Hawaii Permit Test: 2026 Guide

1. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving?

1. a) It engages the anti-lock system.
2. b) It saves gas.
3. c) It causes excessive brake wear and confuses other drivers.
4. d) It confuses the transmission.

2. When is downshifting a useful technique?

1. a) To obtain additional braking effect on a steep downgrade.
2. b) When stopping at a red light.
3. c) When driving on a flat highway.
4. d) To save fuel in city driving.

3. How close to the curb must you park when parallel parking?

1. a) Within 18 inches.
2. b) Within 24 inches.
3. c) Within 6 inches.
4. d) Within 12 inches.

4. Why should you not use high beams in fog?

1. a) They drain the battery.
2. b) They cause glare by reflecting off the fog droplets.
3. c) They make the fog disappear.
4. d) They are not bright enough.

5. Why is passing on the right dangerous?

1. a) It wears out your tires.
2. b) Traffic on the right is faster.
3. c) You are in the other driver's blind spot.
4. d) It is illegal on all roads.

6. Is it safe to hold a child in your lap while riding in a car?

1. a) Yes, if you hold them tight.
2. b) No, never.
3. c) Yes, for short trips.
4. d) Only in the back seat.

7. What is generally required to operate a motorcycle legally?

1. a) A standard driver's license only.
2. b) A certificate from a riding school.
3. c) A separate knowledge and skill test.
4. d) Permission from the local police.

8. Why should you allow extra space when changing lanes in front of a large truck?

1. a) Because large vehicles have increased stopping distances.
2. b) To allow the truck to speed up.
3. c) Because the truck driver cannot see the road.
4. d) To avoid wind gusts.

9. Which of the following is true about the agility of large vehicles?

1. a) They accelerate quickly.
2. b) They can maneuver faster than cars.
3. c) They have the same agility as small trucks.
4. d) They accelerate slowly and maneuver less quickly than cars.

10. What is the potential fine for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights in Hawaii?

1. a) $1,000.
2. b) $100.
3. c) $250.
4. d) $500.