Hawaii driver handbook

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   the examiner of drivers has good cause to believe that you by reason of physical or mental disability would not be able to operate a motor vehicle with safety upon the highways. 6. When you are between 16 and 18 years of age without consent from the parent(s) or guardian specified in legal custody documents. 7. When you are under 16 years of age,

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   Unless you have successfully passed the required examination. 4. When you are required to but fail to comply with the financial responsibility laws. 5. When the examiner of drivers has good cause to believe that you by reason of physical or mental disability would not be able to operate a motor vehicle with safety upon the highways. 6. When you are between 16 and

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   the required examination. 4. When you are required to but fail to comply with the financial responsibility laws. 5. When the examiner of drivers has good cause to believe that you by reason of physical or mental disability would not be able to operate a motor vehicle with safety upon the highways. 6. When you are between 16 and 18 years of age without

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   18. Which of the following influences your driving actions most? 1. Your height. 3. Your attitude towards driving. 2. Your age. 4. Your reaction time. 19. Traffic signs and pavement markings must be: 1. Always obeyed. 2. Used as a guide only. 3. Followed only when there is other traffic. 4. Followed only when a police officer is present. 20. You are driving on

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   who is licensed to drive that type of vehicle. In all vehicles except motorcycles, the licensed driver must sit in the right front seat. You must be at least 15½ years to be eligible for an instruction permit. If you are under age 18, refer to section Driving by Minors. Provisional license – If you are under the age of 18, you must operate

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   114 114 92. You have been charged with driving under the influence of alco- hol, and have refused to take the required test for blood alcohol.

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   12 12 HAWAII LICENSES On successful completion of licensing procedures, you will be issued a driver’s license similar to the following.

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   3. Both 1 and 2 above. 4. None of the above. 146. When changing lanes or at intersections near heavy trucks other drivers and highway users must make allowances for: 1. The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles. 2. The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles. 3. The increased noise made by larger vehicles. 4. The increased speed of larger vehicles. 147.

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   a heavy truck or bus on the highway you: 1. Have the added responsibility to give the proper considera- tion to other highway users. 2. Are larger and can use that extra size to your advantage in traffic. 3. Can expect smaller vehicles to stay out of your way. 4. Are responsible only for your truck and its cargo. 145. When driving directly behind

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    You should: 1. Pay no attention as heavy vehicles always speed down hills. 2. Know that you have the right of way and it is the truck dri- ver ’ s responsibility to miss you. 3. Know that you may have to move out of the heavy vehicle ’ s way. 4. Drive on the right side of the highway and slow down. 149.

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    13  Information on Hawaii’s graduated licensing program is at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/files/2017/01/GDL-Brochure.pdf • Persons younger than 18 years of age must provide parental consent from each living parent or legal guardian (s) unless married or emancipated. • The minimum age to acquire an instruction permit is 15 1/2 years.

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    • All occupants must use safety belts or child restraints. • You must hold a valid instruction permit for a period of 180 days before applying for a provisional license.

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    procedures • be able to put your vehicle in motion on a slight grade without rolling backwards • demonstrate your knowledge of and ob edience to traffic laws and ordinances and safe driving practices 15 CATEGORY 4 LICENSE You will be required to pass the skills test (vehicle inspection test, basic control skills test and road test) described in the Hawaii Commercial Driver’s License

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    copies to them. DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR MOPEDS A moped is a two- or three-wheeled device with a motor no larger than two horse- power. public streets and highways. If you do not have a driver’s license, you may obtain a Category 1 license (mope- ds) by following the procedure required for that license category and using your moped for any required performance test. OTHER

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    2 DRIVER LICENSING OFFICES City & County of Honolulu • Locations, Services and Hours of Operation: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-csd-menu/site-csd- sitearticles/26204-services-and-locations-listings.html, or Call: (808) 768-9100 • Written tests are administered between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • To schedule an appointment: https://alohaq.honolulu.gov County of Hawaii • Locations, Services and Hours of

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    (808) 768-9100 • Written tests are administered between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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    21 21 CHAPTER III VEHICLE REGISTRATION, OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION FOR TITLE Hawaii law requires that the motor vehicle you operate on the public highways in the State be REGISTERED IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU OPERATE THE VEHICLE.

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    increases they continue to have fewer crashes until about 50 to 54 years of age. These drivers have the least number of crashes of any age group. Starting at age 55 crashes occur more frequently as age increases. Drivers above age 75 are involved in an increased number of crashes , but still fewer than those drivers under the age of 25. 24

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    speed depending on the area in which you are driving, the type and condition of the road traffic, the presence of pedestrians, the weather, and light conditions. Speed Limits: • You must not drive at a speed that is greater than the posted maximum limit. • You must not drive at a speed that is less than the posted minimum speed limit. • You

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    place where your vehicle is hazardous to other traffic on the roadway; your vehicle will be towed away. • On a sidewalk or sidewalk area. • In front of or so close to a public or private driveway that your vehicle inter- feres with the use of the driveway. • Within or so close to an intersection that your vehicle interferes with traffic. •

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    • On or so close to a crosswalk that your vehicle blocks other drivers’ view of pedestrians. • At any place during the times when official signs or markings prohibit stand- ing or parking. • On a bridge, elevated structure, or within a tunnel. • On the roadway side of another car stopped at the edge of the road (double parking) whether you remain

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    bodily injury unless: Medical bills exceed $5,000; or Injury is such that the use of a part or function of the body is lost or permanent and serious disfigurement results; or Injury results in death. WHAT IS THE PENALTY? Any person who violates any applicable provision of the motor vehicle insurance law will be subject to citation for such violation and each violation shall

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    54 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE LAW WHO NEEDS MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE? Every owner of a car, bus or truck must have motor vehicle insurance in order to register or operate a vehicle in the State. WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM MANDATORY COVERAGES? The basic benefits include up to $10,000 per person for: Medical and rehabilitative expenses; It includes liability coverage of $20,000 per person with an

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    54 MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE LAW WHO NEEDS MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE? Every owner of a car, bus or truck must have motor vehicle insurance in order to register or operate a vehicle in the State. WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM MANDATORY COVERAGES? The basic benefits include up to $10,000 per

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    56 Zero Tolerance. Drivers under 21 are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .02 or more.

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    Commercial Vehicle Driver Licensing , DOTH2044, is available to prepare drivers to pass the knowledge and skill tests to get a commercial driver’s license. Occasionally changes to rules or laws are made between printings of this manual. You may check for updated information at the web sites listed on Page 4. These sites provide details about documents that are required to prove identity, date

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    62 Safety Belts Prevent the Human Collision WHAT HAPPENS IN A COLLISION Unbelted Belted 62 0.000 Seconds - Car Hits Barrier On impact, the car begins to crush and to slow down. The person inside the car has nothing to slow him down so he continues to move forward inside the car at 30 mph.

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    71 71 merely moving the selector level to the next lower position. At high speeds (60+ miles per hour) (97+ km/h) most automatic transmissions will not downshift. In this case it is necessary to reduce the vehicle speed to allow the automatic transmission to downshift. The practice of

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    designated, a vehicle must be parked parallel to the curb, heading in the direction of traffic. When parallel parked, the vehicle ’ s curbside wheels shall be within 12 inches of the curb (30cm), or completely within the marked parking stall. TURN, STOP AND HAZARD WARNING SIGNALS Electric Signals. Electric stop signals have been standard equipment on vehicles for more than 50 years and

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    and warning sound system. Bicycle A device with two or three wheels having a diameter of 16" or greater propelled by human power. Bus Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten pas- sengers and used for the transportation of persons. Business District The territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred feet along such highway there are buildings

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    80 80 LEAVING THE FREEWAY • Watch the exit signs so you can choose the proper exit. • Use your turn signal to indicate your intention to exit. • Move into the exit lane. • Maintain your speed until you are completely into the exit ramp, then slow down smoothly. • If you pass the place where you intended to exit, DO NOT STOP;

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    95 95 CHAPTER XII PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SUMMARY OF FACTS • In Hawaii 20% of all traffic fatalities are pedestrians. • Most of those killed are non-drivers. • Almost half of those fatally injured are under age 15 or over age 65. • Almost 90% of the fatal crashes

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    warning to any pedestrian upon a road- way. (Required by law) • Stop for all blind persons in the roadway (identified by a white cane or guide dog) regardless of the traffic signal indication or traffic situation. • Never drive through a pedestrian safety zone. (Prohibited by law) • Never pass a vehicle stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street. (Prohibited by

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    lookout for this behavior especially when turning. • Exercise care when passing a bicyclist. Motorists should maintain at least 3 feet of space between the bicyclist and their vehicle until they have safely passed. Also, the bicyclist may be moving faster than you think. A significant number of crashes occur when a motorist passes a bicyclist, and immediately slows down and turns right, without

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    you are going straight through. • If you ride at night you must have a headlight and rear reflector. A rear light and pedal reflectors are recom- mended, as well as light-colored clothing. • Don ’ t carry passengers unless the bicycle is equipped to do so. • Bicycles are not allowed to ride on the sidewalk in busi- ness districts. In other areas,