Hawaii permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 6 questions.
In Hawaii, how far before a turn or lane change must you signal?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
In Hawaii, how far before a turn or lane change must you signal?
- A At least 500 feet
- B At least 200 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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C. At least 100 feet
Signals must be given for at least 100 feet, about five car lengths, before you change lanes, turn or stop. At higher speeds, signal even earlier.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 27
You are stopped at a red light on a one-way street. When may you turn left on red in Hawaii?
- A Without stopping, if no one is coming
- B Onto any cross street at all, as long as the traffic has cleared
- C Never; left turns on red are always illegal
- D After stopping, onto a one-way street with traffic moving left
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D. After stopping, onto a one-way street with traffic moving left
After stopping, you may turn left on red from a one-way street into a one-way street where traffic moves to the left, unless a sign prohibits it. You must still yield to pedestrians and other traffic.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 39
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Before turning right on a red light, you must:
- A Come to a complete stop and yield
- B Wait for the light to turn green
- C Slow down and turn if the way looks clear
- D Sound your horn to warn pedestrians
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A. Come to a complete stop and yield
After stopping at a red light, you may turn right unless a sign prohibits it. You must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles when making the turn.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 67
While waiting in the intersection to turn left, how should you keep your front wheels?
- A Turned right, toward the curb
- B Turned left, ready for the turn
- C It does not matter
- D Pointed straight ahead
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D. Pointed straight ahead
When waiting to turn left, move slowly into the intersection, keep the wheels pointing straight ahead, and turn when it is clear. If you are rear-ended, straight wheels keep you out of oncoming traffic.
Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023 edition, r3 digital), page 67