Hawaii Driver’s Manual General Test 177 main tested Questions with correct answers (view ahead exam)
When you take a road test for a driver’s license:A) You must provide the vehicleB) The vehicle must be in safe operating condition free of safety defectsC) You must be accompanied to the testing station by a licensed driver.D) All of the above
When you change your address you must notify the County Examiner of drivers:A) In writing, within 30 daysB) In writing, within 10 daysC) In person, within 10 daysD) By telephone, within 30 days
When you change your name you must notify the County Examiner of drivers in person with proof of the change within:A) 60 daysB) 20 daysC) 10 daysD) 30 days
When driving a vehicle upon any public street or highway you must:A) Show your driver’s license upon demandB) Carry your license with youC) Have a valid driver’s licenseD) All of the above
When your driver’s license expires you may:A) Drive during the grace period of 90 daysB) Drive as long as you are accompanied by a licensed driverC) You may not drive but you may renew your driver’s license within a year after the expiration following normal license renewal stepsD) Drive to and from work only
All headlamps on your vehicle must work properly and be correctly adjusted:A) When driving in city trafficB) At all timesC) When driving on freewaysD) When approaching other vehicles
Which of the following equipment may you have installed on your private vehicle?A) A red light showing in the front, or a blue light visible outside of the vehicleB) A bell, exhaust whistle, or sirenC) A muffler cut-out or by pass if used only on country roadsD) None of the above
A copy of the vehicle inspection certificate:A) Should be kept in the vehicleB) Filed with your State income tax returnC) Be kept in a safe place in the homeD) Will be sent to you by the County Department of Finance
The mechanical condition of the vehicle is the responsibility of:A) The legal owner of the vehicleB) The garage mechanicC) The vehicle driver and registered owner of the vehicleD) The insurance company
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:A) A loss of hearingB) PollutionC) Carbon monoxide poisoningD) Poor engine performance
The agencies responsible for VEHICLE Registration and Licensing are:A) The County Police DepartmentsB) The County Departments of Public WorksC) The State Department of TransportationD) The different county agencies
When you as a registered owner of a vehicle change your address from that shown on the registration certificate you:A) Must notify the County Department of Finance when renewing the licenseB) Must notify the County Department of Finance within 30 days after the changeC) Must make the change only when selling or trading the carD) Do not have to do anything
The most important thing in any driving situation is:A) The vehicleB) The environment (the highway and traffic)C) The driver (you)D) The time of day
The boss chews you out before quitting time. You don’t say much, but you think he is unfair and you are angry! When you get to your car you should:A) Play the radio loud so you won’t think about itB) Drive fast on the Interstate so you can let off steamC) Take a few minutes to cool off before you drive home.D) Stop in at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home
As a driver, you may be challenged by other drivers to demonstrate your driving capabilities and your vehicle’s capabilities on the highway. You should:A) Resist the desire to exhibit and competeB) Decline all challenges to prove you or your vehicle’s capabilitiesC) Take on only those challenges which you know you can safely winD) Both A and B
To insure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner you should:A) Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinationsB) Know the effect of any medicine on your driving abilityC) Drive within your physical limitationsD) All of the above
A police officer directing traffic directs you to go through a red light, what should you do?A) Stop then goB) Wait for the green lightC) Go on as directedD) Make a right turn
Which of the following influences your driving actions the most?A) Your heightB) Your ageC) Your attitude towards drivingD) Your reaction time
Traffic signs and pavement markings must be:A) Always obeyedB) Used as a guide onlyC) Followed only when there is other trafficD) Followed only when a police officer is present
You are driving on a narrow road and you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:A) Pull completely off the road and stopB) Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main travelled portion of the roadC) Make the other vehicle pull over as you were there firstD) Turn on your headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you
You are passing a car when you see a sign on the picture. You should:A) Speed up and finish passing as soon as you canB) Pass on the rightC) Drop back and pass after the intersection if it’s safeD) Stay beside the car until passing the intersection
You are following the slow moving vehicle in the picture on a two lane road. You may:A) Not pass the vehicleB) Pass on the left if no traffic is incomingC) Pass on the right using the paved shoulderD) None of the above
You are driving on a street marked for one way traffic. You may pass the vehicle in the picture:A) On the left onlyB) On the right onlyC) On either the right or the leftD) You must always use the lane furthest to the left to pass
When turning or changing lanes you must:A) Always signal your intentions even when there is no traffic visibleB) Signal only if there is trafficC) Signal only when driving at nightD) Signal only when driving in traffic at night
You are coming to a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. You should: A) Stop and look for a trainB) Slow down and look for a trainC) Look for a train then speed upD) Do what the approaching vehicle does
You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:A) The posted maximum speed limitB) A speed that is greater than is reasonable and prudentC) A speed that is safe for existing conditionsD) All of the above
When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:A) Stop the engineB) Lock the ignition and remove the ignition keyC) Set the parking brakeD) All of the above
