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Hawaii permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Hawaii Driver’s Manual (HMG 5/2023). Independently checked .

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Question 1 of 20

A 17-year-old instruction-permit holder plans to practice at midnight. Who must accompany the driver?

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Correct answer: B. A parent or guardian who is licensed and at least 21.

Nighttime practice requires a parent or guardian. The accompanying driver must also meet the permit supervision requirements.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter I — Driving by minors, PDF page 13. Checked .

Question 2 of 20

Before applying for a provisional license, how long must a Hawaii teen have held a valid instruction permit?

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Correct answer: B. 180 days.

The required permit holding period is 180 days.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter I — Driving by minors, PDF page 13. Checked .

Question 3 of 20

A vehicle ahead is turning left. May you use the unpaved shoulder to pass it on the right?

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Correct answer: C. No, stay on the traveled pavement.

A left-turning vehicle may be passed on the right only without leaving the pavement or traveled roadway.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter V — Passing on the right, PDF page 26. Checked .

Question 4 of 20

How far ahead of a turn must you begin signaling at a minimum?

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Correct answer: C. 100 feet.

Give the signal for 100 feet or more before turning. Higher speeds call for an earlier signal.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter V — Required signals, PDF page 27. Checked .

Question 5 of 20

A train warning signal is active at a crossing. What minimum distance should separate your stopped vehicle from the closest rail?

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Correct answer: B. 15 feet.

Leave a minimum of 15 feet between your vehicle and the closest rail.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter V — Railroad crossings, PDF page 27. Checked .

Question 6 of 20

What does a pair of solid yellow centerlines tell you about passing?

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Correct answer: B. Passing is forbidden in either direction.

Solid yellow lines on both sides of the center prohibit passing for both traffic streams.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter VI — Centerlines, PDF page 33. Checked .

Question 7 of 20

What should you do at a double solid white line separating traffic lanes?

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Correct answer: A. Remain on your side of the lines.

The paired solid white lines prohibit changing lanes across them.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter VI — Lane markings, PDF page 35. Checked .

Question 8 of 20

A shared center lane is marked for left turns in either direction. May you use it to overtake a slower car?

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Correct answer: C. No, it is reserved for left turns.

The shared turn lane serves left turns from either direction. It cannot serve as a passing lane.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter VI — Two-way left turn channelization markings, PDF page 36. Checked .

Question 9 of 20

In ordinary driving, what is the shortest following interval recommended for the vehicle ahead?

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Correct answer: B. Two seconds.

Use a gap of two seconds or more. Following too closely also blocks your view of trouble ahead.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Vehicle speed, PDF page 67. Checked .

Question 10 of 20

Rain makes the road conditions worse. How should that affect your speed?

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Correct answer: A. Reduce it to preserve control and reaction time.

Poor weather calls for lower speed so you retain control and have time to react.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Vehicle speed, PDF page 67. Checked .

Question 11 of 20

You realize too late that you are in the wrong lane for a turn. What should you do?

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Correct answer: C. Continue and find another place to turn.

Continue to a suitable turning location. A sudden lane change can create a conflict.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Turns and curves, PDF page 67. Checked .

Question 12 of 20

Traffic beyond an intersection has stopped, leaving too little room for your whole car. What should you do?

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Correct answer: B. Wait until there is room beyond it.

Stay out until you can clear the intersection with your entire vehicle.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Stopping in traffic, PDF page 69. Checked .

Question 13 of 20

As you leave a driveway, where should you make your stop before entering the street?

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Correct answer: A. Before crossing the sidewalk.

Stop before the sidewalk, then check for people and approaching traffic.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Entry from a driveway, PDF page 64. Checked .

Question 14 of 20

You parallel park on an unmarked curbside stretch. How close must the curbside wheels be to the curb?

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Correct answer: C. Within 12 inches.

On an unmarked curbside stretch, keep the wheels on the curb side no more than 12 inches away.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Parking restrictions, PDF page 73. Checked .

Question 15 of 20

Which tire condition increases the risk of hydroplaning at a lower speed?

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Correct answer: B. Worn tread or too little air pressure.

Worn tires and underinflation make hydroplaning possible at lower speeds.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Weather hazards — Rain, PDF page 76. Checked .

Question 16 of 20

In fog, which headlamp setting should you use while reducing speed?

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Correct answer: C. Low beams.

Use low beams in fog. High beams reflect back and make it harder to see.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Weather hazards — Fog, PDF page 76. Checked .

Question 17 of 20

A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What should you do first?

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Correct answer: B. Hold the wheel firmly and ease your speed down.

Keep steering control and let your speed fall gradually. Use light braking only once you are moving very slowly.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Tire blowouts, PDF page 81. Checked .

Question 18 of 20

While overtaking a bicyclist, what minimum space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicycle?

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Correct answer: C. 3 feet.

Allow at least 3 feet of clearance and keep that space until the pass is complete.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter XIII — Bicycles — Motorists, PDF page 97. Checked .

Question 19 of 20

After alcohol enters your bloodstream, what makes its effects wear off?

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Correct answer: A. Time for your body to process it.

Coffee and a shower do not remove alcohol from your blood. Your body needs time to eliminate it.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter IX — Alcohol, PDF page 55. Checked .

Question 20 of 20

An adult offers to hold a baby on their lap for a short car ride. What is the safe response?

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Correct answer: B. Use a suitable child safety seat instead.

A lap is not a safe place for a child during a crash or sudden stop. Use the appropriate child restraint.

Source: Hawaii Driver’s Manual — Chapter X — Safety belts, PDF page 61. Checked .

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