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Hawaii DMV Permit Full Practice Exam (30 Questions)

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Where these questions come from

Each question is built from the official Hawaii driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.

Passing score on the real Hawaii permit test: 80% (24 of 30 correct here).

Sample Hawaii permit-test questions

Below are 4 sample questions from the Hawaii question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.

Flag persons are often located on highways and in work zones

  1. to report accidents to the police department and insurance companies.
  2. to determine the amount of alcohol in a driver's blood.
  3. to slow vehicles to a lower speed limit posted ahead.
  4. to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas.

Correct answer: D

Explanation: Flag persons (flaggers) are often stationed on highways and in work zones to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through the areas. Flag persons wear orange vests, shirts, or jackets and use red flags or stop/slow paddles to direct traffic through the areas.

While driving, if you need to read a map or directions, you should

  1. stop your vehicle on the road and then read the map.
  2. have a quick glance while driving and then move ahead.
  3. reduce your vehicle's speed and then read the map.
  4. pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and then read the map.

Correct answer: D

Explanation: If you need to read a map or directions, pull over to the side of the road in a safe place. Remain stopped until you are ready to give your complete attention to driving.

All regulatory devices on the road tell you

  1. about hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions.
  2. how to find your way safely or make your trip more comfortable.
  3. to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.
  4. none of the above.

Correct answer: C

Explanation: Regulatory devices tell you to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed. All regulatory devices indicate actions that you are required to take. Failure to comply is subject to penalty.

If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use _________ until you can have them repaired.

  1. hand signals
  2. brake lights
  3. emergency signals
  4. headlights

Correct answer: A

Explanation: Directional signals enable you to communicate with other drivers. Make sure that they operate correctly at all times. Any change in the dashboard light indicator reflects improper operation. If the directional signals fail, use hand signals until you can have them repaired.