Hawaii permit test: emergencies & crashes

Vehicle failures, what to do at a crash and reporting requirements. 7 questions.

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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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Sample emergencies & crashes questions

  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. 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

  3. A tire suddenly blows out. What should you do first?

    • A Speed up to stabilize the car
    • B Brake hard to stop quickly
    • C Grip the wheel firmly and do not brake
    • D Steer onto the shoulder immediately
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    C. Grip the wheel firmly and do not brake

    Do not apply the brakes after a blowout. Grip the wheel firmly, stay in your lane, slow down gradually, then brake lightly and pull off when moving very slowly.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 81

  4. Your brakes fail completely. After pumping the pedal and shifting to a lower gear, how should you use the parking brake?

    • A Apply it, then release it at once
    • B Do not use it at all
    • C Pull it as hard as possible
    • D Apply it gradually
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    D. Apply it gradually

    If brakes fail, pump the pedal, shift to a lower gear, look for an escape route, and apply the parking brake gradually. Applying it rapidly or hard may cause you to lose control.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 81