Hawaii: Signals and vehicle controls — Part 5 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Failure to cancel an electric turn signal is usually caused by what?” · “How is the operation of the hazard warning signals shown?”
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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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Why should you use extra care when downshifting on a slippery road surface?
- Unequal forces may cause vehicle control problems
- The brake lamps will not work on a slippery surface
- The clutch pedal will lock in the down position
- Automatic transmissions cannot downshift at all
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Correct answer: Unequal forces may cause vehicle control problems
Downshifting on a slippery surface develops unequal forces that may cause vehicle control problems.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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Which is an advantage of electric turn signals over hand signals?
- They are usually not subject to failure
- They require that the driver’s window be open
- They can be used when the vehicle has no indicator lamp
- They allow the driver to use both hands to control the vehicle
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Correct answer: They allow the driver to use both hands to control the vehicle
Electric signals allow the driver to use both hands to control the vehicle while signaling.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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Failure to cancel an electric turn signal is usually caused by what?
- Using the hazard warning signals while the vehicle is moving in traffic
- Signaling for longer than 100 feet before the turn
- A turn or lane change too small to operate the self-cancelling mechanism
- A burned-out stop lamp
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Correct answer: A turn or lane change too small to operate the self-cancelling mechanism
Failure to cancel is usually caused by a turn or lane change too small to cause operation of the self-cancelling mechanism, and by the driver not observing the instrument panel indicator.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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What is an abnormal function of the turn signal indicator lamp a clue to?
- Improper operation of the signal system
- A fully charged battery
- That the self-cancelling mechanism is working
- That the hazard warning signals are on
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Correct answer: Improper operation of the signal system
The manual says any abnormal function of the indicator lamp is a clue to improper operation of the signal system.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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When is knowledge of the proper hand signals required of a driver?
- Only when driving on a freeway
- Only when driving at night
- Whenever the driver’s window is closed
- If the electric signals fail
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Correct answer: If the electric signals fail
The manual says knowledge of the proper hand signals is required if the electric signals fail.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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Which is a disadvantage of hand signals?
- They fail to cancel after a turn
- They require that the driver’s window be open
- They cannot be used if the electric signals fail
- They cannot be seen from the front of the vehicle
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Correct answer: They require that the driver’s window be open
One listed disadvantage of hand signals is that they require the driver’s window to be open.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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What are hazard warning signals (4-way flash) intended to do?
- Show that you are about to change lanes or turn at the next intersection
- Warn other drivers that a vehicle is in a hazardous position on the roadway
- Tell other drivers to pass you on the left
- Show that you are slowing in traffic
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Correct answer: Warn other drivers that a vehicle is in a hazardous position on the roadway
Hazard warning signals are intended to warn other drivers that a vehicle is in a hazardous position on the roadway.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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When should the hazard warning signal (4-way flash) never be used?
- When the vehicle is parked at night
- When the vehicle has broken down
- When the vehicle is in a hazardous position
- When the vehicle is moving
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Correct answer: When the vehicle is moving
The manual says the hazard warning signal should never be used when the vehicle is moving.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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How is the operation of the hazard warning signals shown?
- By the flashing of all turn signal indicators
- By the flashing of the stop lamps only
- By the flashing of the left turn indicator only
- By the head lamps flashing on and off
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Correct answer: By the flashing of all turn signal indicators
Operation of the hazard warning signal is shown by the flashing of all turn signal indicators.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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When are electric stop lamps automatically operated?
- When the turn signal is turned on
- When the accelerator is released
- When the service brake is used
- When the head lamps are turned on
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Correct answer: When the service brake is used
Electric stop lamps are automatically operated when the service brake is used.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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What may a driver use a hand signal to indicate, besides turns?
- That the vehicle is in a hazardous position
- That the vehicle is about to be parked
- That the high beams are on
- Either braking or slowing of the vehicle
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Correct answer: Either braking or slowing of the vehicle
The manual says a hand signal may be used to indicate either braking or slowing of the vehicle.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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What does using a turn signal give you?
- The right of way to make the movement you have signaled
- It shows your intent but gives no right to make the movement
- Release from responsibility for the movement
- The right to change lanes without looking
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Correct answer: It shows your intent but gives no right to make the movement
The use of a signal does not give you the right to make the intended movement; you alone are responsible for making it safely.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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For at least how far before making every turn or lane change must you display a turn signal?
- 50 feet (15 meters)
- 200 feet (60 meters)
- 100 feet (30 meters)
- 300 feet (90 meters)
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Correct answer: 100 feet (30 meters)
Traffic regulations require a turn signal for at least 100 feet (30 meters) before every turn or lane change.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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If you must slow your vehicle before making a turn or lane change, when should you begin signaling?
- Before slowing your vehicle
- After you have finished slowing
- Just as you begin the turn
- Only when you are stopped
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Correct answer: Before slowing your vehicle
Begin signaling before slowing so other drivers are alerted that you might reduce speed.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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You are about to turn and it appears that no one is around to see your signal. What does the manual say?
- Skip the signal, since no one is there to see it
- Signal only after the turn has started
- Use the hazard warning signals instead
- Signal anyway; skipping it is a common signaling error
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Correct answer: Signal anyway; skipping it is a common signaling error
The manual lists failure to signal when it appears that there is no one to observe the signal as a common signaling error.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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According to the manual, what does failure to signal properly show?
- A lack of consideration and courtesy towards others
- That the vehicle’s signal system has failed
- Skill at merging into traffic
- A good defensive driving habit
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Correct answer: A lack of consideration and courtesy towards others
Failure to signal properly indicates driver ignorance, arrogance, or uncertainty and shows a lack of consideration and courtesy towards others.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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When heavy rain reduces your visibility, what lights should you turn on?
- Head lamps on high beam
- Hazard warning signals only
- Parking lights only
- Head lamps on low beam
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Correct answer: Head lamps on low beam
The manual says to reduce your speed and turn on your head lamps (low beam) so that others may see you.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)