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

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
All of the above.

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 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.

Must slow down and prepare to stop.
Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.
May not turn right.

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.

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Hawaii driver's examination

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

When towing a trailer large enough to obstruct your inside rearview mirror, you are required to:

A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Give the vehicle extra space.
Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.
Avoid following the driver's example.
All of the above.

Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.
Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.
Calling a taxi.
Doing any of the above.