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Hawaii HDOT permit practice test

25 questions written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, lanes, highways and freeways, following and passing, turns and intersections and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Hawaii HDOT test has 30 questions and you need 24 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1How does the Hawaii Driver's Manual define an abandoned vehicle?

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    B: Any vehicle left unattended on the highway for more than 24 hours. An abandoned vehicle is any vehicle left unattended on the highway for more than 24 hours. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Definitions: Abandoned Vehicle, page 8.

  2. Question 2Which equipment is illegal on a private vehicle in Hawaii?

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    C: A red light showing from the front or a blue light visible outside. A red light showing from the front or a blue light visible outside is prohibited except on authorized emergency vehicles, as are sirens and loud mufflers. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Illegal Equipment, page 18.

  3. Question 3On a narrow road in Hawaii, how much of the main traveled portion must you allow oncoming vehicles?

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    D: At least one-half. On narrow roads you must allow vehicles going the opposite way at least one-half of the main traveled portion. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving on Right Side of Roadway, page 26.

  4. Question 4In which of these situations must you NOT drive on the left half of a two-lane roadway?

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    D: When approaching the top of a hill or on a curve. Driving on the left half is allowed to pass, to get around an obstruction, or on a one-way street. It is never allowed near the top of a hill or on a curve, within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing, or on a road with four or more lanes. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving on the Left Side of Roadway, page 26.

  5. Question 5How far before turning, changing lanes or stopping must you signal in Hawaii?

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    A: At least 100 feet (about five car lengths). Signals must be given for at least 100 feet before you change lanes, turn or stop; that's about five car lengths. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Required Signals, page 27.

  6. Question 6When you have to stop for a train at a railroad crossing, how close to the nearest rail may you stop?

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    C: No closer than 15 feet. Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail when lights, a gate, a flagger, a train's horn or a train you can see warns that a train is coming. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 27.

  7. Question 7What does the Hawaii manual call the major cause of most crashes?

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    A: Excessive speed for conditions. Excessive speed for conditions is the major cause of most crashes. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Speed Restrictions, page 28.

  8. Question 8How far from the curb may you park in Hawaii?

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    A: No more than 12 inches. Parking more than 12 inches from the curb is prohibited. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Parking, page 28.

  9. Question 9An emergency vehicle is directly behind you in heavy traffic. What should you do?

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    B: Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way. Slow down, work out where the emergency vehicle is and get out of its path. If it is right behind you in heavy traffic, keep creeping forward until you can move aside; don't panic and slam on the brakes. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Emergency Vehicles, page 29.

  10. Question 10What shape and size is the Slow Moving Vehicle emblem?

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    C: An 18-inch reflective triangle. The highly reflective 18-inch triangular emblem is displayed on vehicles designed to operate at 25 mph or less. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem, page 30.

  11. Question 11What do yellow centerlines indicate?

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    A: Separation of traffic moving in opposite directions. Yellow centerlines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Pavement Markings: Centerlines, page 33.

  12. Question 12In Hawaii, which crashes must be reported to the police immediately?

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    B: Those with any personal injury or death, or property damage of $3,000 or more. Crashes with personal injury to any extent, death, or property damage of $3,000 or more must be reported to police immediately. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Crash Procedures, page 52.

  13. Question 13About what percent of fatal crashes in the U.S. involve alcohol, according to the Hawaii manual?

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    B: About 40%. Alcohol is a factor in over 18,000 (about 40%) of fatal crashes each year in the U.S. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Alcohol and Other Drugs: The Problem, page 55.

  14. Question 14Which clue suggests a parked car may pull out into your lane?

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    C: Smoke or vapor from the exhaust, or lit backup or brake lamps. Watch for movement in or near the car, lit stop, backup or signal lamps, exhaust smoke, and front wheels turning. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Passing Parked Cars, page 69.

  15. Question 15In Hawaii, a bus is defined as a motor vehicle designed to carry more than how many passengers?

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    C: Ten. A bus is every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten passengers and used to transport persons. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Definitions: Bus, page 8.

  16. Question 16How often must most Hawaii vehicles pass a Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (safety inspection)?

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    D: At least once a year. All vehicles must be inspected at least once a year; ambulances every six months, and new vehicles not until two years after first sale. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Safety Inspection of Vehicles, page 18.

  17. Question 17When moving slower than other traffic, which lane should you use?

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    D: The extreme right lane. If you are going slower than the traffic around you, keep to the lane farthest to the right. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving on Right Side of Roadway, page 26.

  18. Question 18On a road with four or more lanes for moving traffic, may you drive on the left half to pass?

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    D: No, unless signs direct otherwise. You must not drive on the left half of a road with four or more lanes for moving traffic unless signs direct otherwise. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving on the Left Side of Roadway, page 26.

  19. Question 19Must you signal even when no other vehicles are in sight?

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    A: Yes, every time. The law requires a signal for every turn, lane change or stop, whether or not you can see other vehicles. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Required Signals, page 27.

  20. Question 20A train approaching within what distance gives audible warning that requires you to stop?

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    C: 1,500 feet. You must stop when a train approaching within 1,500 feet gives audible warning of its approach. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 27.

  21. Question 21What is Hawaii's basic speed law?

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    A: You must not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent. You must not drive faster than is reasonable and prudent for the area, road, traffic, pedestrians, weather and light. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Speed Restrictions, page 28.

  22. Question 22How much street width must remain for traffic where you park?

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    B: At least 10 feet. Parking is prohibited where less than 10 feet of the street width remains for the free movement of traffic. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Parking, page 28.

  23. Question 23Who has the right of way at intersections: a funeral procession or cross traffic?

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    B: The funeral procession. Funeral processions and convoys have the right of way at intersections; don't drive between vehicles in a procession. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Funeral Processions and Convoys, page 29.

  24. Question 24In Hawaii's sign color system, what does red indicate?

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    B: An action is prohibited. The color red indicates that an action is prohibited. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Traffic Signs: Colors and Shapes, page 43.

  25. Question 25A single broken yellow centerline on a two-lane road means:

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    A: Drive right of it, but you may cross it to pass when safe. You must drive to the right of a broken yellow centerline but may cross it to pass when safe. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Pavement Markings: Single Broken Yellow Lines, page 33.

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