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Hawaii: Right-of-way and turning — Part 5 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “Where should you not attempt to pass another vehicle?”

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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 should you use extra caution on curves and turns?

    A blue car on a straight stretch of a two-lane rural road approaches a curve to the left, as a white car comes out of the curve in the other lane.
    • In poor weather, or with gravel, sand or mud on the road
    • Only at night, when your headlights are the only light
    • Only on roads with a posted speed limit above 45 mph
    • Only when you are towing a trailer or another vehicle
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    Correct answer: In poor weather, or with gravel, sand or mud on the road

    Use extra caution on curves and turns in poor weather conditions or when there is gravel, sand, or mud on the road.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. When making a right turn at an intersection, what must you not do?

    A red car in the right lane of a road with a double yellow centre line, nearing a cross street with a white line across the road; grass beyond the sidewalks.
    • Signal before you turn
    • Slow down before you turn
    • Look for pedestrians
    • Drive in a bike lane
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    Correct answer: Drive in a bike lane

    The manual says that when making a right turn at an intersection, you do not drive in a bike lane.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. Why is passing hazardous on two or three lane roads?

    A blue car follows a white box truck in the right lane of a two-lane road while a red car drives toward them in the other lane.
    • It requires driving on the road shoulder to complete the pass
    • It uses the opposing lane, and mistakes can cause a head-on collision
    • Faster vehicles always follow closely right behind you
    • The vehicle you pass can speed up without any warning
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    Correct answer: It uses the opposing lane, and mistakes can cause a head-on collision

    Passing on two or three lane roads uses a lane for opposing traffic, so improper procedures can cause a head-on collision.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. When should you pass the vehicle ahead?

    On a two-lane road, a blue car follows a white box truck in the right lane while a red car approaches in the oncoming lane at the top of the picture.
    • Only if it is moving below the safe speed
    • Whenever it is in front of you
    • Whenever you can gain a few car lengths
    • Whenever the lane to your left is empty
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    Correct answer: Only if it is moving below the safe speed

    You pass only if the vehicle ahead is moving below the safe speed, and not simply because it is there.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. In moderate or heavy traffic, what does the manual say about passing vehicles merely to gain a few car lengths?

    A four-lane road with two lanes each way, broken white lines between lanes going the same way, a double yellow line in the middle and cars in every lane
    • It is allowed if you signal first
    • It is allowed on the right only
    • Don't attempt it
    • It is required of slow drivers
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    Correct answer: Don't attempt it

    The manual says not to attempt to pass vehicles merely to gain a few car lengths in moderate or heavy traffic.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. You are in a line of vehicles and want to pass. What should you do first?

    A blue pickup towing a boat on a trailer and leading a line of cars on a two-lane rural road
    • Pass the entire line of vehicles at the same time in one move
    • Let the vehicles ahead pass the lead vehicle before you try to pass
    • Move onto the road shoulder and pass the whole line on the right
    • Sound your horn and pull out into the passing lane right away
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    Correct answer: Let the vehicles ahead pass the lead vehicle before you try to pass

    In a line of vehicles, you allow the vehicles ahead to pass the lead vehicle before you attempt to pass.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. On which side should you normally pass, and what is the exception?

    A blue car follows a white box truck in the right lane of a two-lane road while a red car drives toward them in the other lane.
    • On the right, except when the vehicle ahead is slowing or stopping
    • On the left, except on roads that have only two lanes for traffic
    • On the right, except when the road surface is wet from rain
    • On the left, except if the vehicle ahead is about to turn left
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    Correct answer: On the left, except if the vehicle ahead is about to turn left

    You pass on the left except when the vehicle you are overtaking is making or about to make a left turn, which you pass carefully on the right.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. You are passing a vehicle that is making a left turn. What must you never do?

    Top view of a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line and a side road joining from the left; a white car with amber lights on its left corners is followed by the blue car.
    • Check for opposing or conflicting traffic first
    • Signal your intention before you pass it
    • Drive onto the road shoulder to pass it
    • Allow ample following distance behind it
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    Correct answer: Drive onto the road shoulder to pass it

    The manual says never to drive onto the road shoulder to pass a vehicle making a left turn.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. Before you pass, how much following distance should you allow behind the vehicle you are overtaking?

    On a two-lane road, a blue car follows a white box truck in the right lane while a red car approaches in the oncoming lane at the top of the picture.
    • Ample distance, so you can observe any opposing or conflicting traffic
    • Only a few feet, so that you can pass as quickly as possible
    • Exactly one car length, no matter how fast you are going
    • Enough to stay in the other driver's blind spot the whole time
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    Correct answer: Ample distance, so you can observe any opposing or conflicting traffic

    You allow ample following distance so that you can observe any opposing or conflicting traffic.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. What should you physically check before moving left to pass?

