Hawaii Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Hawaii requires a signal for at least 100 feet (about five car lengths) before you turn, change lanes or stop, and longer at higher speeds is advisable.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Required Signals

Correct answer: Yes, you must signal every time

You must signal every time you turn, change lanes or slow down, even when no one else appears to be around.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Required Signals

Correct answer: Use hand signals

Hand signals must be used when the vehicle's turn signals are not working.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Required Signals

Correct answer: It shows drivers behind a false stop signal

Resting your foot on the brake lights the stop lamps and gives drivers behind you a false signal; it also wears the brakes.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Required Signals

Correct answer: Cross it to pass when safe

A single broken yellow center line marks a two-lane road where you keep right but may cross to pass when it is safe.

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

Correct answer: Only to turn left into or from a driveway or alley

Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions; you may cross them only to turn left into or out of an alley, private road or driveway.

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

Correct answer: Changing lanes is hazardous; cross only with great care

A single solid white lane line means moving from lane to lane is hazardous; cross it only in unusual circumstances and with great care.

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

Correct answer: You must not cross it

Double solid white lines mean lane changes are prohibited; you must not cross them.

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

Correct answer: You must not enter or use that roadway

Red pavement markings or reflectors show a roadway that must not be entered; at night, red lane reflectors mean you are going the wrong way.

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

Correct answer: White

White edge lines mark the right edge of the road; yellow edge lines may mark the left edge on divided streets and highways.

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

Correct answer: For left turns from either direction only

A two-way left-turn lane may be used by vehicles traveling in either direction for left turns only; it must never be used for passing.

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

Correct answer: Only to the right of the markings

You may pass either side of white obstruction markings, but only to the right of yellow ones.

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

Correct answer: Go straight or turn right

Where lane arrows show more than one direction, you may choose any of the directions shown.

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

Correct answer: A large X with two R's

Railroad crossing pavement markings show a large X and two R's, with a solid yellow center line to prevent passing and a white stop line.

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

Correct answer: No, never drive into or across one

Traffic islands, including safety islands that protect pedestrians, direct traffic into lanes; never drive into or across them.

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