Hawaii Car / Permit: Safe Driving Practices Practice Test

Question 1

You are on a road with three lanes running your way. Which lane does the manual suggest?

Accepted Answer

A center lane, leaving the outer lanes for joining and leaving traffic — The center lanes bring the fewest conflicts. Leaving the outer lanes free lets vehicles join and leave the road without forcing everyone else to move over.

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Whichever lane is emptiest, changing often

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The far left lane at all times

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The far right lane at all times

Question 2

You are stopped at a red light waiting to turn left. Where should the front wheels point?

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Straight ahead — Keep the wheels aimed straight ahead while you wait. If you are struck from behind with the wheels already turned, your vehicle is pushed into the oncoming lane.

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It makes no difference where they point

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Turned left, ready for the maneuver

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Turned slightly right

Question 3

A skid begins and the rear of your car slides to the right. Which way do you turn the wheel?

Accepted Answer

To the right, the way the rear is sliding — Steer the way the back of the car is going - to the right in this case - firmly but without a large sudden movement, then straighten up as the skid ends.

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To the left, against the slide

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Hold the wheel dead straight and brake

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Turn hard in either direction to break the slide

Question 4

How does the Hawaii manual describe defensive driving?

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Recognizing danger early and acting on it before a crash can develop — Defensive driving means spotting a dangerous set of circumstances early and acting against it before it turns into a crash, rather than reacting once trouble has already arrived.

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Driving well under the posted limit at all times

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Keeping your headlamps on during daylight

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Refusing to let other drivers merge in front of you

Question 5

Where does the manual say a pet should travel?

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In a carrier — A pet in the driver's lap is a distraction. The manual names a carrier as the safest place for an animal riding in a vehicle.

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In the front footwell

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On the driver's lap where it can be watched

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Loose on the rear parcel shelf

Question 6

According to the manual, what happens to your field of vision as your speed rises?

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It shrinks — The manual states directly that speed narrows what a driver can see, which is one reason a scanning pattern and lower speeds in tight conditions matter so much.

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It widens, giving you more warning

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It stays exactly the same

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It widens at night and shrinks by day

Question 7

Which lane should you turn from, and which lane should you turn into?

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From the lane nearest your turn, into the nearest lane available — Start from the lane closest to the direction you are heading and finish in the nearest available lane. If you are in the wrong lane, carry on and turn somewhere else.

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From the center lane into any lane you choose

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From any lane, provided you signal

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From the outside lane into the far lane

Question 8

The manual traces bad driving habits to five root causes. Which set does it name?

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Laziness, impatience, inattention, arrogance and ignorance — It lists laziness, impatience, inattention, arrogance and ignorance as the sources from which poor habits grow over time.

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Fatigue, hunger, thirst, noise and glare

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Youth, age, illness, medication and stress

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Traffic, weather, road surface, darkness and fog

Question 9

What does the manual say about wearing headphones while driving?

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They are not allowed when they cover both ears — Headsets or earphones that cover or sit in both ears are ruled out, because they make it too hard to pick up sirens and horns.

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They are only a problem at night

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They are recommended for blocking road noise

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They are fine as long as the volume is low

Question 10

You are driving past a line of cars parked at the curb. What assumption does the manual tell you to make?

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That a door will be opened as you draw level — When a car has only just pulled in, assume its door is about to swing open as you come alongside, and watch for movement, lit lamps, exhaust vapour or turning front wheels.

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That every parked car is empty

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That parked drivers will check before moving

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That the row will stay still until you have gone

Question 11

You are about to reverse out of a space. What does the manual say about your mirrors?

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Turn round and look behind - mirrors show too little — Backing is dangerous because your view is restricted. Turn round and look behind you instead of relying on the mirrors, whose field of view is far too small for the job.

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Use only the inside mirror

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Reverse quickly so you are exposed for less time

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The mirrors alone are sufficient if they are clean

Question 12

When are lane changes specifically ruled out?

Accepted Answer

While approaching or crossing junctions and crosswalks — The manual bars changing lanes while you are coming up to or passing through intersections and crosswalks, where conflicts with other road users are most likely.

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Whenever it is raining

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On any road with more than two lanes

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During the hours of darkness

Hawaii Car / Permit: Safe Driving Practices practice test

Study questions with answers

1. You are on a road with three lanes running your way. Which lane does the manual suggest?

2. You are stopped at a red light waiting to turn left. Where should the front wheels point?

3. A skid begins and the rear of your car slides to the right. Which way do you turn the wheel?

4. How does the Hawaii manual describe defensive driving?

5. Where does the manual say a pet should travel?

6. According to the manual, what happens to your field of vision as your speed rises?

7. Which lane should you turn from, and which lane should you turn into?

8. The manual traces bad driving habits to five root causes. Which set does it name?

9. What does the manual say about wearing headphones while driving?

10. You are driving past a line of cars parked at the curb. What assumption does the manual tell you to make?

11. You are about to reverse out of a space. What does the manual say about your mirrors?

12. When are lane changes specifically ruled out?

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