You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:A) StopB) Pull over to the right and stopC) Speed up to get out of the wayD) Slow down
You are driving on the roadway and there is an emergency vehicle with siren and flashing lights directly behind you. You are in heavy traffic and cannot get out of the way. You should:A) StopB) Blow your hornC) Force your way into traffic into the adjoining laneD) Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way
You may pass another vehicle:A) On a curve or a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is comingB) On the shoulder of the highwayC) When there is a solid yellow line in your lane if it’s clear aheadD) None of the above
You may pass a school bus from the front or rear on an undivided roadway:A) NeverB) When the red lamps on the school bus are flashingC) When the red lamps on the school bus are not flashingD) At anytime, if you go slow
An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. you arrive at the same time as another vehicle. You should:A) Speed up and get through the intersectionB) Slow down and yield to the vehicle on the rightC) Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stopD) Honk your horn and drive through the intersection
You are coming to this intersection (Has a Yield Sign). You should:A) StopB) Slow down, stop if necessary and let all other crossing vehicles go firstC) Speed up to clear the intersectionD) Keep going as the sign is for the other vehicle
You are coming to this intersection (Has a Stop Sign). You should:A) Slow down and look for other vehiclesB) Come to a complete stop and let all crossing traffic goC) Stop only if there are other vehicles comingD) Stop only if you are going to make a left turn
You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:A) Honk your hornB) Speed up and pass in front of the pedestriansC) Stop to let the pedestrians cross safelyD) Drive close and frighten the pedestrians so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.
When you drive into the street from any driveway you:A) Must drive slowly so approaching vehicles and pedestrians can get out of your wayB) Must honk the horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians can allow you roomC) Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approachingD) Can disregard pedestrians if there is no sidewalk
You and another vehicle are approaching an intersection that has no traffic signs or signals. Which vehicle has the right of way?A) The vehicle on the leftB) The vehicle on the rightC) The vehicle with the greatest speedD) The vehicle that enters the intersection first
When turning left at an intersection or into any driveway you:A) Should leave room on the right for other vehicles to passB) Must yield to vehicles approaching closely from the opposite directionC) Must not cross any solid yellow lineD) Must not block vehicles approaching from the rear
You are stopped behind other vehicles waiting at a stop sign. When the intersection is clear:A) You may proceed through the intersection without stopping againB) You must stop again at the stop sign or stop lineC) You may go through the intersection slowly without stopping if there is no other trafficD) You may follow the vehicle ahead without stopping again
You are driving on a divided multi-lane highway when you see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:A) Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicleB) Stop as quickly as you canC) Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stopD) Increase your speed to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle
A vehicle using emergency signals is approaching from the opposite direction on a two-lane street or highway. You should:A) Stop as quickly as you canB) Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and stopC) Disregard the emergency vehicle as it is going the other wayD) None of the above
On a two-lane street your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that that is not using emergency signals. You should:A) Continue to drive in a normal mannerB) Stop as quickly as you canC) Speed up to get out of the wayD) Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and stop
Certain highway signs and markings require that you must obey the indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:A) Regulatory signsB) Warning signsC) Information signsD) Guide signs
Certain highway signs and markings contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:A) Regulatory signsB) Warning signsC) Information signsD) Guide signs
You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:A) You are on a two-way roadB) You are on a one-way roadC) That the road is under repairD) That you must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You know that:A) You may cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or a drivewayB) You may cross these lines to pass other vehicles only if there are is no oncoming trafficC) You may never cross these linesD) You may cross these lines only to make a U-turn
You are driving and have started to pass the other car. You should:A) Speed up and pass as soon as possibleB) Slam on your brakesC) Slow down and move into the right lane behind the other carD) Stay in the left lane until passing the intersection
You are driving on a four-lane divided highway. You should know that:A) White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same directionB) White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the opposite directionC) Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same directionD) None of the above
You are driving on a four-lane divided highway. The traffic lanes are indicated by a solid white line. You should know that:A) The solid white line may not be crossedB) The solid white line may be crossed at any timeC) The solid white line may be crossed only in unusual circumstances and then only with great careD) The solid white line separates traffic moving in opposite directions
You are driving on a four-lane highway. You should know that a double solid white line:A) May not be crossedB) May be crossed only with great careC) Is used to separate traffic moving in the opposite directionD) Are never used on highways
