Hawaii
Driving Practice Test

Welcome to the sample Hawaii Driving Test Practice page. This site is designed for you to practice the Hawaii road examination test so that you are ready to pass it. You will be presented with 30 questions and you must answer 24 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin. Good luck!

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What are lighted arrow traffic signals usually used for?

To control turns from all lanes

To tell drivers where to stop

To control turns from a specific traffic lane

To tell drivers to speed up

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You should ______ if you start to skid while hydroplaning.

Turn the wheel the opposite way you are skidding

Alternate braking and accelerating

Release the accelerator

Press the brake pedal hard

3 / 30

What does it mean if you see steam coming from under the hood of your vehicle?

There is a danger of fire

You have blown a circuit in the a/c

The cooling system has overheated

The motor has overheated

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When is the road more likely to be slippery?

When icy, and in warm weather

When icy and the temperature is near freezing

None of the answers are correct

When icy and the temperature is well below freezing

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What can you do to quicken the decrease of the effects of alcohol after it has entered your blood?

None of the answers are correct

Drinking a gallon of water

Eating starchy foods or drinking black coffee

Taking a cold shower

6 / 30

Where do you start making a left turn?

Behind the stop line

In the leftmost lane

In the rightmost lane

In the lane with least amount of traffic

7 / 30

Why is it important for you to allow a space cushion?

It gives you time to react to situations

Helps prevent tailgating

Helps you to see around large vehicles

Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace

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You are traveling on the highway your vehicle breaks down. What should you do?

If it is safe to do so, get your vehicle off the road

Call a tow-truck

Have all passengers stay in the car

Turn on your headlights

9 / 30

A standard three-color signal has what purpose?

To stop and permit movement of traffic at locations where there is considerable conflict in the movement of vehicles

To help the flow of traffic in congested areas

To restrict movement in hazardous driving zones

To show people where to turn

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You are approaching an intersection where the light just changed from green to yellow. What should you do?

Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection

Stop and reverse if you have gone past the stop line

Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light comes on

If you are too close to safely stop, continue through the intersection. Otherwise stop

11 / 30

There are ______ basic elements in any driving situation.

Five

Six

Two

Three

12 / 30

What should happen regarding a motorcycle because of their vulnerability and the difficulty drivers have of judging their speed and distance?

Space between the two vehicles should be increased

Motorists should overtake a motorcyclist on its right-hand side

Motorists should overtake a motorcyclist on its left-hand side

Space between the two vehicles should be decreased

13 / 30

Having _______ is considered illegal equipment.

A blue light on your vehicle that is visible outside of the vehicle

A standard exhaust system

A large distracting decal on the body of your vehicle

An extended mirror

14 / 30

In what location is parking not allowed?

On a bridge

On a crosswalk

All of the answers are correct

In a passenger or freight loading zone

15 / 30

If you are driving in fog, what should you do?

Use your high beams

Turn off your headlights

Turn on your interior lights

Slow down

16 / 30

If you are driving and there are no traffic signals, where must you stop or slow down for pedestrians?

Within an unmarked crosswalk

All of the places listed

Within an intersection

Within a marked crosswalk

17 / 30

It is a good idea to ______ when you will be traveling through unfamiliar areas.

Use cruise control at all times

Make stops when you feel tired

Have a passenger to look at the map

Plan your trip

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What should you do if you come to an intersection where the traffic signals are not functioning because of a power outage?

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

Make a U-turn and use a detour

Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to the other drivers

Slow down and honk before entering the intersection

19 / 30

If you do not comply to the motor vehicle safety responsibility law, what is the penalty?

Your license will be suspended

90 days community service

A $1000 fine

Revocation of your license

20 / 30

You must carry a license:

None of the listed answers

Whenever you are operating a motor vehicle or moped

When you are driving out of your neighborhood

If you are under 25 years of age

21 / 30

You should ________ while waiting to make a left turn at an intersection.

Keep your front wheels pointed straight

Keep your front wheels pointed left

Keep your front wheels pointed right

It doesn't matter

22 / 30

The motor vehicle safety responsibility law affects:

All drivers involved in traffic accidents resulting in death, injury or property damage

Tourists and foreign green-card holders

All drivers who do not have motor vehicle insurance

Drivers 60 and older

23 / 30

What is the usual cause for locked wheel skids?

While at a high speed braking too hard

Pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time

The ignition being turned to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion

Turning the wheel to hard when the road is wet

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What should you do if while driving in the left lane you want to change to the right lane?

Check mirrors, signal and look over your left shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes

Check mirrors, signal and look in all mirrors

Check mirrors, signal and look over your right shoulder for vehicles before changing lanes

Check mirrors, signal, look around your vehicle for other vehicles and reduce speed slightly before changing lanes

25 / 30

What is the rule for traveling in lanes on the roadway?

You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway

You may stop quickly to pick up passengers if you signal

Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road

You may stop to answer a phone call

26 / 30

Of the following answers, which one is NOT true about school zones?

When within school zones the fines are doubled

You need to be aware that children have a limited perception of car speeds and distances

If there is no school crossing guard, you do not have to yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks

You must reduce your speed to the posted speed limit

27 / 30

Of the following places, which may be a legal parking zone?

The curb or edge of a public road

A crosswalk or sidewalk

A bridge or overpass or within a tunnel or an underpass

Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal

28 / 30

The minimum coverage for injury or death of two or more people is _______ from your liability insurance.

25000

40000

45000

15000

29 / 30

You are approaching an intersection and you see the traffic light change from green to yellow. What should you do?

If you are too close to stop safely continue through the intersection, otherwise stop

Speed up and enter the intersection before the red light comes on

Keep speed and continue through the intersection

Stop and reverse if you have gone past the stop line

30 / 30

What is this sign telling you?

No trucks are allowed on the hill

Check your brakes

Warning, run-away trucks

There is a steep hill ahead

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The average score is 0%

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Drivers License

How To Get A Hawaii Drivers License

In Hawaii, there are three phases to obtaining a driver’s license. To obtain an Instructional Learner’s Permit, candidates must be at least 15 ½ years of age. Additionally, proper identification documentation must be presented. Candidates must pass a vision test as well as a written examination. A notarized affidavit form must be signed and witnessed by a parent, or custodial guardian.Those with an Instructional Learner’s Permit while driving must have a person seated next to them who is at least 21 years of age. Between the hours of 11 P.M. and 5:00 A.M., the person seated next to the driver must be their parent our custodial guardian.Those candidates who are between 16 and 18 years old are eligible to receive a Provisional Driver’s License. These candidates must have had an Instructional Learner’s Permit for at least 180 days without any traffic violations. Additionally, drivers must have completed a State driver’s education course, and possess the classroom and behind-the-wheel certificates. Finally, candidates must pass a road examination test at a Driver’s Licensing Center.Full Driver’s License are issued to those with a Provisional Driver’s License who had the provisional license for 6 months, has not pending violations, is at least 17 years old and has complied with all Chapter 286 Hawaii Revised Statues.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Hawaii Driver's License Test

As you prepare for your driver’s test, some helpful things to keep in mind:

Practice safe driving. For those that are practicing with their learner’s license then take advantage of your driving hours to develop good driving habits
Study Hawaii road signs to be ready for the Road Sign section of the test

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Be sure that your vehicle is properly insured prior to taking your driving test, including the ability to provide documentation for proof of insurance.
Practice parallel parking and backing up
Study the Hawaii Driver’s Manual

Additional Information

Hawaii Division of Motor Vehicles Information

To find the Hawaii DMV location closest to you, please visit: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/hawaii/

To schedule a road test, you’ll need to schedule a time with local Hawaii Driver’s License Centers.

Website: http://www.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle.html
Phone: 808.768.9100

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