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Hawaii DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Hawaii's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Hawaii, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Hawaii: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IX The LawUnder the influence of alcohol if the blood alcohol content is .08 percent or more.

  2. In Hawaii, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Hawaii: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IX Zero ToleranceDrivers under 21 are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .02 or more.

  3. In Hawaii, by driving on public roads you have agreed to:

    1. Carry a spare tire
    2. Take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked
    3. Let police search your phone
    4. Pay all tolls in cash

    Answer: B. Hawaii has an implied consent law: refusing a lawful chemical test can lead to license revocation.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IX Implied Consentis deemed to have given his or her consent to be tested to determine the amount of alcohol in his or her blood.

  4. In Hawaii, if your test shows a BAC of .08 or more, or you refuse the test, your license is taken and you receive a temporary driving permit for:

    1. 7 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 90 days

    Answer: C. Under administrative license revocation you get a 30-day temporary driving permit.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IX Administrative License Revocationyou will be given a 30-day temporary driving permit if a test shows that you have a blood alcohol content of .08 or more or if you refuse the test.

  5. In Hawaii, a driver may be considered impaired if the BAC is more than which level but less than .08 percent?

    1. .02 percent
    2. .05 percent
    3. .06 percent
    4. .07 percent

    Answer: B. A BAC of more than .05 but less than .08 percent may be considered impaired.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IX The LawImpaired if the blood alcohol content is more than .05 percent but less than .08 percent.

  6. In Hawaii, refusing an alcohol test may lead to license revocation for how long, depending on your prior alcohol enforcement contacts?

    1. One, two or four years
    2. 30, 60 or 90 days
    3. Six months only
    4. Five, ten or fifteen years

    Answer: A. Refusal can mean revocation for one, two or four years, depending on prior alcohol enforcement contacts.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IX The LawRefusal to take the test may result in the revocation of your license for one year, two years or four years depending upon the driver's prior alcohol enforcement contacts.

Crashes and emergencies

  1. In Hawaii, a crash must be reported to the police immediately if property damage is at least:

    1. $2,000
    2. $2,500
    3. $3,000
    4. $5,000

    Answer: C. Hawaii: crashes with injury, death, or property damage of $3,000 or more must be reported to the police immediately.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VII Accident Proceduresproperty damage of $3,000 or more must be reported to the police immediately

License rules

  1. In Hawaii, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: C. Hawaii: report an address change within 30 days.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IWhenever you change your residence address you must, within 30 days, notify the county examiner of drivers in writing

  2. In Hawaii, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 9 p.m.
    2. 10 p.m.
    3. 11 p.m.
    4. Midnight

    Answer: C. Hawaii: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 11 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IWith a provisional license, you may drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. only when accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian

  3. What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Hawaii (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

    1. $15/$30/$5 (thousand)
    2. $15/$30/$10 (thousand)
    3. $20/$40/$10 (thousand)
    4. $25/$50/$10 (thousand)

    Answer: C. Hawaii: minimum liability limits are $20/$40/$10 (thousand).

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VIII Motor Vehicle Insurance LawIt includes liability coverage of $20,000 per person with an aggregate limit of $40,000 per accident for bodily injury and $10,000 for property damage per accident.

  4. In Hawaii, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 15 years old
    2. 15½ years old
    3. 16 years old
    4. 16½ years old

    Answer: B. Hawaii: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15½ years old.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IThe minimum age to acquire an instruction permit is 15 1/2 years.

  5. In Hawaii, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Hawaii: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IYou must hold a valid instruction permit for a period of 180 days before applying for a provisional license.

  6. In Hawaii, a provisional license holder may carry how many passengers under 18 who are not household members (without a parent)?

    1. None
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three

    Answer: B. Only one passenger under 18 who is not a household member.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IYour provisional license allows you to transport only one person under age 18 who is not a household member.

  7. In Hawaii, how long must you hold a provisional license before applying for a full driver's license?

    1. 1 month
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 2 years

    Answer: C. Hold the provisional license for six months before applying for a driver's license.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IYou must hold a provisional license for six months before applying for a driver's license.

  8. In Hawaii, how early can you renew your driver's license?

    1. Within six months before it expires
    2. Only on the expiration date
    3. Two years before
    4. Only after it expires

    Answer: A. You can renew within six months before the expiration date.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. IYour license can be renewed within six months before the expiration date.

  9. In Hawaii, the minimum age for a full driver's license is:

    1. 15
    2. 16
    3. 17
    4. 18

    Answer: C. Instruction permit: 15½; provisional license: 16; driver's license: 17.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, Driving by MinorsThe minimum age to obtain a driver's license is 17 years.

  10. In Hawaii, the minimum age for a provisional license is:

    1. 15
    2. 16
    3. 17
    4. 18

    Answer: B. Provisional license: 16, after holding the instruction permit for 180 days.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, Driving by MinorsThe minimum age to obtain a provisional license is 16 years.

  11. In Hawaii, after your license expires, you may still renew it within:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 5 years
    4. One year

    Answer: D. You can renew up to six months before expiration and within a year after it.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, License RenewalYour license may be renewed within a year after the expiration date.

  12. In Hawaii, after a name change you must appear in person at the examiner of drivers within:

    1. 30 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 1 year
    4. 6 months

    Answer: A. Name change: in person within 30 days with proof; address change: notify in writing within 30 days.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, Change of Address or Name

  13. In Hawaii, a permit holder may drive only when accompanied by a licensed driver at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 21 years old
    3. 25 years old
    4. 30 years old

    Answer: B. The supervising driver must be at least 21.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, Types of Licenses

  14. In Hawaii, each violation of the motor vehicle insurance law can bring a fine of up to:

    1. $500
    2. $1,000
    3. $2,500
    4. $5,000

    Answer: D. Each violation is a separate offense with a fine of up to $5,000 or up to 30 days in jail, among other penalties.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VIII Motor Vehicle Insurance Lawshall be subject to a fine not to exceed $5,000 or thirty (30) days imprisonment

  15. In Hawaii, the basic benefits of required auto insurance cover medical and rehabilitative expenses up to how much per person?

    1. $5,000
    2. $10,000
    3. $20,000
    4. $50,000

    Answer: B. Basic benefits pay up to $10,000 per person for medical and rehabilitative expenses.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VIII Motor Vehicle Insurance LawThe basic benefits include up to $10,000 per person for

  16. In Hawaii, after a conviction for certain vehicle offenses, you must file and maintain proof of financial responsibility (SR-22) for:

    1. One year
    2. Two years
    3. Three years
    4. Five years

    Answer: C. Proof of financial responsibility must be kept for three years from the conviction date.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VIII Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility LawFile and maintain proof of financial responsibility for a period of three (3) years from conviction date;

  17. In Hawaii, how often must most vehicles driven on public highways pass the official safety inspection (PMVI)?

    1. At least once a year
    2. Every two years
    3. Every five years
    4. Only when sold

    Answer: A. Vehicles on public highways need a Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection at least once a year.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. II Safety Inspection of Vehiclesmust have an official Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI), at least once a year

  18. In Hawaii, a foreign driver's license accompanied by an International Driving Permit is valid for how long after entry into the USA?

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. Six months
    4. One year

    Answer: D. A compact foreign license with an International Driving Permit is valid for one year after entry into the USA.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. I Persons Exempted from LicenseCompact foreign drivers' licenses accompanied by an International Driving Permit issued in the foreign jurisdiction are valid for one year after the date of entry into the USA.

  19. In Hawaii, if you are convicted of drunk driving while unlicensed, you cannot be licensed for:

    1. Six months
    2. One year
    3. Two years
    4. Five years

    Answer: C. You cannot be licensed for two years after a conviction for drunk driving while unlicensed.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. I Who Cannot Be LicensedFor a period of two years after you have been convicted of drunk driving while unlicensed.

  20. In Hawaii, a provisional driver may drive without a parent or guardian between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. only when:

    1. Driving to or from work or a school-authorized activity
    2. Driving on a freeway
    3. Carrying an adult passenger over 18
    4. The roads are dry

    Answer: A. Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. a parent or guardian is required unless driving to and from work or a school-authorized activity.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. I Driving by Minorsonly when accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian unless driving to and from employment or driving to and from the driver's school-authorized activity.

  21. In Hawaii, an instruction permit holder driving between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. must be accompanied by:

    1. Any licensed driver 18 or older
    2. A driving instructor only
    3. Any adult passenger
    4. A parent or guardian

    Answer: D. With a permit, between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. I Driving by MinorsIf between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian.

Parking

  1. In Hawaii, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Hawaii: park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. X Parking Restrictionscurbside wheels shall be within 12 inches of the curb

  2. In Hawaii, you may not park on a public street or highway for a continuous period of more than:

    1. 12 hours
    2. 24 hours
    3. 48 hours
    4. 72 hours

    Answer: B. Parking on a public street or highway for more than 24 hours in a row is prohibited.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V ParkingOn a public street or highway for a continuous period of more than 24 hours.

  3. In Hawaii, you may not park where less than how much of the street's width remains for the free movement of traffic?

    1. 6 feet
    2. 8 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: C. Parking is prohibited where less than 10 feet of street width would remain for traffic.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V ParkingAt any place where less than 10 feet (3m) of the width of the street remains for

Rules of the road

  1. In Hawaii, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 4 years old
    2. 5 years old
    3. 6 years old
    4. 7 years old

    Answer: A. Hawaii: children ride in a car seat until at least 4 years old.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. II Safety BeltsChildren under age 4 must be in a child restraint

  2. In Hawaii, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 4 seconds

    Answer: B. Hawaii: keep at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. X Safe Vehicle Speedyou have at least a two second interval. You should never have less.