Edge-lines are solid or _lines along the edges of the roadway to be used as a safety guide to mark the limits of the traveled way.A) Yellow; whiteB) Red; whiteC) Orange; whiteD) Green; white Stop lines are solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes at and indicating the exact place at which to stop.A) Curves; hillsB) Churches; schoolsC) Intersections; pedestrian crosswalksD) Freeway on ramps; fire stations
Crosswalk lines are two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. As a driver you should know that:A) Motor vehicles have the right of way over pedestrians in these crosswalksB) When pedestrians are in these crosswalks, they have the right of way over motor vehiclesC) No one has the right of way in a crosswalkD) Pedestrians are responsible to keep out of the way of all traffic
You are driving on a multi-lane roadway. The center lane is formed by a combination of yellow solid and dashed lines as shown in the picture. You as a driver should know:A) That this marked lane is used for passing onlyB) That this marked lane is used only for left turns by traffic travelling in either directionC) That this marked lane is a pedestrian safety zoneD) That this marked lane is used for truck and bus traffic only
Obstruction markings are solid white or yellow lines painted in the traffic lanes to guide you around obstructions in the road. As a driver you should know:A) You may pass to either side of white obstruction markingsB) You may pass to either side of yellow obstruction markingsC) Both 1 and 2 aboveD) None of the above
The painted markings in the picture mean that:A) Vehicles from both lanes can go straight or turn rightB) Vehicles in the left lane must go straight, and vehicles in the right lane can go straight or turn rightC) The signs are just advisoryD) Vehicles in the left lane may go straight or turn left and vehicles in the right lane must turn right
A red traffic signal means that you must: A) Stop at the stop lineB) When there is no stop line, stop before entering any crosswalkC) Where there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersectionD) All of the above
A stopped vehicle facing a circular red traffic light may, if not prohibited by a traffic sign:A) Turn right after yielding to other traffic and pedestriansB) It is illegal to turn right on redC) Turn right at any timeD) Turn right only after blowing the horn
A stopped vehicle facing a circular red traffic light may turn left if not prohibited by a traffic sign:A) When there is no other traffic or pedestriansB) NeverC) Only right turns on red are permitted in HawaiiD) After yielding to pedestrians and traffic, when turning from a one-way street into another one-way street
A steady circular yellow light on a traffic signal means:A) You should speed up to beat the red lightB) That a red light is going to be shown immediately thereafterC) You should avoid entering the intersection if possibleD) Both B and C above
A circular green traffic light means:A) That you always have the right of wayB) That you may go straight ahead or turn, except where signs prohibit turnsC) Traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection must get out of your wayD) Both 2 and 3 above
Lighted arrows are sometimes used to control turns from a specific lane. A red arrow:A) Is never used as a traffic signalB) Means the same as a circular red light for the indicated lane of trafficC) Means that you may go in the direction indicated by the arrowD) Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop
Lighted arrows are sometimes used to control turns from a specific traffic lane. A yellow arrow: lane. A red arrow:A) Is never used as a traffic signalB) Means the same as a circular yellow light for the indicated lane of trafficC) Means that you may go in the direction indicated by the arrowD) Is warning the traffic a green arrow is about to be shown
Lighted arrows are sometimes used to control turns from a specific traffic lane. A green arrow: A) Is used only on one-way streetsB) Means the same as a circular green ight, but you must go only in the direction the arrow indicatesC) Means that you may go only if the green arrow is accompanied by a green light D) Points the way to the airport
A red flashing signal means the same as a: A) Red lightB) Stop signC) Yield signD) Caution sign
You are approaching a flashing red signal at this intersection. You should: A) Come to a complete stop. Check the traffic and go when it is safe.B) Slow down and yield the right of wayC) Stop only if turning leftD) Be prepared to stop
The yellow flashing signal in the picture means: A) That the roadway endsB) That you must stopC) That you may proceed only with cautionD) That you must stop for cross traffic
“A lighted red “”X”” over a traffic lane means: A) That you may use that laneB) That you may not use that laneC) That the lane is for traffic coming toward youD) Both 2 and 3 above”
A lighted green arrow over the traffic lane means: A) That you may use that laneB) That you may not use that laneC) That the lane is for traffic coming toward youD) Both 2 and 3 above
“A yellow “”X”” over the traffic lane means: A) That you must move out of that lane of traffic because it is going to be used for on-coming trafficB) That you may use that laneC) That the lane is for left turns onlyD) That you may use the lane but with caution”
“Pedestrian signals consist of the lighted words “”WALK”” and “”DON’T WALK”” and the symbols of a walking person and an upraised palm. A steady “”DON’T WALK”” or upraised palm signal means: A) Pedestrians must not enter the roadway toward the signalB) Pedestrians already in the intersection facing the signal may continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zoneC) Pedestrians already in the intersection facing the signal must run to the nearest sidewalkD) Both 1 and 2 above”
“This is a “”reduced speed ahead”” sign. You as a driver should know: A) That you should maintain your vehicle’s speed till you get to the slower speed zoneB) That you should begin to reduce your vehicle’s speedC) That it’s dangerous to slow down because traffic starts to back up.D) That the sign is only there for poke-along drivers.”
“While driving you come upon a sign which says, “”reduced speed 35 MPH””. You as a driver should know: A) That the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at this signB) That the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at the next “”speed limit”” signC) That you have plenty of time to slow down before the speed zoneD) That the sign is put there to harass “”good”” drivers”
“This is a “”do not pass”” sign. You as a driver should knowA) That you must not pass another vehicle where these signs are postedB) That you may pass a slow-moving vehicle here if you can pass quicklyC) That it’s all right to pass here if you “”know the road ahead.””D) That it’s all right to pass here at night when the headlights of on-coming traffic can be seen”
This sign means: A) No U turnB) U turn permittedC) Winding roadD) Sharp left turn
This sign means: A) No right turnB) Right turn permittedC) Stop before turning rightD) Sharp curve ahead
This sign means:A) StopB) Do not enterC) Railroad crossingD) Yield
This sign means: A) Lane signalB) Lane closed for trafficC) Railroad crossing aheadD) Traffic signal ahead
This sign means: A) One-way trafficB) Divided highway aheadC) Two-way trafficD) Keep left
This sign means:A) One-way trafficB) Divided highway endsC) Two-way trafficD) Keep right
This sign means: A) Trucks onlyB) Trucks entering highwayC) HillD) Trucks have the right of way
This sign means: A) Slippery when wetB) Watch for drunk driversC) Dangerous curveD) Bump in road ahead
This sign means: A) SchoolB) School crossingC) Pedestrian crossingD) Workmen in road
This sign means: A) Narrow bridgeB) Lane ends or roadway narrowsC) Industrial areaD) Freeway on ramp
This sign means:A) LibraryB) School crossingC) Pedestrian crossingD) Children in road
This sign means:A) School zoneB) Library crossingC) Pedestrian crossingD) Children in road
Persons driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor are:A) Every driver’s problem whether they drink or notB) Only a problem to those who drinkC) Not a problem in HawaiiD) A police enforcement problem only
A few drinks after work before driving home: A) Is good because you miss the rush trafficB) Is good because they help to release the day’s tension and make you a safer driverC) Should be avoided because they may make you a dangerous driver.D) Never hurt anyone
Alcoholic beverages will affect you: A) More rapidly just after eatingB) More rapidly on an empty stomachC) The same way at all timesD) Only if you have more than two drinks
After the alcohol has entered your blood you can lessen its effect by:A) Taking a cold showerB) Drinking black coffeeC) Both 1 and 2 aboveD) There is nothing you can do to lessen the effect
A police officer stops you, charges you with driving under the influence of alcohol, and tells you, you must take a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your blood. You as the driver: A) Don’t have to take the test if you can prove you weren’t drinkingB) Must take the test or risk losing your driver’s licenseC) Don’t have to take the test if you have not violated any traffic ruleD) Don’t have to do anything
You have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, and have refused to take the required test for blood alcohol. You may lose your driver’s license for twelve months: A) Only if you are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcoholB) Only if you are convicted of a traffic violationC) Because you have refused to take the testD) You won’t lose your license
You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:A) As long as you don’t driveB) Only if you ride in the back seatC) Only if you ride in the back of a pick-up truckD) It is against the law to drink alcoholic beverages on a public highway
Drugs may interfere with a person’s ability to drive safely: A) Only if the drugs are prescribed by a doctorB) Only when taken while drinkingC) Only when driving at nightD) And it is important to ask your doctor about any effects that the prescribed drugs may have on your driving ability
The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can: A) Have a less pronounced effect than either taken separately and is always safeB) Have a more pronounced effect than either taken separatelyC) Help cure your illnessD) Improve your driving ability
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:A) Is less if you were only drinking beerB) Is less if you were only drinking wineC) Is greater if you were drinking whiskey or hard liquorD) Depends on the amount of alcohol in your blood stream
When you are driving a vehicle the act of turning your head and looking before changing lanes, driving away from a curb or exiting your vehicle into traffic is: A) A bad driving habitB) A good driving habitC) UnnecessaryD) Not necessary if you use the rear-view mirror
When you are driving, failing to turn your head to check for traffic before changing lanes, driving away from a curb or exiting your vehicle in traffic is:A) All right if you first check the rear-view mirrorB) A bad driving habitC) Many times the cause of a traffic accidentD) Both 2 and 3 above
When you are driving, signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes or driving away from a curb: A) Is necessary only if other traffic is presentB) Is a good driving habit and is required by lawC) Is necessary only during the maneuver, not beforeD) Is not necessary, if the maneuver is done slowly
You are driving on a four-lane divided highway, two vehicles are driving side by side ahead of you, and you are in a hurry. You should:A) Drive closely behind the vehicle in the left lane and flash your headlightsB) Drive closely behind the vehicle in the right laneC) Drive in either lane with at least a two-second time interval behind the vehicle aheadD) Drive closely behind the vehicles ahead changing lanes frequently
You are coming to this intersection, and are planning on turning right. There is a vehicle close behind you. You should: A) Signal, slow down, turn rightB) Signal, come to a complete stop, and turn right when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehiclesC) Signal, come to a complete stop, wait for a green light, turn rightD) Slow down, turn right
When driving in heavy traffic you should: A) Drive close to the vehicle ahead to keep other vehicles from cutting inB) Drive close to the vehicle ahead being ready for a sudden stopC) Both 1 and 2 aboveD) Keep at least a two-second interval behind the vehicle ahead
You are driving behind another vehicle. You notice that the driver is driving with one hand, talking to a passenger. You as a driver: A) Know that you should give the vehicle ahead extra roomB) Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing his safety margin by being an inattentive driverC) Know that you should avoid this bad habitD) All of the above
An inattentive driver is a driver who: A) Daydreams or gazes at objects off the roadway while drivingB) Carries on an eye-contact conversation with a passenger while drivingC) Restricts his attention to only watching the vehicle aheadD) All of the above
An arrogant driver is a driver who: A) Is purposely in a hurry, competing with other trafficB) Shows little or no respect for traffic laws, or the right-of-way of othersC) You should try to avoid when drivingD) All of the above
Defensive driving is a driving technique in which you as a driver:A) Identify dangerous driving situations and take action to avoid an accidentB) Defend against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in trafficC) Defend yourself against accidents by following close to the vehicle aheadD) Defend against accidents by driving your vehicle fast enough to stay ahead of traffic congestion.
To practice defensive driving you should: A) Be aware of developing traffic situations around youB) Look well ahead of your vehicle and maintain a proper following distanceC) Have an alternate plan of action ready. (Always leave yourself a way out)D) All of the above
Information you need to drive safely is gained primarily by: A) SeeingB) Talking to yourselfC) Following other trafficD) Turning the radio
Increasing your vehicle’s speed: A) Increases your field of visionB) Decreases your field of visionC) Makes it easier to see cross trafficD) Has no effect on your field of vision
Your physical and mental condition as a driver: A) Are not importantB) Are very important safety factors when drivingC) Have no effect on your driving abilityD) Both 1 and 3 above
You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:A) Correct the defect as soon as possibleB) Correct the defect when you can afford itC) Drive the vehicle slowerD) Not carry passengers until the defect is corrected
You borrow your friend’s vehicle. You have never driven it before. You should: A) Drive away, all vehicles are similarB) Don’t show your friend that you are unfamiliar with his vehicleC) Disregard any obvious defects so as not to embarrass your friendD) Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.
When driving to an unfamiliar area you: A) Can depend on road signs to find your wayB) Should plan your tripC) Only have to know generally where your destination isD) Should always choose the most direct route
Newer vehicles have equipment warning lamps installed on the vehicle’s instrument panel. Which of the following statements is correct? A) Before the engine is started the lamps should all be illuminated when the ignition switch is first turned onB) No lamps should illuminate until the engine is runningC) The lamps should never illuminate unless there is a malfunctionD) The lamps will only illuminate if the head lamps are turned on
Newer vehicles are equipped with a brake warning lamp. This lamp:A) Should come on when the parking brake is releasedB) Should not come on when the foot brake pedal is pressedC) Should never come onD) Indicates that the brake lights are operational
Safety belts are life belts. They: A) Must be worn at all times when driving or riding in a vehicleB) Should be worn only when driving at higher speedsC) Should be worn looselyD) Need to be worn only if riding in the front seat of the vehicle
The seat belt should be adjusted so that it: A) Is looseB) Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomenC) Is hidden beneath the seatD) Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating
Small children when riding in a vehicle: A) May be safely held by a strong adultB) Will be safe if standing on the floor in the front or back of an autoC) Will not be hurt in an accident because they are smallD) Must never be allowed to ride standing on a seat
You are late to work and in a hurry. Before you back into the street: A) Honk your hornB) Check for children and other objects around your carC) Always race your engine so that pets will get out of the wayD) Check for traffic before getting in the vehicle
You are driving forward out of your driveway: A) You must come to a complete stop before crossing the sidewalk areaB) You must slow down before crossing the sidewalk areaC) You have the right of way over pedestrians on a sidewalk areaD) If you honk your horn, you can cross the sidewalk area without stopping
- You are driving on a multi-lane highway and wish to change lanes. You must signal your intentions: A) Immediately before changing lanesB) Only when actually changing lanesC) At least 50 feet before beginning to change lanesD) At least 100 feet before beginning to change lanes
You are driving on a four-lane highway. A slow moving vehicle is in your lane. Traffic is moderate. Before changing lanes you must: A) Signal your intentions for at least 100 feetB) Make sure your blindspot is clearC) Make sure that there is sufficient room in traffic to make the move. (Never violate other traffics two-second interval)D) All of the above
Following too closely is listed as the cause of many traffic accidents. To avoid this type of accident, the proper interval for following is: A) Close enough so no one will cut in front of youB) Found by spacing your vehicle at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle aheadC) 100 feetD) 75 feet
You are driving and it begins to rain. You should: A) Drive faster than other trafficB) Drive at least the speed limitC) Slow down and allow for weather conditionsD) Drive close behind the vehicle ahead
When driving along sharp curves and steep hills of mountain roads you should: A) Always allow an approaching vehicle at least one half of the paved surfaceB) Use a lower gear to control speed while going down long steep hillsC) Stay close to the right edge of the roadD) All of the above
When you approach a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position, you should: A) Assume that the driver will open the door as you approachB) Speed upC) Slam on your brakesD) Assume that the driver will wait till you pass before opening his door
You are stopped at an intersection and the traffic ahead is stopped. You have a green light. You should: A) Drive into the intersection as far as you canB) Wait until there is space for your entire vehicle on the opposite side of the intersection before proceedingC) Honk your hornD) Drive part way into the intersection
Traffic regulations require that you display a turn signal for at least feet before making every turn or lane change. A) 50 feet B) 100 feet C) 75 feetD) 25 feet
Hazard warning signals (4-way flash) are intended to warn other drivers that a vehicle is in a hazardous position on the roadway. The signal should be used when: A) Driving through a tunnelB) Driving a heavy truck or bus up a hillC) Performing emergency vehicle maintenance on the road shoulderD) Both 2 and 3 above
When signaling to make a turn or lane change you should: A) Signal only while making the turn or lane changeB) Signal every time you intend to make a turn or lane changeC) Know that after signaling for 100 feet that you have the right to make the turn or lane changeD) All of the above are correct
When passing a motorcycle you must: A) Give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic laneB) Give the motorcyclist his entire traffic lane as if his vehicle were a carC) Pull to the left just far enough to miss the motorcyclistD) Not let the motorcyclist know you are going to pass
Heavy vehicles have been entering the roadway from a muddy area. You as a driver should: A) Slow down as you approach the areaB) Allow at least twice the following distance behind other vehiclesC) Know that rain will make the area extremely slipperyD) All of the above
“Hydroplaning occurs when the vehicle’s tires “”ride up”” on water in the roadway during heavy rains. To prevent hydroplaning you should: A) Insure that the tires on the vehicle have good tread depthB) Insure that the tires on the vehicle are inflated to the proper pressureC) Reduce vehicle speed when driving in the rainD) All of the above are correct”
You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching. Your head lamps: A) Should be on high beamB) Should be on low beamC) Should be off, use your parking lightsD) May be on either high or low beam
