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Hawaii Drivers Permit Test Exam Over View
Material Questions and Answers 2026 update
When you take a road test for a driver's license:
1. You must provide the vehicle.
2. The vehicle must be in safe operating condition free of safety defects.
3. You must be accompanied to the testing station by a licensed driver.
4. All of the above. -Correct Answer✅ 4. All of the above.
When you change your address you must notify the County Examiner of drivers:
1. In writing, within 30 days.
2. In writing, within 10 days.
3. In person, within 10 days.
4. By telephone, within 30 days. -Correct Answer✅ 1. In writing, within 30
days.
When you change your name you must notify the County Examiner of drivers in
person with
proof of the change
within:
1. 60 days.
2. 20 days.
3. 10 days.
4. 30 days. -Correct Answer✅ 4. 30 days.
When driving a vehicle upon any public street or highway you must:
1. Show your driver's license upon demand.
2. Carry your license with you.
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3. Have a valid driver's license.
4. All of the above. -Correct Answer✅ 4. All of the above.
When your driver's license expires you may:
1. Drive during the grace period of 90 days.
2. Drive as long as you are accompanied by a licensed driver.
3. You may not drive but you may renew your driver's license within a year after
the expiration
following normal license renewal
steps.
4. Drive to and from work only. -Correct Answer✅ 3. You may not drive but
you may renew your driver's license within a year after the expiration following
normal license renewal steps.
All head lamps on your vehicle must work properly and be correctly adjusted:
1. When driving in city traffic.
2. At all times.
3. When driving on freeways.
4. When approaching other vehicles. -Correct Answer✅ 2. At all times.
Which of the following equipment may you have installed on your private vehicle?
1. A red light showing the front, or a blue light visible outside of the vehicle.
2. A bell, exhaust whistle or siren.
3. A muffler cut-out or by pass if used only on country roads.
4. None of the above. -Correct Answer✅ 4. None of the above.
A copy of the vehicle inspection certificate:
1. Should be kept in the vehicle.
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2. Filed with your State income tax return.
3. Be kept in a safe place in the home
4. Will be sent to you by the County Department of Finance. -Correct
Answer✅ 1. Should be kept in
the
vehicle.
The mechanical condition of the vehicle is the responsibility of:
1. The legal owner of the vehicle.
2. The garage mechanic.
3. The vehicle driver and registered owner of the vehicle.
4. The insurance company. -Correct Answer✅ 3. The vehicle driver and
registered owner of the vehicle.
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
1. A loss of hearing.
2. Pollution.
3. Carbon monoxide poisoning.
4. Poor engine performance. -Correct Answer✅ 3. Carbon monoxide poisoning.
The agencies responsible for Vehicle Registration and Licensing are:
1. The County Police Departments.
2. The County Departments of Public Works.
3. The State Department of Transportation.
4. The different county agencies. -Correct Answer✅ 4. The different county
agencies.
When you as a registered owner of a vehicle change your address from that
shown on the
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registration certificate
you:
1. Must notify the County Department of Finance when renewing the license.
2. Must notify the County Department of Finance within 30 days after the change.
3. Must make the change only when selling or trading the car.
4. Do not have to do anything. -Correct Answer✅ 2. Must notify the County
Department of Finance
within 30 days after the
change.
The most important thing in any driving situation is:
1. The vehicle.
2. The environment (the high way and traffic).
3. The driver (you).
4. The time of day. -Correct Answer✅ 3. The driver (you).
The boss chews you out just before quitting time. You don't say much, but you think
he is unfair
and you are angry! When you get to your car you
should:
1. Play the radio loud so you won't think about it.
2. Drive fast on the Interstate so you can let off steam.
3. Take a few minutes to cool off before you drive home.
4. Stop in at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home. -Correct
Answer✅ 3. Take a
few minutes to cool off before you drive
home.
