Take Hawaii DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - Hawaii Driver License Written Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

How many questions are on the Hawaii driver license written knowledge test?

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A20 questions✓B25 questions✓C30 questions✓D50 questions✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What score do you need to pass the Hawaii written knowledge test?

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A60% correct✓B70% correct✓C80% correct✓D100% correct✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Who administers driver licensing and the knowledge test in Hawaii?

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AA single statewide Department of Motor Vehicles✓BThe four county licensing offices (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai)✓CThe Hawaii State Police✓DPrivate third-party testing companies only✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What is the minimum age to apply for an instruction permit in Hawaii?

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A14 years old✓B15 years and 6 months old✓C16 years old✓D18 years old✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

While driving with a Hawaii instruction permit, who must be seated next to you?

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AAny passenger over the age of 18✓BA licensed driver at least 21 years old who can operate that type of vehicle✓CA police officer or driving instructor only✓DNo one is required once you have the permit✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

How long must you hold a Hawaii instruction permit before you can apply for a provisional license?

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A30 days✓B90 days✓C180 days✓DOne full year✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A Hawaii provisional license holder generally may not drive between which hours without a parent or guardian?

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A9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.✓B10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.✓C11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.✓DMidnight and 6:00 a.m.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Under Hawaii's GDL rules, a provisional license holder's passenger restriction limits them to:

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ANo passengers at all for the first six months✓BNo more than one passenger under age 18 who is not a household member, unless a parent or guardian is present✓CNo more than three teenage passengers at any time✓DThere are no passenger restrictions on a provisional license✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

In Hawaii, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a driver age 21 or older is:

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A0.05%✓B0.08%✓C0.10%✓D0.12%✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

In Hawaii, what is the maximum BAC allowed for a driver who is under 21 years old?

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A0.00%✓B0.02%✓C0.05%✓D0.08%✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Under Hawaii's implied consent law, by driving on public roads you have agreed to:

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AAllow police to search your vehicle at any time✓BSubmit to a breath, blood, or urine test if lawfully arrested for impaired driving✓CPay any traffic fine without a hearing✓DCarry liability insurance only when requested✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What happens if you refuse a chemical test after being lawfully arrested for impaired driving in Hawaii?

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ANothing, because refusal is a legal right with no consequences✓BYour license is automatically revoked, often for a period longer than for failing the test✓CYou receive only a warning on a first refusal✓DYou must repay the road test fee✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A first OVUII (impaired driving) conviction in Hawaii typically includes which of the following?

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AA written warning and no license action✓BLicense revocation, a substance abuse program, and an ignition interlock requirement✓CLoss of the vehicle permanently✓DA lifetime driving ban✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What is the maximum speed limit in a marked school zone in Hawaii when children are present and the zone is in effect?

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A15 mph✓B25 mph✓C30 mph✓D35 mph✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When no speed limit is posted on a Hawaii residential street, what is the maximum speed you should not exceed?

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A15 mph✓B25 mph✓C35 mph✓D45 mph✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What is the 'basic speed rule' that applies to all Hawaii drivers?

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AYou may always drive the posted speed limit regardless of conditions✓BYou must never drive faster than is reasonable and safe for current conditions✓CYou may drive 5 mph over the limit if traffic is light✓DSpeed limits only apply on freeways✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What does a red octagonal sign mean?

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ASlow down and proceed with caution✓BCome to a complete stop, then proceed when safe✓CYield to oncoming traffic only✓DRoad construction ahead✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A triangular sign pointing downward at the side of the road means:

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AStop✓BYield✓CDo not enter✓DNo passing✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What color and shape are most warning signs that alert you to hazards ahead?

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ARed and octagonal✓BYellow and diamond-shaped✓CGreen and rectangular✓DBlue and round✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

An orange diamond-shaped sign generally indicates:

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AA school zone✓BA construction or work zone ahead✓CA scenic route✓DA hospital nearby✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A five-sided (pentagon) sign that is yellow-green in color warns of:

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AA railroad crossing✓BA school zone or school crossing✓CA no-passing zone✓DA one-way street✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What does a round yellow sign with a black 'X' and two 'R' letters warn you about?

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AA rest area✓BA railroad crossing ahead✓CA right turn only✓DA roundabout✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What does a white rectangular sign with black or red lettering most often display?

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AA warning about a hazard ahead✓BA regulatory rule such as a speed limit or turn restriction✓CTourist and recreation information✓DA construction detour✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A red circle with a red slash over a symbol means:

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AThe action shown is recommended✓BThe action shown is prohibited✓CProceed only with caution✓DThe road is closed for construction✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What should you do when you approach a steady yellow traffic light?

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ASpeed up to clear the intersection before it turns red✓BStop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red✓CTreat it the same as a green light✓DStop only if a pedestrian is present✓