You are driving on the entry on-ramp of a freeway. You should: A) Drive to the end of the entry on-ramp, stop, check for oncoming traffic, signal and enter the near laneB) Stop, check for vehicles in the near lane, speed up on the entry ramp, signal and enter the near laneC) Check for vehicles in the near lane, adjust speed for approaching vehicles, signal and enter the near laneD) Always stop before entering the freeway
You wish to exit the freeway at this exit. The exit speed shown on the sign is the speed at which you should:A) Slow to before leaving the freewayB) Slow to while on the freeway exit rampC) Never go slower than this speed on the exit rampD) Never go faster than this speed anywhere on the exit ramp
You wish to exit the freeway but have missed your exit ramp. You should: A) Back up on the shoulder to get into your exit rampB) Turn around on the shoulder and drive on the shoulder to your exitC) Cut across the grass to your exitD) Continue driving to the next exit
You are driving and have a blow out. You should: A) Slam on your brakesB) Hold your steering wheel tight, and steer to stop on the shoulderC) Keep goingD) Turn on your emergency flashers
While driving your wheels slip off the road edge. You should: A) Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavementB) Speed up and steer back onto the pavement graduallyC) Slam on your brakes and stopD) Slow down using the brakes gently, when at a safe speed, turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement
You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should: A) Blow your hornB) Slam on your brakesC) Turn on your hazard warning lampsD) Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism
You are driving and suddenly your power steering is gone. You should: A) Honk the horn and turn off the ignitionB) Turn on your hazard warning lights and brace yourselfC) Work hard to steer, reduce speed, drive to a safe area and stopD) Slam on your brakes
When you are driving you should give heavy trucks and buses extra room because: A) Trucks can stop in a shorter distance than carsB) Trucks require more room to maneuver than carsC) Trucks require a greater distance to stop than carsD) Both 2 and 3 above
You wish to drive a heavy truck in Hawaii. You must: A) Be at least 21 years oldB) Have a valid driver’s license for the category of vehicle you wish to driveC) Have no special qualificationsD) Drive the truck only on truck routes.
When you drive a heavy truck or bus on the highway you: A) Have the added responsibility to give the proper consideration to other highway usersB) Are larger and can use that extra size to your advantage in trafficC) Can expect smaller vehicles to stay out of your wayD) Are responsible only for your truck and its cargo
When driving directly behind a heavy truck or bus extra caution must be taken because: A) The heavy truck or bus driver may not be able to see youB) Your forward visibility is blocked by the truck or busC) Both 1 and 2 aboveD) None of the above
When changing lanes or at intersections near heavy trucks other drivers and highway users must make allowances for: A) The increased stopping distance required by large vehiclesB) The decreased stopping distance required by large vehiclesC) The increased noise made by larger vehiclesD) The increased speed of larger vehicles
You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know: A) That the truck may be travelling at a speed slower than the posted speed limitB) That you may not be able to safely pass the truckC) That you may not be able to legally pass the truckD) All of the above are correct
You are driving down a hill and notice a heavy vehicle approaching from behind. You should: A) Pay no attention as heavy vehicles always speed down hillsB) Know that you have the right of way and it is the truck driver’s responsibility to miss youC) Know that you may have to move out of the heavy vehicle’s wayD) Drive on the right side of the highway and slow down
When passing a large vehicle a driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for: A) A loud noiseB) Excess air pollutionC) Wind gusts produced by the large vehicleD) Falling vehicle parts
When towing a trailer large enough to obstruct your inside rearview mirror, you are required to: A) Have an outside rear-view mirror installed on the driver’s side of your vehicleB) Have an outside rear-view mirror installed on the side of your vehicle opposite of the driverC) Have outside rear-view mirrors installed on both sides of your vehicleD) Have a person in the vehicle to clear you for right turns
When towing a loaded trailer the weight of which is more than one-half of the towing vehicle’s weight, or is 3,000 pounds or more, the trailer must be equipped with: A) BrakesB) Breakaway protectionC) Hub capsD) Brakes and breakaway protection
When towing a trailer or a house trailer, you should always: A) Have someone ride in the trailer to keep the load steadyB) Allow only adults to ride in the trailerC) Never allow anyone to ride in the trailerD) Allow persons to ride in house trailers only
When towing a trailer you must make sure that: A) The trailer has a safety chain which is securely attached to the trailer hitchB) The trailer has a safety chain which is securely attached to the vehicle’s bumperC) The trailer has a safety chain which is securely attached to the frame of the towing vehicleD) The trailer hitch is equipped with a fail-safe latch.
When towing a trailer load it is important to insure that the trailer’s load is properly balanced. About to percent of the total trailer weight should be on the vehicle’s trailer hitchA) 5 to 10B) 15 to 20C) 10 to 15D) to 25.
When towing a trailer you must insure that it is equipped with:A) Wheels properly mounted and lubricated, and covered with fenders or mud guardsB) Good tires properly inflatedC) Tail, stop, turn signal, license plate and if required, side marker lamps and reflectorsD) All of the above
You are involved in an accident. You should: A) Stop immediatelyB) Help the injuredC) Call the policeD) All of the above
You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should: A) If possible move your vehicle off of the travelled portion of the roadwayB) Not move your vehicle under any circumstancesC) Wait until the police arrive before you move your vehicleD) None of the above.
