Hawaii Permit Practice Test

1. In Hawaii, what is the youngest age to get an instruction permit?

1. 14 years old
2. 15 years old
3. 15 and a half years old (correct answer)
4. 16 years old

Answer: C. In Hawaii you can get an instruction permit at 15 and a half years old.

Hawaii handbook, page 13.

2. In Hawaii, may an adult driver hold a phone and use it while driving?

1. No, using a mobile electronic device while driving is banned (correct answer)
2. Yes, at any speed
3. Yes, but only on the highway
4. Yes, if no police are around

Answer: A. Hawaii law says no person may drive a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device, so you must not hold and use your phone while driving.

3. In Hawaii, what must you do when you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

1. Keep your speed and honk
2. Flash your high beams at it
3. Speed up to pass it fast
4. Slow to a safe speed and move to the next lane if it is safe (correct answer)

Answer: D. Hawaii's move over law says to slow down to a safe and prudent speed and, when it is safe, move into the next lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle.

Hawaii handbook, page 29.

4. In Hawaii, how old must the licensed driver with a permit holder be?

1. At least 18
2. At least 21 (correct answer)
3. At least 25
4. At least 30

Answer: B. A Hawaii permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

Hawaii handbook, page 11.

5. In Hawaii, where must the supervising driver sit when a permit holder drives?

1. In the front passenger seat (correct answer)
2. In the back seat behind the driver
3. Anywhere in the car
4. In the back seat on the right

Answer: A. The supervising driver must sit in the front passenger seat, beside the Hawaii permit holder.

Hawaii handbook, page 11.