Hawaii CDL — General Knowledge: Traffic Laws Practice Test

Question 1

A farmer driving a straight truck the farmer controls can fall under 'excepted' interstate commerce. How far from the farm does that exception reach?

Accepted Answer

Within 150 air-miles of the farm — One excepted activity is a farmer driving a non-combination vehicle the farmer controls, carrying farm products, machinery or supplies, with no hazmat needing placards, between the farm and points no more than 150 air-miles away.

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Within 50 air-miles of the farm

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Within 100 air-miles of the farm

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Anywhere within the farmer's home state

Question 2

Besides needing special transit permits, how does the manual say oversized loads are usually restricted?

Accepted Answer

They can usually be moved only at certain times — Over-length, over-width and overweight loads need special transit permits, and the hours when they may be driven are usually limited. They may also need special equipment or an escort.

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They may travel only on unpaved roads

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They must be split into two trips

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They may never cross a bridge

Question 3

According to Hawaii's manual, which drivers do NOT need a CDL?

Accepted Answer

Active duty military driving military vehicles on military licenses, and firefighters or police (federal, state or county) driving authorized emergency vehicles — Hawaii names two exempt groups. One is active duty military, National Guard included, who hold military licenses and drive military vehicles; the other is firefighters and police at the federal, state or county level who drive authorized emergency vehicles.

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Farmers within 150 miles of the farm and owners of recreational vehicles

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Any driver hauling only for a county government

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Drivers of school buses carrying fewer than 30 students

Question 4

To whom do the ELDT regulations NOT apply, according to the manual's list of exceptions?

Accepted Answer

People the federal rules (49 CFR part 383) do not require to hold a CDL, and people whose CDL skills test the state has waived — The exceptions cover two groups: individuals who do not need a CDL under 49 CFR part 383, and individuals for whom the state has waived the skills test.

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Anyone over 40 years old

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Drivers who trained with a relative

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Applicants for a first hazardous materials endorsement

Question 5

When applying for a Hawaii CDL, which applicants must show lawful admission into the United States?

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Applicants for the hazardous materials endorsement — Among the steps for obtaining a Hawaii CDL, showing lawful admission into the United States is listed for the hazardous materials endorsement only. Proof of legal presence is a separate item on the learner's permit list.

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All applicants under age 25

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Only applicants for a Class C license

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Applicants who fail the vision test

Question 6

Before a state gives a CDL skills or knowledge test to a driver who is subject to ELDT, what must the state be able to do?

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Verify electronically that the training requirements have been met — The manual says the state may not give the test unless it can confirm electronically that the training requirement was satisfied. Registered providers send the completion record to the Training Provider Registry.

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Collect a paper certificate signed by the driver's employer

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Interview the training provider by phone

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Watch a video of the driver's training sessions

Question 7

An applicant for a Hawaii Commercial Learner's Permit has a traffic citation that is still outstanding. How does that affect the application?

Accepted Answer

The applicant does not qualify, because a CLP requires having no outstanding traffic violations — Hawaii's CLP requirements include being domiciled in Hawaii, passing vision and knowledge tests, presenting identity and medical documents, and having no outstanding traffic violations.

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It does not matter as long as the fine is under $100

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The permit is issued but is valid for only 30 days

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It matters only if the citation was received in a commercial vehicle

Question 8

A driver has finished entry-level driver training and wants to confirm that the provider reported it. Which Training Provider Registry feature does the manual mention?

Accepted Answer

Check My Record — Drivers who have completed training can use the registry's 'Check My Record' feature to view the certification records a provider has sent in.

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Find My Examiner

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Driver Trip Report

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Selecting a Provider checklist

Question 9

A driver's CLP was issued before February 7, 2022, and the driver obtains the CDL before that CLP expires. What do the ELDT rules require?

Accepted Answer

Nothing more; entry-level driver training is not required for this driver — The scenario chart says a driver holding a CLP issued before February 7, 2022 does not have to complete entry-level driver training, provided the CDL is obtained before the permit runs out. If the CLP expires first, the training must be completed before the skills test.

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The full Class A curriculum before the skills test

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Only the behind-the-wheel portion of the training

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A new knowledge test plus the theory training

Question 10

When applying for a Hawaii CLP, how far back must you report driver licenses you have held in other states?

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The previous ten years, including any license from Washington, D.C. — Hawaii asks CLP applicants for information on licenses from other states held during the past ten years, and it specifically counts Washington, D.C.

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The previous three years

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Only your most recent license

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Your entire lifetime, including foreign licenses

Question 11

The ELDT requirements apply to several kinds of applicants. Which of these is NOT on the manual's list?

Accepted Answer

A CDL holder adding a tank vehicle (N) endorsement — ELDT covers first-time Class A or Class B applicants, upgrades from Class B to Class A, and first-time school bus (S), passenger (P) and hazardous materials (H) endorsements. The tank vehicle endorsement is not on the list.

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A driver seeking a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time

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A Class B CDL holder upgrading to Class A

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A driver seeking a passenger (P) endorsement for the first time

Question 12

How does Hawaii's definition of a Class A vehicle compare with the federal one?

Accepted Answer

It is the same: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, where the towed vehicle or vehicles have a GVWR over 10,000 pounds — The manual says Hawaii's Class A definition matches the one in the federal regulations and in section 286-2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes: a combination rated at 26,001 pounds or more GCWR, with more than 10,000 pounds GVWR being towed.

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Hawaii lowers the combination threshold to 18,000 pounds

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Hawaii counts any vehicle towing a trailer as Class A

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Hawaii uses vehicle length instead of weight ratings

Hawaii CDL — General Knowledge: Traffic Laws practice test

Study questions with answers

1. A farmer driving a straight truck the farmer controls can fall under 'excepted' interstate commerce. How far from the farm does that exception reach?

2. Besides needing special transit permits, how does the manual say oversized loads are usually restricted?

3. According to Hawaii's manual, which drivers do NOT need a CDL?

4. To whom do the ELDT regulations NOT apply, according to the manual's list of exceptions?

5. When applying for a Hawaii CDL, which applicants must show lawful admission into the United States?

6. Before a state gives a CDL skills or knowledge test to a driver who is subject to ELDT, what must the state be able to do?

7. An applicant for a Hawaii Commercial Learner's Permit has a traffic citation that is still outstanding. How does that affect the application?

8. A driver has finished entry-level driver training and wants to confirm that the provider reported it. Which Training Provider Registry feature does the manual mention?

9. A driver's CLP was issued before February 7, 2022, and the driver obtains the CDL before that CLP expires. What do the ELDT rules require?

10. When applying for a Hawaii CLP, how far back must you report driver licenses you have held in other states?

11. The ELDT requirements apply to several kinds of applicants. Which of these is NOT on the manual's list?

12. How does Hawaii's definition of a Class A vehicle compare with the federal one?

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