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Hawaii: Parking rules — Part 2 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “Where must stops to load or unload passengers or cargo be made?” · “When parked, how close may your front and rear bumpers be to the other vehicles?”

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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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  1. When backing a vehicle, how does the manual say you should check the area to the rear?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Rely on your rear-view mirrors
    • Look only in the outside mirror
    • Back up slowly without looking back
    • Turn around and look to the rear
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    Correct answer: Turn around and look to the rear

    The view through rear-view mirrors is too small to use for backing, so you should turn around and look to the rear.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. What does the manual say to do if you cannot see to the rear when backing?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Sound the horn and back up quickly
    • Have someone outside guide you
    • Back up using only the mirrors
    • Back up quickly to clear the area
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    Correct answer: Have someone outside guide you

    The manual says that if you cannot see to the rear, you should have someone outside of the vehicle guide you.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. What should you do when the backing movement is first started?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • Accelerate quickly to clear the space
    • Apply the brakes gently
    • Turn the wheel fully before moving
    • Sound the horn twice
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    Correct answer: Apply the brakes gently

    When backing first starts, the brakes should be applied gently to insure proper operation.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. At what rate of speed should you always back a vehicle?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • The speed of surrounding traffic
    • A moderate rate of speed
    • Whatever speed clears the space quickly
    • A slow rate of speed
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    Correct answer: A slow rate of speed

    The manual says to always back at a slow rate of speed.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. If you are backing and turning at the same time, what should you watch?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • The front of the vehicle for clearance
    • Only the rear of the vehicle
    • Only the curb on your right
    • The vehicles behind you in the mirror
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    Correct answer: The front of the vehicle for clearance

    The manual says to watch the front of the vehicle for clearance if you are backing and turning at the same time.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. How does the manual say you should try to park so you can avoid backing into traffic?

    A blue car backing out of a parking space on a residential street lined with parked cars.
    • So that you leave in reverse
    • So that you face the curb
    • So that you will enter traffic in a forward direction
    • So that you block as little of the lane as possible
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    Correct answer: So that you will enter traffic in a forward direction

    The manual says to try to park so that you will enter traffic in a forward direction.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. When you must back into traffic and it is clear, into which lane does the manual say to back?

    A blue car parked nose-in on a house driveway with its white backup lights on, and a dashed path showing it backing toward the sidewalk and the street
    • The center lane
    • The lane farthest from the curb
    • Any lane that is open
    • The lane nearest the road edge
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    Correct answer: The lane nearest the road edge

    The manual says to always back into the lane nearest the edge of the roadway when traffic is clear.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. Which driver has the chief responsibility for avoiding a collision, according to the manual?

    A red car with its left turn signal flashing angles out from a row of cars parked along the curb, while a white car drives along the same lane behind it.
    • The driver already in the traffic lane
    • The driver who is leaving a parking space
    • The driver traveling at the higher speed
    • The driver who arrives at the space first
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    Correct answer: The driver who is leaving a parking space

    The chief responsibility for avoiding a collision lies with the driver who is leaving a parking space.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. You are parallel parked at the roadside and want to enter traffic. What should you do?

    A blue car parked at the right curb of a residential street in a row of parked cars, as a bicyclist and a red car come up from behind
    • Move forward into the nearest traffic lane once oncoming traffic leaves space
    • Back into the nearest traffic lane once there is space behind you
    • Wait until every vehicle in the lane has passed and the road is empty
    • Pull out at an angle across both traffic lanes at the same time
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    Correct answer: Move forward into the nearest traffic lane once oncoming traffic leaves space

    From a parallel parked position you move forward into the nearest traffic lane once there is sufficient space in oncoming traffic.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. What must you do first when leaving a diagonal parked position at the roadside?

    A blue car in an angled parking space between a white van and a dark car, with a car approaching and a pedestrian nearby
    • Drive straight ahead into the traffic lane
    • Turn your wheels toward the curb and roll out
    • Back into the traffic lane
    • Wait for another driver to wave you out
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    Correct answer: Back into the traffic lane

    A diagonal parked car has to first back into the traffic lane, which is a much more dangerous and difficult maneuver that takes more time.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. Where must stops to load or unload passengers or cargo be made?

    • In the right traffic lane, with your hazard lights turned on
    • In a parking space, loading zone or other place out of a traffic lane
    • Beside the curb in the nearest lane of traffic if it is brief
    • In any traffic lane, as long as it takes less than a minute
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    Correct answer: In a parking space, loading zone or other place out of a traffic lane

    Stopping unnecessarily in a traffic lane is illegal, so stops to load or unload must be made in a designated parking space, loading zone or other place out of a traffic lane.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 69 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. Where should you always park your vehicle?

    • Just beyond a curve, where it stays out of the way
    • Near the crest of a hill, where it is out of the way
    • Clear of traffic and readily visible to approaching drivers
    • Wherever it is hidden from the view of other drivers
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    Correct answer: Clear of traffic and readily visible to approaching drivers

    You park at a location clear of traffic and readily visible to approaching drivers, avoiding hidden locations such as just beyond a curve or the crest of a hill.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 71 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. When parking on a hill, what should you do if your vehicle has no PARK position?

    A car parked facing uphill beside a curb
    • Shift to neutral
    • Shift to reverse or low gear
    • Leave the engine running
    • Leave it in the highest gear
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    Correct answer: Shift to reverse or low gear

    You set the hand brake and shift to the PARK position if you have one; if not, you shift to reverse or low gear.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 71 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. When parking on a hill, why should you always turn the front wheels toward the curb?

    A car parked facing downhill beside a curb
    • It lets you pull away from the curb sooner when you leave
    • It saves wear on the brakes and the tires
    • It keeps the brake lamps lit while you are parked
    • It maximizes the force needed for the vehicle to roll free
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    Correct answer: It maximizes the force needed for the vehicle to roll free

    Turning the front wheels toward the curb means all four wheels would have to go over the curb before the vehicle is free to roll.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 71 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. You park on a hill, either uphill or downhill. Which way should you turn the wheels?

    A car parked facing uphill beside a curb
    • To the left
    • Straight ahead
    • To the right
    • Away from the curb
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    Correct answer: To the right

    Whether you park uphill or downhill you turn the wheels to the right, so the vehicle rolls away from traffic if something causes it to roll free.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 71 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. When angle parking, how should you enter the space?

    A blue car with its right signal on driving along a one-way street beside a row of angled parking spaces, one of them empty
    • Drive forward, with equal space on each side between the lines
    • Back into the space, keeping close to one side of it
    • Drive in at a sharp angle and straighten the car later
    • Stop with your front bumper over the line of the space
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    Correct answer: Drive forward, with equal space on each side between the lines

    The angle parking picture says to keep safe clearance and drive forward into the space, with equal space on each side between the lines.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 72 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. In step 1 of parallel parking, how far from the front car should you stop beside it?

    A red car driving along the lane toward a grey car and a blue car parked at the curb with an empty space between them
    • About 6 inches, with front bumpers even
    • About 3 feet, with rear bumpers even
    • About 5 feet, behind its rear bumper
    • About 18 inches, with rear bumpers even
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    Correct answer: About 18 inches, with rear bumpers even

    Step 1 is to signal and stop even with the front car about 18 inches from it, with rear bumpers even.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 72 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. In step 2 of parallel parking, how do you back in?

    A red car in the road above a gap between a gray parked car and a blue parked car at the curb; double yellow line along the top.
    • Back quickly with the wheel straight until you are at a 90-degree angle
    • Back slowly, turning the wheel sharp right until the car is at about a 45-degree angle
    • Back slowly, turning the wheel sharp left until the car is at about a 20-degree angle
    • Back slowly with the wheel straight until your front bumper clears the car ahead
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    Correct answer: Back slowly, turning the wheel sharp right until the car is at about a 45-degree angle

    Step 2 is to back slowly, turning the steering wheel sharp right until the car is at about a 45-degree angle with the street, then quickly straighten the front wheels and back slowly.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 72 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. In step 3 of parallel parking, when do you turn the wheels sharply to the left?

    A red car angled in the road above a gap between a gray parked car and a blue parked car at the curb; double yellow line along the top.
    • When your front bumper is even with the other car's back bumper
    • As soon as you have stopped beside the front car
    • When your car touches the car behind it
    • After you pull forward to center your car in the space
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    Correct answer: When your front bumper is even with the other car's back bumper

    Step 3 is to turn the wheels sharply and rapidly to the left as far as possible when your front bumper is even with the other car's back bumper, then back slowly without touching the car behind.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 72 · Open this page in the manual

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  20. In the last step of parallel parking, what do you do after backing up to the car behind?

    A car parallel parking behind another vehicle
    • Turn the wheel sharply left and back up again to the car behind
    • Straighten the wheels and stay exactly where you are parked
    • Turn the wheel sharply right, pull forward slowly and center the car
    • Pull out of the space completely and start the whole thing again
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    Correct answer: Turn the wheel sharply right, pull forward slowly and center the car

    Step 4 is to turn the steering wheel sharply to the right and slowly pull forward, centering the car in the space.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 72 · Open this page in the manual

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  21. When parked, how close may your front and rear bumpers be to the other vehicles?

    • No closer than six inches from either of the other vehicles
    • No closer than two feet, unless the street is otherwise marked
    • No closer than five feet from either of the other vehicles
    • As close as possible without touching the other vehicles
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    Correct answer: No closer than two feet, unless the street is otherwise marked

    Front and rear bumpers should not be closer than two feet from the other vehicles unless the street is otherwise marked.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 72 · Open this page in the manual

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  22. Where angle parking is not clearly designated, how must a vehicle be parked?

    • Parallel to the curb, heading in the direction of traffic
    • At an angle to the curb, heading in the direction of traffic
    • Parallel to the curb, facing oncoming traffic
    • Nose-in at a right angle to the curb
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    Correct answer: Parallel to the curb, heading in the direction of traffic

    The manual says where angle parking is not clearly designated, a vehicle must be parked parallel to the curb, heading in the direction of traffic.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual

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  23. When parallel parked, how close must the vehicle’s curbside wheels be to the curb, unless the vehicle is completely within a marked parking stall?

    • Within 6 inches (15 cm)
    • Within 18 inches (45 cm)
    • Within 12 inches (30 cm)
    • Within 24 inches (60 cm)
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    Correct answer: Within 12 inches (30 cm)

    The curbside wheels shall be within 12 inches of the curb (30 cm), or completely within the marked parking stall.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual

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