  3. In Hawaii, when may you turn left on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop
    3. At any intersection after stopping
    4. Only if a police officer is present

    Answer: B. Hawaii: a left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping and yielding, unless prohibited.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VI Traffic SignalsAfter stopping you may also turn left on a red light from a one-way street into a one-way street where traffic is moving to the left

  4. In Hawaii, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Hawaii Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V Emergency Vehiclesmove away so there is an empty traffic lane separating you and the emergency vehicle, if possible and safe to do so.

  5. In Hawaii, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Hawaii: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V No Passing RulesWhen approaching within 100 feet (30m) of or when traversing any intersection or railroad crossing

  6. In Hawaii, may you turn right on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
    3. Yes, without stopping if the way is clear
    4. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.

    Answer: B. Hawaii: right on red is allowed after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign says NO TURN ON RED.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VI Traffic SignalsAfter stopping, you may turn right except when a sign prohibits such movement.

  7. In Hawaii, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Hawaii: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V Railroad CrossingsYou must stop your vehicle not less than 15 feet (4.6m) from the nearest rail when

  8. In Hawaii, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Hawaii: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. XII Stopping for a School BusHowever, vehicles proceeding in the opposite direction on a divided highway are not required to stop.

  9. In Hawaii, you must signal at least how far before you turn or change lanes?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Hawaii: signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V Required SignalsSignals must be given for at least 100 feet (30.5m) before you change lanes, turn or stop.

  10. In Hawaii, who must use a seat belt or child restraint?

    1. Only the driver
    2. Only front-seat passengers
    3. Only children
    4. All occupants

    Answer: D. All occupants must use safety belts or child restraints.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. VAll occupants must use safety belts or child restraints.

  11. In Hawaii, driving with more than how many persons in the front seat may constitute interference with the driver?

    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Four
    4. Five

    Answer: B. More than three persons in the front seat may be interference with the driver, which is prohibited.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V Interference with DriverDriving with more than three persons in the front seat of your vehicle may constitute interference with the driver.

  12. In fog in Hawaii, you should pull completely off the pavement and stop if you cannot see at least two car lengths ahead, which is about:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: D. If you cannot see at least two car lengths (40 feet), pull off the pavement, stop and turn on hazard signals.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. X FogIf you are unable to see at least two car lengths (40 feet or 12 meters), pull completely off the pavement and stop.

  13. In Hawaii, do not pass when approaching a hill or curve if you do not have how much clear distance ahead?

    1. 100 to 200 feet
    2. 300 to 500 feet
    3. 700 to 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 to 2,000 feet

    Answer: C. Do not pass near a hill or curve without 700 to 1,000 feet of clear distance ahead.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V No Passing RulesOn approaching a hill or curve where there is not 700 to 1000 feet (213m to 305m) clear distance ahead.

  14. Hawaii law prohibits leaving a child under what age unattended in a motor vehicle for five minutes or longer?

    1. Six
    2. Nine
    3. Twelve
    4. Sixteen

    Answer: B. You may not leave a child under nine unattended in a vehicle for five minutes or longer.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. X Do Not Leave Children UnattendedHawaii law prohibits you or any adult passenger from leaving a child, under nine years of age, unattended in a motor vehicle for five minutes or longer.

Sharing the road

  1. In Hawaii, when you pass a bicyclist, the handbook says you should leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Hawaii: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. XIII BicyclesMotorists should maintain at least 3 feet of space between the bicyclist and their vehicle until they have safely passed.

  2. In Hawaii, failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights can cost you:

    1. $100
    2. $250
    3. $500
    4. $1,000

    Answer: D. Failing to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights can cost $1,000.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. XII Stopping for a School BusFailure to comply with this law (291C-95, HRS) can cost you $1,000.

  3. In Hawaii, the triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem must be displayed on vehicles designed to operate at speeds of:

    1. 25 mph or less
    2. 15 mph or less
    3. 35 mph or less
    4. 45 mph or less

    Answer: A. The emblem is required on the rear of vehicles designed to go 25 mph or less.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. V Slow Moving Vehicle Emblemrequired to be displayed on the rear of vehicles designed to operate at speeds of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

  4. In Hawaii, outside business districts, bicyclists may ride on sidewalks if they stay at or below:

    1. 5 mph
    2. 10 mph
    3. 15 mph
    4. 20 mph

    Answer: B. Bicycles may not ride on sidewalks in business districts; elsewhere they may at 10 mph or less, yielding to pedestrians.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, ch. XIII BicyclistsIn other areas, bicyclists may ride on the sidewalks provided they stay at 10 MPH or less

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