What does this yellow symbol warn you to watch for?
Correct answer: Pedestrians near or crossing the roadway.
The walking figure is a warning of pedestrian activity. A red circle and slash would indicate a prohibition instead.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2c_11; W11-2: Pedestrian warning. National sign recognition, not an Alaska-exclusive rule; checked September 28, 2026. ↗
Which service is identified by the white letter on this blue sign?
Correct answer: A hospital.
The H identifies hospital service. Accompanying direction signs show how to reach it; it does not assign a traffic lane.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2i_01; D9-2: Hospital. National sign recognition, not an Alaska-exclusive rule; checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What does this pennant identify?
Correct answer: The start of a no-passing zone.
The pennant marks a no-passing zone. It does not provide permission to overtake merely because the view beyond it appears open.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2c_08; W14-3: No Passing Zone. National sign recognition, not an Alaska-exclusive rule; checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What does the number on this white sign identify?
Correct answer: The posted maximum speed in miles per hour.
A white SPEED LIMIT sign states a regulatory maximum. The illustrated number is an example, not a Hawaii statewide default; conditions can require a lower speed.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Posted speed limit; printed page 44, physical PDF page 44. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What traffic direction does the pictured sign establish on the street it marks?
Correct answer: Traffic travels only to the right.
A ONE WAY sign indicates the permitted direction of travel. Do not enter against the arrow even if no traffic is visible.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), One-way direction; printed page 46, physical PDF page 46. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What condition does the pictured warning identify?
Correct answer: A steep downhill grade ahead.
The vehicle on a slope warns of a downgrade. Prepare for the grade and choose a safe speed before descending.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Steep downgrade; printed page 47, physical PDF page 47. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What should you expect after this orange warning?
Correct answer: A flagger controlling traffic ahead.
The symbol gives advance warning of a flagger. Watch for the actual directions given at the work area; the warning itself is not a STOP paddle.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Flagger ahead; printed page 49, physical PDF page 49. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What does the distance on this orange sign tell you?
Correct answer: Road work is approximately 1,000 feet ahead.
The distance locates the upcoming work area. It is neither a speed limit nor a statement of the work zone's length.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Work-zone advance distance; printed page 49, physical PDF page 49. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What is the main purpose of a green sign of this kind?
Correct answer: To provide destination and route guidance.
Green guide signs help drivers find destinations and choose routes. The example names in this common illustration are not Hawaii place claims.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Green guide signs; printed page 48, physical PDF page 48. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What does this sign mean for your planned route?
Correct answer: The road is closed; use an available lawful alternate route.
ROAD CLOSED applies to traffic using that road. Do not assume that an absence of visible workers makes the closure optional.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Section 6F.08, Road Closed Sign (R11-2), independently read September 29, 2026. The unqualified regulatory closure pictured is distinct from Hawaii manual page49's advance STREET CLOSED 1000 FT warning. ↗
Which instruction is given by the arrow on this detour sign?
Correct answer: Follow the alternate route to the right.
A detour sign guides traffic around a closure or temporary restriction. Follow the indicated route and the controls at the actual turn.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Detour direction; printed page 49, physical PDF page 49. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What type of destination does the brown background commonly identify?
Correct answer: A recreational or cultural-interest destination.
Brown signs guide traffic to recreational or cultural destinations. The shared illustration is an example of the sign color, not a claim about a Hawaii destination.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Recreation guide color; printed page 48, physical PDF page 48. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What distinguishes this warning from a narrow-bridge warning?
Correct answer: The bridge has room for only one lane of traffic.
A ONE LANE BRIDGE warning means opposing vehicles cannot rely on separate usable lanes through the bridge. Slow down and be prepared to yield.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), One-lane bridge; printed page 49, physical PDF page 49. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
You approach a REDUCED SPEED AHEAD warning. What should you prepare for?
Correct answer: A lower speed limit ahead.
The warning gives advance notice of a lower speed limit. Adjust in time: the new limit begins at the upcoming regulatory speed-limit sign.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Reduced speed ahead; printed page 45, physical PDF page 45. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
A white rectangular sign reads DO NOT PASS. What restriction does it establish?
Correct answer: Do not overtake another vehicle by passing here.
DO NOT PASS is a regulatory passing restriction. It is distinct from DO NOT ENTER and from a stop control.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Do Not Pass sign; printed page 45, physical PDF page 45. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
What kind of information is normally carried by a blue sign such as this one?
Correct answer: A motorist service, such as fuel, food or lodging.
Blue information signs guide motorists to services. The fuel symbol shown is one example; brown signs usually identify recreation destinations.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Blue motorist-service signs; printed page 48, physical PDF page 48. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
Which movements are allowed by the two branches of the lane-use arrow shown?
Correct answer: Proceeding straight or turning left.
A combined lane-use arrow shows both permitted movements. Follow the sign for your lane; an ONLY sign with one arrow would give a narrower choice.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Combined straight-or-left lane sign; printed page 45, physical PDF page 45. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
How does the red circle and slash affect the bicycle symbol?
Correct answer: Bicycles are prohibited beyond the sign.
The red circle and slash prohibit the pictured activity. This is a regulatory sign, not a yellow bicycle warning or a route guide.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), Bicycles prohibited; printed page 46, physical PDF page 46. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
Which action is prohibited by this sign?
Correct answer: Parking in the area to which the sign applies.
The message prohibits parking at any time in its controlled area. This recognition item does not treat NO PARKING as a blanket ban on every momentary traffic stop.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), No parking; printed page 47, physical PDF page 47. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
After a DO NOT PASS zone, you reach a PASS WITH CARE sign. What changes?
Correct answer: The signed no-passing restriction ends, but you may pass only when otherwise safe and lawful.
PASS WITH CARE marks the end of a no-passing zone. It does not provide a safe gap, a clear view, or priority over opposing traffic.
Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual, 2023 (HMG5-2023), End of signed no-passing zone; printed page 46, physical PDF page 46. Cropped page text and rendered illustration checked September 29, 2026. ↗
