Hawaii DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: False — you can still be charged even if you refuse the test

Even if you refuse the test, the driver may still be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The test can also prove that you are not under the influence.

Correct answer: Misjudge their own level of intoxication

Since alcohol and other drugs adversely affect judgment, people who consume these substances can easily misjudge their level of intoxication — and then make serious mistakes on the road.

Correct answer: Anyone who drives after consuming alcohol, even in medicine — not just heavy drinkers

The problem is not limited to alcoholics who drive drunk. It includes anyone who drives after consuming alcohol, even if it is contained in medicine.

Correct answer: A fine, imprisonment, license suspension, or forfeiture of the vehicle registration

A violation of the motor vehicle insurance law is subject to a fine, imprisonment, suspension of the operator’s license, forfeiture of the vehicle registration, or any combination of these penalties. Each violation is a separate offense.

Correct answer: Keep driving with the wheels off the pavement, reduce speed, then ease back on when it is safe

Do not jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement. Continue driving with the wheels off the pavement, reduce speed, brake gently, and turn back onto the pavement smoothly when at a safe speed.

Correct answer: Drive entirely off the roadway, as far from traffic as possible, and never walk on the freeway

Try to reach the next exit if you can. If you must stop, drive entirely off the roadway as far from traffic as possible. Never stand or walk on the freeway, and report other drivers in trouble rather than stopping to assist.

Correct answer: Parental consent from each living parent or legal guardian, unless married or emancipated

Persons younger than 18 must provide parental consent from each living parent or legal guardian unless they are married or emancipated.

Correct answer: The applicant already holds a provisional license or a valid license from another U.S. state

The knowledge test may be waived for Category 1 through 3 applicants who have a provisional license or a valid driver’s license issued by another U.S. state, territory, or a reciprocal jurisdiction. Renewal applicants may be waived too.

Correct answer: 30 days

When the registered owner’s address changes from that on the certificate of registration, the owner must notify the appropriate county agency in writing within 30 days, giving the old and new addresses and the vehicle information.

Correct answer: About 18 inches away, with rear bumpers even

Step one of parallel parking is to signal and stop even with the front car about 18 inches from it, with the rear bumpers even, before backing slowly and turning the wheel sharply to the right.

Correct answer: Two feet

When in the parked position, your front and rear bumpers should not be closer than two feet from the other vehicles, unless the street is otherwise marked.

Correct answer: Turn the wheels toward the curb

When the vehicle is left unattended on a grade, turn the wheels toward the curb so the vehicle will not roll into traffic if the brakes fail to hold.

Correct answer: The nearest lane, in a right turn whenever possible

Enter the nearest lane in a right turn whenever possible, and after you are in the traffic lane, accelerate to traffic speed.

Correct answer: Regardless of the traffic signal indication or traffic situation

You must stop for all blind persons in the roadway, identified by a white cane or guide dog, regardless of the traffic signal indication or the traffic situation.

Correct answer: Are not required to stop

Vehicles proceeding in the opposite direction on a divided highway are not required to stop for a school bus. A divided highway is two roadways separated by a strip of land or space not intended for vehicular travel.

Correct answer: Never drive through it

You must never drive through a pedestrian safety zone — it is prohibited by law. A safety zone is set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians.

Correct answer: They make it too hard to hear emergency horns or sirens

Keep your stereo low enough to hear things outside your vehicle. Do not drive with headsets or earphones that cover or go in both ears — they make it too hard to hear emergency horns or sirens.

Correct answer: Are going the wrong direction in the traffic lane

Recognize that red lane-marking reflectors mean you are going the wrong direction in the traffic lane. Lane markings and reflectors help guide you when an approaching vehicle’s lights are too bright.

Correct answer: Continue on to the next exit

If you pass the place where you intended to exit, do not stop and do not back up — continue on to the next exit. Never cross the center divider, turn around, or back up on a freeway.

Correct answer: Yield — other traffic has the right-of-way

A yield sign is a triangular red and white sign indicating that other traffic has the right-of-way. Be ready to stop; you need to stop only when there is other traffic that has the right-of-way.

Correct answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone

A "No Passing Zone" sign is a pennant-shaped yellow and black sign located on the left side of the road. It points to the beginning of the no-passing zone and supplements the "Do Not Pass" sign.

Correct answer: The direction you must move for your particular traffic lane

Lane use control signs are rectangular black-and-white signs indicating required or permitted turning movements. You must move your vehicle only in the direction indicated for your traffic lane.

Correct answer: You must not cross it to change lanes

Double solid white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is prohibited — you must not cross a double solid white line. A single dashed white line may be crossed when it is safe.

Correct answer: Left turns only, by vehicles traveling in either direction

A two-way left turn lane, marked by combined yellow solid and dashed lines, may be used by vehicles traveling in either direction for left-turn maneuvers only. It must never be used for passing.

Correct answer: Turn signals do not automatically shut off on a motorcycle and riders may forget to cancel them

Turn signals do not automatically shut off on a motorcycle, and riders occasionally forget to cancel them. Do not assume the rider’s intention until the maneuver is unmistakably started.