Hawaii: Licensing basics — Part 4 Practice Test
Instruction permits, provisional and full licenses, license classes, renewal, vehicle registration and safety inspection, and fitness to drive in Hawaii. — Part 4
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Hawaii Driver's Manual" (2023), Hawaii Department of Transportation.
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Where must the certificate of registration be kept?
- With the lien holder
- At the county agency
- In the vehicle
- At the owner's home
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Correct answer: In the vehicle
The registration is issued to the purchaser who must keep the certificate in the vehicle.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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When do Hawaii motor vehicle registrations expire?
- Every six months
- Annually, at the end of the 12th month
- Every two years, at the end of the 24th month
- Annually, on the owner's birthday
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Correct answer: Annually, at the end of the 12th month
Motor vehicle registrations are staggered and expire annually at the end of the 12th month.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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To where are registration renewal applications mailed?
- The county agency's office
- The address of the lien holder
- The garage that inspected your vehicle
- Your last recorded address
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Correct answer: Your last recorded address
Registration renewal applications are mailed to your last recorded address.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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When renewing your registration by mail, what must you do with the renewal application?
- Return only the stub
- Detach the stub and keep it
- Return both parts and not detach the stub
- Return only the part with the total fee
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Correct answer: Return both parts and not detach the stub
When renewing by mail you must return both parts of the renewal application and not detach the stub.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Under what condition may you renew your registration online?
- Your vehicle is currently registered in Hawaii
- Your vehicle is newly purchased
- Your vehicle is registered in another state
- Your vehicle has no lien on it
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Correct answer: Your vehicle is currently registered in Hawaii
You may renew online if your vehicle is currently registered in the state of Hawaii.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Within how many days after a change of address must the registered owner of a motor vehicle notify the county agency?
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
The registered owner must notify the appropriate county agency within thirty (30) days after the address change.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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When notifying the county agency in writing of a change of address, what must you give along with your old and new addresses?
- Your driver's license number, date of birth, and phone number
- The vehicle license number, make, and vehicle identification number
- The vehicle's weight, purchase price, and previous owner's name
- Your insurance policy number and the date of the last inspection
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Correct answer: The vehicle license number, make, and vehicle identification number
The notice must include the old and new addresses along with the vehicle license number, make, and vehicle identification number.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Within thirty days after a registered owner's name changes, what must the owner do?
- Notify the county agency by telephone or email
- Appear in person at the appropriate county agency
- Mail the certificate of title to the lien holder
- Wait for the next renewal notice to report it
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Correct answer: Appear in person at the appropriate county agency
The registered owner must, within thirty days after the change, appear in person at the county agency with proof of change of name.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A member of the U.S. Armed Forces on duty at a military installation in Hawaii who is a legal resident of another State may do what?
- Drive without any registration
- Register only in the county of birth
- Register it in any county they choose
- Register the vehicle with that State
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Correct answer: Register the vehicle with that State
A service member on duty in Hawaii who is a legal resident of another State may register the vehicle with that State.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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If your vehicle was last registered and titled in another State and is now subject to Hawaii registration, which must you submit?
- A vehicle shipping receipt
- A smog emissions certificate
- A road test certificate
- A county weight tax receipt
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Correct answer: A vehicle shipping receipt
You must submit the out-of-state certificate of title and registration, the current Hawaii safety inspection certificate, a vehicle shipping receipt and a verification of vehicle identification serial number.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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If your vehicle was last registered in a non-title state, what must you present with your certificate of registration?
- A certificate of title issued by the non-title state
- A manufacturer's certificate of origin from the dealer
- One or more notarized bills of sale establishing a chain of ownership
- A bill of sale from a foreign dealer issued in your own name
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Correct answer: One or more notarized bills of sale establishing a chain of ownership
For a non-title state you must present an application with your certificate of registration and one or more notarized bills of sale establishing a chain of ownership.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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When you purchase a new vehicle in Hawaii, what must you obtain?
- A notarized bill of sale from the previous owner of the car
- A manufacturer's certification label for USA standards
- A shipping receipt and a verification of serial number
- An application form countersigned by the licensed new car dealer
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Correct answer: An application form countersigned by the licensed new car dealer
You must obtain an application form countersigned by the licensed new car dealer certifying the sale of the motor vehicle.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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For a new vehicle purchased in another jurisdiction, what will Hawaii accept as an ownership document?
