Hawaii driver's examination

(From the 2018 Hawaii driver handbook)
Number of tests: 16
Number of questions: 30
Passing score: 24
Directions: When you apply for an Hawaii driver’s license or instruction permit as required, you will be given the following tests: 1. Rules of the Road 2. Vision 3. Recognition of traffic control devices. You must pass these tests before you are permitted to take the driver performance road test.

You will be required to answer questions about traffic laws and identify certain signs by their shape, color, or the symbol appearing on them. The knowledge test consists of 30 multiple choice questions that are important to the safe operation of a motor vehicle, including traffic signs, pavement markings and Hawaii laws and driving practices. The questions are based on the information provided in the manual.

You must score an 80% to pass the knowledge test. If you fail the knowledge test you should study the driver’s manual further and retake the test.
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1.
This sign means:
No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.
2.
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
Dangerous.
Safe locations to park a car.
3.
Which of the following equipment may you have installed on your private vehicle?
A blue light visible outside of the vehicle
A bell, exhaust whistle, or siren
A muffler cut-out or by-pass
None of the above
4.
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.
5.
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
To know when it is safe to cross the street.
To stop at the curb before crossing the street.
To run out in front of you without looking.
Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.
6.
Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:
Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.
When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.
No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.
Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.
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