As a driver, you may be challenged by other drivers to demonstrate your driving
capabilities and
your vehicle's capabilities on the highway. You
should:
1. Resist the desire to exhibit and compete.
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Hawaii Drivers Permit Test Exam Over View
Material Questions and Answers 2026 update
When you take a road test for a driver's license:
1. You must provide the vehicle.
2. The vehicle must be in safe operating condition free of safety defects.
3. You must be accompanied to the testing station by a licensed driver.
4. All of the above. -Correct Answer✅ 4. All of the above.
When you change your address you must notify the County Examiner of drivers:
1. In writing, within 30 days.
2. In writing, within 10 days.
3. In person, within 10 days.
4. By telephone, within 30 days. -Correct Answer✅ 1. In writing, within 30
days.
When you change your name you must notify the County Examiner of drivers in
person with
proof of the change
within:
1. 60 days.
2. 20 days.
3. 10 days.
4. 30 days. -Correct Answer✅ 4. 30 days.
When driving a vehicle upon any public street or highway you must:
1. Show your driver's license upon demand.
2. Carry your license with you.
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3. Have a valid driver's license.
4. All of the above. -Correct Answer✅ 4. All of the above.
When your driver's license expires you may:
1. Drive during the grace period of 90 days.
2. Drive as long as you are accompanied by a licensed driver.
3. You may not drive but you may renew your driver's license within a year after
the expiration
following normal license renewal
steps.
4. Drive to and from work only. -Correct Answer✅ 3. You may not drive but
you may renew your driver's license within a year after the expiration following
normal license renewal steps.
All head lamps on your vehicle must work properly and be correctly adjusted:
1. When driving in city traffic.
2. At all times.
3. When driving on freeways.
4. When approaching other vehicles. -Correct Answer✅ 2. At all times.
Which of the following equipment may you have installed on your private vehicle?
1. A red light showing the front, or a blue light visible outside of the vehicle.
2. A bell, exhaust whistle or siren.
3. A muffler cut-out or by pass if used only on country roads.
4. None of the above. -Correct Answer✅ 4. None of the above.
A copy of the vehicle inspection certificate:
1. Should be kept in the vehicle.
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2. Filed with your State income tax return.
3. Be kept in a safe place in the home
4. Will be sent to you by the County Department of Finance. -Correct
Answer✅ 1. Should be kept in
the
vehicle.
The mechanical condition of the vehicle is the responsibility of:
1. The legal owner of the vehicle.
2. The garage mechanic.
3. The vehicle driver and registered owner of the vehicle.
4. The insurance company. -Correct Answer✅ 3. The vehicle driver and
registered owner of the vehicle.
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
1. A loss of hearing.
2. Pollution.
3. Carbon monoxide poisoning.
4. Poor engine performance. -Correct Answer✅ 3. Carbon monoxide poisoning.
The agencies responsible for Vehicle Registration and Licensing are:
1. The County Police Departments.
2. The County Departments of Public Works.
3. The State Department of Transportation.
4. The different county agencies. -Correct Answer✅ 4. The different county
agencies.
When you as a registered owner of a vehicle change your address from that
shown on the
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registration certificate
you:
1. Must notify the County Department of Finance when renewing the license.
2. Must notify the County Department of Finance within 30 days after the change.
3. Must make the change only when selling or trading the car.
4. Do not have to do anything. -Correct Answer✅ 2. Must notify the County
Department of Finance
within 30 days after the
change.
The most important thing in any driving situation is:
1. The vehicle.
2. The environment (the high way and traffic).
3. The driver (you).
4. The time of day. -Correct Answer✅ 3. The driver (you).
The boss chews you out just before quitting time. You don't say much, but you think
he is unfair
and you are angry! When you get to your car you
should:
1. Play the radio loud so you won't think about it.
2. Drive fast on the Interstate so you can let off steam.
3. Take a few minutes to cool off before you drive home.
4. Stop in at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home. -Correct
Answer✅ 3. Take a
few minutes to cool off before you drive
home.
As a driver, you may be challenged by other drivers to demonstrate your driving
capabilities and
your vehicle's capabilities on the highway. You
should:
1. Resist the desire to exhibit and compete.
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