Hawaii Road Signs Practice Test

1. A driver reaches an intersection with no stop signs, yield signs, or signals of any kind, and another vehicle approaches from the cross street at roughly the same time. What rule governs right-of-way here?

• A. The first vehicle to honk has the right-of-way
• B. Both vehicles should proceed simultaneously since neither has a sign
• C. The driver must yield to the vehicle approaching from the right
• D. Whichever vehicle is larger has the right-of-way

2. A driver waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic at a green light sees a gap in traffic but a pedestrian is also crossing in the same crosswalk the driver intends to use. What should the driver do?

• A. Proceed since the green light grants the right-of-way over pedestrians
• B. Sound the horn so the pedestrian moves aside
• C. Complete the turn quickly before the pedestrian reaches the driver's path
• D. Yield to both the oncoming traffic and the pedestrian before completing the turn

3. A school bus ahead on an undivided two-lane road activates flashing red lights and extends its stop arm to let children off. What must drivers in both directions do?

• A. Stop and remain stopped until the bus turns off its lights and retracts the stop arm
• B. Continue driving at reduced speed as long as no children are visible
• C. Only the vehicle directly behind the bus must stop
• D. Slow down and pass carefully if the road has two lanes in each direction

4. A driver approaches a slow-moving funeral procession with vehicles displaying headlights and hazard flashers traveling together through an intersection. How should the driver behave?

• A. Treat the procession as ordinary traffic with no special yielding required
• B. Merge into the procession if traveling the same direction
• C. Yield the right-of-way and avoid driving between vehicles in the procession
• D. Pass the procession quickly wherever a legal passing zone allows

5. A pedestrian using a white cane is preparing to cross at an intersection where a driver is stopped and waiting to proceed. What obligation does the driver have?

• A. The driver should honk to alert the pedestrian rather than wait
• B. The driver must always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog
• C. No special obligation beyond what applies to any other pedestrian
• D. The driver may proceed once the cane user reaches the middle of the road

6. A driver wants to make a U-turn at a location where it is legally permitted, and other vehicles are approaching from both directions. What must the driver do first?

• A. Complete the turn quickly to avoid blocking other drivers
• B. Yield to all approaching traffic and pedestrians before beginning the U-turn
• C. Wait only for oncoming traffic, since traffic behind is not relevant
• D. Proceed once signaling, since the turn signal grants the right-of-way

7. Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the exact same moment, approaching from directions perpendicular to each other. Which driver should yield?

• A. Neither driver needs to yield since they arrived together
• B. The driver traveling faster should yield
• C. The driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right
• D. The driver on the right should yield to the driver on the left

8. A driver is traveling on a through road that continues straight ahead, while another vehicle approaches from a minor side street that dead-ends into it, forming a T-shaped intersection with no signs posted. Who has the right-of-way?

• A. The vehicle traveling on the continuous through road
• B. Whichever vehicle is closest to the intersection
• C. The vehicle on the terminating side street, since it arrived first
• D. Whichever vehicle is turning left

9. A driver is pulling out of a private driveway onto a public street that already has traffic moving on it. What must the driver do before entering the roadway?

• A. Honk the horn to alert oncoming traffic before entering
• B. Proceed immediately since driveway traffic always has priority
• C. Enter only if traveling less than a set posted distance
• D. Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians already on the roadway before entering

10. A driver merging from an entrance ramp onto a busy freeway finds the adjacent lane occupied by a steady stream of vehicles. What is the correct approach?

• A. Merge immediately regardless of gaps, since freeway traffic must yield to merging vehicles
• B. Adjust speed to find a safe gap and yield to traffic already established in the lane
• C. Stop on the ramp and wait for all traffic to clear
• D. Merge across multiple lanes at once to reach the far lane quickly

11. A driver hears a siren and sees flashing lights of an ambulance approaching rapidly from behind on a multi-lane road. What is the correct response?

