Hawaii permit test: highways & freeways

Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 5 questions.

Question 1 of 5
Highways & freeways

The freeway entrance lane is congested. What does the Hawaii manual say to do?

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Sample highways & freeways questions

  1. The freeway entrance lane is congested. What does the Hawaii manual say to do?

    • A Use the shoulder to get around the line
    • B Merge early by crossing the solid line
    • C Drive to the end of the entrance lane and stop
    • D Slow down or stop near the start of the entrance
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    D. Slow down or stop near the start of the entrance

    If the entrance lane is congested, slow down or stop near the entrance, not at the end. Then signal, speed up to match freeway traffic, and merge into a gap.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 78

  2. You pass the freeway exit you meant to take. What should you do?

    • A Stop and back up along the shoulder
    • B Continue on to the next exit
    • C Make a U-turn through the median
    • D Stop in the lane and wait for a gap
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    B. Continue on to the next exit

    If you pass your exit, do not stop and do not back up. Continue to the next exit, leave the freeway, and come back the other way.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 80

  3. On the freeway, which lanes should through traffic use?

    • A The shoulder when traffic is heavy
    • B Only the right lane
    • C The left or center lanes
    • D Whichever lane is fastest at the moment
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    C. The left or center lanes

    Through traffic should use the left or center lanes and move at or near the posted limit. The right lane stays open for vehicles entering and leaving and for those who cannot keep up.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 79

  4. When should you start slowing down to leave a freeway?

    • A Before you signal for the exit
    • B After you are fully on the exit ramp
    • C A mile before the exit
    • D While changing into the exit lane
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    B. After you are fully on the exit ramp

    Signal, move into the exit lane, and keep your speed until you are completely into the exit ramp. Then slow down smoothly.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 80