Hawaii DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is a section of road with a lower speed limit.

This is a regulatory sign. When you see this sign, it means that you are approaching a section of road with a lower speed limit. Be prepared to slow down soon.

Not quite. The answer is Left turns are not allowed.

On prohibitory signs, a red circle and slash mean "no." This sign means that left turns are prohibited here.

Not quite. The answer is exit the highway with a speed of 30 mph or less.

This sign shows the maximum recommended safe speed for entrance or exit on an expressway. Slow down to whatever speed (in this case, 30 mph) is shown.

Not quite. The answer is Speed advisory at roundabout

This is a speed advisory sign at a roundabout. The permitted speed limit is 15 mph in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is wait until the other driver actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

While you are waiting at a stop sign to turn right, if a vehicle approaches from the left with its turn signal on, you should wait until the other vehicle really has started to turn. Only then should you start your turn. Drivers may make mistakes or change their minds. The driver of the other vehicle may change his or her mind at the very last moment and decide to go straight through the intersection after all. Or the driver of the other vehicle may have switched on the turn signal by mistake and really intends to go straight through the intersection. If you assume that the other vehicle really will turn as its turn signal indicates, you risk a collision with it. Part of defensive driving is knowing how to cope with bad signals and bad drivers.

Not quite. The answer is work zones.

Work zone signs warn drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. These signs have black letters or symbols on an orange background. When you see these signs, slow down and pay close attention.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign is ahead.

Most warning signs are diamond shaped with a yellow background. This sign gives you advance warning of a stop sign ahead. Prepare to stop and yield. You must stop before any stop line or crosswalk painted on the pavement.

Not quite. The answer is Vehicles traveling in either direction can make left turns.

The center lane is reserved for making left turns (or U-turns, when they are permitted) and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. On the pavement, left-turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left-turn arrows for traffic in the opposite direction. These lanes are marked on each side by solid and broken (dashed) yellow lines.

Not quite. The answer is Hitchhiking is prohibited.

In North America, a hand with the thumb raised indicates that the person wants to hitch a ride. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that hitchhiking is prohibited on this section of roadway. Don't pick up hitchhikers here.

Not quite. The answer is No trucks are allowed on this road.

A red circle with a diagonal red slash means "no." The red slash over the truck indicates that trucks are not allowed on this road. Truck drivers must look for an alternate route.

Not quite. The answer is make a U-turn.

This is a U-turn sign. This sign allows you to make a U-turn if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is This is a flag person allowing traffic to proceed.

Flag persons (also called flaggers) normally wear orange vests, shirts, or jackets and use red flags or stop/slow paddles to direct traffic safely through work zones. Flag persons are often provided in highway and street work zones to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through those areas. In this figure, the flag person is allowing traffic to proceed.

Not quite. The answer is A safe speed indication for a curve ahead to the right

This warning sign means that there is a curve ahead to the right. A recommended safe speed for the curve may be shown just below the sign.

Not quite. The answer is a slow-moving vehicle.

A reflective triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a low-speed or slow-moving vehicle, which is typically defined as a motor vehicle whose top speed is no greater than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm vehicles and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is Keep right

This regulatory sign tells drivers to keep to the right of an upcoming island or obstacle.

Source: Regulatory Signs, Traffic Signs, Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings, Official Hawaii Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is weave from lane to lane.

When approaching or driving through a work zone, observe what other drivers are doing and avoid sudden moves. Do not weave from lane to lane. Brake gradually to give drivers behind you ample time to slow down. Keep up with the flow of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is A speed zone is ahead; prepare to reduce your speed to 45 mph.

The larger sign tells you that a speed zone is ahead. The smaller sign indicates what the speed limit will be. In this case, the speed limit will decrease to 45 mph ahead. Prepare to slow down so you won't exceed that speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

This sign indicates that the road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

Not quite. The answer is a handicapped parking zone.

This sign means that you are prohibited from parking in a handicap zone unless you have the appropriate permit.

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway ends.

This sign warns that the divided highway will become a single roadway with traffic going in both directions. You must keep right.