Practice test 1 of 10 — Hawaii permit test

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1. Question 1: C. It is unlawful to speed up

   The no-passing rules note: "When you are being passed, it is unlawful to increase your speed."

   Handbook: Chapter V: Traffic Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations — No Passing Rules

2. Question 2: C. $3,000

   Crashes with injury, death or "property damage of $3,000 or more must be reported to the police immediately."

   Handbook: Chapter VII: Crash Procedures

3. Question 3: A. On the outside edge of a sharp curve

   Chevron signs are placed on the outside of a sharp curve and point the way to steer.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

4. Question 4: C. Follow the signs around a closed road

   A detour sign leads you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs to get back on your route.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

5. Question 5: C. Stops the car if alcohol is on your breath

   An ignition interlock is a breath tester that stops the car from starting if it finds alcohol on your breath.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

6. Question 6: D. On any public highway or sidewalk

   It is against the law to consume or possess any alcoholic beverage "on any public highway or any public sidewalk."

   Handbook: Chapter IX: Alcohol and Other Drugs — The Law

7. Question 7: A. Signal and check for traffic

   Signal and check mirrors and your blind spot before pulling away from the curb.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

8. Question 8: A. Toward the edge of the road

   With no curb, turn the wheels toward the edge of the road so the car rolls off the road, not into traffic.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking on hills

9. Question 9: C. Left turns by traffic from both directions

   This is a two-way left-turn lane. Drivers from both directions use it only to make left turns.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

10. Question 10: D. On roads at higher elevations

    Fog almost never occurs at lower elevations; it is found "on roads at higher elevations where low-lying clouds meet the ground surface."

    Handbook: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques — Driving in Inclement Weather

11. Question 11: D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough

    At higher speed, tires cannot clear the water fast enough and can ride up on a thin layer of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

12. Question 12: D. You may take more risks

    Strong feelings make you take more risks and pay less attention, so wait until you are calm before you drive.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

13. Question 13: A. You must not drive in that lane

    A steady red X over a lane means the lane is closed to you. Move to a lane with a green arrow.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Lane control signals

14. Question 14: D. At least 100 feet

    Signals "must be given for at least 100 feet" (100 feet) before you change lanes, turn or stop, about five car lengths.

    Handbook: Chapter V: Traffic Laws, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations — Required Signals

15. Question 15: C. When the bus moves again or its red lights go off

    Drivers must stop and "shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion" or its flashing red lamps are turned off.

    Handbook: Chapter XII: Pedestrian Safety — Stopping for a School Bus

16. Question 16: B. Before you start to drive

    Adjust your seat and mirrors before you start to drive, so you can see well and are not distracted on the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Vehicle equipment

17. Question 17: A. A parent or guardian

    A licensed driver 21 or older is needed at all times, but from 11 to 5 "you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian."

    Handbook: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers — Driving by Minors

18. Question 18: A. Gravity keeps pulling the car forward

    Going downhill, gravity keeps pulling the car forward, so it takes longer to stop; slow down and leave more space.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

19. Question 19: D. Open space around your car on all sides

    A space cushion is room around your car on all sides so you have time and space to react.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Managing space

20. Question 20: C. All traffic moves the way the arrow points

    A one way sign means all traffic on that road moves only in the direction the arrow shows.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

21. Question 21: D. You may not park here

    This is a no parking sign. You may not leave your car parked in the area it covers.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

22. Question 22: A. Stop before you reach the bus

    Drivers in the bus lane and all lanes next to it "shall stop the driver's vehicle before reaching the school bus."

    Handbook: Chapter XII: Pedestrian Safety — Stopping for a School Bus

23. Question 23: C. About one standard drink per hour

    In general, the body clears about one standard drink per hour, and nothing speeds it up.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

24. Question 24: A. Let the cyclist pass, then turn

    Yield to the cyclist in the bike lane. Let them go by, then make your turn behind them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

25. Question 25: D. Not start, but finish if already crossing

    A flashing don't walk or raised hand means do not start to cross; those already crossing should finish.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

26. Question 26: B. Warn you of a hazard or change ahead

    Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. They tell you about a hazard or change in the road ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

27. Question 27: A. Open space you can steer into

    An escape route is open space you can steer into if you suddenly need to avoid a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

28. Question 28: B. Your license can be suspended

    Under implied consent laws, refusing a lawful test usually leads to a license suspension.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Testing and implied consent

29. Question 29: D. Stop

    Only the stop sign has eight sides, so you can know it by shape alone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

30. Question 30: D. The highway runs mostly north and south

    Interstate routes with odd numbers usually run north and south; even numbers usually run east and west.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs