Right of Way & Intersections — Hawaii

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Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.

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Questions (26)

1. If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
  1. The driver on the right has the right-of-way. ✓
  2. The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
  3. One driver may continue driving without stopping.
  4. One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

Answer: A. The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

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2. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
  1. Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
  2. Signal and keep your wheels straight. ✓
  3. Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
  4. Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Answer: B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.

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3. As a motorist, you should:
  1. Respect the rights and privileges of bicyclists.
  2. Allow a bicyclist twice as much room as you think they need.
  3. Give a bicyclist the right-of-way when you crossing a bike lane.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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4. If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
  1. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. ✓
  2. The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
  3. Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.
  4. One driver should proceed without stopping.

Answer: A. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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5. Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:
  1. Vehicles in the roundabout.
  2. Bicyclists in the roundabout.
  3. Pedestrians in the roundabout.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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6. As a pedestrian, you should:
  1. Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
  2. Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching. ✓
  3. Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
  4. Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.

Answer: B. Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.

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7. If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
  1. The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
  2. The car on the left has the right-of-way.
  3. The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right. ✓
  4. The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

Answer: C. The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

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8. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
  1. Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
  2. Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
  3. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
  4. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic. ✓

Answer: D. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

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9. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
  1. Use the next intersection.
  2. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
  3. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. ✓
  4. Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

Answer: C. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

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10. You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
  1. Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
  2. Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
  3. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. ✓
  4. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Answer: C. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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