Right of Way Rules Flashcards

In Hawaii, at a railroad crossing with flashing lights, when may you proceed?

Answer: After the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross

After a train passes at a railroad crossing, you must wait until the lights stop flashing and ensure it is safe before crossing, in case a second train is approaching.

In Hawaii, who has the right of way in a roundabout?

Answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Vehicles already inside a roundabout have the right of way; entering drivers must yield to circulating traffic.

When must a Hawaii driver yield to a funeral procession?

Answer: Always, even when the driver has a green light

Hawaii drivers must yield to funeral processions even when they have a green light, as long as the procession is moving together with proper identification.

In Hawaii, a driver approaching a yield sign must give the right of way to:

Answer: All vehicles and pedestrians in the intersecting roadway

At a yield sign, you must give the right of way to all vehicles and pedestrians already on or entering the intersecting road.

What must a Hawaii driver do when an authorized emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and sirens on while the driver is in an intersection?

Answer: Clear the intersection first, then pull to the right and stop

A driver should clear the intersection first and then pull as far right as possible and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass safely.

In Hawaii, when a driver is backing out of a driveway, who has the right of way?

Answer: Pedestrians and vehicles on the sidewalk and road

Pedestrians on sidewalks and vehicles on the road have the right of way over a driver backing out of a driveway.