Question 1

Is it illegal to drive slower than a posted minimum speed limit in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Yes -- driving below a posted minimum is illegal, the same as exceeding a posted maximum — Hawaii's speed limits are entirely locally posted -- driving slower than a posted minimum speed limit is illegal, the same as exceeding a posted maximum.

Question 2

What is the fine for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

$1,000 — Drivers must stop in the school bus's lane and adjacent lanes when its red lights flash, and can be fined $1,000 for failing to (HRS 291C-95) -- except traffic going the opposite direction on a divided highway.

Question 3

Where is it illegal to consume or possess an alcoholic beverage in Hawaii, according to the manual?

Accepted Answer

On any public highway or public sidewalk — It is against the law to consume or possess any alcoholic beverage on any public highway or public sidewalk in Hawaii.

Question 4

Where is it prohibited to store an opened alcoholic beverage container in a Hawaii vehicle?

Accepted Answer

In the area normally occupied by the driver or passengers — Storing an opened alcoholic beverage container in the area of a vehicle normally occupied by the driver or passengers is prohibited on any public road in Hawaii.

Question 5

According to the manual, at what speed can an unbuckled driver be killed in a crash?

Accepted Answer

As low as 12 mph — A driver using lap and shoulder belts can survive a crash at speeds up to 60 mph, while an unbuckled driver can be killed at speeds as low as 12 mph -- and being thrown from the vehicle makes death five times more likely.

Question 6

Why can't a driver rely on airbags alone for protection during a second impact in a crash?

Accepted Answer

Airbags deflate immediately after the first impact — Airbags are only supplemental protection -- since they deflate immediately after the first impact, occupants must rely on their seat belts for protection if a subsequent impact occurs.

Question 7

How far from the curb can a Hawaii driver park?

Accepted Answer

No more than 12 inches — Hawaii bans parking more than 12 inches from the curb, anywhere leaving less than 10 feet of street width for traffic, or in the same spot for more than 24 continuous hours.

Question 8

How much clearance should a Hawaii driver maintain when passing a bicyclist?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 feet — When passing a bicyclist, Hawaii drivers should maintain at least 3 feet of clearance.

Question 9

Which seating positions does Hawaii's seat belt law (HRS 291-11.6) cover?

Accepted Answer

All front and back seat occupants — Hawaii's seat belt law (HRS 291-11.6) requires all front and back seat occupants to buckle up.

Question 10

When can a Hawaii child under 8 use a booster seat instead of a full child restraint?

Accepted Answer

When the child is under four feet tall and less than forty pounds — Children under 4 must be in a child restraint; children under 8 must be belted into a booster seat if the child is under four feet tall and less than forty pounds.

Hawaii: Rules of the Road Questions

1. Is it illegal to drive slower than a posted minimum speed limit in Hawaii?

2. What is the fine for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights in Hawaii?

3. Where is it illegal to consume or possess an alcoholic beverage in Hawaii, according to the manual?

4. Where is it prohibited to store an opened alcoholic beverage container in a Hawaii vehicle?

5. According to the manual, at what speed can an unbuckled driver be killed in a crash?

6. Why can't a driver rely on airbags alone for protection during a second impact in a crash?

7. How far from the curb can a Hawaii driver park?

8. How much clearance should a Hawaii driver maintain when passing a bicyclist?

9. Which seating positions does Hawaii's seat belt law (HRS 291-11.6) cover?

10. When can a Hawaii child under 8 use a booster seat instead of a full child restraint?

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