Hawaii DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

In preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should look over your shoulder as well as in the rear-view mirror. Then wait until the way is clear before pulling into traffic. You should indicate your intention by signaling, enter into traffic in the nearest lane, and remain in that lane until it is safe to change lanes.

Not quite. The answer is check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

Before changing lanes, you should check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear to check the blind spot.

Not quite. The answer is toward the side that is hit.

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown toward the side that is hit.

Not quite. The answer is braking too hard at a high speed.

This type of skid is usually caused by braking too hard at a high speed and locking the wheels. The vehicle will skid no matter which way the steering wheel is turned. Take your foot off the brake pedal to unlock the wheels. Then straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out. Slow the vehicle gradually until you are at a safe speed to continue driving.

Not quite. The answer is the lap and shoulder belts

You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use the lap and shoulder belts together. The lap belt should be adjusted to fit snugly across your hipbones or upper thighs. It should never be positioned across your abdomen or the soft part of your stomach. The shoulder belt should fit snugly across the chest and middle of the shoulder.

Not quite. The answer is None of the above

When you change lanes, you must signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder. Your car has blind spots that are large enough to completely hide another car in the lane next to you. The only way to check those blind spots is to look over your shoulder.

Source: Laziness, Driving Habits, Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is faster tire wear.

Unbalanced tires and low pressure cause faster tire wear, which leads to poorer fuel economy and worse handling and braking.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is get out of the driver's way.

Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. If you notice a driver behind you repeatedly flashing his or her headlights, you should not retaliate or engage the other driver in any way. Get out of the driver's way instead.

Not quite. The answer is ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the car to go.

You can prevent skids by driving slowly and carefully, especially on curves. If you find yourself in a skid, remain calm, ease your foot off the gas, and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the car to go. Avoid braking if your car is not equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This procedure, known as “steering into the skid,” will bring the rear end of your car in line with the front.

Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed and position to allow the traffic to merge.

If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, adjust your speed and position to allow the traffic to merge safely.

Not quite. The answer is turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check the blind spots.

When you turn your head to check the blind spots, make sure to keep the steering wheel straight. People have a natural tendency to turn their arms in the same direction as their head turns.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If you are the first person to come upon the scene of a collision, the first thing you should do is pull your vehicle off the road. Do not move injured persons unless there is a danger of fire. Notify emergency officials and do not stand in traffic lanes. Ask others who have stopped to warn approaching traffic.

Not quite. The answer is your right turn signal

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which traffic flows counterclockwise around a central island. Use your right turn signal to exit the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is If you start to hydroplane, you should apply your brakes and slow down quickly.

The roads are often slipperiest during the first ten minutes of rainfall, when the water mixes with oil that is already on the road's surface.Hydroplaning occurs when your tires skip over the water's surface. You can start to hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph. If you do hydroplane, you should stop accelerating and try to avoid braking. Let the vehicle slow itself down. You shouldn't use your cruise control because when your vehicle loses traction, it may spin the wheels in an attempt to maintain a constant speed. This can worsen or even cause a skid.

Source: Driving in Inclement Weather, Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

When you are in heavy traffic, if you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle right behind you, keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

If you start to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they are sliding right, steer right.

Not quite. The answer is Pull over to the side of the road and stop.

When you see an emergency vehicle approach, you should pull over to the side of the road and stop to let it pass. However, if you are in traffic or in the middle of an intersection, proceed and pull over when possible.

Source: Emergency Vehicles, Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is under age 20

Statistics show that the youngest drivers (under age 20) have about twice as many accidents as would be expected for the number of drivers in this group. As they get older, they continue to have fewer accidents until about 50 to 54 years of age. These drivers have the least number of accidents of any age group. Starting at age 55, accidents occur more frequently as age increases. Drivers above age 75 are involved in a larger number of accidents, but still fewer than drivers under the age of 25.

Not quite. The answer is 17

In the state of HI, all children between the ages of four and seventeen must be belted in the rear of a vehicle.

Source: Safety Belts, Vehicle Condition and Maintenance, Chapter 2 Vehicle Equipment and Inspection, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual