Hawaii: Age and driving Practice Test
How age, vision and health affect driving, for younger and older drivers.
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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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Which of these is a result of the aging process listed in the manual?
- Increased ability to concentrate
- Improved hearing and better eyesight
- Increased physical dexterity and speed
- Increased decision time in driving situations
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Correct answer: Increased decision time in driving situations
The aging process eventually results in increased decision time in driving situations.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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The aging process eventually results in a reduction in physical dexterity and an increase in what?
- Peripheral vision
- Reaction time
- Hearing ability
- Concentration ability
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Correct answer: Reaction time
The aging process results in a reduction in physical dexterity and an increase in reaction time.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What do older drivers very often not recognize?
- That they need more sleep than younger drivers
- The gradual decrease in their capability
- That younger drivers have more crashes
- That they must renew their license more often
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Correct answer: The gradual decrease in their capability
Older drivers very often do not recognize the gradual decrease in their capability to cope with the driving situation.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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How often should all drivers, including older experienced drivers, have physical examinations?
- Every two years
- Every five years
- Only after age 75
- Annually
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Correct answer: Annually
All drivers, including older experienced drivers, should have annual physical examinations.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Whose advice should all drivers seek and comply with concerning their driving capabilities?
- A physician's
- A relative's
- A driving instructor's
- A mechanic's
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Correct answer: A physician's
All drivers should seek and comply with a physician’s advice concerning their driving capabilities.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What should all drivers know about medication?
- How to buy it without a prescription
- How long it stays in the blood
- Its effect on their driving ability
- How to store it in the vehicle
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Correct answer: Its effect on their driving ability
All drivers should know the effect of medication on their driving ability.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)