Hawaii: Traffic signals — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Where is a lane control signal placed?” · “Besides the lighted words “WALK” and “DON’T WALK”, which symbols appear on pedestrian signals?”
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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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What are flashing signals sometimes used for?
- To show that the signal is out of order
- To warn you of danger
- To permit movement in every lane
- To mark the end of a no passing zone
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Correct answer: To warn you of danger
Flashing signals are sometimes used to warn you of danger.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What does a red flashing signal mean?
- The same as a yield sign
- That you may proceed only with caution
- That the signal will soon turn green
- The same as a stop sign
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Correct answer: The same as a stop sign
A red flashing signal has the same meaning as a stop sign.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What will also be posted where a red flashing signal is located?
- A yield sign
- A railroad crossing sign
- A stop sign
- A speed limit sign
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Correct answer: A stop sign
A stop sign will also be posted where a red flashing signal is located.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What does a yellow flashing signal mean?
- You may proceed only with caution
- You must come to a complete stop
- The signal is about to turn red
- You must yield to all vehicles and pedestrians and then stop
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Correct answer: You may proceed only with caution
A yellow flashing signal means that you may proceed only with caution.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What do regular traffic signals mean when they show flashing lights?
- The same as a steady red light
- That the signal is not working and traffic may go
- That you must stop for a school bus
- The same as the flashing red or yellow signals
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Correct answer: The same as the flashing red or yellow signals
When regular traffic signals show flashing lights they have the same meanings as the flashing red or yellow signals.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What are lane control signals used to control?
- The speed of traffic in a lane
- The direction of traffic movement in a lane
- The number of vehicles that may enter a lane
- The use of a lane by pedestrians
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Correct answer: The direction of traffic movement in a lane
Lane control signals are used to control the direction of traffic movement in the lane.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Where is a lane control signal placed?
- Over the traffic lane it controls
- On the right side of the roadway
- On the center island of the roadway
- At the end of the traffic lane it controls
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Correct answer: Over the traffic lane it controls
A lane control signal is placed over the traffic lane it controls.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What does a red “X” lane control signal over a lane mean?
- You may use that lane only to make a left turn across traffic
- You may use that lane only when it is safe to pass slower traffic
- Do not use that lane, as traffic is using it in the opposite direction
- You must stop and wait there until the lane is clear of traffic
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Correct answer: Do not use that lane, as traffic is using it in the opposite direction
The red “X” means you must not use that lane because the lane is being used by traffic proceeding in the opposite direction.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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A lane-control signal shows a green arrow pointing down at your lane. What does it mean?
- You may use that lane
- You must move out of that lane
- You may use that lane only when preparing to turn left
- That lane is being used for traffic moving in the opposite direction
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Correct answer: You may use that lane
The manual says the green arrow means you may use that lane.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What must you do when a steady yellow “X” signal is shown over your lane?
- Stop in that lane and wait until the signal changes to a green arrow
- Use that lane only when preparing to turn left
- Move out of that lane, because it will be used for opposite traffic
- Continue in that lane and speed up to clear the section
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Correct answer: Move out of that lane, because it will be used for opposite traffic
The yellow “X” means you must move out of the lane because it is going to be used for traffic moving in the opposite direction.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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A yellow “X” signal over your lane is flashing. When may you use that lane?
- Only when you are passing a slower vehicle
- Only when preparing to turn left
- At any time, for any purpose
- Only when no vehicle is approaching from behind
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Correct answer: Only when preparing to turn left
When the yellow “X” signal is flashing, you may use that lane only when preparing to turn left.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Besides the lighted words “WALK” and “DON’T WALK”, which symbols appear on pedestrian signals?
- A walking person and a red octagon
- A school child and a crosswalk
- A bicycle and an upraised palm
- A walking person and an upraised palm
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Correct answer: A walking person and an upraised palm
Pedestrian signals consist of the lighted words and the symbols of a walking person and an upraised palm.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What does a steady DON’T WALK or upraised palm signal mean for pedestrians?
- They may cross if no vehicles are approaching
- They may cross, but only to the nearest sidewalk
- They may enter the roadway only at a marked crosswalk
- They must not enter the roadway toward the signal
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Correct answer: They must not enter the roadway toward the signal
A steady DON’T WALK or upraised palm signal means pedestrians must not enter the roadway toward the signal.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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A DON’T WALK or upraised palm signal starts flashing while a pedestrian is already crossing. What may the pedestrian do?
- Stop where they are and wait for the signal to change
- Continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone
- Wait in the roadway until the WALK signal returns
- Cross to the far side only if the road is clear
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Correct answer: Continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone
With a flashing signal, pedestrians may not start to cross, but those already crossing may continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What does a steady WALK or walking person signal mean?
- Pedestrians must wait on the sidewalk for the signal to flash
- Pedestrians may cross only after drivers wave them ahead
- Pedestrians may cross the roadway toward the signal
- Pedestrians must stay at the curb until the road is empty
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Correct answer: Pedestrians may cross the roadway toward the signal
A steady WALK signal means that pedestrians may cross the roadway towards the signal.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What is a flashing WALK or walking person signal sometimes used to indicate?
- There is a possible conflict between pedestrians and vehicles
- Vehicles must stop and give pedestrians the whole intersection
- The signal is about to change to DON’T WALK
- Pedestrians must wait on the sidewalk until the signal is steady
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Correct answer: There is a possible conflict between pedestrians and vehicles
A flashing WALK or walking person signal is sometimes used to indicate a possible conflict between pedestrians and vehicles.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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At a stop sign or a red light, what does the manual say you must always do, even when making a right turn?
- Slow down and stop only if cross traffic is present
- Stop only if a vehicle is following you closely
- Slow down and proceed when the way looks clear
- Come to a complete stop, regardless of traffic
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, regardless of traffic
The manual says you must always come to a complete stop at a stop sign or red light, even when making a right turn, regardless of traffic.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)