• A. Continue at the same speed since the ambulance will maneuver around traffic
• B. Stop immediately in the current lane regardless of position
• C. Speed up to clear the intersection before the ambulance arrives
• D. Pull to the right edge of the roadway and stop until the emergency vehicle passes

12. A pedestrian steps into a crosswalk at an intersection where there is no traffic signal, while a driver is approaching to make a turn. What is the driver's obligation?

• A. The driver must yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian in the crosswalk
• B. The pedestrian must use hand signals before the driver is obligated to stop
• C. The driver has priority since no signal is present
• D. The pedestrian must wait for a gap in traffic before crossing

13. A driver preparing to turn right at an intersection notices a cyclist traveling straight in a bike lane on the driver's right side. What is the safest and legally correct action?

• A. Speed up to complete the turn ahead of the cyclist
• B. Turn immediately since the driver reached the intersection first
• C. Sound the horn so the cyclist stops before the turn
• D. Yield to the cyclist and wait until it is safe to merge across the bike lane before turning

14. A driver approaches a multi-lane roundabout where vehicles are already circulating in the inner and outer lanes. What must the entering driver do?

• A. Enter only in the innermost lane regardless of destination
• B. Enter immediately since roundabout traffic must yield to entering vehicles
• C. Yield to all traffic already circulating in the roundabout before entering
• D. Stop completely at the entrance regardless of gaps in traffic

15. A driver is backing out of a parking space in a busy lot when a pedestrian walks behind the vehicle carrying groceries. What is the driver's responsibility?

• A. The driver may proceed slowly since backing lights provide sufficient warning
• B. The pedestrian is responsible for avoiding all backing vehicles
• C. The driver must yield to the pedestrian and wait until the path is clear before backing
• D. The driver has the right-of-way since the space was already claimed

16. A driver who pulled onto the paved shoulder to check a phone map wants to re-enter the flow of traffic on the roadway. What must the driver do?

• A. Re-enter immediately since shoulder traffic has priority
• B. Signal and yield to traffic already on the roadway before merging back in
• C. Re-enter only if traveling below the posted speed limit
• D. Flash the headlights to signal other drivers to make room

17. Four vehicles arrive at a four-way stop intersection at slightly different times, one from each direction. Which vehicle should proceed through the intersection first?

• A. The vehicle traveling the fastest before stopping
• B. The largest vehicle, such as a truck
• C. The vehicle that came to a complete stop first
• D. The vehicle turning left, regardless of arrival order

18. A posted speed limit sign reads a certain number, but heavy rain is reducing visibility and the road surface is slick. What does the basic speed rule require?

• A. Driving at a speed slower than the posted limit if conditions make that speed unsafe
• B. Maintaining the posted limit regardless of conditions since it is the legal maximum
• C. Driving above the posted limit briefly to clear standing water faster
• D. Only reducing speed once a collision has already occurred nearby

19. Dense fog has settled over a rural highway, cutting visibility to a fraction of what it normally is during daylight. What should a driver do?

• A. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and increase following distance
• B. Follow closely behind another vehicle's taillights to stay on course
• C. Maintain normal highway speed but activate hazard flashers while moving
• D. Turn on high-beam headlights to see further into the fog

20. Roads are wet and slightly slick after a light rain. Compared to dry pavement, how should a driver adjust the gap kept behind the vehicle ahead?

• A. No adjustment is necessary since modern tires handle wet roads normally
• B. The gap only matters on the highway, not on local streets
• C. The gap should be reduced to compensate for slower overall traffic speed
• D. The following distance should be increased beyond what is used on dry pavement

21. A driver is descending a long, steep downhill grade on a mountain road. What is the recommended technique for controlling vehicle speed?

• A. Shift to neutral to save fuel while coasting downhill
• B. Ride the brakes continuously to maintain a constant slow speed
• C. Increase speed to reduce the time spent on the grade
• D. Shift to a lower gear and use moderate, intermittent braking rather than riding the brakes continuously

22. A yellow diamond warning sign for a sharp curve is followed by a smaller rectangular plaque underneath showing a lower speed number. How should a driver treat this lower number?

• A. It only applies to trucks and buses
• B. It is an advisory speed recommended for safely negotiating the curve under normal conditions
• C. It is a legally enforceable speed limit identical to a regulatory sign
• D. It is optional information that can be disregarded entirely

23. Driving at night, a driver's headlights illuminate the roadway for a limited distance ahead. Why does this generally require a lower travel speed than the same road in daylight?

• A. Speed limits automatically decrease overnight regardless of signage
• B. Headlights reduce a vehicle's braking capability
• C. The driver needs enough time to see and react to a hazard within the illuminated distance, which is shorter than daytime sightlines
• D. Nighttime pavement is always physically slicker than during the day

24. A driver traveling at highway speed on a rain-soaked road suddenly feels the steering become light and unresponsive. What is likely happening, and what should the driver do?

• A. The brakes have overheated; the driver should pump the parking brake repeatedly
• B. The tires may be hydroplaning on standing water; the driver should ease off the gas and avoid sudden braking or steering
• C. The engine has stalled; the driver should restart it while moving
• D. A tire has fully deflated; the driver should brake hard immediately

25. Orange signs and cones mark a construction area where workers are present close to the travel lane. What is expected of drivers passing through?

• A. Speed up to pass through the zone as quickly as possible
• B. Maintain the normal posted speed limit since workers are responsible for their own safety
• C. Reduce speed and stay alert, since work zone speed limits and worker presence require extra caution
• D. Use the shoulder to bypass the work zone entirely

26. A driver turns off a paved highway onto a rural road surfaced with loose gravel. How should the driver adjust their driving compared to the paved road?

• A. Reduce speed and increase following distance, since loose gravel reduces tire traction
• B. Increase speed since gravel roads typically have less traffic
• C. Follow other vehicles more closely to use their tracks
• D. Brake harder and later than on pavement, since gravel improves stopping

27. A driver approaching an intersection sees a red sign shaped like a regular octagon with eight sides. What must the driver do?

• A. Stop only if other vehicles or pedestrians are present
• B. Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
• C. Slow down and proceed only if no other vehicles are approaching
• D. Yield to cross traffic without stopping

28. Signs with an orange background and black lettering or symbols line a stretch of highway where crews are repaving the road. What do orange signs generally indicate?

• A. Directions to nearby tourist attractions
• B. Guidance toward highway interchanges
• C. Permanent regulatory speed changes
• D. Temporary traffic control conditions such as construction or maintenance work zones

29. A two-lane road has a solid yellow line on both sides of the centerline. What does this double solid yellow marking mean for drivers in both directions?

• A. Passing is allowed but only at intersections
• B. The road is one-way and the marking is purely decorative
• C. Passing is allowed only for vehicles traveling downhill
• D. Passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in either direction

30. A series of black-and-yellow arrow-shaped signs, angled to point left, are posted along the outside of a sharp bend in the road. What is their purpose?

• A. To mark the location of a passing zone
• B. To visually guide drivers through the direction and severity of the curve ahead
• C. To indicate a mandatory reduced speed enforceable as a legal limit
• D. To mark the boundary of a school zone

31. What action does a downward-pointing triangular sign posted at an intersection require of an approaching driver?

• A. Maintain current speed since through traffic must yield
• B. Come to a complete stop even if the intersection is clear
• C. Slow down and yield the right-of-way to cross traffic before proceeding
• D. Stop only when pedestrians are visible in the crosswalk

32. A diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol on a yellow background appears ahead on a rural highway. What is the sign communicating?

• A. A regulatory rule that carries the force of law
• B. The distance remaining to the next town
• C. The location of a rest area or fuel station
• D. A warning about a condition or hazard ahead that requires caution

33. A five-sided, pentagon-shaped sign with a symbol of two children walking is posted along a road near a campus. What does this shape indicate?

• A. A pedestrian bridge crossing overhead
• B. A hospital or emergency medical facility ahead
• C. A recreational trailhead
• D. A school zone or school crossing area ahead

34. A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters R and R appears several hundred feet before a set of tracks. What is its purpose?

