Right of Way Rules Flashcards
6 cards from real HI DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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In Hawaii, who has the right of way when a bicycle and vehicle arrive simultaneously at an uncontrolled intersection?
Answer: The same right-of-way rules apply as between two vehicles
Bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles in Hawaii, so standard right-of-way rules apply between them.
In Hawaii, when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop sign arm extended, what must drivers do?
Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing
All drivers must stop and remain stopped when a school bus activates its red flashing lights and stop arm — this applies to traffic in both directions unless separated by a median.
In Hawaii, when two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road, which driver should yield?
Answer: The driver going downhill
On narrow mountain roads in Hawaii, the vehicle going downhill should yield because it is easier to back downhill than uphill.
In Hawaii, must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian crossing outside of a marked crosswalk?
Answer: Yes, drivers must still use due care to avoid hitting pedestrians
Even when a pedestrian is jaywalking, Hawaii drivers are required to exercise due care to avoid striking them.
A driver in Hawaii is waiting to turn left at an intersection. A pedestrian starts crossing from the right. What should the driver do?
Answer: Wait for the pedestrian to clear the turn path before turning
The driver must wait for the pedestrian to completely clear the path before completing the left turn.
When merging onto a Hawaii freeway, who has the right of way?
Answer: Vehicles already on the freeway
Vehicles already traveling on the freeway have the right of way, and merging drivers must yield and find a safe gap.