Hawaii DMV practice test 3

1. Why are hand signals considered difficult to use compared to electric signals?

1. They require the driver to use one hand to control the vehicle
2. They are invisible in daylight
3. They cannot be used by drivers with automatic transmissions
4. They are only visible from the rear of the vehicle

2. According to the handbook, how far in advance must you display a turn signal before making a turn or lane change?

1. At least 100 feet (30 meters)
2. Exactly 50 feet (15 meters)
3. Only when the vehicle has stopped completely
4. Immediately before turning the steering wheel

3. What does a circular green traffic light allow a driver to do?

1. Go straight ahead or turn, except where signs prohibit turns.
2. Always have the right of way over all other traffic.
3. Force pedestrians already in the intersection to move aside.
4. Turn only if there is no oncoming traffic.

4. When is a driver required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on a divided highway?

1. Only if the driver is in the same lane or adjacent lanes as the bus
2. Always, regardless of which side of the divided highway the driver is on
3. Only if the bus is on the left side of the road
4. Never, because divided highways allow continuous traffic flow

5. You are approaching an intersection with a green light, but pedestrians are crossing against the red signal. What is the correct action?

1. Honk your horn to alert them.
2. Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.
3. Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.
4. Drive close to frighten the pedestrians.

6. What does a REDUCED SPEED AHEAD SIGN inform the driver to do?

1. Stop completely before the next intersection
2. Begin to reduce speed to a lower limit posted ahead
3. Maintain the current speed until the next sign
4. Yield to traffic coming from the left

7. When changing lanes, what is the recommended method for adjusting speed to merge safely?

1. Speed up to cut in ahead of the vehicle in the target lane.
2. Slow slightly and move in behind a vehicle.
3. Maintain current speed and force your way into the gap.
4. Stop completely before entering the lane.

8. What is the correct procedure when waiting to turn left at an intersection with a red traffic light?

1. Keep wheels turned left while waiting for the green light.
2. Keep wheels pointing straight ahead while waiting.
3. Turn the wheels right to allow cross traffic to pass.
4. Move fully into the opposing lane immediately upon the light turning green.

9. What is the primary reason the handbook discourages using downshifting as a regular routine for reducing speed?

1. It causes excessive wear on the clutch plates
2. It causes rapid deceleration without a warning signal to following drivers
3. It prevents the automatic transmission from engaging properly
4. It increases fuel consumption significantly

10. According to the handbook, under what condition may a driver cross a single solid white line?

1. Only in unusual circumstances and then only with great care.
2. Whenever the driver needs to change lanes to prepare for a turn.
3. When the line is narrower than a double solid white line.
4. Any time the adjacent lane is empty and traffic is light.

11. What is the minimum clear distance ahead required when approaching a hill or curve to pass?

1. 700 to 1000 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 50 feet
4. No minimum distance is required if the lane is wide.

12. What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible for an instruction permit?

1. 15½ years
2. 16 years
3. 18 years
4. 21 years

13. You are driving on a divided multi-lane highway and see an approaching emergency vehicle with signals on. How should you respond?

1. Disregard the signal if other lanes are available.
2. Stop as quickly as possible.
3. Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path, and stop.
4. Increase your speed to provide a clear path.

14. What is the shape of a NO PASSING ZONE SIGN?

1. Rectangular
2. Diamond shaped
3. Pennant-shaped
4. Triangular

15. When stopping in traffic, how far behind the vehicle ahead should you stop?

1. Close enough to touch the bumper of the car ahead
2. Far enough behind so you can see the point where the rear tires of the vehicle ahead rest on the road
3. Exactly one car length behind the vehicle ahead
4. Close enough so that your hood covers the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead

16. When approaching a flashing red signal, what action should a driver take?

1. Slow down and yield the right of way.
2. Come to a complete stop, check traffic, and proceed when safe.
3. Stop only if turning left.
4. Be prepared to stop but do not halt if the intersection is clear.

17. When should a driver use hazard warning signals (4-way flash) according to the handbook?

1. When the vehicle is stopped in a hazardous position
2. When the vehicle is moving slowly
3. When changing lanes
4. When approaching an intersection

18. How far in advance must you signal before changing lanes, turning, or stopping?

1. At least 100 feet (30.5m)
2. Exactly 50 feet (15m)
3. Exactly 200 feet (60m)
4. Exactly 25 feet (7.5m)

19. According to the handbook, what should you do if you miss your intended exit on a freeway?

1. Stop immediately on the shoulder and back up to the exit.
2. Continue driving to the next exit.
3. Turn around in the middle lane to return to the missed exit.
4. Stop in the travel lane to assess the situation.

20. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure if your vehicle slips off the edge of the pavement onto loose gravel or dirt?

1. Jerking the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement immediately.
2. Continuing to drive with wheels off the pavement, reducing speed, braking gently, and turning back when safe.
3. Accelerating rapidly to regain traction before steering back onto the pavement.
4. Stopping immediately on the gravel shoulder without adjusting speed.