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.
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
Is less if you were only drinking beer.
Is less if you were only drinking wine.
Is greater if you were drinking whiskey or hard liquor.
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your blood stream.
2.
When passing a motorcycle, you must:
Give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic lane
Give the motorcyclist his entire traffic lane as if his vehicle were a car
Pull to the left just far enough to miss the motorcyclist.
Not let the motorcyclist know you are going to pass.
3.
A yellow “X” over the traffic lane means:
That you must move out of that lane of traffic because it is going to be used for oncoming traffic.
That you may use that lane.
That the lane is for left turns only
That you may use the lane but with caution.
4.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Merging traffic.
Proceed with caution.
Pedestrian crossing.
Come to a full stop.
5.
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
Speed up.
Go the same speed.
Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle and for the other driver to complete the pass sooner.
Change lanes.
6.
When towing a trailer large enough to obstruct your inside rearview mirror, you are required to:
Have an outside rearview mirror installed on the driver’s side of your vehicle.
Have an outside rearview mirror installed on the side of your vehicle opposite of the driver
Have outside rearview mirrors installed on both sides of your vehicle.
Have a person in the vehicle to clear you for right turns.
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