Hawaii Road Signs Practice key terms

A sign that states a traffic law, requirement, or prohibition, such as a stop, yield, speed limit, or turn restriction. Drivers must obey these signs; violating one is a traffic violation.

An octagonal red sign with white letters requiring a complete halt at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersection before proceeding only when the way is clear.

A downward-pointing red-and-white triangle meaning you must slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road, stopping only if necessary to avoid conflict.

A white rectangular sign with black numerals showing the maximum lawful speed in miles per hour under normal conditions; driving faster is illegal regardless of traffic flow.

An intersection where traffic from all directions must stop, with the right-of-way going to the first vehicle to arrive and, if simultaneous, to the vehicle on the right.

The legal priority to proceed through a given space or maneuver. Signs, signals, and rules assign it; drivers must yield it even when another driver fails to claim it.

A yellow diamond-shaped sign alerting drivers to an upcoming hazard or change in road conditions, such as a curve, hill, or merge, so they can slow and adjust.

The standard shape for warning signs in the United States. Yellow diamonds warn of conditions ahead; the shape itself signals caution even before the symbol is read.

A large yellow rectangular sign with black chevrons pointing in the direction of a sharp curve, placed to guide drivers through the turn, especially at night or in poor visibility.

A yellow diamond warning sign showing a curved arrow to indicate a bend ahead; a plaque beneath may show a recommended safe speed for the curve.

A small yellow rectangular sign mounted below a warning sign showing a recommended speed in miles per hour for a hazard such as a curve or ramp; it is not the legal speed limit.

A yellow diamond warning sign showing two arrows joining, telling drivers that traffic from another lane or ramp will enter their lane and that they should adjust speed and position.

A yellow diamond warning sign showing a lane ending, indicating that one lane will merge or close ahead so drivers can change lanes early and smoothly.

A sign giving directional, distance, destination, or service information, typically green or blue with white lettering; it helps navigation rather than imposing a legal requirement.

The red, white, and blue shield-shaped marker identifying an Interstate highway; the number indicates the route, with even numbers generally running east-west and odd numbers north-south.

A blue guide sign with white symbols showing nearby amenities such as gas, food, lodging, or a hospital, often listing distances or exit directions.

A small green sign along a highway showing the distance in miles from a reference point, used to report locations in emergencies and to track progress.

An orange diamond or rectangular sign warning of road work, lane closures, or workers ahead; drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop or shift lanes.

An area where road construction or maintenance is underway. Speed limits are often reduced, fines for moving violations can be doubled, and workers may be present near traffic.

An orange warning sign showing a worker holding a flag or paddle, indicating that a traffic control person ahead will direct vehicles to stop or proceed through the work zone.

Painted lines, arrows, symbols, or words on the road surface that guide and regulate traffic, such as lane dividers, crosswalks, and turn arrows.

A line dividing traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow line means no passing; a broken yellow line means passing is allowed when safe.

Two solid yellow lines separating opposing traffic that prohibit passing in both directions; they may be crossed only for a left turn into a driveway or side road where legal.

A white line marking the boundary of a travel lane or the right edge of the roadway. Dashed white lines may be crossed to change lanes; solid white lines should not be.

White lines or patterns marking where pedestrians cross a road. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk and often must stop before entering it.

An electrically operated light controlling traffic at an intersection or crossing. Standard colors are red for stop, yellow for caution and impending change, and green for go when clear.

A solid red signal requiring a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk. Unless a sign permits it, you may not turn until the light changes to green.

A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution, often used at intersections where cross traffic has the right-of-way or where hazards exist.

A flashing red signal functions like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.

A green arrow signal gives a protected right-of-way for the indicated turn, meaning oncoming traffic is stopped; proceed in the arrow's direction when the way is clear.

A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon or diamond sign marking an area near a school where speed limits are reduced during posted hours and children may be crossing.

A sign showing a reduced speed limit that applies in a school zone during specified times or when lights flash; drivers must slow to the posted speed.

A yellow diamond or fluorescent yellow-green sign warning that pedestrians may cross ahead, often paired with a marked crosswalk; drivers should slow and yield.

A yellow circular sign with a black X and two R's marking a railroad crossing ahead; drivers should slow, look both ways, and listen before crossing the tracks.

A white X-shaped sign with black lettering reading RAILROAD CROSSING, placed at the tracks. It means yield to trains; a train always has the right-of-way.

Flashing red lights and a lowering gate at a railroad crossing. Stop when the lights flash or the gate lowers, and never drive around a lowered gate.

A sign or marking reflecting Hawaii's road conditions, such as tsunami evacuation route signs, volcanic hazard warnings, or unique local speed and parking rules.

A blue-and-white sign in Hawaii showing a wave symbol and arrow, directing people inland or to higher ground during a tsunami warning; it is not a traffic direction sign.