Hawaii: Sharing the road — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How does the manual define a divided highway?” · “On what kind of road may bicyclists legally ride on the left-hand edge?”
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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 does the manual define a divided highway?
- A highway with a painted double yellow line in the center of it
- A highway that has a turn lane in the middle for left turns
- Any highway that has four or more traffic lanes in total
- Two roadways separated by land or other space not meant for vehicles
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Correct answer: Two roadways separated by land or other space not meant for vehicles
The manual defines a divided highway as two roadways separated by a strip of land or other space not intended for vehicular travel.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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In the morning, what does the presence of school children waiting along the roadway indicate?
- A school bus is in the area
- A school crossing guard is on duty
- The road is a school zone with a lower speed limit
- The schools in the area are closed
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Correct answer: A school bus is in the area
The manual says school children waiting along the roadway in the morning indicate a school bus is in the area.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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How does the manual say bicycles are legally considered?
- As pedestrians, with all of the rights of persons walking on the road
- As vehicles, but with no responsibilities under the traffic laws
- As vehicles, with the same rights and responsibilities as other vehicles
- As a separate class that may ignore traffic signals and signs
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Correct answer: As vehicles, with the same rights and responsibilities as other vehicles
Bicycles are legally considered vehicles and have all of the rights and responsibilities that other vehicles have.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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Why does the manual say motorists should be extra alert for bicyclists?
- Bicyclists are not permitted to use the roadway at all
- Bicyclists always ride faster than the traffic around them
- Bicyclists are exempt from obeying traffic signs and signals
- Bicyclists are often not as easy to see as other vehicles
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Correct answer: Bicyclists are often not as easy to see as other vehicles
Motorists should be extra alert because bicyclists are often not as easy to see as other vehicles.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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Which of these is a time when a bicyclist may legally move into the travel lane, according to the motorists' section?
- When riding in a group of bicyclists
- When preparing to make a left turn
- When riding downhill on a steep road
- When riding in the early evening hours
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Correct answer: When preparing to make a left turn
Bicyclists may move into the lane when preparing to make a left turn, passing another bicycle or avoiding an obstacle in the edge of the road.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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On what kind of road may bicyclists legally ride on the left-hand edge?
- A road with no bike lane
- A road with a speed limit under 25 MPH
- A one-way road
- A two-way road with a wide shoulder
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Correct answer: A one-way road
Bicyclists may legally ride on the left-hand edge of a one-way road.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What does the manual say about bicyclists riding against traffic?
- It is illegal
- It is legal on short trips
- It is legal on roads with no sidewalk
- It is legal in a bike lane
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Correct answer: It is illegal
The manual states that it is illegal to ride against traffic, which is why drivers should look out for it, especially when turning.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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How much space should motorists maintain between the bicyclist and their vehicle until they have safely passed?
- At least 3 feet
- At least 1 foot
- At least 2 feet
- At least 4 feet
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Correct answer: At least 3 feet
Motorists should maintain at least 3 feet of space between the bicyclist and their vehicle until they have safely passed.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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According to the manual, what causes a significant number of crashes when a motorist passes a bicyclist?
- Passing the bicyclist on the left side at a very high speed
- Sounding the horn while passing and startling the bicyclist into swerving
- Slowing and turning right immediately after passing, leaving too little space
- Staying behind the bicyclist for too long before passing them
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Correct answer: Slowing and turning right immediately after passing, leaving too little space
A significant number of crashes occur when a motorist passes a bicyclist and immediately slows down and turns right without leaving enough space.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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If you plan to make an immediate right turn and a bicyclist is ahead of you, what does the manual say is better?
- To pass the bicyclist quickly before turning
- Not to pass the bicyclist
- To sound your horn and turn ahead of the bicyclist
- To drive in the bike lane until you turn
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Correct answer: Not to pass the bicyclist
The manual says that if you plan to make an immediate right turn, it is better not to pass the bicyclist.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What should a driver do when crossing a bike lane while making a right turn at an intersection?
- Speed up to turn ahead of the bicyclists
- Sound the horn and then turn
- Move into the bike lane well before the intersection
- Look for and yield to bicyclists
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Correct answer: Look for and yield to bicyclists
The manual says to remain clear of bike lanes and to look for and yield to bicyclists when crossing them.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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When should a driver look for overtaking bicyclists when making a right turn?
- Only when a bike lane is marked on the road ahead
- Only when a bicyclist is visible near your vehicle
- Every time, even when no bicyclist seems to be around
- Only when it is dark or when visibility is poor
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Correct answer: Every time, even when no bicyclist seems to be around
The manual says to train yourself to look for overtaking bicyclists every time you make a right turn, even when you think there is no bicyclist around.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What does the manual say about opening a car door into moving traffic, including bicyclists?
- It is a violation to open it unexpectedly and create a hazard
- It is allowed if the driver signals before opening it
- It is allowed if no vehicle is within 3 feet of the door
- It is a violation only when a bicyclist is actually hit
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Correct answer: It is a violation to open it unexpectedly and create a hazard
Opening a car door unexpectedly so as to create a hazard for moving traffic, including bicyclists, is a traffic violation.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What does the manual say about bicyclists and traffic signs, signals and other traffic regulations?
- They are required to obey only the signals
- They are exempt when no vehicles are nearby
- They must obey them only on roads with bike lanes
- Like motorists, they are required to obey all of them
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Correct answer: Like motorists, they are required to obey all of them
Like motorists, bicyclists are required to obey all traffic signs, signals and other traffic regulations.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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When making a right turn, what do both motorists and bicyclists often forget to check, because they are searching for traffic coming from the left?
- Vehicles stopped directly behind them
- Pedestrians coming from their right
- Signs posted along the left side
- Bicyclists riding on the sidewalk
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Correct answer: Pedestrians coming from their right
Both are often so preoccupied with traffic from the left that they forget to check for pedestrians coming from their right.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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Under which condition may a bicyclist move into the travelway, according to the bicyclists' rules?
- When the bicyclist is carrying a passenger on the bicycle
- When the lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a car to safely share
- When there are no vehicles following behind the bicyclist
- When the bicyclist is riding downhill on a long steep road
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Correct answer: When the lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a car to safely share
Bicyclists may move into the travelway when making a left turn, avoiding hazards, moving the same speed as traffic or if the lane is too narrow to share safely.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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How must bicyclists ride on the roadway?
- Two abreast at all times
- Two abreast when no vehicle is behind them
- Three abreast if the road is wide
- Single file
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Correct answer: Single file
On the roadway, bicyclists must ride single file.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)