Hawaii Driver’s Ed Exam Study Guide – 2025-2026 Complete
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According to Hawaii law, up to what age must children be properly
restrained in a child safety seat? - Answer-Age 4
A student driver with a realistic view of driving accepts that there is a
RISK whenever the student uses the road as a driver, passenger, or
pedestrian. What is RISK? - Answer-Chances of injury, damage, or
loss
The best way for drivers to assess risk while driving is to - Answer-
Evaluate their own actions and the consequences of their actions
Generally, student drivers have an inaccurate view of the realities of
driving because they normally - Answer-Perceive that there are no
risks or few risks while driving
When a driver determines the risks on the road, what elements does
the driver need to accurately view, analyze, and understand the risks?
- Answer-The space needed to make the maneuver, the speed and time
intervals needed to make the maneuver, and the roadway conditions
present to make the maneuver
When a driver evaluates the risks while driving, what is the hardest
element to evaluate? - Answer-The manner in which other roadway
users will behave on the road
What are the characteristics of risk? - Answer-Always present, is
shared, can be changed, can be analyzed
What is the best way a driver can reduce risks on the road? - Answer-
By adjusting the speed and lane position
One important way drivers can allow more time for themselves to
react to hazards on the road is to - Answer-Decrease car speed
When preparing for a drive and before entering a car, what must a
driver do FIRST? - Answer-check for broken glass, fluid leaks,
objects around the car, children, pets
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,When a driver checks the tires of a car, what are the most complete
and important elements to notice? - Answer-condition of thread,
proper inflation, direction of turn of tires
When a driver is properly seated behind the wheel of a car, the driver
should - Answer-sit a minimum of 10-12 inches from the steering
wheel
When the head restraint is adjusted properly, the restraint should be -
Answer-directly behind and very close to the back of the head,
slightly above the driver's ears
To fasten a seat belt properly, the shoulder belt should be worn from
the top of the shoulder, across the chest, and - Answer-should have
minimal slack
To properly maximize the effects of wearing a seat belt, car occupants
should - Answer-sit upright with feet on the floor
When a driver is properly seated behind the wheel, the top of the
steering wheel should be - Answer-no higher than the top of the
driver's shoulders
The driver's air bag is designed to be directed at - Answer-a driver's
chest
Because of the front passenger air bag, children 12 and under are most
safely seated - Answer-in the back seat
When a driver performs a PRE-ENTRY CHECK, which action should
be performed FIRST? - Answer-driver checks for broken glass,
mirrors, lights, body damage, objects around the car, direction of the
tires
When a driver is seated properly behind the wheel of a car, what area
in front of the car CAN the driver see? - Answer-past the one-car
length position
Which if the following is one of the newest car technologies discussed
in the lecture? - Answer-forward collision warning systems
pg. 2
,In Hawaii, once a student driver obtains a permit, for how long is the
permit valid? - Answer-One Year
According to Hawaii's Graduated Licensing Law (GDL), what is the
minimum age needed to obtain a provisional license? - Answer-16 yrs
of age with a permit held for 180 days and no violations
During the provisional license phase of GDL, law, a provisional
licensee driving alone MAY legally drive between what hours of the
day? - Answer-After 5:00 am and before 11:00 pm
During the legal hours, a provisional licensee may drive alone, how
many passengers under the age of 18 may the provisional licensee
have in the car? - Answer-One, not a household member
Under what circumstances may a provisional licensee drive alone
during the prohibited hours with an authorized statement? - Answer-
Going to and from a place of employment or school-authorized
activity
At what minimum age may a provisional licensee who has no traffic
violations obtain a full license? - Answer-17 yrs
The mentor who is supervising a student driver must have a valid
license, ride in the front passenger seat, and - Answer-Must be 21
years of age
In Hawaii, when a provisional licensee is convicted of a first violation
of the GDL laws, the penalty will be - Answer-Suspension of license
for three months
If a student driver under 18 fails to renew an original permit within
the allotted grace period and the permit expires, how much longer
must the student driver wait to obtain a provisional license? - Answer-
180 days
When a student driver has a permit and drives with a legal mentor,
which of the car's occupants are obligated by law to wear seat belts? -
Answer-Every passenger in the car
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, Student drivers will BEST optimize their learning of positive driving
skills when - Answer-They have positive attitudes and share their
learning clear and constant communication with both their parents and
driver education instructor
What is the purpose of HAZARD FLASHERS? - Answer-to alert
drivers when you are stalled on the side of the road or are driving at a
very slow speed
When a driver is seated behind the wheel, the areas around the car
that are NOT visible to the driver are called - Answer-blind zones or
blind spots
The PRIMARY purpose of the parking brake is to - Answer-hold the
vehicle in place when parked and to protect the transmission when
parked
Air bags are MOST safely used when - Answer-seat belts are worn in
conjunction with them
What must a driver do IMMEDIATELY before starting the engine? -
Answer-make sure gear is in PARK and check whether the parking
brake is set
Before placing the gear shift to DRIVE and releasing the parking
brake, the driver must - Answer-place right foot on the brake pedal
The safest time to set the accessories and ventilation is - Answer-right
after starting the ignition
Which hand position allows for a more balanced shoulder strength? -
Answer-9 and 3 o'clock
What kind of steering should be used for the sharpest turns? - Answer-
hand-over-hand steering
What kind of steering is used for gentle turns? - Answer-push-pull
steering
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According to Hawaii law, up to what age must children be properly
restrained in a child safety seat? - Answer-Age 4
A student driver with a realistic view of driving accepts that there is a
RISK whenever the student uses the road as a driver, passenger, or
pedestrian. What is RISK? - Answer-Chances of injury, damage, or
loss
The best way for drivers to assess risk while driving is to - Answer-
Evaluate their own actions and the consequences of their actions
Generally, student drivers have an inaccurate view of the realities of
driving because they normally - Answer-Perceive that there are no
risks or few risks while driving
When a driver determines the risks on the road, what elements does
the driver need to accurately view, analyze, and understand the risks?
