s path

Use your turn signal to indicate that you are going to merge into the freeway traffic lane, then increase the speed of your vehicle to match that of the freeway traffic.

Always start slowing your vehicle as soon as it becomes apparent that braking action will be required ahead. Make smooth steady brake applications.

Careful use of the brakes can save considerable energy and money in replacing fuel, brakes, and tires.

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 a yield sign.

You need to stop only when there is other traffic that has the right-of-way.

Use your turn signals in the same way as any other intersection. If you travel through the roundabout, use your right turn signal when you are ready to exit.

Never mix alcohol and drugs. The combination of alcohol and drugs, in some cases, can have a much more pronounced effect than if taken separately.

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.

A police officer who believes a driver is under the influence of alcohol, may request the driver to take a test. Refusal to take the test may result in the revocation of your license for one year, two years or four years depending upon the driver’s prior alcohol enforcement contacts. In addition, the driver may be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol even though he refuses the test.

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.

Indicate the need for assistance by raising the hood of your vehicle. Tie a white cloth to the radio antenna or the door handle or use a sign made for the purpose if available.

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.

You can tell if you are following too closely by using the two-second rule. In some situations, you should allow an extra cushion. When near large vehicles, the drivers of other vehicles and other highway users should remain in a location where they can be seen by the driver of the large vehicle and where their view of other traffic is not blocked.

You must not park on a crosswalk or so close to a crosswalk that your vehicle blocks other drivers’ view of pedestrians.

Do not move the injured unnecessarily. Unskilled handling can make serious injuries out of minor ones. Keep the injured warm until skilled help arrives. If there is severe bleeding, attempt to stop the flow of blood with direct pressure. Protect the victim from the oncoming traffic.

Downshifting is the procedure of selecting a lower transmission gear range while the vehicle is in motion. This procedure can be used with both manual and automatic transmissions. Downshifting is used for two purposes:

• To obtain greater braking action from the engine when reducing speed or when maintaining a reduced speed on a downgrade.
• To obtain increased performance when accelerating to a higher speed.

Downshifting is a proper procedure when used to obtain additional braking effect from the engine when going down a steep grade. Never coast in neutral or with your foot on the clutch.

With a provisional license, you may drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. only when accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian unless driving to and from employment or driving to and from the driver’s school-authorized activity. During these hours, you may not transport more than one person under 18 unless accompanied by your parent or guardian.

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.

A significant number of crashes occur when a motorist passes a bicyclist, and immediately slows down and turns right, without leaving enough space for the bicyclist. If you plan to make an immediate right turn, it is better not to pass the bicyclist.

Rain causes two basic driving problems – it reduces the driver’s visibility and changes the condition of the road surface. The first few drops of rain are a danger signal to a defensive driver. You should reduce speed, use extra caution, and allow at least twice the normal following distance. Turn on your windshield wipers. When heavy rain reduces your visibility, turn on your headlamps (low beam) so that others may see you. In many states headlamps are required whenever windshield wipers are operating due to weather conditions.

Defensive driving is a driving technique in which you identify dangerous driving situations and take action to defend against the danger before an accident situation develops. As a defensive driver, you should:

• Stay alert, keep your eyes moving in order to be aware of developing traffic situations around you at all times.
• Look well ahead of your vehicle and anticipate the possibility of a chain reaction traffic situation.
• Have an alternate plan of action ready in case an unexpected event develops. (Always leave yourself a way out.)
• Always maintain the proper following distance.
• Always maintain the proper speed for all highway conditions.

A red flashing signal has the same meaning as a stop sign. A stop sign will also be posted where this signal is located.

You must always bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic before proceeding.

A red arrow has the same meaning as a red light for the indicated lane of traffic. 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.

Slow down and be prepared to stop whenever you see persons walking on or crossing the roadway. You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

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.