- Only a certificate of title signed by the previous owner
- A certificate of origin or a notarized bill of sale
- Only a vehicle shipping receipt and a serial number check
- A bill of sale that is not notarized
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Correct answer: A certificate of origin or a notarized bill of sale
Hawaii will accept the manufacturer's certificate of origin or a notarized bill of sale for a new vehicle bought in another jurisdiction.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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When you purchase a new vehicle in a foreign country, what must you obtain from the foreign dealer?
- A notarized title from the previous owner
- A countersigned county application form
- A bill of sale issued in your name
- A shipping receipt only
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Correct answer: A bill of sale issued in your name
You must obtain a bill of sale from the foreign dealer issued in your name.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A new vehicle purchased in a foreign country must have a Vehicle Identification Number of how many characters?
- 17
- 9
- 11
- 12
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Correct answer: 17
The vehicle must have a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A new vehicle purchased in a foreign country must have a manufacturer's certification label indicating compliance with what?
- USA standards
- Hawaii emission rules
- The standards of the country of origin
- County weight standards
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Correct answer: USA standards
The vehicle must have a manufacturer's certification label indicating compliance with USA standards.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What must you have as proof of ownership when you purchase a used vehicle in a foreign country?
- A manufacturer's certificate of origin and a label
- A countersigned dealer application form
- A certificate of registration and a bill of sale
- A shipping receipt alone
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Correct answer: A certificate of registration and a bill of sale
You must have a certificate of registration and a bill of sale as proof of ownership.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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When you buy a used vehicle in another State, which must you obtain from the seller named on the out-of-state title, together with the certificate of title and certificate of registration?
- A manufacturer's certification label
- A notarized bill of sale
- A countersigned dealer application form
- A county weight tax receipt
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Correct answer: A notarized bill of sale
You must obtain the certificate of title, certificate of registration and a notarized bill of sale from the seller named on the out-of-state title.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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When a used vehicle is purchased in a non-title State, which notarized bills of sale must you obtain?
- Only one from the seller to you
- One from you to the seller and one from the seller to the county
- Only one from the previous owner to the county
- One from the seller to you and one from the previous owner to the seller
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Correct answer: One from the seller to you and one from the previous owner to the seller
You must obtain notarized bills of sale, one from the seller to you and one from the previous owner to the seller.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Under no circumstances will a permit (temporary registration) for a vehicle brought into Hawaii from another State be issued to exceed what period?
- A six-month period
- A thirty-day period
- A twelve-month period
- A two-year period
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Correct answer: A twelve-month period
The manual says under no circumstances will a permit be issued to exceed a twelve-month period.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these must be presented to get a permit (temporary registration) for a vehicle registered in another State?
- A current Hawaii State safety inspection certificate
- A notarized bill of sale from the foreign dealer
- A countersigned dealer application form
- A manufacturer's certificate of origin
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Correct answer: A current Hawaii State safety inspection certificate
The certificate of registration, shipping receipt, and current certificate of Hawaii State motor vehicle safety inspection must be presented.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Upon expiration of the permit (temporary registration), who is excepted from having to register the vehicle with the county agency where they reside?
- Full-time students
- Visitors with a Hawaii driver's license
- Owners with a vehicle shipping receipt
- Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
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Correct answer: Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Upon expiration of the permit, everyone except members of the U.S. Armed Forces must register the vehicle with the county agency where they reside.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these must display a license plate on the rear only?
- A passenger car
- A motorcycle
- A pickup truck
- A bus
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Correct answer: A motorcycle
Motorcycles, trailers and semi-trailers display a plate on the rear; all other vehicles display one on both front and rear.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Where must the license plate and inspection sticker be displayed on a moped?
- On the front of the moped
- On the rear of the moped
- On both the front and rear
- On the left side of the moped
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Correct answer: On the rear of the moped
The license plate and inspection sticker must be displayed on the rear of the moped.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these does Hawaii require for mopeds?
- They must be inspected only, with no registration
- They must be registered only, with no inspection
- They must be licensed only, with no registration
- They must be inspected, registered and licensed
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Correct answer: They must be inspected, registered and licensed
Mopeds are required to be inspected, registered and licensed.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which are the three basic elements of any driving situation?
