Hawaii DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Alcohol consumption causes:

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Impaired concentration, coordination, and slowed judgment

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Improved coordination

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No effect on driving ability

Question 2

Which of these is a common cause of distracted driving?

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Talking or texting on a cell phone

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Changing lanes quickly

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Driving with high beams on

Question 3

When you park facing downhill on a two-way street, how should you turn your wheels?

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Turn your wheels to the right (toward the curb).

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Turn your wheels to the left.

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Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.

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Turn your wheels toward the center of the road.

Question 4

On which traffic signal do you have the right-of-way to turn left?

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A green arrow pointing left

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A solid green light

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A flashing yellow light

Question 5

If you drive a heavy truck or bus, what responsibility do you have toward other highway users?

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You must consider the limitations of your vehicle and give proper consideration to others.

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You can expect smaller vehicles to always stay out of your way.

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You may use the extra size of your vehicle to advantage in traffic.

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You are exempt from yielding in tight situations.

Question 6

If railroad crossing signals are flashing as you approach, what must you do?

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Stop and look for a train.

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Slow down and look for a train.

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Look for a train, then speed up if none are visible.

Question 7

If a traffic signal shows a green arrow and a red light together, what does that mean?

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You may proceed only in the direction of the green arrow.

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You may only drive straight ahead.

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You must wait for the solid green light to go in any direction.

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You may turn in any direction with caution.

Question 8

A single broken white line down the center of a multi-lane road signals:

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Lanes moving in the same direction where lane changes and passing are permitted

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Lanes moving in opposite directions where passing is forbidden

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Lanes moving in the same direction where passing is forbidden

Question 9

What steps should you take just before changing lanes?

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Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

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Check your side view mirror.

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Check your rearview mirror.

Question 10

Where should you keep a space cushion while driving?

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On all sides of your vehicle to allow time to react to hazards.

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Only behind your vehicle.

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Only to your left and right.

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Only in front of your vehicle.

Question 11

Why must you be especially alert to motorcycles?

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They are smaller and harder to see

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They rarely use headlights

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Motorcyclists are less skilled than car drivers

Question 12

If another car is about to hit you, what is the appropriate warning action?

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Sound your horn.

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Wave your arms.

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Use your emergency lights.

Question 13

Under what condition may you turn left on a solid red light if not prohibited?

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From a two-way street onto a one-way street after stopping

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Under no circumstances

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Onto any street if no vehicles or pedestrians are present

Question 14

If you change your address, when and how must you notify the county examiner of drivers?

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In writing within 30 days.

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By phone within 30 days.

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In person within 10 days.

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In writing within 10 days.

Question 15

A steady green traffic light means:

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You may drive through the intersection if the road is clear

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You must stop and check for oncoming traffic

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You must slow and prepare to stop

Question 16

When merging onto a freeway, what is the best general practice?

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Accelerate on the ramp to match the speed of freeway traffic and merge when safe.

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Enter slowly and wait for an opening.

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Stop at the end of the ramp, then merge.

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Turn on hazard lights until fully merged.

Question 17

When is it illegal to drive below the posted speed limit?

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When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic.

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Only in rural areas.

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When traveling in heavy construction zones.

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Never illegal to drive below the limit.

Question 18

Which sections of road are most likely to freeze first in cold, wet weather?

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Shaded sections of roadway.

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Flat sections of roadway.

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Roads that are in the sun.

Question 19

Which of the following is a required action when changing lanes?

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Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes in residential areas.

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Rely only on your mirrors.

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Begin signaling after you start the lane change.

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Ignore blind spots if mirrors look clear.

Question 20

When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

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Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.

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It is controlled by a stop sign.

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Directed to do so by a flagger.

Question 1 of 20

Alcohol consumption causes: