Skip to content
PracticeTestHQ
Find your state

Hawaii permit test: speed, following and stopping

Speed limits and restrictions, following too closely, speed and field of vision, braking and downshifting. 21 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

Study this topic as flashcards

Rules to remember10 key speed, following and stopping rulesShow the rules
  1. You may not drive across a divider except where an opening or paved surface is provided and signs don't prohibit it. (p. 27)
  2. Signal for at least 100 feet before you change lanes, turn or stop, and longer at higher speeds. (p. 27)
  3. You must signal every time you slow, turn or change lanes, even when no other vehicles are in sight. (p. 27)
  4. The 100-foot signaling distance is about five car lengths. (p. 27)
  5. You must not engage in any race, speed contest or speed exhibition of any kind on a public street or highway. (p. 28)
  6. You must not drive so slowly that you hold back traffic. (p. 28)
  7. You must never drive faster than the posted maximum limit. (p. 28)
  8. Never change lanes when approaching or moving through intersections and crosswalks. (p. 66)
  9. When road or weather conditions are poor, slow down. (p. 67)
  10. Always test your brakes after driving through water. (p. 70)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

Loading questions…

Sample speed, following and stopping questions

  1. 1.Why shouldn't you rest your foot on the brake pedal when you are not braking?

    • AIt wears out the soles of your shoes
    • BIt is a rule only for truck drivers
    • CIt gives drivers behind a false signal
    • DIt switches off your turn signals
    Show the answer

    ✓ C. It gives drivers behind a false signal

    Resting your foot on the brake lights your stop lamps and gives following drivers a false signal. It also wears the brakes.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 27

  2. 2.You are driving well below the speed limit and a long line of cars builds up behind you. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up past the limit
    • BKeep going; slow is always safe
    • CTurn on your hazards and stay
    • DPull off and let the traffic pass
    Show the answer

    ✓ D. Pull off and let the traffic pass

    You must not drive so slowly that you hold back traffic. If you can't keep up, pull off and let traffic pass, or take another route.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 28

  3. 3.When should you slow down for a sharp curve ahead?

    • ABefore you enter the curve
    • BHalfway through the curve
    • CAfter you leave the curve
    • DOnly if the tires start to skid
    Show the answer

    ✓ A. Before you enter the curve

    Slow to a proper speed before entering a curve and hold a steady speed through it. Braking hard in the curve can make you lose control.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 67

  4. 4.A friend wants to see how fast your car can go from a stop on a public road. What does Hawaii law say?

    • ANo speed contest or exhibition is allowed
    • BIt's fine if the road is empty
    • CIt's fine at night
    • DOnly under 50 mph
    Show the answer

    ✓ A. No speed contest or exhibition is allowed

    You must not engage in any race, speed contest or speed exhibition of any kind on a public street or highway.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 28