Hawaii Permit Test Practice & License Sample Test Questions

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.

Always stop before entering the roadway. The stop should be made before crossing the sidewalk area. Failure to stop is unlawful.

It is important to remember that increasing speed decreases your field of vision and puts you at greater risk of being involved in a crash. By slowing down, you will increase your field of vision.

Different traffic lanes should be used for different purposes, there are correct lanes for through traffic, passing and turning. The right lane should be used by drivers who go slower or who are entering or turning off the road.

Turn around and look to the rear. Do not rely on rear-view mirrors. The view through rear-view mirrors is too small to use for this purpose. Always back at a slow rate of speed.

The use of alcohol is a factor in over 18,000 (about 40%) of the fatal motor vehicle accidents that occur every year in the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exercise care when passing a bicyclist. Motorists should maintain at least three feet of space between the bicyclist and their vehicle until they have safely passed.

If your trailer is large enough to obstruct your view through your inside rear-view mirror, you must have outside rear-view mirrors of proper size on both sides of your car.

Using safety belts reduces the risk of being thrown from your vehicle in case of an accident. It also keeps you in a better position to control the car in case of an accident. It is a myth that it takes long to unbuckle a safety belt or that safety belts are not needed when driving around town.

Arrow signals combined with standard signals control the movement of vehicles in all traffic lanes.

When a green arrow is pointed upward you may go straight ahead only. When the arrow is pointed to the right you may turn to the right. When the arrow is pointed to the left you may turn to the left.

If in the proper lane, proceed in the direction of the arrow whether the green arrow is displayed alone or in combination with another signal and if the roadway is clear.

You cannot be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in Hawaii when you are under 16 years of age.

No Left Turn.

You must not make a left turn at this 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.

Every owner of a car, bus or truck must have motor vehicle insurance in order to register or operate a vehicle in the State. Proof of motor vehicle insurance must be shown when requested by a police officer and at safety inspections.

Remember, you are required to carry a car insurance identification card in your car at all times.

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.

The meaning of traffic signs is indicated by color and shape in addition to words, letters, numbers, and silhouettes. The color yellow indicates a warning of hazardous conditions. This color almost always appears on a diamond shaped sign.

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.

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. If you suddenly pull in the lane in front of a truck, you have compromised the driver’s braking ability and could cause an accident.

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.

Parking is prohibited on a sidewalk or sidewalk area.

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.

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.

Persons who have just had violent arguments, or who are angry or in grief, need some time for cooling off or for making an adjustment before they drive a car.

Remember, worry and safe driving do not mix. If worried, ill, nervous, frightened, angry, or depressed, let someone else drive.

If involved in an accident:

• Stop immediately. Do not leave the scene of an accident without identifying yourself and rendering assistance.
• If possible, move your vehicle off the travelled portion of the roadway.
• Help the injured. If there are injuries, remember to call the nearest police agency. Ask for an ambulance if needed
• Warn passing traffic.
• Exchange information.

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.

Whenever a school bus is stopped with alternating red signal lamps flashing, the driver of any motor vehicle on the same highway shall stop before reaching the school bus and shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the flashing red signal lamps are turned off.

Vehicles proceeding in the opposite direction on a divided highway are not required to stop. A divided highway is two roadways separated by a strip of land or other space not intended for vehicular travel.