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Hawaii permit test: pavement markings

Centerlines, lane lines, red markings, stop lines and crosswalks, obstruction, railroad and island markings. 15 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Yellow centerlines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. (p. 33)
  2. A single broken yellow centerline means keep right of it, but you may cross it to pass another vehicle when it is safe. (p. 33)
  3. Single dashed white lane lines may be crossed when you can do so safely. (p. 34)
  4. White edgelines mark the right edge of the road. (p. 35)
  5. Red pavement markings or reflectors mark a roadway that must not be entered or used, such as a ramp going the wrong way. (p. 35)
  6. Stop lines are solid white lines across the lanes that show the exact place to stop. (p. 36)
  7. A two-way left turn lane may be used by traffic from either direction for left turns only. (p. 36)
  8. Where arrows show more than one direction, you may choose any direction they indicate, but only those. (p. 37)
  9. Railroad crossing markings are a large X and two R's. (p. 38)
  10. Traffic islands direct traffic into separate lanes. (p. 38)

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

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Sample pavement markings questions

  1. 1.Your exit is to the left, but a double solid white line separates you from that lane. What must you do?

    • ACross carefully if no cars are near
    • BCross if you slow down first
    • CDo not cross; go on to the next exit
    • DCross if you signal early
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    ✓ C. Do not cross; go on to the next exit

    Moving from lane to lane across a double solid white line is prohibited. You must not cross it, so continue and find another route.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 35

  2. 2.Traffic is backed up, and a painted traffic island is to your left. May you drive across it to get around the line?

    • AYes, if it is only paint
    • BNo, never drive into or across it
    • CYes, if no one is on it
    • DOnly to make a U-turn
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    ✓ B. No, never drive into or across it

    Traffic islands direct traffic into separate lanes. You should never drive into or across one, even a painted one.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 38

  3. 3.A center lane is marked with solid and dashed yellow lines on both sides. A slow car is ahead of you. May you use this lane to pass?

    • AYes, for one car only
    • BYes, below 25 mph
    • CNo, it's for left turns only
    • DYes, if it's clear ahead
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    ✓ C. No, it's for left turns only

    A two-way left turn lane may be used by traffic from either direction for left turns only. It must never be used for passing.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 36

  4. 4.Two lanes go the same direction, separated by a single dashed white line. What may you do?

    • ANever cross it
    • BCross only to turn left
    • CDrive on top of it
    • DCross it when safe
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    ✓ D. Cross it when safe

    Single dashed white lane lines may be crossed when you can do so safely.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 34