Hawaii HDOT permit practice test 10
25 questions written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road. 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.
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Question 1How often must Real ID license holders who renew by mail appear in person for a new photo?
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B: No later than every 16 years. Real ID licenses can be renewed by mail, but the holder must come in at least once every 16 years so a new photo can be taken. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Identification and Legal Presence, page 11.
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Question 2Hawaii law prohibits leaving a child under what age unattended in a vehicle for five minutes or longer?
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D: Under 9. You or any adult passenger may not leave a child under nine years old unattended in a vehicle for five minutes or longer. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Warning! Do not leave children unattended, page 64.
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Question 3When are vehicles not required to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in Hawaii?
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A: When traveling the opposite direction on a divided highway. Vehicles going the opposite direction on a divided highway (roadways separated by a strip not for vehicles) are not required to stop. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Stopping for a School Bus, page 96.
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Question 4How soon before expiration can you renew a Hawaii driver's license?
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B: Within six months. Your license can be renewed within six months before the expiration date. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: License Renewal, page 15.
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Question 5How should you look behind you when backing?
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C: Turn around and look to the rear; don't rely on mirrors. Turn around and look to the rear; rear-view mirrors are too small for this purpose. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Backing Your Vehicle, page 64.
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Question 6How much space should you leave when passing a bicyclist in Hawaii?
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D: At least 3 feet. Motorists should maintain at least 3 feet between the bicyclist and their vehicle until safely past. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Bicycles: Motorists, page 97.
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Question 7Is there a grace period after a Hawaii driver's license expires?
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A: No, every license is void after the expiration date. Every Hawaii license is void after the expiration date; there is no grace period. You may renew within a year after expiration, otherwise follow the original license procedure. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: License Renewal, page 15.
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Question 8Who has the chief responsibility for avoiding a collision when leaving a parking space?
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B: The driver leaving the parking space. The chief responsibility for avoiding a collision lies with the driver leaving a parking space: look, signal, yield. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Backing Your Vehicle, page 64.
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Question 9About what share of bicycle-car crashes involve bicyclists riding the wrong way?
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A: 25%. Riding against traffic leads to approximately 25% of all bicycle-car crashes; watch for it when turning. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Bicycles: Motorists, page 97.
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Question 10What test must you pass before your Hawaii license is renewed?
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C: A vision test. Before your license is renewed, you must pass a vision test. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: License Renewal, page 15.
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Question 11After driving through water, what should you do with your brakes?
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B: Test them, and apply lightly several times until braking returns. Always test the brakes after driving through water and apply lightly several times until proper braking returns. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Use of Brakes, page 70.
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Question 12You plan to turn right just ahead of a bicyclist. What does the Hawaii manual advise?
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C: It's better not to pass the bicyclist; look for overtaking bicyclists before turning. If you plan an immediate right turn, it's better not to pass the bicyclist; always look for bicyclists before turning right. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Bicycles: Motorists, page 97.
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Question 13How often may you renew your Hawaii license by mail?
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A: Once; you must appear before the examiner every other renewal. You may renew once by mail but must present yourself before the examiner every other renewal. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: License Renewal, page 15.
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Question 14When stopping behind another vehicle in traffic, how far back should you stop?
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D: Far enough to see where its rear tires touch the road. Stop far enough back to see where the rear tires of the vehicle ahead rest on the road, leaving room to go around. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Use of Brakes, page 70.
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Question 15Is it a traffic violation in Hawaii to open your car door into traffic unexpectedly?
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C: Yes, if it creates a hazard for moving traffic, including bicyclists. Opening a car door into the path of moving traffic, including bicycles, is a traffic violation. Check behind you first. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Bicycles: Motorists, page 97.
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Question 16What must you bring to the Hawaii driver performance (road) test?
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D: A licensed driver to accompany you and a safe vehicle with current registration, safety inspection certificate and insurance card. You must be accompanied by a licensed driver and provide a safe vehicle with current registration, safety inspection certificate and insurance identification card. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driver Performance Test, page 15.
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Question 17Why should you avoid long, continuous brake applications on downgrades?
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C: The brakes heat up and become much less effective. Prolonged braking heats the brakes and makes them less effective; shift to a lower gear so the engine helps. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Use of Brakes, page 70.
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Question 18Where are bicycles not allowed to ride on sidewalks in Hawaii?
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D: Business districts. Bicycles may not ride on sidewalks in business districts; elsewhere they may at 10 mph or less, yielding to pedestrians. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Bicyclists: Traffic Regulations, page 98.
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Question 19May passengers ride along during your Hawaii road test?
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A: No, passengers are not permitted. Passengers are not permitted during the test, and you won't be asked to violate any laws. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driver Performance Test, page 15.
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Question 20When should you downshift before a steep downgrade?
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A: Before starting down, since it's harder at higher speed. Shift into the lower gear before the downgrade starts, because downshifting gets harder once the vehicle has picked up speed. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Downshifting, page 70.
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Question 21When must Hawaii drivers sound the horn, as required by law?
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A: As necessary to warn a pedestrian upon a roadway. Slow down and be prepared to stop for pedestrians; sound your horn as necessary to warn any pedestrian on the roadway (required by law). Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Your Responsibility as a Driver, page 95.
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Question 22Can you use an autocycle for the Hawaii Category 3 road test?
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B: No, even though you may drive one with a Category 3 license. Although you may drive an autocycle with a category 3 license, you may not use one for the category 3 performance test. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driver Performance Test, page 15.
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Question 23Why is routine downshifting to slow down NOT recommended?
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A: It slows the vehicle without warning following drivers with brake lights. Routine downshifting causes rapid deceleration without a stop-lamp warning to drivers behind; use it only to supplement braking. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Downshifting, page 71.
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Question 24At night, what equipment must a bicycle have in Hawaii?
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A: A headlight and a rear reflector. A bicycle ridden at night needs a headlight and a rear reflector by law. The manual also recommends a rear light and pedal reflectors. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Bicyclists: Traffic Regulations, page 98.
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Question 25Which skill is part of the Hawaii Category 3 road test?
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B: Putting the vehicle in motion on a slight grade without rolling backwards. You must demonstrate driving through a business district, parallel parking, signaling, turning, starting and stopping, and starting on a slight grade without rolling back. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Light Motor Vehicle Test (Category 3 License), page 15.
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