Right of Way & Intersections — Hawaii
Hawaii CDL practice test: 378 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 3 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Hawaii CDL permit (CLP) knowledge tests |
| Topic questions | 3 (1% of 378 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (3)
1. When making a left turn, you should start the turn:
- Before reaching the center of the intersection.
- No sooner than the center of the intersection. ✓
- After your rear wheels have passed the center of the intersection.
Answer: B. No sooner than the center of the intersection.
Start the left turn no sooner than the center of the intersection. The handbook's left-turn figure says to reach the center of the intersection before you begin the turn. It explains that turning too soon can cause the left side of your vehicle to hit another vehicle because of off-tracking. So the safe starting point is the center of the intersection, not a point before it. The gear-use passage is about not shifting in turns and intersections, not about where to begin the turn.
2. By beginning a left turn before reaching the center of an intersection, you:
- Will likely complete the turn satisfactorily.
- May hit other vehicles with the left side of your vehicle. ✓
- Can expect other drivers to move their vehicles to accommodate your turn.
Answer: B. May hit other vehicles with the left side of your vehicle.
You may hit other vehicles with the left side of your vehicle. The handbook's left-turn rule says to get to the center of the intersection before starting the turn. If you begin too soon, off-tracking can bring the left side of your vehicle into another vehicle. That is why the early start is the problem: the vehicle's path can put its left side where another vehicle is. Waiting until the center gives you the position the rule calls for.
3. If you are turning left at an intersection where there are two available turn lanes:
- It is best to use the right lane. ✓
- It doesn’t matter which lane you use.
- It is best to use the left lane.
Answer: A. It is best to use the right lane.
When two left-turn lanes are available, it is best to use the right lane. The handbook says that if there are two turning lanes, you should always take the right turn lane. It warns against starting in the inside lane because you may have to swing right to make the turn. It also notes that drivers on your left can be seen more readily. Together, these points make the right-hand turning lane the recommended choice rather than a matter of personal preference.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook