Hawaii Permit Practice Test 3
26 questions written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Under Hawaii's zero tolerance law, a driver under 21 may not drive with a blood alcohol content of:
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About this test
These questions were written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital) (2023). 9 of the 21 Hawaii questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Hawaii or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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Under Hawaii's zero tolerance law, a driver under 21 may not drive with a blood alcohol content of:
- A .08 or more
- B .05 or more
- C .02 or more
- D .10 or more
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C. .02 or more
Drivers under 21 are prohibited from driving with a BAC of .02 or more. Since they cannot legally drink, the limit is set close to zero.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 56
You face a steady red light and there is no stop line. Where must you stop?
- A At the edge of the intersection, past the crosswalk
- B In the crosswalk, so you can see
- C Wherever you can see cross traffic best
- D Before entering the crosswalk
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D. Before entering the crosswalk
At a red light, stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk, and if there is neither, stop before the intersection. Remain stopped until the light turns green.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 39
How much space should you leave when passing a bicyclist in Hawaii?
- A At least 2 feet
- B At least 3 feet
- C At least 10 feet
- D At least 1 foot
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B. At least 3 feet
Motorists should keep at least 3 feet between their vehicle and the bicyclist until they have safely passed. Bicyclists may be moving faster than you think, so do not pass and then turn right right in front of them.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 97
In a work zone, a barricade's stripes slope downward to the right. Which way should you go?
- A Stop and wait for a flagger
- B Bear to the left
- C Go straight through the barricade
- D Bear to the right
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D. Bear to the right
Diagonal stripes on a barricade or vertical panel guide you toward the side you should pass. Stripes sloping downward to the right mean bear right.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 50
You hit a parked car and cannot find its owner. What must you do?
- A Wait for one hour, then leave
- B Leave a written note with your name, address and what happened
- C Write down the other car's plate number and report it next week
- D Drive away, since no one was hurt
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B. Leave a written note with your name, address and what happened
If you strike an unattended vehicle, stop and find the owner or leave a written notice with your name, address and the circumstances. Notify owners of other property you damage too.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 52