Hawaii Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions

Correct answer: Drive no faster than is reasonable for conditions

The basic law says you must not drive faster than is reasonable and prudent given the area, road, traffic, pedestrians, weather and light.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Speed Restrictions

Correct answer: Excessive speed for conditions

The manual names excessive speed for conditions as the major cause of most crashes.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Speed Restrictions

Correct answer: Use the right lane, or pull off to let traffic pass

Do not hold up traffic; if you are slower than others, use the right-hand lane, or pull off and let traffic pass or take another route.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Speed Restrictions

Correct answer: Near schools when children are present

Reduced limits apply near schools, playgrounds and School Crossing signs when children are present, and on streets in residential or business areas.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Speed Restrictions

Correct answer: You may not drive slower than that speed

You must not drive faster than the posted maximum or slower than the posted minimum speed limit.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Speed Restrictions

Correct answer: At the next speed limit sign

A reduced speed ahead sign tells you to begin slowing; the new limit begins at the next speed limit sign.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings – Traffic Signs – Regulatory Signs