Hawaii Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Hawaii driving rules, including uncontrolled intersection Right-of-Way, double solid yellow line, curve approach and bicycle road sharing. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Uncontrolled Intersection Right-of-Way
- Double Solid Yellow Line
- Curve Approach
- Bicycle Road Sharing
- U-Turn Conditions
- Red X Lane Signal
- Work Zone Procedure
- Unexpected Obstacle
- Fog Driving
- Emergency Vehicle from Behind
- Fatigue Avoidance
- Tailgate Response
- Stop Sign with No Line
- Yellow Center Line Purpose
- Traffic Signs Purpose
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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At an uncontrolled intersection, which driver must yield?
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A. The driver on the left
At intersections without signs or signals, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
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What does a solid double yellow center line indicate?
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C. Passing is prohibited in both directions
Double solid yellow lines mean no passing for either direction.
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What should you do when approaching a red traffic signal?
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B. Stop before the intersection
A red signal requires a complete stop before entering the intersection.
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What should you do when driving near bicyclists?
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C. Give them space
Bicyclists have the same rights as drivers.
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When may you make a U-turn?
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B. When it is safe and not prohibited
U-turns are allowed only when safe and legal.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. At an uncontrolled intersection, which driver must yield?
Correct answer: The driver on the left
Why: At intersections without signs or signals, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
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Q2. What does a solid double yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited in both directions
Why: Double solid yellow lines mean no passing for either direction.
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Q3. What should you do when approaching a red traffic signal?
Correct answer: Stop before the intersection
Why: A red signal requires a complete stop before entering the intersection.
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Q4. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign warn you about?
Correct answer: A potential hazard ahead
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn drivers of hazards or changes in the roadway.
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Q5. When may you legally pass another vehicle on the right?
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and it is safe
Why: Passing on the right is allowed only in limited safe situations.
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Q6. What should you do if traffic signals are not working at an intersection?
Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way stop
Why: Non-working signals must be treated as stop signs.
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Q7. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be alert.
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Q8. What is the safest action when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering the curve
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q9. What does a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions are safe.
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Q10. When approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk, you must:
Correct answer: Yield and stop if necessary
Why: Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right-of-way.
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Q11. What does a red octagon-shaped sign always mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: The octagon shape is used only for stop signs.
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Q12. What is the safest following distance under normal conditions?
Correct answer: At least two seconds
Why: The two-second rule provides adequate reaction time.
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Q13. What should you do when you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must yield by pulling over and stopping.
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Q14. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q15. What does a triangular red and white sign mean?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Triangular signs always indicate yield.
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Q16. What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Rain reduces traction and visibility.
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Q17. What does a green arrow traffic signal allow?
Correct answer: Movement only in the arrow’s direction
Why: Green arrows permit movement only in the direction shown.
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Q18. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop
Why: Flashing red lights require a complete stop.
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Q19. What is the safest way to avoid glare from oncoming headlights?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking away reduces temporary blindness.
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Q20. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Checking blind spots prevents collisions.
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Q21. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs warn drivers of school areas.
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Q22. What is the main cause of rear-end collisions?
Correct answer: Following too closely
Why: Tailgating reduces reaction time.
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Q23. What should you do when entering a freeway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the freeway
Why: Freeway traffic has the right-of-way.
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Q24. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: A regulation
Why: White rectangular signs give traffic laws or regulations.
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Q25. When may you make a U-turn?
Correct answer: When it is safe and not prohibited
Why: U-turns are allowed only when safe and legal.
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Q26. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q27. You have just parallel parked on a Hawaii street. How close to the curb must your curbside wheels be?
Correct answer: Within 12 inches
Why: When parallel parked in Hawaii, your curbside wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb, or completely within the marked parking stall.
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Q28. What does a broken white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.
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Q29. What is the safest action at a yellow traffic signal?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if safe to do so
Why: Yellow signals warn the light is about to turn red.
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Q30. What should you do if visibility is reduced by fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q31. What does a crossbuck sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Crossbuck signs warn drivers of railroad crossings.
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Q32. When must you signal before turning?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before turning
Why: Signals must be given early to warn others.
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Q33. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way if needed
Why: Yield signs require slowing and yielding when necessary.
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Q34. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q35. What is the safest way to handle an unexpected obstacle?
Correct answer: Slow down and steer around it safely
Why: Reducing speed improves control.
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Q36. What does a green traffic light mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: Green lights allow movement when safe.
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Q37. What should you do when driving near bicyclists?
Correct answer: Give them space
Why: Bicyclists have the same rights as drivers.
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Q38. What does a red X lane control signal mean?
Correct answer: Do not use the lane
Why: A red X means the lane is closed to traffic.
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Q39. What should you do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and follow posted signs
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q40. What is the safest action if traffic ahead stops suddenly?
Correct answer: Brake smoothly
Why: Smooth braking helps maintain control.
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Q41. What does a white arrow painted on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Direction of travel
Why: Lane arrows show allowed movements.
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Q42. What should you do when driving downhill?
Correct answer: Use a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed.
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Q43. What is the safest way to reduce fatigue while driving?
Correct answer: Take regular breaks
Why: Rest breaks prevent drowsy driving.
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Q44. What does a flashing red signal require you to do?
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
Why: Flashing red signals are treated like stop signs.
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Q45. What should you do when approaching an intersection with a stop sign?
Correct answer: Stop completely before entering
Why: Stop signs require a full stop.
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Q46. What is the safest action when being tailgated?
Correct answer: Increase following distance ahead
Why: More space ahead reduces risk.
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Q47. What does a yellow center line indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic moves in opposite directions
Why: Yellow lines separate opposing traffic.
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Q48. What should you do if an oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane?
Correct answer: Move right and slow down
Why: Moving right reduces collision risk.
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Q49. What is the purpose of traffic signs and signals?
Correct answer: To regulate and guide traffic safely
Why: Traffic controls promote safety and order.
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Q50. What should you do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.