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.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	30
Passing score:	24

Always bring the car to a complete stop.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.
Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

Turning on your car radio.
Slowing down.
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

Regulatory signs.
Warning signs.
Information signs.
Guide signs.

In curves and on hills.
Next to churches and schools.
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
On freeway on-ramps.

Hawaii driver's examination

Wait, before you go

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.