Hawaii permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 6 questions.
How much space should you leave when passing a bicyclist in Hawaii?
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Sample sharing the road questions
How much space should you leave when passing a bicyclist in Hawaii?
- A At least 2 feet
- B At least 3 feet
- C At least 10 feet
- D At least 1 foot
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B. At least 3 feet
Motorists should keep at least 3 feet between their vehicle and the bicyclist until they have safely passed. Bicyclists may be moving faster than you think, so do not pass and then turn right right in front of them.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 97
Where are bicyclists in Hawaii not allowed to ride on the sidewalk?
- A In business districts
- B Near parks
- C Anywhere at all
- D In residential neighborhoods
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A. In business districts
Bicycles are not allowed on sidewalks in business districts. In other areas, they may ride on sidewalks at 10 mph or less and must yield to pedestrians.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 98
Outside business districts, what speed limit applies to a bicyclist riding on a sidewalk in Hawaii?
- A 10 mph or less
- B 15 mph or less
- C 5 mph or less
- D The posted street speed limit
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A. 10 mph or less
Where sidewalk riding is allowed, bicyclists must stay at 10 mph or less and always yield to pedestrians. Sidewalks are mainly for people on foot.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 98
A motorcycle is ahead of you in your lane. How much of the lane is it entitled to use?
- A The entire width of the lane
- B Whatever space the cars leave
- C The right half only
- D The left third only
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A. The entire width of the lane
A motorcyclist is entitled to the entire width of the traffic lane. Do not share a lane with a motorcycle, because it limits the rider's ability to avoid hazards.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 75