Hawaii permit test: speed limits & control
Posted and basic speed laws, statutory limits and adjusting speed to conditions. 6 questions.
What is Hawaii's basic speed law?
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Sample speed limits & control questions
What is Hawaii's basic speed law?
- A Any speed under the posted limit is legal
- B Speed is limited only on freeways
- C You may drive 5 mph over the limit in good weather
- D Never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent
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D. Never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent
The basic law says you must not drive faster than is reasonable and prudent. Your speed must suit the area, road, traffic, pedestrians, weather and light.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 28
You cannot keep up with the normal flow of traffic on a two-lane road. What should you do?
- A Pull off and let traffic pass, or use another route
- B Drive on the shoulder until you reach your exit
- C Keep going; slower is always safer
- D Turn on your hazard lights and continue
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A. Pull off and let traffic pass, or use another route
You must not drive so slowly that you hold back other traffic. If you cannot keep up, pull off the roadway and let others pass, or change to another route.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 28
A reflective 18-inch triangular emblem on the back of a vehicle means it is designed to travel at:
- A 15 mph or less
- B 25 mph or less
- C 45 mph or less
- D 35 mph or less
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B. 25 mph or less
The reflective slow moving vehicle emblem is required on vehicles designed to operate at 25 mph or less. When you see it, reduce speed and approach cautiously.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 30
According to the Hawaii manual, where are reduced speed limits required when children are present?
- A Only on roads with bike lanes
- B At every railroad crossing
- C Only on freeways
- D Near schools and playgrounds
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D. Near schools and playgrounds
Reduced speed limits apply on streets near schools and playgrounds, and at School Crossing signs when children are present. They also apply in residential and business areas.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 28