Hawaii permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 7 questions.
On a two-lane road, you may NOT drive on the left side of the road within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions
On a two-lane road, you may NOT drive on the left side of the road within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
- A 500 feet
- B 100 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 50 feet
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B. 100 feet
You must not drive on the left half of the road when approaching within 100 feet of, or passing through, an intersection or railroad crossing. Cars may enter or cross there without warning.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 26
You want to pass on a two-lane road as you approach a hill or curve. How much clear distance ahead does the Hawaii manual say you need?
- A 1,500 to 2,000 feet
- B 700 to 1,000 feet
- C 200 to 300 feet
- D 400 to 500 feet
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B. 700 to 1,000 feet
Do not pass when approaching a hill or curve where there is not 700 to 1,000 feet of clear distance ahead. You need that much room to finish the pass before meeting oncoming traffic.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 30
Another vehicle is passing you. What does Hawaii law say about your speed?
- A You must flash your lights
- B You must stop on the shoulder
- C You must speed up to help them pass
- D It is unlawful to increase your speed
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D. It is unlawful to increase your speed
When you are being passed, it is unlawful to increase your speed. Keep a steady speed so the passing driver can finish and return to the lane.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 30
When may you pass another vehicle on the right in Hawaii?
- A Whenever the paved right shoulder is wide enough to use safely
- B When the driver ahead is going below the limit
- C When it is turning left and you stay on the pavement
- D Any time on a two-lane road
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C. When it is turning left and you stay on the pavement
You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead is turning left, but you may not drive off the pavement to do so. It is also allowed on roads with two or more marked lanes in your direction.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 26