Hawaii: Road signs Practice Test
Regulatory, warning, school, construction, guide and information signs shown in the Hawaii Driver's Manual.
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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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How must you operate your vehicle in relation to traffic signs, signals and pavement markings?
- Only as the signs indicate, ignoring markings
- Only when other traffic is present
- As they indicate
- Only on roads with a posted speed limit
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Correct answer: As they indicate
You must operate your vehicle as indicated by traffic signs, signals and pavement markings.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What do regulatory traffic control devices do?
- They tell you to stop, go a certain way, or limit your speed
- They advise you of hazardous conditions on the roadway
- They help you find your way or give you trip information
- They show where the road ends and a new one begins
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Correct answer: They tell you to stop, go a certain way, or limit your speed
Regulatory devices instruct you to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What is the consequence of failing to comply with a regulatory device?
- Nothing, because regulatory devices are only suggestions
- Only a warning, and never a penalty
- It is subject to penalty
- Only a loss of right-of-way at the next intersection
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Correct answer: It is subject to penalty
All regulatory devices indicate action required by you, and failure to comply is subject to penalty.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What do warning devices advise you of?
- The exact speed limit on the next stretch of road
- Hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions
- The route to follow to reach your destination
- Actions that the law requires of you at an intersection
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Correct answer: Hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions
Warning devices advise you of hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What may result from disregarding the information given by a warning device?
- A request to attend a driver improvement class
- A permanent change to your vehicle registration
- Only a small increase in your travel time
- A crash due to your negligence
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Correct answer: A crash due to your negligence
Disregarding the information given by a warning device may result in a crash due to your negligence.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What do guide and information signs do?
- They order you to stop, turn or limit your speed at an intersection
- They warn you of hazardous conditions or the possibility of them ahead
- They help you find your way safely or give information for a comfortable trip
- They mark the places where passing is prohibited on the roadway
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Correct answer: They help you find your way safely or give information for a comfortable trip
Guide and information signs assist you in finding your way safely or provide information to make your trip more comfortable.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What must you always do at a STOP sign?
- Slow down and stop only if other traffic is approaching the intersection
- Bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic
- Slow to a crawl and go ahead if the way looks clear to you
- Stop only when pedestrians are in the crosswalk ahead of you
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Correct answer: Bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic
You must always bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic before proceeding.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What does a STOP sign indicate about other traffic?
- That other traffic must yield to you once you slow down
- That other traffic is also required to stop
- That other traffic is entering from a work zone
- That other traffic has the right-of-way
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Correct answer: That other traffic has the right-of-way
A STOP sign indicates that other traffic has the right-of-way.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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When do you need to stop at a YIELD sign?
- Always, in the same way as at a STOP sign
- Only when there is other traffic that has the right-of-way
- Only when pedestrians are waiting in the crosswalk ahead
- Only when you cannot see around the intersection
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Correct answer: Only when there is other traffic that has the right-of-way
You need to stop at a YIELD sign only when there is other traffic that has the right-of-way.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What do REDUCED SPEED AHEAD signs give you?
- Notice that the speed limit has ended and no limit applies
- A warning that a minimum speed limit begins at the next intersection
- Advance notice to slow your vehicle to a lower speed limit posted ahead
- A reminder that the road ahead is closed to slower vehicles
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Correct answer: Advance notice to slow your vehicle to a lower speed limit posted ahead
These signs give advance notice to slow your vehicle to a lower speed limit posted ahead.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Where does the new, lower speed limit begin after a REDUCED SPEED AHEAD sign?
- At the reduced speed ahead sign itself
- As soon as you see a school zone sign
- At the next speed limit sign
- At the next intersection with a traffic signal
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Correct answer: At the next speed limit sign
The new speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What do lane use control signs indicate?
- Lanes that are reserved for vehicles that are parking
- Lanes that are closed for road work and maintenance
- Lanes where passing is always permitted on two-lane roads
- Turning movements required or permitted from specific lanes
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Correct answer: Turning movements required or permitted from specific lanes
Lane use control signs indicate that turning movements are required or unusual turning movements are permitted from specific lanes.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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On which roads do DO NOT PASS signs mark locations where you must not pass?
- Two- or three-lane roads
- Multilane divided highways
- One-way streets only
- Roads with four or more lanes
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Correct answer: Two- or three-lane roads
DO NOT PASS signs indicate locations where you must not pass on two- or three-lane roads.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Where is the pennant of a NO PASSING ZONE sign located?
- At the right side of the road
- At the left side of the road
- Above the center of the road
- On the pavement in your lane
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Correct answer: At the left side of the road
The pennant is located at the left side of the road.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What does the pennant of a NO PASSING ZONE sign point to?
- The end of the no-passing zone
- The nearest intersection
- The nearest place to pull over
- The beginning of the no-passing zone
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Correct answer: The beginning of the no-passing zone
The pennant points to the beginning of the no-passing zone.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What do PASS WITH CARE signs indicate?
- The beginning of a no-passing zone
- A place where passing is never permitted
- A school crossing ahead
- The end of a no-passing zone
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Correct answer: The end of a no-passing zone
PASS WITH CARE signs indicate the end of a no-passing zone.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What do rectangular black-and-white alignment signs indicate?
- Where you must park to avoid blocking a private driveway
- Where you must drive to permit traffic to move safely and smoothly
- How fast you must drive to keep up with the flow of traffic
- Where pedestrians are allowed to cross at the intersection
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Correct answer: Where you must drive to permit traffic to move safely and smoothly
Rectangular, black and white alignment signs indicate where you must drive to permit traffic to move safely and smoothly.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What do exclusion signs do?
- Give information about route markers and distances to places
- Notify drivers of unusual conditions in or near work areas
- Restrict or prohibit certain vehicles, vehicle movements or activities
- Show the established maximum and minimum speed limits
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Correct answer: Restrict or prohibit certain vehicles, vehicle movements or activities
Exclusion signs restrict or prohibit vehicles or vehicle movements or prohibit some other activity.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What do the many other regulatory signs, such as NO PARKING, restrict?
- The color and age of passenger vehicles
- Parking and the weights and types of vehicles
- The fuel used by vehicles on public roads
- The make and model of registered vehicles
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Correct answer: Parking and the weights and types of vehicles
Other regulatory signs restrict people, vehicles, weights and types of vehicles, parking, etc.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What do warning signs do?
- Warn you of dangers that exist or may be found on or near the road
- Show where you must stop before entering an intersection
- Tell you which vehicles may use a lane
- Show the route to places and services
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Correct answer: Warn you of dangers that exist or may be found on or near the road
Warning signs warn you of dangers that exist or may be found on or near the road.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What should you be prepared to do when you see a warning sign?
- Stop and wait for further instructions
- Pull off the road and let traffic pass
- Take safe and proper action
- Increase your speed to clear the area
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Correct answer: Take safe and proper action
You should be prepared to take safe and proper action when you see these signs.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a truck on a steep slope. What does it warn of?
- Slippery pavement
- A pedestrian crossing
- A hill
- A lane that ends
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Correct answer: A hill
The manual labels this warning sign Hill.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a car with curving skid marks behind it. What does it warn of?
- Slippery when wet
- A hill
- A pedestrian crossing
- Lane ends or road narrows
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Correct answer: Slippery when wet
The manual labels this warning sign Slippery When Wet.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a walking person above marked crosswalk lines. What does it warn of?
- A school zone ahead
- Slippery pavement ahead
- A hill
- A pedestrian crossing
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Correct answer: A pedestrian crossing
The manual labels this warning sign Pedestrian Crossing.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two vertical lane lines, with the right-hand line bending inward toward the other. What does it warn of?
- A divided highway ahead
- Lane ends or road narrows
- A hill
- Slippery pavement
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Correct answer: Lane ends or road narrows
The manual labels this warning sign Lane Ends or Road Narrows.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A five-sided sign shows two children walking. What can it mean?
- Either School Crossing or School Zone
- A playground or park zone ahead
- A pedestrian-only street ahead
- School bus stop ahead
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Correct answer: Either School Crossing or School Zone
The manual says this sign can mean either School Crossing or School Zone.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a signal with red, yellow and green lights. What does it warn of?
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A flashing light that is out of order
- A traffic signal ahead
- A stop sign ahead
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Correct answer: A traffic signal ahead
The manual labels this warning sign Traffic Signal Ahead.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What do guide and information signs contain?
- Warnings of dangers that exist or may be found on or near the road
- Information about your location and the location of places and services
- Restrictions on weights and types of vehicles
- Instructions for traffic in work areas
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Correct answer: Information about your location and the location of places and services
Guide and information signs contain information regarding your location and the location of places and services.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Which of these is a typical guide and information sign?
- A DO NOT PASS sign
- A REDUCED SPEED AHEAD sign
- An exclusion sign
- A route marker
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Correct answer: A route marker
Route markers are among the typical guide and information signs.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)