- Answer-The space needed to make the maneuver, the speed and time
intervals needed to make the maneuver, and the roadway conditions
present to make the maneuver
When a driver evaluates the risks while driving, what is the hardest
element to evaluate? - Answer-The manner in which other roadway
users will behave on the road
What are the characteristics of risk? - Answer-Always present, is
shared, can be changed, can be analyzed
What is the best way a driver can reduce risks on the road? - Answer-
By adjusting the speed and lane position
One important way drivers can allow more time for themselves to
react to hazards on the road is to - Answer-Decrease car speed
When preparing for a drive and before entering a car, what must a
driver do FIRST? - Answer-check for broken glass, fluid leaks,
objects around the car, children, pets
pg. 1
,When a driver checks the tires of a car, what are the most complete
and important elements to notice? - Answer-condition of thread,
proper inflation, direction of turn of tires
When a driver is properly seated behind the wheel of a car, the driver
should - Answer-sit a minimum of 10-12 inches from the steering
wheel
When the head restraint is adjusted properly, the restraint should be -
Answer-directly behind and very close to the back of the head,
slightly above the driver's ears
To fasten a seat belt properly, the shoulder belt should be worn from
the top of the shoulder, across the chest, and - Answer-should have
minimal slack
To properly maximize the effects of wearing a seat belt, car occupants
should - Answer-sit upright with feet on the floor
When a driver is properly seated behind the wheel, the top of the
steering wheel should be - Answer-no higher than the top of the
driver's shoulders
The driver's air bag is designed to be directed at - Answer-a driver's
chest
Because of the front passenger air bag, children 12 and under are most
safely seated - Answer-in the back seat
When a driver performs a PRE-ENTRY CHECK, which action should
be performed FIRST? - Answer-driver checks for broken glass,
mirrors, lights, body damage, objects around the car, direction of the
tires
When a driver is seated properly behind the wheel of a car, what area
in front of the car CAN the driver see? - Answer-past the one-car
length position
Which if the following is one of the newest car technologies discussed
in the lecture? - Answer-forward collision warning systems
pg. 2
,In Hawaii, once a student driver obtains a permit, for how long is the
permit valid? - Answer-One Year
According to Hawaii's Graduated Licensing Law (GDL), what is the
minimum age needed to obtain a provisional license? - Answer-16 yrs
of age with a permit held for 180 days and no violations
During the provisional license phase of GDL, law, a provisional
licensee driving alone MAY legally drive between what hours of the
day? - Answer-After 5:00 am and before 11:00 pm
During the legal hours, a provisional licensee may drive alone, how
many passengers under the age of 18 may the provisional licensee
have in the car? - Answer-One, not a household member
Under what circumstances may a provisional licensee drive alone
during the prohibited hours with an authorized statement? - Answer-
Going to and from a place of employment or school-authorized
activity
At what minimum age may a provisional licensee who has no traffic
violations obtain a full license? - Answer-17 yrs
The mentor who is supervising a student driver must have a valid
license, ride in the front passenger seat, and - Answer-Must be 21
years of age
In Hawaii, when a provisional licensee is convicted of a first violation
of the GDL laws, the penalty will be - Answer-Suspension of license
for three months
If a student driver under 18 fails to renew an original permit within
the allotted grace period and the permit expires, how much longer
must the student driver wait to obtain a provisional license? - Answer-
180 days
When a student driver has a permit and drives with a legal mentor,
which of the car's occupants are obligated by law to wear seat belts? -
Answer-Every passenger in the car
pg. 3
, Student drivers will BEST optimize their learning of positive driving
skills when - Answer-They have positive attitudes and share their
learning clear and constant communication with both their parents and
driver education instructor
What is the purpose of HAZARD FLASHERS? - Answer-to alert
drivers when you are stalled on the side of the road or are driving at a
very slow speed
When a driver is seated behind the wheel, the areas around the car
that are NOT visible to the driver are called - Answer-blind zones or
blind spots
The PRIMARY purpose of the parking brake is to - Answer-hold the
vehicle in place when parked and to protect the transmission when
parked
Air bags are MOST safely used when - Answer-seat belts are worn in
conjunction with them
What must a driver do IMMEDIATELY before starting the engine? -
Answer-make sure gear is in PARK and check whether the parking
brake is set
Before placing the gear shift to DRIVE and releasing the parking
brake, the driver must - Answer-place right foot on the brake pedal
The safest time to set the accessories and ventilation is - Answer-right
after starting the ignition
Which hand position allows for a more balanced shoulder strength? -
Answer-9 and 3 o'clock
What kind of steering should be used for the sharpest turns? - Answer-
hand-over-hand steering
What kind of steering is used for gentle turns? - Answer-push-pull
steering
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