• A. It advises drivers in advance that a railroad crossing lies ahead so they can prepare to slow and look for trains
• B. It indicates the tracks are permanently out of service
• C. It marks the exact location where a train may be legally boarded
• D. It replaces the need to stop if no train is visible

35. At a railroad crossing without gates or flashing lights, a driver sees a white X-shaped sign mounted on a post directly beside the tracks. How should this sign be treated?

• A. As purely decorative signage with no legal requirement
• B. As a yield sign, requiring the driver to slow and yield to any approaching train before crossing
• C. As a sign relevant only to freight vehicles
• D. As permission to cross at highway speed

36. A white rectangular sign posted along a roadway displays a black number along with the word LIMIT. What category of sign is this?

• A. A regulatory sign stating a legal rule drivers must obey
• B. A guide sign showing distance to the next city
• C. A warning sign alerting drivers to an upcoming hazard
• D. A service sign identifying available fuel or lodging

37. A green rectangular sign overhead lists an upcoming town name along with the remaining mileage. What purpose do green signs typically serve?

• A. They provide guide information such as directions, distances, and route confirmation
• B. They warn of an upcoming hazard requiring reduced speed
• C. They mark temporary work zones
• D. They indicate a regulatory rule that must be obeyed

38. A blue rectangular sign along the interstate displays symbols for a fuel pump, a fork and knife, and a bed. What does this blue signage indicate?

• A. An upcoming regulatory checkpoint
• B. A temporary detour route
• C. Motorist services such as gas, food, and lodging available near the next exit
• D. A historical or recreational site of interest

39. A brown sign with white lettering points toward a state park and hiking trailhead a few miles ahead. What does the brown color typically signify?

• A. A temporary construction detour
• B. A recreational or cultural point of interest
• C. A regulatory parking restriction
• D. An upcoming railroad crossing

40. Near an elementary school, a driver notices signage printed in an unusually bright yellow-green color rather than standard yellow. What is the significance of this color?

• A. It indicates the sign is temporary and will be removed after construction
• B. It is used only on interstate highways
• C. It marks a regulatory no-parking zone
• D. It is a fluorescent color specifically used to increase visibility for school, pedestrian, and bicycle warning signs

41. A driver about to turn sees a circular red sign with a white horizontal bar through the middle, posted facing the road they intended to enter. What should the driver do?

• A. Treat it the same as a yield sign and merge carefully
• B. Not enter that roadway, since it indicates travel in that direction is prohibited
• C. Enter only if turning right
• D. Proceed cautiously since the sign only applies during business hours

42. A driver has consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Beyond visible unsteadiness, what effect does alcohol commonly have on driving-related abilities?

• A. It only affects vision, leaving reaction time unchanged
• B. It sharpens depth perception and reaction time
• C. It has no measurable effect until a driver is unable to walk normally
• D. It slows reaction time and impairs judgment, even before a driver appears visibly intoxicated

43. A driver has been awake for an extended period without sleep and gets behind the wheel for a long highway trip. How does this level of fatigue compare to impairment from alcohol?

• A. Severe fatigue can impair reaction time and judgment in ways comparable to alcohol impairment
• B. Fatigue only affects vision, not reaction time or judgment
• C. Fatigue has no meaningful effect on driving ability
• D. Fatigue is a concern only for commercial truck drivers

44. A driver is lawfully stopped and arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. What underlying principle allows an officer to require the driver to submit to a chemical test?

• A. Chemical testing can never be required without a separate signed consent form at the time
• B. By operating a vehicle on public roads, drivers are considered to have already agreed to submit to lawful chemical testing when suspected of impairment
• C. Chemical testing is entirely voluntary with no consequence for refusal
• D. Only a court order obtained after a full trial can authorize any chemical test

45. A driver keeps an open container of an alcoholic beverage sitting in the cup holder of the front seat while driving. Why is this generally treated as a violation?

• A. It is legal as long as the vehicle is not moving
• B. Open container rules apply only to the trunk of the vehicle
• C. Having an open, accessible alcoholic container within reach of the driver or passengers in the vehicle is restricted, separate from actual impairment
• D. It is only a problem if the driver is also seen drinking from it

46. A young driver who has not yet reached the legal drinking age is stopped after having any measurable amount of alcohol in their system. How do zero-tolerance laws generally treat this situation?

• A. No violation occurs unless the driver is visibly impaired
• B. Any measurable trace of alcohol is treated as a violation for a driver under the legal drinking age, even below the threshold that applies to adults
• C. The driver is treated the same as any adult driver over the legal drinking age
• D. The law only applies if the driver was also using drugs

47. A driver has used a legally obtained substance, such as a marijuana product permitted in some jurisdictions, before getting behind the wheel. How should this be understood in terms of driving safety?

• A. It can still impair reaction time, coordination, and judgment even though the substance itself may be legal
• B. It is only a concern if combined with alcohol
• C. It cannot impair driving since it was legally obtained
• D. It has no effect on reaction time, only on mood

48. A driver takes a prescription medication that carries a warning label about drowsiness, then also drinks a small amount of alcohol. What is the concern?

• A. The two substances cancel out each other's effects
• B. Only illegal drugs combined with alcohol pose any driving risk
• C. Prescription medications have no interaction with alcohol if taken as directed
• D. Combining alcohol with certain medications can multiply impairment beyond what either substance causes alone

49. An impaired driver approaching an intersection fails to notice a vehicle entering from the side until it is very close. Which impaired driving effect best explains this scenario?

• A. Improved night vision from alcohol consumption
• B. Enhanced ability to judge distance and speed of other vehicles
• C. Reduced peripheral vision and depth perception, common effects of alcohol impairment
• D. Faster overall reaction time from increased confidence

50. A traffic signal facing a driver's direction of travel shows a solid red light with no other indication. What must the driver do?

• A. Slow down but continue through if no cross traffic is visible
• B. Proceed at reduced speed through the intersection
• C. Stop completely before the marked stop line or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes, unless a right turn is legally permitted after stopping
• D. Stop only if a pedestrian is present

51. At an intersection, a driver notices the signal is flashing red in one direction while the cross street shows a flashing yellow. How should each direction treat these signals?

• A. The flashing red direction must stop and yield before proceeding, while the flashing yellow direction may proceed with caution after slowing
• B. The flashing yellow direction must stop completely, while the flashing red direction proceeds without slowing
• C. Both directions should treat the signal as a green light and proceed without stopping
• D. Both flashing colors require a complete stop before proceeding

52. A driver waiting to turn left at a signalized intersection sees a green arrow pointing in the direction of the turn. What does this green arrow indicate?

• A. The arrow only applies to buses and emergency vehicles
• B. The driver should treat it the same as a flashing yellow arrow
• C. The driver has a protected turn, meaning conflicting oncoming traffic is stopped by a red signal
• D. The driver must still yield to oncoming traffic before turning

53. A driver approaches an intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark due to a power outage, showing no lights in any direction. How should the intersection be treated?

• A. As a signal to continue through at normal speed since no light is displayed
• B. As permission to treat the intersection as a one-way street
• C. As an all-way stop, with each driver stopping and then proceeding according to right-of-way rules for uncontrolled intersections
• D. As having no right-of-way rules at all, so the fastest vehicle proceeds first

54. A driver holding only a learner's permit wants to practice driving on a public street. What is generally required for this to be legal?

• A. The driver may practice alone as long as it is during daylight hours
• B. No supervision is required as long as the vehicle displays a permit sticker
• C. The driver must be accompanied only by another permit holder
• D. A licensed, qualified adult supervising driver must be present in the vehicle while the permit holder drives

55. A newly licensed teen driver holding a provisional or intermediate license wants to drive several friends home late at night. What is the general concern with this situation?

• A. Provisional restrictions apply only to driving on interstate highways
• B. Provisional licenses commonly restrict nighttime driving and the number of passengers to reduce risk for inexperienced drivers
• C. There is no difference between a provisional license and a full license
• D. Provisional licenses only restrict types of vehicles, not passengers or hours