Take 2026 Hawaii Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 25

If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

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ADrink coffee before driving.✓BRide home with a friend who has not been drinking.✓CTake a cold shower before driving.✓DStop drinking one half hour before driving.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

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ASlow down and keep moving in your lane.✓BKeep driving in your lane.✓CPull to the right curb and stop.✓DStop exactly where you are.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

It is best to keep a space cushion:

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AOnly in back of your vehicle.✓BOnly on the left and right sides of your vehicle.✓COnly in front of the vehicle.✓DOn all sides of the vehicle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

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ADecreases blood alcohol concentration.✓BCancels the effect of the alcohol.✓CHas no effect on blood alcohol concentration.✓DIncreases blood alcohol concentration.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Increase your following distance when:

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ADriving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.✓BExiting an expressway.✓CFollowing a motorcycle.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

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ADeciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.✓BSimply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.✓CCalling a taxi.✓DDoing any of the above.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

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

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ANo parking.✓BDivided highway ahead.✓CLeft turn signal.✓DYield.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If you drive a heavy truck or bus on the highway, you:

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AAre responsible for giving proper consideration to other highway users.✓BCan use that additional size of your vehicle to your advantage in traffic.✓CCan expect smaller vehicles to stay out of your way.✓DAre responsible only for your truck and its cargo.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

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AIs in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.✓BCan be ticketed.✓CWill always receive a warning from law enforcement.✓DWill have their bicycle impounded.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:

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AMay proceed through the intersection without stopping again.✓BMust stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding.✓CMay slowly roll past the stop sign.✓DMay follow the vehicle directly ahead of you without stopping.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

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ABrake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.✓BStop your car on the edge of the road.✓CSlow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.✓DMaintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

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AFluctuate your speed to keep alert.✓BDrive faster than the flow of traffic.✓CDrive slower than the flow of traffic.✓DDrive with the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

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AAllow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.✓BDrive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.✓CAllow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.✓DPass using the same lane as the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

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AStop quickly.✓BImmediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.✓CAccelerate and steer back on the road quickly.✓DTake your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

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AYour horn✓BYour headlights✓CHand signals✓DYour emergency flashers✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

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AFirmly apply your brakes.✓BTake your foot off the gas pedal.✓CApply your parking brake.✓DPump your brakes.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

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AThe vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.✓BThe vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.✓CDrivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.✓DOne driver should proceed without stopping.✓

QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

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AYes.✓BNo.✓CIf there is no oncoming traffic.✓DIf the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

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ACorrect the defect as soon as possible.✓BCorrect the defect when you can afford it.✓CDrive the vehicle at slower speeds.✓DDrive normally.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Distracted driving may be caused by:

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AEating, drinking, or smoking.✓BTalking or texting on a cellular phone.✓CChanging a radio station or CD.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

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AHonk to let them know you’re there.✓BMove to the left lane.✓CYield.✓DSpeed up to pass.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

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AHe or she is deaf.✓BHe or she is a police officer.✓CHe or she is blind.✓DHe or she has poor balance.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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AA solid green light✓BA flashing yellow light✓CA green arrow pointing left✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-stop.png

Choose one answer below.

ASlow down or stop.✓BStop, if necessary.✓CYou must come to a complete stop.✓DDrive with caution and be ready to stop.✓