Hawaii Driver’s Exam Questions with
correct answers
Any driving situation involves three basic elements:
1. the environment (the
highway and traffic),
2. your vehicle,
3. and the driver—(you).
4. Of these three elements, only you as
a driver have the ability to gather information about the existing situation; apply your
skill, knowledge, experience and judgment; and take the action required to safely
complete the driving task - ANS The most important thing in any driving situation is:
(Pg 24)
Take a few minutes to cool off before you drive home - ANS 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:
(Pg 14)
Both 1 & 2
(1. Resist the desire to exhibit and compete.
2. Decline all challenges to prove you or your vehicle's capabilities.) - ANS As a driver, you may
be 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:
(Pg 25)
4. All of the above.
(1. Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations.
,2. Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability.
3. Drive within your physical limitations.) - ANS To insure that your physical condition does not
cause you to drive in an unsafe manner you should:
(Pg 25)
3. Go on as directed - ANS A police officer directing traffic directs you to go through a red
light, what should you do?
(Pg 26)
Which of the following influences your driving actions most?
1. Your height.
2. Your age.
3. Your attitude towards driving
4. Your reaction time.
(Pg 24) - ANS Your attitude towards driving
Traffic signs and pavement markings must be:
1. Always obeyed.
2. Used as a guide only.
3. Followed only when there is other traffic.
4. Followed only when a police officer is present.
(Pg 26) - ANS Always obeyed
You are driving on a narrow road and you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
1. Pull completely off the road and stop.
2. Allow the on-coming vehicle at least one-half of the main
,traveled portion of the road.
3. Make the other vehicle pull over as you were there first.
4. Turn on your headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.
(Pg 26) - ANS Allow the on-coming vehicle at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the
road
You are passing a car when you see the "T" sign on the side of the road, you should:
1. Speed up and finish passing as soon as you can.
2. Pass on the right.
3. Drop back and pass after the intersection if it's safe.
4. Stay beside the car until passing the intersection.
(Pg 26) - ANS Drop back and pass after the intersection if it's safe
You are following the slow moving vehicle in the picture on a two lane road. You may:
1. Not pass the vehicle.
2. Pass on the left if no traffic is coming.
3. Pass on the right using the paved shoulder.
4. None of the above.
(Pg 29) - ANS None of the above
You are driving on a street marked for one-way traffic. You may pass the vehicle in the picture:
1. On the left only.
2. On the right only.
3. On either the right or the left.
, 4. You must always use the lane furthest to the left to pass.
(Pg 68) - ANS On either the right or the left.
When turning or changing lanes you must:
1. Always signal your intentions even when there is no
traffic visible.
2. Signal only if there is traffic.
3. Signal only when driving at night.
4. Signal only when driving in traffic at night.
(Pg 27) - ANS Always signal your intentions even when there is no traffic
visible
You are coming to a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
1. Stop and look for a train.
2. Slow down and look for a train.
3. Look for a train, then speed up.
4. Do what the approaching vehicle does.
(Pg 27) - ANS Stop and look for a train
You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:
1. The posted maximum speed limit.
2. A speed that is greater than is reasonable and prudent.
3. A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
4. All of the above.
correct answers
Any driving situation involves three basic elements:
1. the environment (the
highway and traffic),
2. your vehicle,
3. and the driver—(you).
4. Of these three elements, only you as
a driver have the ability to gather information about the existing situation; apply your
skill, knowledge, experience and judgment; and take the action required to safely
complete the driving task - ANS The most important thing in any driving situation is:
(Pg 24)
Take a few minutes to cool off before you drive home - ANS 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:
(Pg 14)
Both 1 & 2
(1. Resist the desire to exhibit and compete.
2. Decline all challenges to prove you or your vehicle's capabilities.) - ANS As a driver, you may
be 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:
(Pg 25)
4. All of the above.
(1. Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations.
,2. Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability.
3. Drive within your physical limitations.) - ANS To insure that your physical condition does not
cause you to drive in an unsafe manner you should:
(Pg 25)
3. Go on as directed - ANS A police officer directing traffic directs you to go through a red
light, what should you do?
(Pg 26)
Which of the following influences your driving actions most?
1. Your height.
2. Your age.
3. Your attitude towards driving
4. Your reaction time.
(Pg 24) - ANS Your attitude towards driving
Traffic signs and pavement markings must be:
1. Always obeyed.
2. Used as a guide only.
3. Followed only when there is other traffic.
4. Followed only when a police officer is present.
(Pg 26) - ANS Always obeyed
You are driving on a narrow road and you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
1. Pull completely off the road and stop.
2. Allow the on-coming vehicle at least one-half of the main
,traveled portion of the road.
3. Make the other vehicle pull over as you were there first.
4. Turn on your headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.
(Pg 26) - ANS Allow the on-coming vehicle at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the
road
You are passing a car when you see the "T" sign on the side of the road, you should:
1. Speed up and finish passing as soon as you can.
2. Pass on the right.
3. Drop back and pass after the intersection if it's safe.
4. Stay beside the car until passing the intersection.
(Pg 26) - ANS Drop back and pass after the intersection if it's safe
You are following the slow moving vehicle in the picture on a two lane road. You may:
1. Not pass the vehicle.
2. Pass on the left if no traffic is coming.
3. Pass on the right using the paved shoulder.
4. None of the above.
(Pg 29) - ANS None of the above
You are driving on a street marked for one-way traffic. You may pass the vehicle in the picture:
1. On the left only.
2. On the right only.
3. On either the right or the left.
, 4. You must always use the lane furthest to the left to pass.
(Pg 68) - ANS On either the right or the left.
When turning or changing lanes you must:
1. Always signal your intentions even when there is no
traffic visible.
2. Signal only if there is traffic.
3. Signal only when driving at night.
4. Signal only when driving in traffic at night.
(Pg 27) - ANS Always signal your intentions even when there is no traffic
visible
You are coming to a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
1. Stop and look for a train.
2. Slow down and look for a train.
3. Look for a train, then speed up.
4. Do what the approaching vehicle does.
(Pg 27) - ANS Stop and look for a train
You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:
1. The posted maximum speed limit.
2. A speed that is greater than is reasonable and prudent.
3. A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
4. All of the above.
