Take 2026 Hawaii Permit Test 15

QUESTION 1 / 25

To enter a freeway:

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ASignal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.✓BSignal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.✓CDrive slowly so you can check traffic.✓DAlways come to a complete stop first.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

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

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AWatch for trucks.✓BDo not pass trucks.✓CTruck parking area ahead.✓DSteep downgrade ahead.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

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AThe car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.✓BThe car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.✓CThe car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way.✓DThe car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

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AJust before changing lanes.✓BAt any time.✓CAfter changing lanes.✓DEarly enough for others to know your plans.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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APull onto the shoulder.✓BSplit the difference.✓CLet the car pass and then pass the bike.✓DPass the bike quickly.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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AHonk your horn to make others aware of your presence.✓BLook ahead and maintain a safe following distance.✓CDrive in the right lane only.✓DDrive more slowly than the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

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AThe truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.✓BYou may not be able to safely pass the truck.✓CYou may not be able to legally pass the truck.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

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ADrive with your flashers turned on.✓BDrive toward the nearest roadside and stop.✓CSpeed up and take the nearest exit.✓DSlow down until the vehicle passes you.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

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AThere is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.✓BThere are pedestrians crossing.✓CYou are turning right.✓DYou are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Newer vehicles have equipment warning lamps installed on the instrument panel. Which of the following statements is correct?

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AAll lamps should be illuminated when the ignition switch is first turned on before the engine is started.✓BNo lamps should illuminate until the engine is running.✓CThe lamps should never illuminate unless there is a malfunction.✓DThe lamps will only illuminate if the headlights are turned on.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

You must stop for a school bus:

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AThat is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.✓BWhen it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.✓CIf you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.✓DWhenever the driver waves at you.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Bicyclists must refrain from:

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ACarrying passengers, unless the bicycle is equipped to do so.✓BRiding on the sidewalk in every location.✓CRiding at night.✓DRiding in the roadway in a business district.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

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ATurning on your headlights.✓BReducing your speed.✓CTurning on your windshield wipers.✓DLooking for road edge markings to guide you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A diamond-shaped sign:

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AWarns of existing or possible hazards.✓BAlerts drivers to school zones.✓CAlerts drivers to public recreation areas.✓DAlerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

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ASlows down your reactions.✓BMakes you feel less confident.✓CBegins to metabolize itself more quickly.✓DDecreases the number of driving errors.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When driving on an interstate:

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AStop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.✓BYou should always use cruise control.✓CSignal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.✓DYou should change lanes often.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

You may not park:

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AOn a hill.✓BIn a parking lot.✓COn a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.✓DWithin 12 inches of the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

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APark your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.✓BUse hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.✓CTurn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.✓DTreat the intersection as a four-way stop.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

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AUse the next intersection.✓BWait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.✓CWait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.✓DTake the right-of-way since you have a green light.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

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AYou should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.✓BAn airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.✓CYou should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Crossbuck signs indicate:

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ARailroad crossings.✓BSchool zones.✓CNo passing zones.✓DHospitals.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

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AA flashing yellow light✓BA flashing red light✓CA solid yellow light✓DA solid red light✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

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ANot put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.✓BHide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.✓CDisregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.✓DTake a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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ALanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓BLanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓CLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓DLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

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AHigh speeds✓BSlow speeds✓CNight drives✓DUphill inclines✓