Hawaii Driver’s Practice Tests: DMV Practice Tests

By Ged Benson

The must-have driver's license practice test book for anyone who wants to ace Hawaii's DMV exam. 

• Do you want to pass your DMV exam on your first attempt?
• Do you want to be ready for any questions that may come up on your DMV exam?
• Are you looking for an easy, stress-free learning experience?

We've got the perfect solution for you.

 

Getting ready for your driver's test can be a long and stressful process. You have to study the handbook and take multiple generic practice tests before you feel comfortable taking the real thing. The problem is that most of those resources are either too difficult (the handbook), all over the place on the internet or they're not focused on your state's particular requirements (most online practice tests).

 

The Driving School solves all of these problems. Our easy-to-follow questions will help you understand everything from basic road rules to more complex topics such as fines and limits specific to your state. We also provide detailed explanations about why each answer is correct so that you know exactly what to look out for when taking your actual exam.

 

You will cover every section in the official driver's manual, so you won't have to worry about forgetting important notions when you attempt to pass your exam. We've made studying for the DMV test a lot easier.

An all-in-one book, everything you need to know in one place, tests specific to the state of Hawaii

• 25 diagnostic questions
• 2 Practice tests of 40 questions each
• 150 road signs questions
• 50 signs and situation questions
• 55 questions about fines and limits, distracted driving and driving & drinking. 
• Study the questions tailored to your state's requirements
• Clear and detailed explanations about why the correct answer is right
• A bonus PDF with the top 100 most frequently asked questions
• The link to download the official DMV manual of your state
• Unlimited access to everything you'll need for studying for your exam 

We have everything you need to ace this test! Get today the practice test book that will help you prepare for the official DMV exam and make sure that you pass it with flying colors!

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Driving School
• Release date: Mar 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201082611

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Introduction

First of all, thank you for choosing this book. As you work through it, you'll find a variety of questions to help you prepare for the DMV test. The questions are based on the information in the Driver's Manual of your state and each one is designed to help you better understand the material.

The best way to use the questions in this book is by practicing them. You can do that by following these steps:

Take a diagnostic test so you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

Take the practice tests from beginning to end without stopping.

After you have finished, review all of your incorrect answers and read the explanations provided, in the answer key, in the back of this book.

Join the Facebook group and share questions or doubts with other students.

Remember, the more you practice, the better you'll perform on the real DMV exam.

In order to help you practice for your DMV test, each question has an answer and a corresponding explanation. In some cases, more than one answer might seem correct. In these cases, there will be explanations, after all of the possible responses, to help you understand why those answers are wrong and the other one is correct.

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The HAWAII Driver's Handbook

The Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles recommends that you study the official manual. Please read it at least once to get a feel of what you will need to know to pass your exam.

Scan the QR code or type the link in your browser to download it.

https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2019/03/mvso-11272-Hawaii-Drivers-Manual-r3-LR-10-24-18.pdf

Cheat Sheets

Don't forget to download your Cheat Sheets, which will tremendously assist you in reviewing the top 100 questions on the DMV written test. Definitely worth reading before your exam. You will find them at the end of the book before the Answer Sheets.

We wish you the best of luck and encourage you to take our practice tests as many times as possible!

So don't wait any longer. Start studying today and you'll be ready to ace your DMV exam! Thanks again for choosing this book. We hope it helps you achieve your driving goals.

And don't forget to write a review of the book. We'd love to hear from you.

About us - The Driving School

We provide education services to people who want to learn how to drive. The company's mission is ‘to provide safe and competent drivers for our streets and highways’. We achieve this mission by helping people pass their DMV written exams.

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Diagnostic Test

Are you just getting started with your study plan and don't know where to begin? With this DMV Diagnostic Test, you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

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Total Questions 15

Correct Answer to pass 12

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

Is it legal to turn left at a red light?

▢ Yes, but only when turning from another street onto a one-way street

▢ No way in Hawaii

▢ Yes, unless a sign says otherwise

▢ Yes, but only from one one-way street to the next one-way street

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

(D) You can turn left on a red signal from a one-way street onto another one-way street unless a sign prevents it. Before turning, you must come to a complete stop and yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. [Standard Three-Color Signals, Traffic Signals, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings]

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

What does this sign mean?

▢ You may only cross the broken yellow line to pass if it is safe to do so

▢ If it is safe to do so, you may cross the broken yellow line to pass or turn

▢ You are only permitted to cross the broken yellow line if it is safe to do so

▢ You are not permitted to cross the broken yellow line in order to pass or turn

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

(B) Drivers must follow the broken yellow centerline to the right. They may cross this line when it is safe to do so in order to turn or pass another vehicle.

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

Smaller vehicles may disappear into blind spots in _______ areas around a truck or other heavy vehicle.

▢ side-zone

▢ blind-zone

▢ slow-zone

▢ no-zone

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

(D) No-Zones are blind zones on trucks and buses. Smaller cars may disappear into blind spots in No-Zones, which are zones near trucks and buses. These regions can be so close that the truck or bus driver's ability to halt or maneuver safely is hampered.

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

Automobile insurance is required for all HI vehicles. What is the minimum amount of property damage coverage that is required?

▢ $15,000

▢ $5,000

▢ $20,000

▢ $10,000

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

(D) All vehicles operated in Hawaii must be insured by an auto insurance policy with at least $10,000 in property damage coverage per accident. [Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, Chapter 8: Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law]

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

If a Hawaii driver with a long record refuses a blood alcohol content (BAC) test, the maximum revocation period is

▢ two years

▢ four years

▢ three years

▢ one year

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

(B) If a Hawaii driver with multiple prior convictions refuses a BAC test, his or her license could be banned for up to four years. [The Law, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, Zero Tolerance]

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

You notice a flashing yellow X above your lane. What does it imply?

▢ If you drive on this lane, you must exercise extreme caution

▢ You must depart this lane; else, the signal will turn red and the lane will close

▢ You are permitted to drive in this lane

▢ This lane is only for left turns

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Lane use signals regulate traffic flow on lanes whose direction changes during the day. A flashing yellow light above your lane signals that it is only for left turns. Use caution in this lane; motorists moving in the opposite direction may also use it for left turns. [Lane Control Signals, Traffic Signals, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings]

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

Tires that are unbalanced or have low tire pressures might cause

▢ improved fuel economy

▢ reduced stopping distance

▢ faster tire wear

▢ all of them

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Tires that are unbalanced or under-inflated wear down faster, resulting in inferior fuel economy and poorer handling and braking.

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

In which of the following scenarios is it permissible to pass another vehicle on the right?

▢ When the vehicle in front of you is preparing to make a left turn

▢ When the vehicle in front of you is attempting to change lanes

▢ When the vehicle in front of you is preparing to make a right turn

▢ None of the preceding scenarios apply.

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

(A) When another vehicle is ready to make a left turn, you may pass it on the right.

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

When is it permissible to cross a pair of double solid yellow lines?

▢ When you have to make a turn or overtake another vehicle

▢ Never

▢ When it is necessary to make a left turn

▢ Only when necessary due to an unexpected circumstance

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

(C) When making a left turn into or out of a private road, driveway, or alley, you may cross a set of double solid yellow lines. [Pavement Markings, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual, Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings]

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

You should ________ on steep downhills to keep your speed under control.

▢ continuously apply your brakes

▢ change to a lower gear

▢ change to a higher gear

▢ firmly press the accelerator

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

(B) Continuous use of brakes to limit speed on downgrades will render the brakes ineffective. Instead, release the accelerator (gas) pedal and move into a lower gear to regulate your speed on downhills (even with an automatic transmission). When the throttle is closed, a partial vacuum is formed in the engine's intake and cylinders, causing the vehicle to slow down. This is referred to as engine braking. The stronger the engine braking impact, the lower the gear. Only use the brakes to come to a complete stop.

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

If your brakes have become less effective as a result of water or rain, apply _______ until normal braking action is restored.

▢ the brakes lightly several times

▢ heat to your brakes

▢ more pressure to the gas pedal

▢ more pressure to the steering wheel

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

(A) After driving through water, always check the brakes' function. If the brakes have become ineffective, lightly press the brakes several times until adequate braking action is restored.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

Every regulatory device on the road informs you

▢ about hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions

▢ to come to a complete stop, move in a specific direction, or reduce your speed

▢ about the tips to navigate securely or make your journey more enjoyable

▢ none of the aforementioned.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

(B) Regulatory devices tell you to halt, go in a specific direction, or slow down. All regulatory devices specify the measures you must perform. Failure to comply will result in a penalty.

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

Your license can be renewed within ________ before it expires.

▢ three months

▢ nine months

▢ six months

▢ twelve months

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

(C) You can renew your driver's license at any of Hawaii's driver licensing offices. Your license can be renewed up to 6 months before it expires. After the expiration date, every Hawaii state driver's license becomes null and worthless. There isn't any kind of grace period.

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

Flaggers are frequently seen on highways and in construction zones to

▢ notify the police and insurance companies of an accident

▢ safely stop, slow, or divert traffic through construction zones

▢ slow vehicles down to a lower posted speed limit

▢ determine the amount of alcohol in a driver's blood

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

(B) Flag persons (flaggers) are frequently stationed on highways and in work zones to safely stop, slow, or guide traffic through the regions. Flaggers wear orange vests, shirts, or jackets and direct traffic through the zones with red flags or stop/slow paddles.

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

Which of the following does not qualify as a defensive driving technique?

▢ Prepare a backup plan of action in case an unforeseen occurrence occurs

▢ Maintain a safe following distance and stay vigilant

▢ While driving, call your relatives to keep you awake