Hawaii permit test: following distance & space
Following-distance rules, stopping distance and keeping a space cushion. 4 questions.
What is the minimum following interval the Hawaii manual says you should keep behind another vehicle?
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Sample following distance & space questions
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What is the minimum following interval the Hawaii manual says you should keep behind another vehicle?
- A One second
- B One car length per 20 mph
- C Four seconds
- D Two seconds
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D. Two seconds
Count 'one thousand one, one thousand two' after the car ahead passes a marker. If you reach 'two' before you reach the marker, you have at least a two-second interval; you should never have less.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 67
It has just started to rain. How much following distance should you allow?
- A At least twice the normal distance
- B One extra car length
- C The normal two seconds
- D Less, so you can see the car's taillights
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A. At least twice the normal distance
The first drops of rain make roads most slippery because oil has not washed away yet. Reduce speed, use extra caution, and allow at least twice the normal following distance.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 75
When you stop behind another vehicle in traffic, how far back should you stop?
- A Exactly one foot behind it
- B Close enough to touch its bumper
- C Where you can see its rear tires touch the road
- D Three car lengths back
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C. Where you can see its rear tires touch the road
Stop far enough back that you can see where the rear tires of the vehicle ahead rest on the road. This leaves room to go around it if it cannot proceed.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 70
What is the most common cause of striking the vehicle ahead?
- A Keeping a steady speed
- B Following too closely
- C Driving with headlights on
- D Using a turn signal too early
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B. Following too closely
Striking the vehicle ahead is one of the most common crashes and is usually caused by following too closely. Following too closely also limits your view of the road ahead.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 67