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Hawaii HDOT permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, covering safe and defensive driving, lanes, highways and freeways, following and passing, turns and intersections, sharing the road 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 1According to the crash statistics in the Hawaii manual, which age group has the fewest crashes?

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    C: 50 to 54. Drivers about 50 to 54 have the fewest crashes; the youngest drivers have about twice as many as expected. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driver Age and Crashes, page 24.

  2. Question 2You need to go the opposite direction on a freeway. What should you do?

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    D: Go to the next exit, leave and re-enter in the opposite direction. Never cross the center divider, turn around or back up on a freeway; use the next exit. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving on the Freeway, page 79.

  3. Question 3Within what distance of an intersection, railroad crossing or posted narrow bridge must you not pass?

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    B: 100 feet. Do not pass when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, or posted narrow bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: No Passing Rules, page 31.

  4. Question 4When may you drive into an intersection or crosswalk in heavy traffic?

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    B: Only when there is space for your entire vehicle on the opposite side. Never drive into an intersection or crosswalk unless there is space for your entire vehicle on the other side. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Stopping in Traffic, page 69.

  5. Question 5Is riding in a house trailer being towed legal in Hawaii?

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    A: No, it is prohibited. You should not permit passengers in trailers; riding in house trailers is prohibited. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Towing Trailers: Passengers, page 87.

  6. Question 6In the first step of parallel parking, how far from the car in front of the space should you stop?

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    D: About 18 inches. Signal and stop even with the front car about 18 inches from it, rear bumpers even. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Parallel Parking, page 72.

  7. Question 7What does a PASS WITH CARE sign indicate?

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    B: The end of a no-passing zone. Pass With Care signs are rectangular black and white signs marking the end of a no-passing zone. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Pass With Care Signs, page 46.

  8. Question 8White arrows in your lane point both straight and right. What may you do?

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    C: Choose either direction shown. Where arrows indicate more than one direction, you may choose any direction indicated. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Directional Markings, page 37.

  9. Question 9A driver trying to pass you can't finish because of oncoming traffic. How can you help?

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    C: Steer right, even onto the shoulder, and slow so they can move in ahead, or speed up if they're dropping back. Steer as far right as safe; slow so they can move ahead of you, or accelerate if they're dropping back behind you—once you're sure of their intent. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Overtaking Vehicle in Danger, page 82.

  10. Question 10Can non-prescription allergy remedies or cold pills affect your driving?

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    D: Yes, some contain ingredients that can affect your driving ability. Some allergy remedies and cold pills sold without a prescription contain ingredients that can affect your driving. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Other Drugs, page 56.

  11. Question 11Just before sunrise and after sunset, what does the Hawaii manual advise about headlights?

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    D: Turn them on low beam so others can see you. In the dim period before sunrise and after sunset, turn on low beam headlamps so others can see you. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Dawn and Dusk Driving, page 77.

  12. Question 12What is the minimum age for a Hawaii provisional license?

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    C: 16. The minimum age to obtain a provisional license is 16. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving by Minors, page 13.

  13. Question 13If you are worried, angry or upset, what does the Hawaii manual recommend?

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    B: Let someone else drive. Worry and safe driving do not mix. If worried, ill, nervous, angry or depressed, let someone else drive. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Emotional Aspects of Driving, page 24.

  14. Question 14You see another driver in trouble on the freeway. What does the Hawaii manual advise?

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    C: Don't stop; report the situation to the proper authorities. Do not stop to assist other drivers in trouble on the freeway; report it to the proper authorities. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Emergency Stops, page 79.

  15. Question 15What minimum following interval does the Hawaii manual say you should never go below?

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    B: Two seconds. Count 'one thousand one, one thousand two'; you should never have less than a two-second interval. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Vehicle Speed (following interval), page 67.

  16. Question 16Where must trailer safety chains be attached?

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    B: To the frame of the towing vehicle and the trailer, not to the hitch. Fasten trailer safety chains to the frames of both the towing vehicle and the trailer, not to any part of the hitch. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Towing Trailers: Safety Chains, page 87.

  17. Question 17Where angle parking isn't designated, how must you park?

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    B: Parallel to the curb, heading in the direction of traffic, with curbside wheels within 12 inches. Park parallel to the curb heading in the direction of traffic, curbside wheels within 12 inches or completely in the marked stall. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Parking Restrictions, page 73.

  18. Question 18What shape are most Hawaii warning signs?

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    D: Diamond-shaped with a black legend on yellow. Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black legend and border on a yellow background. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Warning Signs, page 47.

  19. Question 19What pavement markings are painted before a railroad crossing in Hawaii?

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    B: A large X with two R's, a solid yellow centerline to prevent passing, and a white stop line. Railroad crossing markings include a large X and two R's, a solid yellow centerline preventing passing, and a white stop line. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Railroad Crossing Markings, page 38.

  20. Question 20An oncoming vehicle is in your lane. What should you do?

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    D: Flash your lights, honk, slow quickly and steer right out of the lane. Flash your lights, honk, slow quickly and steer right; do not enter the oncoming lane. Drive off the road if necessary. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Oncoming Vehicle in Your Lane, page 82.

  21. Question 21Under Hawaii's Implied Consent law, what have drivers on public highways agreed to?

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    A: Be tested to determine the amount of alcohol in their blood. Anyone who operates a vehicle on Hawaii's public highways is deemed to have consented to testing for blood alcohol. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: The Law: Implied Consent, page 55.

  22. Question 22An approaching vehicle's lights are too bright at night. What does the Hawaii manual suggest?

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    A: Flash your high beams once and look at the right edge of the road. If oncoming headlights are blinding you, flash your high beams once, then look toward the right edge of the road and steer by the lane markings or reflectors. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Night Driving, page 77.

  23. Question 23What must a Hawaii minor complete before getting a provisional license?

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    B: A State certified driver's education course, with classroom and behind-the-wheel certificates. You must complete a State certified driver's education course and have the classroom and behind-the-wheel certificates, and pass a road test. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Driving by Minors, page 13.

  24. Question 24Why should you not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving?

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    B: It gives following drivers a false stop-lamp signal. Resting your foot on the brake gives drivers behind a false stop lamp signal and wears the brakes. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Required Signals, page 27.

  25. Question 25When leaving a freeway, when should you slow down?

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    B: Once you are completely in the exit ramp. Maintain your speed until you are completely in the exit ramp, then slow down smoothly. Official Hawaii Driver's Manual: Leaving the Freeway, page 80.

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