Hawaii permit test: distracted & drowsy driving

Phone and texting laws, other distractions and fatigue. 6 questions.

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Distracted & drowsy driving

The Hawaii manual warns against driving with headsets or earphones that:

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Sample distracted & drowsy driving questions

  1. The Hawaii manual warns against driving with headsets or earphones that:

    • A Are connected by a cord
    • B Are used for phone calls only
    • C Cover or go in both ears
    • D Play music at low volume
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    C. Cover or go in both ears

    Do not drive with headsets or earphones that cover or go in both ears. They make it too hard to hear emergency horns or sirens.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 59

  2. You need to make a phone call while driving. What does the Hawaii manual recommend?

    • A Make the call at a red light
    • B Keep calls under one minute
    • C Use hands-free equipment and keep driving
    • D Pull over in a safe place until the call is done
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    D. Pull over in a safe place until the call is done

    If you need to talk on a cell phone, pull over to a safe place until you are finished. Even with hands-free equipment, a phone conversation makes you less likely to notice danger.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 59

  3. Where is the safest place for a pet to ride in your car?

    • A In a pet carrier
    • B On the front passenger seat
    • C In the driver's lap
    • D Loose on the back seat
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    A. In a pet carrier

    Pets can be distracting and should not ride in the driver's lap. The manual says a carrier is the safest place.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 59

  4. You just had a heated argument and are very angry. What does the Hawaii manual advise?

    • A Drive normally; emotions do not affect driving
    • B Drive, but turn the radio up to relax
    • C Let someone else drive or take time to cool off
    • D Drive faster to get home and calm down
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    C. Let someone else drive or take time to cool off

    Strong emotions can make you temporarily crash-prone. People who are angry or upset need time to cool off, and the manual says to let someone else drive.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 24