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

Must always be obeyed.
Are merely suggestions.
Must be followed only when there is other traffic.
Must be followed only when a police officer is present.

Stop where you are.
Blow your horn.
Force your way into traffic in the adjoining lane.
Keep moving slowly until you can get out of its way.

Continue to drive in a normal manner.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Speed up to get out of its way.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.

No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.

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Traffic signs and pavement markings:

You are driving on the roadway and there is an emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights directly behind you. You are in heavy traffic and cannot get out of its way. You should:

On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

This sign means:

You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

This sign means:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
All of the above.

Continue at your current speed.
You must stop ahead.
Speeding is not allowed.
There is a traffic signal ahead.