Hawaii permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 6 questions.
When may you cross double solid yellow center lines?
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Sample pavement markings questions
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When may you cross double solid yellow center lines?
- A To turn left into or out of a driveway or alley
- B To pass a slow vehicle when the road is clear
- C To pass a bicyclist on a curve
- D Whenever there is no oncoming traffic
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A. To turn left into or out of a driveway or alley
Double solid yellow lines mark the center of a road where passing is prohibited in both directions. You may cross them only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 33
What does a double solid white line between two lanes mean?
- A You may cross it only at night
- B It separates traffic going opposite ways
- C You must not cross it
- D You may cross it carefully to pass
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C. You must not cross it
Double solid white lines mean moving from lane to lane is prohibited. A single solid white line means crossing is hazardous and should happen only in unusual circumstances.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 35
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A center lane is marked with a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line on each side. What is it for?
- A Passing slower vehicles
- B Left turns by traffic from either direction
- C Emergency vehicles only
- D Waiting for a parking space
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B. Left turns by traffic from either direction
Two-way left turn lanes may be used by vehicles traveling in either direction for left turns only. The lane must never be used for passing.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 36
Solid lines guide you around a bridge support in the road. If the obstruction markings are yellow, how may you pass?
- A Straight over the markings
- B On either side of the markings
- C Only to the right of the markings
- D Only to the left of the markings
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C. Only to the right of the markings
Obstruction markings can be white or yellow. You may pass either side of white markings, but you must pass only to the right of yellow ones.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 37