Hawaii DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is In Hawaii, it is legal to park close to a fire hydrant.

How close you may park to a fire hydrant varies throughout Hawaii. On Oahu, it's 10 feet; on the Big Island, it's 15 feet. If you are unsure how close you can park to a hydrant in your area, you should stay 15 feet away from the hydrant just to be safe.

Not quite. The answer is tailgating.

Following too closely is commonly called tailgating, which is one form of aggressive driving. If you leave less than a two-second following distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you, you risk a collision with it.

Not quite. The answer is Leaving a small child for 5 minutes or longer is prohibited by law.

It is not only illegal but irresponsible to leave a small child unattended in a motor vehicle for a significant length of time. Hawaii law stipulates that a child under 9 years of age cannot be left in a motor vehicle alone for five minutes or longer. A car can quickly become lethally hot inside, even with the windows open. A small child or animal cannot survive long under such conditions.

Source: WARNING! Do Not Leave Children Unattended, Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is keep shifting your eyes.

To reduce the likelihood of drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate highway, keep your eyes moving and avoid staring in any one direction. However, if you still become drowsy, pull off the road and rest. Talking on a cell phone or changing lanes frequently while driving are dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is make a right turn.

This driver is signaling to make a right turn.

Not quite. The answer is every year.

Nearly all motor vehicles operated on public highways must have an official Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) at least once a year. Exceptions include ambulances, which must be inspected every six months, and new vehicles, which do not need to be inspected until two years after their initial inspection on the date that they are sold.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you can turn left, but you must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic first.

You can turn left on a green signal, but you must first yield to all vehicles and pedestrians that are already in the intersection because they have the right-of-way.

Source: Standard Three-Color Signals, Traffic Signals, Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is reduce your speed and yield.

A yield sign is triangular in shape. It indicates that you should slow down and yield to other traffic.

Not quite. The answer is The three-point turn

If you must turn around on a narrow, two-way street, make a three-point turn unless it is prohibited there.

Not quite. The answer is keep right.

When entering a roundabout, you must stay to the right of the center island. Do not stop if the way is clear. Never pass another vehicle in a single-lane roundabout. Travel around the circle until you reach your desired exit. Then signal a right turn and exit the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is doing any of the above.

Driving on the left side is legal only in some cases, such as on one-way streets and while passing. If you are driving at about the same speed as other traffic, stay in the middle lanes. Leave the leftmost lane free for passing and the rightmost lane free for vehicles entering or leaving the highway. If you are moving slower than the posted speed limit, drive in the rightmost lane unless you are passing, turning left, or avoiding an obstruction.

Not quite. The answer is If you miss your exit, use a median crossover.

To enter and leave expressways or interstate highways, use entrance and exit ramps at the sides of the highways. Median crossovers are only for use by authorized vehicles, such as emergency and maintenance vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Call your family while driving to keep you awake.

Even with "hands-free" equipment, talking on a cell phone takes your attention away from driving and can make you less likely to notice a dangerous situation.

Not quite. The answer is nearest to the right side of the road.

Maintain about the same speed as other vehicles when possible, but never exceed the posted speed limits. If you are driving slower than other traffic, stay in the lane nearest to the right side of the road.

Not quite. The answer is The driver is about to turn left.

This is a left turn hand signal.

Source: Required Signals, Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

To make a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance and make a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street.

Not quite. The answer is Slow-moving vehicles should use the right lane, and fast-moving vehicles should use the left lane.

On the highway, slower vehicles should use the right lane, leaving the left lane for faster-moving or passing vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Car A is turning correctly.

You should always turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, unless otherwise indicated. You must always turn into the closest lane, and you must not change lanes midway through the turn. Here, Car B has turned into the farthest lane. Car A has turned into the closest lane, which is correct.

Source: Turns, Driving Rules, District of Columbia Driving Manual

Not quite. The answer is traffic entering and leaving the freeway.

If you are in the right lane, allow space for vehicles entering the freeway. The right lane should remain as open as possible for traffic entering and leaving the freeway.

Not quite. The answer is the hand-over-hand technique.

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel hand over hand to complete the turn in the lane next to the curb.