Hawaii Permit Practice Test 4
26 questions written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
On a two-lane road, you may NOT drive on the left side of the road within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital) (2023). 13 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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On a two-lane road, you may NOT drive on the left side of the road within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
- A 500 feet
- B 100 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 50 feet
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B. 100 feet
You must not drive on the left half of the road when approaching within 100 feet of, or passing through, an intersection or railroad crossing. Cars may enter or cross there without warning.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 26
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When may you cross double solid yellow center lines?
- A To turn left into or out of a driveway or alley
- B To pass a slow vehicle when the road is clear
- C To pass a bicyclist on a curve
- D Whenever there is no oncoming traffic
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A. To turn left into or out of a driveway or alley
Double solid yellow lines mark the center of a road where passing is prohibited in both directions. You may cross them only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 33
In rain, at what speed may partial hydroplaning begin?
- A 35 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 15 mph
- D 70 mph
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A. 35 mph
Partial hydroplaning may start at 35 mph, and at 55 mph in heavy rain tires may lose all contact with the road. Slow down and keep tires in good shape.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 75
With a Hawaii instruction permit, who must be with you when you drive a car?
- A A licensed driver who is at least 21
- B Any adult passenger, licensed or not
- C Any licensed driver who is at least 18
- D A licensed driver who is at least 25
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A. A licensed driver who is at least 21
A permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. The supervisor's experience is what makes practice driving safe.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 13
Under Hawaii law, children under what age must ride in a child restraint system or booster seat, unless an exception applies?
- A Under age 12
- B Under age 4
- C Under age 10
- D Under age 2
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C. Under age 10
Hawaii requires a child restraint system with harness or a booster seat for every child under 10. The one exception is a child aged 7 to 9 who is over 4 feet 9 inches tall and correctly uses a lap and shoulder belt.
Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Motor Vehicle Safety Office website