Hawaii Road Signs Practice flashcards
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- Stop Sign Meaning
- A red octagon with white STOP requires a full stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or roadway edge. Proceed only when the way is clear and you have yielded to traffic and pedestrians with the right-of-way.
- Yield Sign Shape
- A downward-pointing red and white triangle means slow down and give right-of-way to cross traffic. Stop only when traffic, pedestrians, or conditions make it necessary before entering the intersection.
- Do Not Enter Sign
- A red circle with a white horizontal bar marks a road, ramp, or lane where traffic comes toward you. Never enter; it faces the wrong-way approach to a one-way facility.
- Speed Limit Sign Rule
- A white rectangle with black numerals sets the maximum lawful speed in ideal conditions. It is not a target; slower speeds are required for rain, darkness, traffic, or road hazards.
- Advisory Speed Plaque
- A yellow rectangular plaque with black numerals below a warning sign gives the recommended safe speed for a curve or hazard. It is advisory guidance, not an enforceable regulatory speed limit.
- Chevron Alignment Sign
- A yellow rectangle with a black chevron arrow marks the outside of a sharp curve. A series of chevrons traces the curve path; they supplement the advance curve warning sign.
- Two-Way Traffic Warning
- A yellow diamond with two opposing black arrows warns that a divided highway is ending or that opposing traffic will share the roadway. Expect oncoming vehicles in what may have been a one-way section.
- Green Guide Signs
- Green signs with white lettering give destinations, distances, route numbers, and exit information on highways and freeways. They guide navigation and do not impose a legal requirement.
- Blue Service Signs
- Blue signs with white symbols indicate motorist services such as gas, food, lodging, hospitals, and phones. They appear near exits and tell drivers what facilities are available ahead.
- Brown Recreation Signs
- Brown signs with white lettering mark parks, beaches, historic sites, and scenic points of interest. They provide visitor guidance and are common on Hawaii routes serving recreation areas.
- Interstate Route Shield
- A red, white, and blue shield marks an Interstate highway. Even-numbered routes generally run east-west and odd-numbered routes generally run north-south across the national system.
- Orange Work Zone Signs
- Orange diamonds with black legend warn of construction, maintenance, or utility work ahead. The color alone identifies a temporary work zone rather than a permanent road condition.
- Flagger Stop Paddle
- A flagger holding a STOP paddle means stop and remain stopped. Proceed only when the flagger turns the paddle to SLOW or signals you forward; the flagger controls the lane.
- End Road Work Sign
- An orange sign reading END ROAD WORK marks the end of the work zone. Normal speed limits and lane rules resume after it, but do not accelerate before passing the sign.
- Detour Sign Meaning
- Detour markers route traffic around a closure using arrows and route names. Follow the markers in sequence rather than turning into the closed section or reversing direction.
- Broken Yellow Line
- A broken yellow centerline permits passing when the way is clear and legal. It separates opposing traffic, so passing requires using the oncoming lane briefly and safely.
- Double Solid Yellow Lines
- Two solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions. Cross them only to turn into or out of a driveway or to make a permitted turn where local law allows.
- White Edge Line
- A solid white line along the right side marks the right edge of the roadway or a lane boundary. It helps drivers stay in lane in rain and darkness.
- Crosswalk and Stop Line
- Parallel white bars mark a crosswalk; a solid white bar before it is the stop line. Stop behind the line so pedestrians have a clear path across your lane.
- Flashing Red Signal
- A flashing red light functions like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when the way is clear.
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution. Slow down and yield to cross traffic and pedestrians; the signal does not give you an unconditional right-of-way.
- Right Turn on Red
- After a complete stop, a right turn on red is permitted unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted. Yield to pedestrians and cross traffic before turning.
- Dark Traffic Signal
- A signal that is dark or not functioning is treated as an all-way stop. Stop, take turns in arrival order, and proceed only when the intersection is clear.
- School Zone Sign Color
- Fluorescent yellow-green marks school and pedestrian warning signs. The pentagon shape is used for school advance and school crossing signs, making them recognizable at a distance.
- School Bus Red Lights
- Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on a school bus mean stop. On a two-lane road both directions stop; a physical median may exempt opposing traffic.
- Crosswalk Yield Requirement
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Do not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk; a pedestrian may be hidden.
- Crossbuck Sign
- A white X-shaped sign reading RAILROAD CROSSING marks the tracks. It means yield to trains; a train always has the right-of-way, and crossing when a train approaches is unlawful.
- Railroad Flashing Red Lights
- Flashing red lights at a crossing mean stop and stay stopped until the lights stop and the gate is fully raised. Never drive around a lowered gate.
- Stalled on Railroad Tracks
- If your vehicle stalls on tracks, get everyone out and away from the tracks immediately. Call 911 and report the crossing number shown on the blue emergency sign.
- Tsunami Evacuation Sign
- A blue and white sign with a wave symbol and arrow marks a tsunami evacuation route to higher ground. It is a guide sign, not a regulatory control.
- One-Lane Bridge Hawaii
- On narrow Hawaii bridges posted as one lane, yield to oncoming traffic already on the bridge. Slow down and check for signs giving one direction priority.
- Feral Animal Warning Signs
- Signs warning of goats, pigs, or other animals appear on rural Hawaii roads. They alert drivers to animals crossing; reduce speed and scan the shoulders, especially at dawn and dusk.