Hawaii DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: 15½

Hawaii's graduated licensing program lets you apply for an instruction permit at 15½, after passing a vision screening and a rules-of-the-road test.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Driving by Minors

Correct answer: Vision, knowledge and road tests

Applicants may be given a vision test, a knowledge test on rules of the road and traffic control devices, and a practical road test.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Preliminary Examinations

Correct answer: A Hawaii insurance identification card

A Hawaii automobile insurance identification card is required to pass the safety inspection.

Source: Chapter II: Vehicle Equipment and Inspection – Safety Inspection of Vehicles

Correct answer: A blue light visible from outside

Red lights showing to the front, blue lights visible outside the vehicle, and sirens are allowed only on authorized emergency vehicles.

Source: Chapter II: Vehicle Equipment and Inspection – Illegal Equipment

Correct answer: At least one-half

On narrow roads you must give oncoming vehicles at least one-half of the main traveled part of the road.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Driving on Right Side of Roadway

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Hawaii requires a signal for at least 100 feet (about five car lengths) before you turn, change lanes or stop, and longer at higher speeds is advisable.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Required Signals

Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

When a crossing signal warns of a train, you must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: Drive no faster than is reasonable for conditions

The basic law says you must not drive faster than is reasonable and prudent given the area, road, traffic, pedestrians, weather and light.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Speed Restrictions

Correct answer: No more than 12 inches

Parking more than 12 inches from the curb is prohibited; curbside wheels must be within 12 inches or completely within the marked stall.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Parking

Correct answer: Clear a path and stop

Reduce speed, find the emergency vehicle, move out of its path and stop. Do not panic or slam on the brakes.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: Slow down, and leave an empty lane if safe

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, slow down or stop as appropriate and, if possible and safe, leave an empty lane between you and it (HRS 291C-27).

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: From one one-way street onto another going left

After stopping, you may turn left on red from a one-way street into a one-way street where traffic moves to the left, unless a sign prohibits it.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: A depressant

Alcohol is a depressant: it slows reflexes, impairs judgment and vision, and reduces alertness. Feeling stimulated just means your inhibitions are lowered.

Source: Chapter IX: Alcohol and Other Drugs

Correct answer: A licensed driver who is at least 21

With an instruction permit you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old who is licensed for that type of vehicle.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Driving by Minors

Correct answer: A licensed driver plus an inspected, insured vehicle

You must be accompanied by a licensed driver and provide a safe vehicle with a current safety inspection certificate and insurance identification card. Passengers are not allowed during the test.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Driver Performance Test

Correct answer: Any with injury, death or $3,000+ damage

Crashes causing any injury, death, or property damage of $3,000 or more must be reported to police right away by the quickest means.

Source: Chapter VII: Accident Procedures

Correct answer: 1/16 inch

Replace tires with less than 1/16 inch of tread; if you can see the top of Lincoln's head with a penny placed upside down in the tread, the tire needs replacing.

Source: Chapter II: Vehicle Equipment and Inspection – Vehicle Condition and Maintenance

Correct answer: Within 100 feet of an intersection

You must not drive on the left half when within 100 feet of or passing through an intersection or railroad crossing, near the top of a hill, on a curve, or on roads with four or more lanes.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Driving on the Left Side of Roadway

Correct answer: Yes, you must signal every time

You must signal every time you turn, change lanes or slow down, even when no one else appears to be around.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Required Signals

Correct answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail

You must stop not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when an approaching train within 1,500 feet gives an audible warning.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Railroad Crossings