Hawaii Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Slow down, and leave an empty lane if safe

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, slow down or stop as appropriate and, if possible and safe, leave an empty lane between you and it (HRS 291C-27).

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Emergency Vehicles

Correct answer: 25 mph

The 18-inch triangular emblem marks vehicles designed to operate at 25 mph or less; slow down and approach carefully when you see it.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem

Correct answer: To the sides and right behind

Truck drivers sit high and see well ahead, but their view to the sides and rear is severely limited and the area right behind is not visible.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Limitations of Large Vehicles

Correct answer: They need more distance to stop

Large vehicles need greater stopping distances, so don't cut in front of them when changing lanes or at intersections.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Limitations of Large Vehicles

Correct answer: Gusts of wind pushing your car

Large fast vehicles create wind gusts strong enough to change a small vehicle's direction; be ready to correct your steering.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Slipstream

Correct answer: Where its driver can see you

Stay where the large-vehicle driver can see you and where your own view of traffic is not blocked.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Limitations of Large Vehicles

Correct answer: At 3,000 lb or over half the tow vehicle's weight

A loaded trailer weighing more than half the towing vehicle's weight, or 3,000 pounds or more, must have brakes and breakaway protection.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Towing Trailers

Correct answer: To the frames of both vehicles

Safety chains must connect the towing vehicle's frame and the trailer, not a part of the hitch.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Towing Trailers

Correct answer: 10% to 15%

About 10–15% of the trailer weight should be on the hitch; too little makes the trailer fishtail, too much makes steering hard.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Towing Trailers

Correct answer: No, it is prohibited

Riding in house trailers is prohibited, and passengers should not ride in any trailer.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Towing Trailers

Correct answer: A car turning in front of the rider

Research shows over two-thirds of car–motorcycle crashes happen when a car driver turns in front of the motorcyclist.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Sharing the Road With Motorcycles

Correct answer: It can look farther and slower

A motorcycle's small profile can make it look farther away and slower than it is; take a second and third look before turning.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Size

Correct answer: No, it gets the full lane

Motorcycles are allowed the full width of a lane; sharing it restricts the rider's ability to avoid hazards.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Lane Position

Correct answer: 2 seconds

Allow at least a 2-second following distance behind a motorcycle, and more to avoid sudden braking.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Following Distance

Correct answer: Not yet; its signal may not cancel

Motorcycle turn signals don't shut off automatically and riders sometimes forget them; wait until the turn has clearly started.

Source: Chapter XI: Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Motorcycles – Intersections