Hawaii HDOT permit practice test 3
25 questions written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, covering right of way, road signs, signals and pavement markings, emergencies, alcohol and drugs 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.
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Question 1Your light turns green while pedestrians and a car are still in the intersection. What must you do?
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A: Yield to the pedestrians and cars caught in the intersection. Yield to pedestrians and cars caught in the intersection when the light turns green. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: The Rules of Right-of-Way, page 32.
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Question 2What color indicates a warning about road work?
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C: Orange. Orange indicates a warning concerning road work and appears on rectangular or diamond shaped signs. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Traffic Signs: Colors and Shapes, page 43.
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Question 3What does a single solid white line between lanes indicate in Hawaii?
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B: Moving from lane to lane is hazardous; cross only in unusual circumstances with great care. A single solid white line means lane changes are hazardous; the wider the line, the greater the hazard. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Lane Markings: Single Solid White Lines, page 34.
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Question 4What must drivers exchange after a crash in Hawaii?
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B: Name, address and vehicle registration information, and show their license if requested. Drivers must give name, address and registration information and, if requested, show their license to anyone injured or whose property was damaged. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Crash Procedures, page 52.
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Question 5Under Hawaii's Administrative License Revocation, what happens if your BAC is .08 or more or you refuse the test?
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A: Your license is taken and you get a 30-day temporary driving permit. Your license is taken and you're given a 30-day temporary permit; you may request a hearing. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: The Law: Administrative License Revocation, page 55.
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Question 6When rain first starts, how much following distance should you allow?
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B: At least twice the normal following distance. The first rain lifts oil off the road and makes it very slick. Slow down and keep at least double your usual following distance. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving in Inclement Weather: Rain, page 75.
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Question 7What is a 'safety zone' as defined in the Hawaii manual?
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B: An area within a roadway set apart for the exclusive use of pedestrians and protected or plainly marked. A safety zone is space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians, protected or plainly marked. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Definitions: Safety Zone, page 9.
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Question 8How often should you check your tires, per the Hawaii manual?
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D: At least once a month. Check tires at least once a month for pressure, wear, cuts and bulges. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Vehicle Condition and Maintenance: Tires, page 20.
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Question 9On a two-lane-each-way road in free-flowing open traffic, which lane should you normally use?
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B: The right lane, using the left for passing. In open areas with free-flowing traffic use the right lane and the left lane for passing or when vehicles enter from the right. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Choosing a Proper Traffic Lane, page 65.
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Question 10May you pass on the right shoulder of a Hawaii highway?
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D: No. Do not pass on the right shoulder of the highway. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: No Passing Rules, page 30.
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Question 11In which direction do you travel in a roundabout?
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C: Counterclockwise, to the right of the central island. Drive to the right of the central island and proceed counterclockwise. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Roundabout, page 65.
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Question 12How much of the lane is a motorcyclist entitled to?
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A: The entire width of the traffic lane. A motorcyclist is entitled to the entire width of his traffic lane. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Traffic Mix, page 75.
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Question 13According to the manual, vehicles moving in the same direction at the same speed:
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D: Never collide. Keep pace with traffic; vehicles moving the same direction at the same speed never collide. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Vehicle Speed, page 67.
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Question 14May you park in the access aisle next to an accessible parking space?
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C: No, it must be kept clear for wheelchair lifts and ramps. Parking is prohibited in an access aisle next to an accessible space; it must stay clear for lifts, ramps and mobility devices. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Parking, page 29.
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Question 15When turning left, whom must you yield to?
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D: All oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard. When turning left, yield to all oncoming traffic so close as to be a hazard. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: The Rules of Right-of-Way, page 32.
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Question 16Which colors are used on guide and information signs?
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B: Green, blue and brown. Green, blue and brown are used on guide and information signs, mostly rectangular. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Traffic Signs: Colors and Shapes, page 43.
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Question 17What do double solid white lines between lanes mean?
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C: You must not cross them. Double solid white lines mean movement from lane to lane is prohibited. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Double Solid White Lines, page 35.
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Question 18You are about to hit an object and have standard brakes. What does the Hawaii manual say to do instead of locking the wheels?
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A: Apply and release the brakes rapidly and steer toward a clear area. Don't jam on the brakes and slide; apply and release them rapidly and steer toward a clear area, avoiding people and solid objects. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Use of Brakes, page 70.
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Question 19Under Hawaii's Zero Tolerance law, drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of:
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D: .02 or more. Drivers under 21 are prohibited from driving with a blood alcohol level of .02 or more. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Zero Tolerance, page 56.
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Question 20At about what speed may partial hydroplaning start?
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D: 35 mph. Partial hydroplaning may start at 35 mph and increases with speed and water. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving in Inclement Weather: Rain, page 75.
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Question 21What is the minimum age for a Hawaii instruction permit?
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D: 15½. You must be at least 15½ years old to be eligible for an instruction permit. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Types of Licenses: Instruction Permit, page 11.
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Question 22With power steering (engine running), what is the maximum free play your steering wheel should have?
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B: Two inches. No more than two inches of free play with power steering, or 3 inches without power steering. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Vehicle Condition and Maintenance: Steering, page 20.
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Question 23When changing lanes and the gap is tight, what does the Hawaii manual recommend?
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B: Slow slightly and move in behind a vehicle. It's best to slow slightly and move in behind a vehicle rather than speed up and cut in ahead. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Lane Changing, page 66.
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Question 24When approaching a hill or curve, how much clear distance ahead should you have before passing?
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A: 700 to 1,000 feet. Do not pass approaching a hill or curve where there is not 700 to 1,000 feet of clear distance ahead. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: No Passing Rules, page 30.
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Question 25You miss your exit in a roundabout. What should you do?
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A: Drive around again until you reach your exit. If you miss your exit, drive through the roundabout again until you reach it; use your right signal to exit. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Roundabout, page 65.
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