HI DMV Parking Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Hawaii, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Hawaii law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 2: What does a red curb indicate in Hawaii?
- Limited parking — 30 minutes maximum
- No parking or stopping at any time (Correct answer)
- Parking for emergency vehicles only
- Loading zone — 5 minutes maximum
Correct answer: No parking or stopping at any time
A red curb means no parking or stopping is permitted at any time, often found near fire hydrants, bus stops, or driveways.
Question 3: What does a yellow curb indicate in Hawaii?
- No parking at any time
- Loading and unloading only — usually with a time limit (Correct answer)
- Parking for disabled persons only
- Free parking after 6 PM
Correct answer: Loading and unloading only — usually with a time limit
A yellow curb designates a loading and unloading zone with time restrictions, typically for commercial vehicles or passenger drop-off.
Question 4: In Hawaii, how close to a crosswalk may you park at an intersection?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Hawaii prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection to maintain visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
Question 5: When parking uphill on a street without a curb in Hawaii, which way should your front wheels be turned?
- Toward the road (left) (Correct answer)
- Away from the road (right)
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Toward the road (left)
When parking uphill without a curb, turn your front wheels to the left (toward the road) so that if the vehicle rolls, it will roll away from traffic.
Question 6: What does a white curb indicate in Hawaii?
- No parking at any time
- Passenger loading and unloading only (Correct answer)
- Parking for disabled persons
- Unlimited free parking
Correct answer: Passenger loading and unloading only
A white curb in Hawaii designates a zone for passenger loading and unloading only, often found in front of schools or businesses.
HI DMV Parking Regulations 1
In Hawaii, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?