Hawaii permit test: night, weather & hazards
Headlights, rain, fog, ice, skids, glare and other hazards. 6 questions.
In rain, at what speed may partial hydroplaning begin?
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Sample night, weather & hazards questions
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
When are roads most slippery during rain?
- A Only at night
- B Only when it is also windy
- C After it has rained for hours
- D In the first few minutes of rain
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D. In the first few minutes of rain
The first few drops of rain are a danger signal. Roads are most slippery then because oil dropped by cars has not been washed away.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 75
You are driving in fog and cannot see at least two car lengths (40 feet) ahead. What should you do?
- A Keep driving slowly in your own lane with the hazard lights on
- B Follow closely behind another car's taillights
- C Pull off the pavement, stop and turn on your hazard lights
- D Switch to high beams and continue
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C. Pull off the pavement, stop and turn on your hazard lights
In fog, slow sharply and use low beams. If you cannot see at least two car lengths (40 feet), pull completely off the pavement, stop and turn on the hazard warning signals.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 76
You come to a flooded road where the water is moving swiftly. The Hawaii manual says never to drive through it if the water is deeper than:
- A Two inches
- B Three feet
- C One foot
- D Six feet
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C. One foot
Never drive through a flooded area where water over one foot deep is moving swiftly. The water will sweep your vehicle off the road.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 76