Take 2026 Hawaii Permit Test 10

QUESTION 1 / 25

Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

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AIncreases your field of vision.✓BDecreases your field of vision.✓CMakes it easier to see cross traffic.✓DHas no effect on your field of vision.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

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AAs you drive faster, your tires become less effective.✓BWater does not affect cars with good tires.✓CDeep water is less dangerous than shallow water.✓DAs you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

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ABlow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.✓BStop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.✓CDrive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.✓DYield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When driving in fog, you should use your:

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ALow beam headlights.✓BHigh beam headlights.✓CParking lights.✓DHazard flashers.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A good defensive driver:

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ADrives slowly at all times.✓BLooks out for the actions of other drivers.✓CTravels at a constant speed.✓DOnly drives in familiar areas.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

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ANever pass them.✓BAvoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.✓CFlash your lights at them.✓DSound your horn.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-school_zone.png

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AWildlife crossing.✓BSchool crossing or school zone.✓CPedestrian crossing.✓DBusiness district.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Drowsy drivers:

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AShould drink strong black coffee to stay awake.✓BCan drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.✓CCan stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.✓DAre usually only older drivers.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

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ASpeed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.✓BStop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.✓CMake every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.✓DSignal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

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AContinually scan the entire road and all roadsides.✓BStare straight ahead at all times.✓CDrive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.✓DMaintain focus toward the middle of the road.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If you are involved in an accident and the accident scene is not readily visible to oncoming traffic, you should:

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AHave someone warn approaching traffic.✓BLet oncoming traffic watch out for themselves.✓CLet the police handle everything.✓DAssume other drivers will have heard the crash.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

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ATo know when it is safe to cross the street.✓BTo stop at the curb before crossing the street.✓CTo run out in front of you without looking.✓DNot to cross the street unless they are with an adult.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

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ACD player✓BRadio✓CCell phone✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Emergency vehicles:

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AHave the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.✓BMay use a loudspeaker to give instructions.✓CMay follow each other.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

As a pedestrian, you should:

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ALook for turning vehicles before crossing a street.✓BNever run alongside or across a street.✓CWalk on the left side of the street, facing traffic.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A red traffic signal light means that you must:

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AStop at the stop line.✓BStop before entering any crosswalk.✓CStop before entering the intersection.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

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AThe driver on the right has the right-of-way.✓BThe driver on the left has the right-of-way.✓COne driver may continue driving without stopping.✓DOne driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

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AIs a very safe driver.✓BAlways has the right-of-way.✓CShould not let following cars pass.✓DMay create a dangerous driving environment.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

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ASound your horn.✓BWave your arms.✓CUse your emergency lights.✓DFlash your headlights.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

While backing, you should:

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ARely only on your mirrors.✓BFlash your lights.✓COpen your door to see if it is safe to proceed.✓DTurn your head and look through the rear window.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

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AApproach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.✓BTurn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.✓COnly continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

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ASlow down and be prepared to stop.✓BTake the right-of-way.✓CProceed normally.✓DDrive away quickly.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

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AAnything makes conditions less than perfect.✓BYou see a police car.✓CEntering a highway where there are other cars.✓DYou are on a four-lane road.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

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ADo not speed when the roads are wet.✓BUse tires with proper air pressure.✓CReplace tires with bad tread.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

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AWinter is the most difficult driving season.✓BChecking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.✓CUsing cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.✓DIt is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.✓