Hawaii · Speed Limits · Question 3 of 8

On a typical Hawaii interstate highway, the maximum posted speed limit is around:

  1. A. 55 mph
  2. B. 65 mph
  3. C. 60 mph Correct answer
  4. D. 90 mph

Why this is the right answer

Hawaii caps interstate speeds at roughly 60 mph in most rural sections. Always drive at a speed safe for traffic, weather, and visibility regardless of the maximum.

How this question shows up on the Hawaii permit test

Questions in the speed limits category are common on the Hawaii learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Hawaii Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."

If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.

For a deeper walkthrough of speed limits on the permit test, read our complete guide to Speed Limits.