Hawaii Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least one-half

On narrow roads you must give oncoming vehicles at least one-half of the main traveled part of the road.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Driving on Right Side of Roadway

Correct answer: Within 100 feet of an intersection

You must not drive on the left half when within 100 feet of or passing through an intersection or railroad crossing, near the top of a hill, on a curve, or on roads with four or more lanes.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Driving on the Left Side of Roadway

Correct answer: No, unless signs say otherwise

On roads with four or more lanes for moving traffic you must stay off the left half unless signs direct otherwise.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Driving on the Left Side of Roadway

Correct answer: When it is about to turn left and you can stay on the pavement

You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead is turning left, on roads with two or more marked lanes in your direction, or on multi-lane one-way streets, but never by driving off the pavement.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Passing on the Right

Correct answer: On the right shoulder of the highway

Passing on the right shoulder is never allowed; neither is passing near hills or curves without enough sight distance or where a solid yellow line is in your lane.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – No Passing Rules

Correct answer: 700 to 1,000 feet

Do not pass when approaching a hill or curve unless you have 700 to 1,000 feet of clear distance ahead.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – No Passing Rules

Correct answer: Increase your speed

It is unlawful to speed up while you are being passed; keep your lane and speed so the other driver can complete the pass.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – No Passing Rules

Correct answer: Only that visibility ahead has improved

The end of a no-passing zone only means visibility ahead improves; it does not guarantee that passing is safe.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – No Passing Rules

Correct answer: 100 feet

You may not pass within 100 feet of or while crossing an intersection or railroad crossing, or within 100 feet of a posted narrow bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – No Passing Rules

Correct answer: Only at an opening or paved crossing

You must not drive across a dividing barrier or unpaved space except at an opening or paved crossing that is not prohibited by signs.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Driving on Divided Highways

Correct answer: Leave room ahead for a passing vehicle to cut in

When towing, leave enough room ahead of you that an overtaking vehicle can safely occupy the space.

Source: Chapter V: Traffic Laws and Regulations – Following Too Closely

Correct answer: On the left side, where the zone begins

The pennant-shaped no passing zone sign is placed on the left side of the road and points to the beginning of the no-passing zone.

Source: Chapter VI: Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings – Traffic Signs – Regulatory Signs

Correct answer: Brake and drop back behind it

If a conflict appears, brake and drop back behind the overtaken vehicle; speed can be reduced faster by braking than it can be gained by accelerating.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Overtaking and Passing

Correct answer: When it shows in your inside mirror

Return to your lane when you can see the vehicle you passed in your interior rear-view mirror.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Overtaking and Passing

Correct answer: The vehicles ahead of you go first

In a line of vehicles, let the vehicles ahead of you pass the lead vehicle before you attempt it.

Source: Chapter X: Safe Driving Techniques – Overtaking and Passing