2024 Hawaii Permit Test 8

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.. Read More

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.

Number of Tests
Number of Question
Passing Score

7. You are late to work and in a hurry. Before you back into the street, you should:

Explanation
Backing is a dangerous maneuver due to the restricted visibility and should be done with great caution. Exercise extraordinary caution when backing up in residential areas. Children often play behind and between parked vehicles.

8. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Explanation
When roads are wet, cars take a longer distance to stop and may skid on quick turns. Do not use cruise control when driving under wet or icy conditions. Reduce your speed and drive with caution.

9. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

Explanation
One strategy to avoid driving while impaired or intoxicated is to arrange for a ride home with a friend who does not drink. Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower cannot reduce your blood alcohol content or reduce the effects of alcohol. On average, it takes about an hour for the body to eliminate the alcohol from a single drink.

10. A good rule to remember for passing is:

Explanation
Each time you pass another vehicle, there is an increased chance for a collision. If you are moving faster than surrounding traffic, you will have to continue passing others. Drive with the flow of traffic, within the legal speed limit, and pass only as needed.

11. If you are involved in an accident and the accident scene is not readily visible to oncoming traffic, you should:

Explanation
If you are involved in an accident and the accident scene is not readily visible to oncoming traffic, you should warn oncoming traffic. Have someone warn approaching drivers to prevent further damage. Keep a flashlight and flares in your vehicle for emergency use.

12. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

Explanation
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day for several reasons. It is harder to see in the dark, you may be temporarily blinded by the glare from other vehicles' lights, and there are likely to be more drivers on the road who are tired or under the influence.
DMV Writen Test