Hawaii Permit Practice Test 6

25 questions written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

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Emergencies & crashesHawaii rule

In Hawaii, a crash with no injuries must be reported to police right away if property damage is at least:

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About this test

These questions were written from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital) (2023). 11 of the 20 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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  1. In Hawaii, a crash with no injuries must be reported to police right away if property damage is at least:

    • A $1,000
    • B $3,000
    • C $5,000
    • D $500
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    B. $3,000

    Crashes with any injury, death, or property damage of $3,000 or more must be reported to police immediately by the quickest means. Stop, help the injured, and exchange information.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 52

  2. Uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals: you and a car on your right arrive together
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    Uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals: you and a car on your right arrive togetherYouNo signs or signals

    Two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time from different streets. Who must yield?

    • A The car going straight yields to the turning car
    • B The slower car yields to the faster car
    • C The driver on the right yields to the car on the left
    • D The driver on the left yields to the car on the right
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    D. The driver on the left yields to the car on the right

    When vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, yield to the car on the right. A simple rule like this prevents both drivers from going at once.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 32

  3. You fail to stop on a Hawaii state highway for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. What is the maximum fine?

    • A $1,000
    • B $5,000
    • C $100
    • D $250
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    A. $1,000

    Hawaii law sets a maximum fine of $1,000 for failing to stop for a school bus on a state highway; on other roads the maximum is $500. Children may cross in front of the bus without warning, so stay stopped until the bus moves and its lights go off.

    Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Motor Vehicle Safety Office website

  4. Your test shows a BAC of .08, or you refuse to be tested. Under Hawaii's administrative revocation law, what happens right away?

    • A Your license is kept until a court date is set
    • B You may keep driving for 90 days and then must appear in court
    • C Your license is taken and you get a 30-day temporary permit
    • D You get a warning if it is a first offense
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    C. Your license is taken and you get a 30-day temporary permit

    If a test shows .08 or more, or you refuse the test, your license is taken and you receive a 30-day temporary driving permit. You may request a hearing.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 55

  5. What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

    • A Proceed with caution, as with a flashing yellow
    • B The light is about to turn red
    • C Oncoming traffic must stop
    • D Speed up to clear the intersection
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    B. The light is about to turn red

    A steady yellow light means the red light will be shown right after it. You should avoid entering the intersection on yellow, and you must not enter after the light turns red.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 39