- The environment, your vehicle, and the driver
- The road, the weather, and the speed limit
- The signs, the signals, and the markings
- The passengers, the vehicle, and the traffic
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Correct answer: The environment, your vehicle, and the driver
Any driving situation involves the environment (the highway and traffic), your vehicle, and the driver.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Of the three basic elements of a driving situation, which one can gather information, apply skill and judgment, and take the action required to complete the driving task safely?
- The vehicle
- The environment
- The driver
- The highway
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Correct answer: The driver
Only you as a driver can gather information, apply skill, knowledge, experience and judgment, and take the action required.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What can nullify any degree of expertness in skill, knowledge or experience?
- Heavy traffic
- A long trip
- Poor weather
- Poor judgment
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Correct answer: Poor judgment
Poor judgment can nullify any degree of expertness in skill, knowledge or experience.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What is your judgment primarily influenced by when you drive?
- Your age
- Your attitude
- The condition of your vehicle
- The weather
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Correct answer: Your attitude
Your judgment is primarily influenced by your attitude when you drive.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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How must you always act toward other users of the streets and highways?
- Only from your personal point of view
- With consideration and courtesy
- With the aim of getting ahead of them
- By letting them solve their own problems
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Correct answer: With consideration and courtesy
You must always act not merely from your personal point of view, but with consideration and courtesy to other users.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does exhibiting and competing as a younger driver only serve as an indication of?
- Your maturity and responsibility
- Your skill and judgment
- Your inexperience and immaturity
- Your attention to the road
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Correct answer: Your inexperience and immaturity
Resisting the desire to exhibit and compete is advised because such activity only serves as an indication of inexperience and immaturity.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What is adequate proof of your maturity and responsibility when you are challenged to prove your or your vehicle's capabilities?
- Declining the challenge
- Accepting the challenge
- Racing on an empty road
- Driving faster than the challenger
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Correct answer: Declining the challenge
The manual says declining all challenges is adequate proof of your maturity and responsibility.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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How does the manual say a “good” driving habit is formed?
- Drive only on roads you know well
- Read the manual once before each trip
- Wait until the proper action feels natural
- Do the proper action deliberately, again and again
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Correct answer: Do the proper action deliberately, again and again
All you have to do is deliberately accomplish the proper action over and over again until the good habit is formed.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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If you are ill or emotionally upset but must make a trip, what does the manual suggest?
- Drive only on roads you know well
- Drive slowly and avoid highways and busy streets
- Seek help from friends or use public transportation
- Take a short rest and then drive carefully yourself
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Correct answer: Seek help from friends or use public transportation
The manual says that if you must make the trip, you should seek assistance from friends or neighbors or use some form of public transportation.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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When you drive to an unfamiliar area, what does the manual say to do if you are unsure of the destination location?
- Start driving and ask for directions on the way
- Follow other vehicles heading the same way
- Check the location on a map before you start
- Drive until you see familiar landmarks
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Correct answer: Check the location on a map before you start
The manual says to know the exact location of your destination and, if it is in an unfamiliar area, to check it on a map before you start.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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If you doubt that you can comfortably cope with undesirable conditions on a trip, what does the manual say to do?
- Drive faster to finish before conditions get worse
- Postpone or cancel the trip
- Start the trip and turn back if needed
- Take the same route as usual
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Correct answer: Postpone or cancel the trip
The manual says that if you are doubtful about coping with undesirable conditions, you should postpone or cancel the trip.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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What license must the driver of a large vehicle hold?
- A valid license for the category of vehicle being driven
- Any valid license, whatever the category of the vehicle
- A passenger car license plus a separate trip permit
- A temporary license renewed for each large vehicle
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Correct answer: A valid license for the category of vehicle being driven
Drivers of large vehicles must hold a valid driver’s license for the category of vehicle being driven.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Why does it make sense that a motorcycle operator license be required?
- Motorcycles carry more passengers than automobiles and need more training
- Motorcycles are exempt from registration, so a license is the only check
- Motorcycles are slower than automobiles and need more driver control
- Motorcycles are different to operate and require special knowledge and skills
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Correct answer: Motorcycles are different to operate and require special knowledge and skills
Motorcycles are different to operate than an automobile and require special knowledge and skills.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 94 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 94)