    A blue car follows a white box truck in the right lane of a two-lane road while a red car drives toward them in the other lane.
    • That your fuel tank has enough gas to finish the pass
    • That the lane to your right is empty of other vehicles
    • That the vehicle ahead has sounded its horn at you first
    • That no vehicles behind you are attempting to pass your vehicle
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    Correct answer: That no vehicles behind you are attempting to pass your vehicle

    You physically check behind to see that there are no vehicles attempting to pass your vehicle.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. In the passing procedure, what do you do to let the driver ahead know you are going to pass?

    On a two-lane road, a blue car follows a white box truck in the right lane while a red car approaches in the oncoming lane at the top of the picture.
    • Flash your high beams twice
    • Sound your horn
    • Turn on your hazard lights
    • Wave from the window
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    Correct answer: Sound your horn

    The passing steps include sounding your horn so that the driver ahead knows you are going to pass.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. Where should you accelerate to passing speed?

    A blue car follows a white box truck in the right lane of a two-lane road while a red car drives toward them in the other lane.
    • In your lane of travel, before you move left
    • After you move into the opposing lane
    • On the road shoulder
    • While you are beside the other vehicle
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    Correct answer: In your lane of travel, before you move left

    You accelerate to passing speed in your lane of travel, then move left and begin to pass.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. A conflict appears before you have finished passing. What should you do?

    On a two-lane road, a blue car in the oncoming lane passes a white box truck while a red car approaches head-on, with a measuring arrow and a question mark between them
    • Speed up as much as needed to finish passing the vehicle
    • Move onto the shoulder on the right to get out of the way
    • Brake sharply and return to the lane behind the overtaken vehicle
    • Hold your position beside the vehicle and sound your horn
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    Correct answer: Brake sharply and return to the lane behind the overtaken vehicle

    You brake sharply and return to the lane behind the overtaken vehicle, because speed can be reduced more quickly by braking than increased by more power.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. When may you move back into the proper traffic lane after passing?

    A blue car in the left lane of a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line, passing a red car in the right lane, with the road ahead clear
    • As soon as the front of your car passes the overtaken vehicle's rear bumper
    • When you see the overtaken vehicle in your interior rear-view mirror
    • When the overtaken vehicle sounds its horn to let you in
    • When you are about one car length ahead of that vehicle
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    Correct answer: When you see the overtaken vehicle in your interior rear-view mirror

    You move back into the proper traffic lane when you can see the overtaken vehicle in your interior rear-view mirror.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. On a road with two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, how may you pass another vehicle?

    A divided highway with two lanes in each direction separated by a wide grass median, with cars, an SUV and a box truck spread across the lanes
    • Only on the left, by using the lane for opposing traffic
    • Only on the right, by driving along the road shoulder
    • Only when the other vehicle slows down to let you pass
    • On either side, using the proper lane change procedures
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    Correct answer: On either side, using the proper lane change procedures

    You do not move into a lane for opposing traffic, and you may pass on either side by using the proper lane change procedures.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. Why must you be extra careful when passing on the right?

    A divided highway with two lanes in each direction separated by a wide grass median, with cars, an SUV and a box truck spread across the lanes
    • The road shoulder is usually narrower than the lane
    • Drivers ahead of you do not signal when moving right
    • You approach the overtaken vehicle in the driver's blind spot
    • Passing on the right is allowed only during the night
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    Correct answer: You approach the overtaken vehicle in the driver's blind spot

    Passing on the right is dangerous because you will approach the overtaken vehicle in the driver's blind spot.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. Where should you not attempt to pass another vehicle?

    • When approaching or moving through an intersection or crosswalk
    • On any road that has three or more lanes in your direction
    • When the vehicle ahead of you is moving very slowly in your lane
    • When you are driving in the left lane of a multilane road
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    Correct answer: When approaching or moving through an intersection or crosswalk

    The manual says that in all passing situations you should not attempt to pass when approaching or moving through an intersection or crosswalk.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. What must you obey when passing?

    A double solid yellow center line on a two-lane road, with a truck ahead of your car and another car in the other lane
    • Only the posted speed limit and nothing else on the road
    • Only the signs that are posted on your side of the road
    • Only the markings that are painted in yellow on the road
    • All signs and lane markings that restrict or prohibit passing
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    Correct answer: All signs and lane markings that restrict or prohibit passing

    You obey all signs and traffic lane markings which restrict or prohibit passing.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. You must never drive into an intersection or a crosswalk unless what is true?

    City intersection seen from above with a striped crosswalk on the lower street; a red car is in the lower right lane and a blue car in the upper left lane.
    • Unless your turn signal is on before you enter it
    • Unless you are the first vehicle in line at the light
    • Unless the traffic light was green when you first saw it
    • Unless there is space for your entire vehicle on the opposite side
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    Correct answer: Unless there is space for your entire vehicle on the opposite side

    You never drive into an intersection or crosswalk unless there is space for your entire vehicle on the opposite side.

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

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