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In Hawaii, you must have a driver's license or learner's permit to operate a motor vehicle on public roads. When you apply for a driver's license or an instruction permit, you will need to take the following tests: Rules of the road, Vision, and Recognition of traffic control devices. Before taking the road test, you must first pass these tests. The HI DMV written test is based on information from the Hawaii Driver's Manual and is meant to assess your knowledge of road signs, traffic laws, road rules, and safe driving practices. There are 30 questions in the knowledge test, and you must get at least 24 accurate answers to pass (80%). Let's start with our Hawaii permit test now.

List of questions
1.
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should: ____________________.
2.
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and: ________________________.
3.
If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:null
4.
When should you signal if you want to turn right?
5.
A speed limit is:null
6.
The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:null
7.
Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?null
8.
On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the: _______________________.
9.
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:null
10.
You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:null
11.
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
12.
When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:null
13.
You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:null
14.
You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:null
15.
When changing lanes, you should:null
16.
If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must: _______________________.
17.
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:null
18.
An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?null
19.
It is best to keep a space cushion:null
20.
Roads become very slippery: ________________________.
21.
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22.
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:null
23.
At a school crossing sign, you should: _______________________.1794318_image.png
24.
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection: ____________________.
25.
Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:null
26.
Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
27.
If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:null
28.
A “No standing” sign at a certain location means: _______________________.
29.
When approaching an accident scene, you should:null
30.
If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver: _____________________________.
31.
Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?
32.
You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that: ____________________.
33.
You may cross solid yellow lines: _______________________.
34.
You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass: ______________________.
35.
The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are: ___________________.
36.
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you: ________________________.
37.
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be: __________________.
38.
Alcohol: ________________________.
39.
Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving: ______________________.
40.
You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line: __________________.