Highway & Freeway Driving — Hawaii
Hawaii permit practice test: 530 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Highway & Freeway Driving: 49 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Hawaii Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 49 (9% of 530 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
hidot.hawaii.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (49)
1. A good rule to remember for passing is:
- Pass on the right whenever possible.
- Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed. ✓
- Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
- Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.
Answer: B. Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
2. The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
- Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
- Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp. ✓
- Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
- Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.
Answer: B. Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
3. If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
- Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you. ✓
- Keep a steady pace.
- Stay in the driver's blind spot.
- Honk to let them know you are there.
Answer: A. Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
4. “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
- Staring at the roadway for long periods of time. ✓
- Frequent rest stops.
- Too much sleep the night before your trip.
- Short trips on expressways.
Answer: A. Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
5. When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
- Signal a lane change.
- Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
- Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
6. When changing lanes, you should:
- Rely on your mirrors.
- Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
- Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
- Always check your blind spot. ✓
Answer: D. Always check your blind spot.
7. The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:
- A bad driving habit.
- A good driving habit. ✓
- Unnecessary.
- Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.
Answer: B. A good driving habit.
8. Highway markings:
- Are usually not important.
- Are only found in construction zones.
- Provide information for drivers. ✓
- Are usually red and blue in color.
Answer: C. Provide information for drivers.
9. When making a turn or lane change, you should:
- Signal immediately before the turn or lane change.
- Signal 100 feet before the turn or lane change, even if no other vehicles are around. ✓
- Signal 100 feet before the turn or lane change, but only when driving in traffic.
- Any of the above.
Answer: B. Signal 100 feet before the turn or lane change, even if no other vehicles are around.
10. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
- Over your right shoulder.
- At your side mirror.
- Over your left shoulder. ✓
- At your rearview mirror.
Answer: C. Over your left shoulder.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook