Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

What does PMVI stand for?

Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection

Problematic Motor Vehicle Inspection

Pre-Operation Motor Vehicle Inspection

Pre-Authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection

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Hawaii DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

12 laws & requirements questions for the Hawaii DMV Permit Test, out of 12 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Hawaii test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
Official source: kauai.gov
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1Question 1 of 12
If your address changes, you must report the change to the county examiner of drivers within
Not quite. The answer is 30 days.
If your address changes, you must report the change to the county examiner of drivers within 30 days.
Source: Change of Address or Name on Driver's License, Chapter 1: Licensing of Drivers, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
2Question 2 of 12
You may sue or be sued for medical expenses of _________ or more.
Not quite. The answer is $5,000
You are allowed to sue or be sued for medical expenses of at least $5,000 that resulted from an automobile accident.
Source: When Can I Sue or Be Sued? Motor Vehicle Insurance Law, Chapter 8: Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
3Question 3 of 12
All HI vehicles must be covered by automobile insurance. What is the minimum liability coverage per person that is required?
Not quite. The answer is $20,000
The state of Hawaii requires all vehicles to be insured by a policy that includes at least $20,000 of liability coverage per person.
Source: Motor Vehicle Insurance Law, Chapter 8: Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
4Question 4 of 12
There are two types of traffic citations issued in the state of Hawaii: a traffic infraction and
Not quite. The answer is a traffic crime.
The two types of traffic citations issued in the state of Hawaii are traffic infractions and traffic crimes.
Source: Traffic Citations, Chapter 1: Licensing of Drivers, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
5Question 5 of 12
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
6Question 6 of 12
All HI vehicles must be covered by automobile insurance. What is the minimum amount of property damage coverage that is required?
Not quite. The answer is $10,000
All vehicles driven in the state of Hawaii must be covered by an auto insurance policy that includes at least $10,000 in property damage coverage per accident.
Source: Chapter 8: Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
7Question 7 of 12
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
8Question 8 of 12
If a Hawaii driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more, his or her license will automatically be revoked for
Not quite. The answer is 30 days.
The state of Hawaii will put into effect an administrative license revocation when a driver is found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. The license will be revoked for thirty days and the driver will be issued a temporary driver's permit.
Source: Administrative License Revocation, The Law, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
9Question 9 of 12
What does PMVI stand for?
Not quite. The answer is Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection
HI vehicles must pass a Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) at least once a year.
Source: Safety Inspection of Vehicles, Chapter 2: Vehicle Equipment and Inspection, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
10Question 10 of 12
Under Hawaii law, a child under the age of _____ may not be left unattended in a vehicle for more than five minutes.
Not quite. The answer is 9
Hawaii law prohibits children under the age of nine from being left in a vehicle unattended for more than five minutes.
Source: Chapter 10: Safe Driving Techniques, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
11Question 11 of 12
If a Hawaii driver who already has a long record refuses a blood alcohol content (BAC) test, the maximum revocation period is
Not quite. The answer is 4 years.
If a Hawaii driver with several prior convictions refuses a blood alcohol content (BAC) test, his or her license could be suspended for up to four years.
Source: Zero Tolerance, The Law, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual
12Question 12 of 12
What is the maximum penalty for failing to adhere to Hawaii's vehicle insurance law?
Not quite. The answer is $5,000 fine or 30 days in jail
The maximum penalty for failing to adhere to Hawaii's vehicle insurance law is a fine of $5,000 or thirty days' imprisonment.
Source: What is the Penalty? Motor Vehicle Insurance Law, Chapter 8: Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Law, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

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Is this Hawaii DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test like the real Hawaii DMV Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 30 questions; this free test has 12.

How many questions are on the Hawaii DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 30 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Hawaii DMV Permit Test?

You need 24 out of 30 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the Hawaii DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15½. 30 multiple-choice questions; more than 6 errors fails, with a 7-day wait to retest. The state online version (age 15.5+) has 25 questions and a 1-hour limit.

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If your address changes, you must report the change to the county examiner of drivers within

You may sue or be sued for medical expenses of _________ or more.

All HI vehicles must be covered by automobile insurance. What is the minimum liability coverage per person that is required?

There are two types of traffic citations issued in the state of Hawaii: a traffic infraction and

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

All HI vehicles must be covered by automobile insurance. What is the minimum amount of property damage coverage that is required?

Which of the following statements is true?

If a Hawaii driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more, his or her license will automatically be revoked for

What does PMVI stand for?

Under Hawaii law, a child under the age of _____ may not be left unattended in a vehicle for more than five minutes.

If a Hawaii driver who already has a long record refuses a blood alcohol content (BAC) test, the maximum revocation period is

What is the maximum penalty for failing to adhere to Hawaii's vehicle insurance law?

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