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Hawaii permit test: parking

Parking rules and tow-away zones, unattended vehicles, parking on hills, angle and parallel parking, and parking restrictions. 20 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Parking more than 12 inches from the curb is prohibited. (p. 28)
  2. You may not park on or so close to a crosswalk that your vehicle blocks other drivers' view of pedestrians. (p. 28)
  3. You may not park where less than 10 feet of the street's width remains for the free movement of traffic. (p. 28)
  4. You may not park on a bridge, elevated structure, or in a tunnel. (p. 28)
  5. Parking on a public street or highway for a continuous period of more than 24 hours is prohibited. (p. 29)
  6. When you leave your vehicle unattended you must stop the engine, lock the ignition and remove the key, and set the parking brake. (p. 29)
  7. The access aisle must be kept clear so a wheelchair lift or ramp can be used. (p. 29)
  8. During the posted hours you must not park or stop, even momentarily, unless other traffic blocks you. (p. 29)
  9. Always turn the front wheels toward the curb so the car would have to climb it to roll free. (p. 71)
  10. Signal, then stop even with the front car about 18 inches from it, with rear bumpers even. (p. 72)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample parking questions

  1. 1.Next to an accessible parking space is a striped access aisle. When may you park in it?

    • AOnly with a disability placard
    • BOnly for less than five minutes
    • CNever; it must stay clear
    • DWhenever the lot is full
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    ✓ C. Never; it must stay clear

    The access aisle must be kept clear so a wheelchair lift or ramp can be used. Parking there is prohibited, even with a placard.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 29

  2. 2.You park on a hill next to a curb. Which way should the front wheels point?

    • AToward the curb
    • BStraight ahead
    • CToward the center line
    • DAway from the curb
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    ✓ A. Toward the curb

    Always turn the front wheels toward the curb so the car would have to climb it to roll free.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 71

  3. 3.You find a gap on a narrow street. If you park there, only 8 feet of street width will remain for traffic. May you park?

    • AYes, cars can still squeeze by
    • BYes, for less than 15 minutes
    • CNo, at least 10 feet must stay open
    • DYes, if you leave your hazards on
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    ✓ C. No, at least 10 feet must stay open

    You may not park where less than 10 feet of the street's width remains for the free movement of traffic.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 28

  4. 4.You park on a flat street and go into a store. Which steps does Hawaii law require when you leave the car?

    • ANeutral gear, key left in the ignition
    • BEngine off, key out, parking brake set
    • CEngine running, doors locked, key in
    • DHazard lights on, engine left running
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    ✓ B. Engine off, key out, parking brake set

    When you leave your vehicle unattended you must stop the engine, lock the ignition and remove the key, and set the parking brake.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 29