2025 Hawaii Permit Test 21
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Hawaii. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Hawaii please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/hawaii/car.
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19. On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Explanation
When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.
20. Braking distance is affected by:
Explanation
Factors that can affect braking distance include how fast your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the condition of the pavement.
21. Having a few drinks before driving home after work:
Explanation
Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is prohibited in Hawaii. Alcohol slows normal reflexes, interferes with judgment, reduces alertness, and impairs vision. If you feel stimulated after drinking, it is simply because your inhibitions are lowered, causing a loss of caution and self-control. It is safest to refrain from driving when you have consumed any quantity of alcohol.
22. This sign means:

Explanation
Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black markings on a yellow background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards. This sign warns drivers to be extra careful when the pavement is wet because the road may become slippery, making vehicles more difficult to control.
23. A vehicle using emergency signals is approaching from the opposite direction on a two-lane street. You should:
Explanation
If you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, you must slow down, provide a clear path for the vehicle, and stop. Don't try to outdrive the emergency vehicle. This law applies on any two-lane street, even if the emergency vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction.
24. You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:
Explanation