Hawaii permit test: traffic signals
Steady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and lane-use signals. 6 questions.
You face a steady red light and there is no stop line. Where must you stop?
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Sample traffic signals questions
You face a steady red light and there is no stop line. Where must you stop?
- A At the edge of the intersection, past the crosswalk
- B In the crosswalk, so you can see
- C Wherever you can see cross traffic best
- D Before entering the crosswalk
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D. Before entering the crosswalk
At a red light, stop at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk, and if there is neither, stop before the intersection. Remain stopped until the light turns green.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 39
What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?
- A Proceed with caution, as with a flashing yellow
- B The light is about to turn red
- C Oncoming traffic must stop
- D Speed up to clear the intersection
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B. The light is about to turn red
A steady yellow light means the red light will be shown right after it. You should avoid entering the intersection on yellow, and you must not enter after the light turns red.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 39
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
- A The signal is broken; drive through
- B Slow down and proceed with caution
- C Treat it the same as a stop sign
- D Stop only if traffic is coming
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C. Treat it the same as a stop sign
A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign, and a stop sign will also be posted there. Stop fully, yield, and go when it is safe.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 41
You are in a lane with a green arrow lit. What must you do?
- A Go only in the direction the arrow points
- B Stop and wait for a full green light
- C Go in any direction, as with a green light
- D Yield to oncoming traffic before going straight
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A. Go only in the direction the arrow points
A green arrow means the same as a green light for that lane, but you must turn or proceed in the direction it points. Lighted arrows control turns from specific lanes.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 40