Hawaii: Parking rules — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “In the definitions, a vehicle left unattended on the highway for how long is an abandoned vehicle?” · “Which type of zone is a place where parking is prohibited?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Hawaii Driver's Manual" (2023), Hawaii Department of Transportation.
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In the definitions, a vehicle left unattended on the highway for how long is an abandoned vehicle?
- More than 12 hours
- More than 48 hours
- More than 72 hours
- More than 24 hours
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Correct answer: More than 24 hours
An abandoned vehicle is defined as any vehicle left unattended on the highway for more than 24 hours.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What happens to a vehicle parked at a place where it is hazardous to other traffic on the roadway?
- It will be towed away
- The driver will receive a warning only
- The driver's license will be suspended
- A notice will be left on the windshield
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Correct answer: It will be towed away
Parking is prohibited where your vehicle is hazardous to other traffic on the roadway, and your vehicle will be towed away.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Where is parking prohibited?
- Completely inside a marked parking space
- Parallel to the curb, heading in the direction of traffic
- On a sidewalk or sidewalk area
- Within 12 inches of the curb
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Correct answer: On a sidewalk or sidewalk area
Parking on a sidewalk or sidewalk area is prohibited.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Parking is prohibited in front of, or so close to, a public or private driveway that your vehicle does what?
- Is visible from the road or from the sidewalk nearby
- Is parked parallel to the curb edge
- Is parked longer than one full hour
- Interferes with the use of the driveway
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Correct answer: Interferes with the use of the driveway
You may not park in front of or so close to a driveway that your vehicle interferes with the use of the driveway.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Parking is prohibited within or so close to an intersection that your vehicle does what?
- Is parked on the left side of the road
- Interferes with traffic
- Is facing the direction of traffic
- Is parked for more than an hour
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Correct answer: Interferes with traffic
You may not park within or so close to an intersection that your vehicle interferes with traffic.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Parking is prohibited in front of, or so close to, a fire hydrant that your vehicle could do what?
- Hide the hydrant from the view of drivers
- Leak fluid onto the hydrant and street
- Interfere with the use of the hydrant
- Block a nearby sidewalk or driveway
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Correct answer: Interfere with the use of the hydrant
You may not park in front of or so close to a fire hydrant that your vehicle could interfere with its use.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Parking is prohibited on or so close to a crosswalk that your vehicle does what?
- Blocks other drivers' view of pedestrians
- Blocks the crosswalk signal from view
- Interferes with the use of the sidewalk beside it
- Is partly on the pavement
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Correct answer: Blocks other drivers' view of pedestrians
You may not park on or so close to a crosswalk that your vehicle blocks other drivers' view of pedestrians.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Parking is prohibited at any place during the times when what prohibit standing or parking?
- Official signs or markings
- Only a verbal order from a police officer
- Only the wishes of a nearby property owner
- Only the posted hours of nearby businesses
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Correct answer: Official signs or markings
Parking is prohibited at any place during the times when official signs or markings prohibit standing or parking.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Which of these is a place where parking is prohibited?
- On a street with no signs, parallel to the curb in the traffic direction
- In a marked space that fits your vehicle
- On a bridge, elevated structure, or within a tunnel
- Within 12 inches of the curb
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Correct answer: On a bridge, elevated structure, or within a tunnel
Parking is prohibited on a bridge, elevated structure, or within a tunnel.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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What is double parking?
- Parking two vehicles together in one marked space
- Parking on the roadway side of a car stopped at the road edge
- Parking in a space reserved for a large trailer
- Parking two cars in a row, one directly behind the other at the curb
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Correct answer: Parking on the roadway side of a car stopped at the road edge
Double parking, on the roadway side of another car stopped at the edge of the road, is prohibited whether you remain in the vehicle or not.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Parking is prohibited if your vehicle is more than how far from the curb?
- 6 inches (15cm)
- 24 inches (61cm)
- 36 inches (91cm)
- 12 inches (30cm)
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Correct answer: 12 inches (30cm)
Parking more than 12 inches (30cm) from the curb is prohibited.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Which type of zone is a place where parking is prohibited?
- A zone beside a public park
- A zone beside an empty lot
- A passenger or freight loading zone
- A zone with a posted speed limit
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Correct answer: A passenger or freight loading zone
Parking in a passenger or freight loading zone is prohibited.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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You may not park at any place where less than what width of the street remains for the free movement of traffic?
- 10 feet (3m)
- 5 feet (1.5m)
- 15 feet (4.6m)
- 20 feet (6m)
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Correct answer: 10 feet (3m)
Parking is prohibited where less than 10 feet (3m) of the width of the street remains for the free movement of traffic.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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For which purpose is parking on any public road prohibited?
- Waiting in your vehicle for a passenger to arrive at the curb
- Parking parallel to the curb in a legal space
- Loading groceries into your vehicle at the curb
- To repair (except emergency), wash or display a vehicle for sale
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Correct answer: To repair (except emergency), wash or display a vehicle for sale
Parking on any public road to repair (except emergency), wash, or display a vehicle for sale is prohibited.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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When is it allowed to park with your vehicle extending outside of a marked parking space?
- When no other vehicles are parked anywhere nearby on the street
- When your vehicle is larger than the marked space
- When you stay in the vehicle the whole time
- When the lines of the space are faded or worn
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Correct answer: When your vehicle is larger than the marked space
Parking outside a marked parking space is prohibited except when your vehicle is larger than the marked space.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Parking on a public street or highway is prohibited for a continuous period of more than how long?
- 12 hours
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
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Correct answer: 24 hours
It is prohibited to park on a public street or highway for a continuous period of more than 24 hours.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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A blue sign shows a white wheelchair symbol marking a parking space. When may you park there?
- If you stay in the vehicle the whole time that you are parked there
- If you park there for only a few minutes at a time
- If no one else is waiting for the space to open up
- Only with the placard or plate issued to the disabled person
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Correct answer: Only with the placard or plate issued to the disabled person
Parking in a space identified by the international symbol for accessibility is prohibited unless you display the placard or license plate issued to the disabled person being transported in the vehicle.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Why must the access aisle next to an accessible parking space be kept clear?
- To allow a wheelchair lift/ramp or other device to be deployed
- To let emergency vehicles turn around in the lot when they need to
- To leave room for loading and unloading freight there
- To give other drivers room to back out of their spaces
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Correct answer: To allow a wheelchair lift/ramp or other device to be deployed
The access aisle must be kept clear to allow for the deployment of a wheelchair lift/ramp and other mobility assistance devices.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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May you park or stop in a tow-away zone during the hours stated on the official signs?
- Yes, if you stay in the vehicle the whole time you are there
- Yes, for up to five minutes while you wait
- No, not even for a moment unless blocked by traffic
- Yes, if your hazard lights are turned on
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Correct answer: No, not even for a moment unless blocked by traffic
You must not park or stop your vehicle, even momentarily except when blocked by other traffic, during the hours stated on official signs for a tow-away zone.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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If your vehicle is towed away, whom should you contact for recovery information?
- The county driver licensing office
- The vehicle safety inspection station
- The Department of Transportation
- The police
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Correct answer: The police
The manual says to contact the police for recovery information if your vehicle is towed away.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which of these must you do when you leave your motor vehicle unattended?
- Leave the engine idling so the vehicle stays warm
- Leave the transmission in neutral
- Lock the ignition and remove the ignition key
- Leave the headlamps on
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Correct answer: Lock the ignition and remove the ignition key
When you leave your vehicle unattended you must stop the engine, lock the ignition and remove the key, and set the parking brake.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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When you leave your vehicle unattended on a grade, which way must you turn the wheels?
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- Toward the center of the road
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Correct answer: Toward the curb
When the vehicle is on a grade you must turn the wheels toward the curb.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Why does the manual say backing should be done with great caution?
- Because of restricted visibility
- Because of the cost of rear repairs
- Because backing is illegal in traffic
- Because vehicles brake poorly in reverse
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Correct answer: Because of restricted visibility
Backing is a dangerous maneuver because of restricted visibility and should be done with great caution.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)