2025 Hawaii Permit Test 3
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Hawaii. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Hawaii please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/hawaii/car.
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Passing Score
13. Braking distance is affected by:
Explanation
Factors that can affect braking distance include how fast your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the condition of the pavement.
14. When turning or changing lanes, you must:
Explanation
Always signal your intentions when changing lanes, turning, or pulling away from a curb. Do not allow yourself to become lazy and form the bad habit of not following this law.
15. When towing a trailer large enough to obstruct your inside rearview mirror, you are required to:
Explanation
If you are towing a trailer that is large enough to obstruct your view of the road through your inside rearview mirror, you must have outside rearview mirrors of proper size installed on your vehicle. These rearview mirrors should be added to both sides of the vehicle.
16. Having a few drinks before driving home after work:
Explanation
Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is prohibited in Hawaii. Alcohol slows normal reflexes, interferes with judgment, reduces alertness, and impairs vision. If you feel stimulated after drinking, it is simply because your inhibitions are lowered, causing a loss of caution and self-control. It is safest to refrain from driving when you have consumed any quantity of alcohol.
17. What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
Explanation
Consuming alcohol and other drugs together can increase the impairing effects of both. For example, having one drink while you are also using a cold remedy could affect you as much as several drinks would when being consumed separately from any medications.
18. All headlights on your vehicle must work properly and be correctly adjusted:
Explanation