Question 1 of 20Road signs
Hawaii road signs test: free practice
Hawaii road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Road signs
At night you pass this sign just after you turn onto a ramp. What is the best thing to do?
Question 3 of 20Road signs
You are in the lane that this sign says will end. What should you do?
Question 4 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
What does this round yellow sign warn you about?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
What should you do while going down the grade this sign warns about?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
You reach this sign as a car with the right-of-way is coming. What should you do?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
This pennant-shaped sign is on the left side of the road. What does it mark?
Question 11 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 12 of 20Road signs
Your lane has this sign over it. What must you do at the intersection?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
You see this sign facing you. What does it mean?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
Where does Hawaii place the yellow, pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 16 of 20Road signs
This orange sign shows a person with a shovel. What does it warn you about?
Question 17 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 20 of 20Road signs
What does this orange sign tell you?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: C. Traffic will soon come toward you on this road
The two-way traffic sign warns that oncoming traffic will soon use the same road as you.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 2: A. Pull over, then turn around safely
The wrong way sign means you are heading into oncoming traffic. Pull to the side right away, then turn around safely.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 3: C. Signal and merge when there is a safe gap
When your lane ends, signal early and merge into the next lane when there is a safe gap.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 4: A. People may be crossing the road ahead
This pedestrian crossing sign warns that people may be crossing. Slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 5: D. A railroad crossing is ahead
The round yellow sign with an X warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 6: D. The right lane ends ahead
The right edge line bends in toward the center, which means the right lane ends ahead and drivers in it must move left.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 7: D. You may not park here
This is a no parking sign. You may not leave your car parked in the area it covers.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 8: D. Shift to a lower gear and keep your speed down
A lower gear lets the engine help slow the car, so your brakes do not overheat on a long steep grade.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 9: B. Slow down or stop and let that car go first
At a yield sign you must give way. Slow down, or stop if needed, and let the car with the right-of-way pass first.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 10: C. The start of a no-passing zone
The pennant sign marks the start of a no-passing zone. Do not begin to pass from this point on.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 11: C. Follow the signs around a closed road
A detour sign leads you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs to get back on your route.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 12: C. Turn left
A left turn only sign means every vehicle in that lane must turn left at the intersection.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 13: A. You are driving against traffic
A wrong way sign means you are driving against the flow of traffic. Pull over safely and turn back.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 14: C. On the left side of the road
The No Passing Zone pennant "is located at the left side of the road" and points to where the zone begins.
Handbook: Chapter VI: Signals, Signs and Lane Markings — Regulatory Signs
Question 15: B. The road curves to the right ahead
This curve sign means the road bends to the right ahead. Slow down before you reach the curve.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 16: B. People working on or near the road
This sign warns of workers on or near the road. Slow down and give them space.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 17: C. A school is near and children may cross
This school sign means a school is near and children may be crossing. Slow down and obey any school speed limit.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 18: A. A yield sign is coming up
This sign warns of a yield sign ahead, so slow down and be ready to give way.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 19: A. Let traffic with the right-of-way go first
A yield sign means you slow down and let traffic and people with the right-of-way go first, stopping if you need to.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 20: B. There is road work ahead, so slow down
Orange signs are for work zones. This one warns of road work ahead, so slow down and stay alert.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
US traffic control devices as shown in the Hawaii Driver's Manual; the preliminary examinations include 'A knowledge test relating to rules of the road and traffic control devices'. 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
United States road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the United States sign library; the official reference is the Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation).
Regulatory signs
Come to a complete stop at the line, crosswalk or intersection edge, then go only when the way is clear.
Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way go first, stopping if needed.
The highest legal speed on this road under ideal conditions.
You must not drive into this road or ramp from this direction.
You are driving against traffic; stop safely and turn around.
Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the way you came is not allowed here.
You may not turn while the signal is red, even after stopping.
Pass to the right of the island or obstruction ahead.
Overtaking other vehicles is not allowed on this stretch.
You may not park here; stopping briefly to load or unload may still be allowed where local rules say so.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
Marks the crossing itself; yield to any train and stop if one is coming.
Warning signs
Marks the start of a stretch where passing is not allowed; it sits on the left side of the road.
The road bends gently to the right ahead; slow down before the bend.
The road turns sharply right ahead; slow down a lot before the turn.
A series of bends lies ahead; keep speed down until the road straightens.
Another road crosses yours ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; expect vehicles entering.
The road you are on ends ahead at a crossing road; be ready to turn left or right.
Traffic from another lane or ramp will join yours ahead; adjust speed so both can merge safely.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions of traffic ahead; keep right of it.
The median ends ahead and traffic in both directions will share one road.
You are leaving a one-way road; oncoming traffic will use the same road ahead.
There is a traffic light ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is coming up; slow down and prepare to stop.
A yield sign is coming up; slow down and be ready to give way.
People may be crossing ahead; slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.
A school is near and children may be crossing; slow down and obey any school speed limit.
A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen for trains.
The surface gets slick in rain; slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.
Deer often cross here, especially at dawn and dusk; slow down and watch the roadsides.
A steep downgrade is ahead; check your speed and use a lower gear.
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road; slow down and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Marks the outside of a sharp curve and shows the direction to steer.
Temporary signs
Construction is ahead; slow down, expect changes and obey work-zone signs.
A worker is directing traffic ahead; follow their signals.
People are working on or next to the road; slow down and give them space.
The usual route is closed; follow the detour signs in the arrow direction.