You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should: A) Moved the injured away from the scene immediatelyB) Always leave the injured where they areC) Do not move the injured unnecessarily, keep the injured warm and administer first aidD) Stay away from the injured
When you are involved in an accident where the accident scene is not readily visible to on-coming traffic, you should: A) Have someone warn approaching trafficB) Let on-coming traffic watch out for themselvesC) Let the police handle everythingD) Get off the roadway
You inadvertently drive your vehicle into the side of an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You as a driver: A) Have done as much as you canB) Must stay until the police arriveC) Must leave a written notice containing your name and address and circumstances of the accidentD) May go on your way
The pedestrian in the picture starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should: A) Honk your hornB) Slow downC) Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrianD) Stop and let the pedestrian cross
You are driving on a multi-lane street. You notice a vehicle stopped in front of a crosswalk as depicted in the picture. You should: A) Pass the vehicle on the rightB) Pass the vehicle on the leftC) Not pass the vehicleD) Blow your horn before passing
As a pedestrian you should know that: A) When you are in a crosswalk you should always insist on the right of way over a vehicleB) You must never enter the street or crosswalk when there are vehicles approaching close byC) You can enter a crosswalk at any time and it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stopD) You have to use crosswalks only when they are convenient
As a pedestrian you should know that: A) You should look for turning vehicles before crossing the streetB) You should never run alongside of or across the street.C) You should walk on the left side of the street facing trafficD) All of the above
As a driver you should give a bicyclist: A) The same rights and privileges as motoristsB) Twice as much room as you think he needsC) The right of way when you are crossing bike lanesD) All of the above
Bicyclists are required to: A) Obey traffic signs, signals and other traffic laws except those which by their nature cannot applyB) Ride on the sidewalk in business districtsC) Ride in the center of traffic lanesD) All of the above
Bicyclists: A) May ride side by side on roadwaysB) May ride two abreast on bike paths except where signs indicate otherwiseC) Have the right of way over pedestriansD) May ride attached to a vehicle
Bicyclists must refrain from: A) Carrying passengers unless the bicycle is equipped to do soB) Riding on the sidewalk at any placeC) Riding at nightD) Riding in the roadway in a business district
The driver in the vehicle in the picture is hand signaling that he is going to (arm is in an L shape): A) StopB) Turn leftC) Turn rightD) Slow down
The truck in the picture has a solid white line in his lane of travel. The truck: A) May cross the line at any timeB) May cross the line to enter freewayC) Should not cross the lineD) Is on the wrong side of the line
You are approaching a 4-way stop sign: A) You must stop and yield to all traffic within the intersectionB) You may drive through the stop sign if there is no other crossing trafficC) You do not have to stop if turning rightD) Both 2 and 3 are correct
Hawaii law prohibits leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle: A) By you or any adult passenger of the motor vehicleB) For five minutes or longerC) If the child is under the age of nineD) All of the above
As a driver, you should know that the safest precaution regarding the use of a phone or other hand-held electronic mobile devices and driving is:A) Use hand-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel, unless you are under the age of eighteenB) Keep your cell phone or IPOD within easy reach so it is easyC) Check the number before answeringD) None of the above
When you see a pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog on the roadway as a driver you should know: A) The use of a white cane identifies the pedestrian as a pedestrian who is visually blind or impaired B) The use of a guide dog identifies the pedestrian as a pedestrian who is visually blind or impaired or with other special needsC) You must stop for all pedestrians, including those pedestrians who are visually blind or impaired D) All of the above are correct
Safety belts are life belts. They: A) Must be worn at all times when driving or riding in a vehicleB) Should be worn only when driving at high speedsC) Should be worn looselyD) Need to be worn only if riding in the front seat of the vehicle.
Who may park in an accessible parking space? A) Any vehicle transporting a disabled personB) Any vehicle that displays a disabled parking placardC) Any vehicle that displays a disabled parking placard that was issued to the disabled person being transported in the vehicleD) Any vehicle if there is no regular parking space available.
What is the purpose of the access aisle next to an accessible parking space? A) To allow for parking for emergency vehiclesB) To allow for the deployment of a wheelchair lift/ramp and other mobility devices from a vehicle parked in the accessible parking spaceC) To allow parking space for motorcycles, mopeds and bicyclesD) To allow vehicles to park temporarily while waiting for a passenger