Hawaii: Signals and vehicle controls — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Every vehicle is required to be equipped with a horn in good working condition to give what?” · “When you place a Lincoln penny upside down within the tire tread, what shows that the tire needs to be replaced?”
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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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Every vehicle is required to be equipped with a horn in good working condition to give what?
- Visual warning
- Audible warning
- Right-of-way
- Speed information
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Correct answer: Audible warning
The horn must be in good working condition to give audible warning.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How should rear-view mirrors be adjusted?
- To show only the vehicle's rear bumper
- To show only the lane beside you
- So the driver does not need to turn the head
- To give you the maximum view to the rear horizon
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Correct answer: To give you the maximum view to the rear horizon
Rear-view mirrors should be adjusted to give you the maximum view to the rear horizon.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How much free play should there be at most in the steering wheel of a vehicle with power steering (checked with the motor running)?
- Two inches
- Five inches
- Four inches
- One inch
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Correct answer: Two inches
There should be no more than two inches of free play in the steering wheel with power steering.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How much free play should there be at most in the steering wheel of a vehicle without power steering?
- 3 inches
- 1 inch
- 5 inches
- 6 inches
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Correct answer: 3 inches
Without power steering, there should be no more than 3 inches of free play in the steering wheel.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What do tail lamps and side marker lamps do?
- Show the driver the road ahead
- Signal that you are turning
- Warn other drivers of your presence
- Show that the brakes are applied
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Correct answer: Warn other drivers of your presence
Tail lamps and side marker lamps warn other drivers of your presence.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How often should you check your tires at a minimum?
- At least once a year
- At least once a month
- Only before long trips
- Only at each inspection
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Correct answer: At least once a month
The manual says to check tires at least once a month.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Where can you find the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire pressure and tire size?
- In the glove compartment
- On the dashboard
- Under the hood
- In the door jamb
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Correct answer: In the door jamb
The manual says to check the door jamb for the manufacturer's recommended pressure and tire size.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What does proper tire pressure do?
- Reduces the need for a spare tire
- Makes the tread wear unevenly
- Extends tire life and improves handling
- Lets the steering wheel vibrate slightly
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Correct answer: Extends tire life and improves handling
Proper pressure extends tire life and improves handling.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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You should replace tires that have less than how much tire tread?
- 1/16 inch
- 1/4 inch
- 1/2 inch
- 1/8 inch
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Correct answer: 1/16 inch
The manual says to replace tires that have less than 1/16 inch of tire tread.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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When you place a Lincoln penny upside down within the tire tread, what shows that the tire needs to be replaced?
- The top of Lincoln's head is hidden
- The penny stands up in the tread
- The penny touches the tire sidewall
- The top of Lincoln's head is visible
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Correct answer: The top of Lincoln's head is visible
If the top of Lincoln's head is visible, the tire needs to be replaced.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Which condition should you check tires for, besides pressure and tread depth?
- Fading, stains, dust and loose paint chips
- Cuts, bulges, tread separation and uneven wear
- Wax, shine, color and brand lettering marks
- Odor, noise, temperature and humidity
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Correct answer: Cuts, bulges, tread separation and uneven wear
Check tires for cuts, bulges, tread separation and uneven wear.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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The windshield should be free of cracks and breaks of what kind?
- Those located on the left side only
- Those that interfere with your vision
- Those smaller than one inch across
- Those on the passenger side only
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Correct answer: Those that interfere with your vision
The windshield should be free of cracks and breaks that interfere with your vision.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What do windshield washers enable you to do?
- Defog the rear window while parked
- Clean the head lamps while driving
- Adjust the wiper blades while driving
- Clean the windshield while you are driving
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Correct answer: Clean the windshield while you are driving
Windshield washers enable you to clean the windshield while you are driving.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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When must you signal before slowing down, turning or changing lanes?
- Every time, even if no vehicles are in sight
- Only when other vehicles are in sight
- Only at night
- Only on roads that have three or more lanes of traffic
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Correct answer: Every time, even if no vehicles are in sight
You must signal every time, even when there are no other vehicles in sight.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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How far before you change lanes, turn or stop must you signal?
- At least 25 feet (7.6m)
- At least 50 feet (15m)
- At least 200 feet (61m)
- At least 100 feet (30.5m)
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Correct answer: At least 100 feet (30.5m)
Signals must be given for at least 100 feet (30.5m) before you change lanes, turn or stop, which is about five car lengths.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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When must you use hand signals?
- When driving on a freeway
- When the vehicle turn signals are not operating
- When turning at an intersection with a traffic signal
- Only when a police officer is directing traffic
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Correct answer: When the vehicle turn signals are not operating
Hand signals must be used when the vehicle turn signals are not operating.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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After you signal a turn or lane change, what must you still do?
- Nothing, because the signal gives you the right to make the maneuver at once
- Check that it can be safely completed without interfering with other traffic
- Wait for other drivers to wave you through
- Sound your horn before you move
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Correct answer: Check that it can be safely completed without interfering with other traffic
Signaling does not give you the right to make the maneuver; you must check that it can be completed safely without interfering with other traffic.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Why should you not rest your foot on the brake pedal when you are not braking?
- It can turn off your turn signals while you are turning
- It can cause the engine to stall while you wait at a light
- It can lock the steering wheel when you turn
- It can give following drivers a false stop lamp signal
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Correct answer: It can give following drivers a false stop lamp signal
Resting your foot on the brake pedal gives following drivers a false stop lamp signal.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)