Breakdowns — Hawaii Permit Test

If your vehicle breaks down and cannot be moved from a hazardous spot, move the occupants to a safe place they can reach; in all other cases they should stay in the vehicle.

People milling around a stalled car on a busy road are the ones most likely to be hit.

If the vehicle cannot be moved from a hazardous position but there is a safe location that can be reached by the vehicle occupants, move the occupants to the safe location.

Be cautious about people who offer help at a breakdown: stay locked in the vehicle until you are sure of their intentions, and if in doubt ask them to notify the police.

A stranded driver who opens the door to anyone is an easy target for a robbery.

Remain locked in the vehicle until you are sure of the person’s intentions.

Show that you need help by raising the hood and tying a white cloth to the radio antenna or door handle, or by using a sign made for the purpose.

A car on the shoulder with its hood down looks parked, so passing police may not stop.

Indicate the need for assistance by raising the hood of your vehicle.

If you must walk along the highway after a breakdown, walk facing traffic and well clear of the roadway; do not walk on freeways, but stay with your vehicle until help arrives.

Walking with your back to traffic means you never see the car that drifts toward you.

If you must walk along the highway, walk facing traffic and well clear of the roadway.

Your car is stalled where it cannot be moved, and there is no safe place the passengers can reach. Where should they wait?

Inside the vehicle. People milling around a stalled car on a busy road are the ones most likely to be hit. State of Hawaii Driver’s Manual, p.84: “If the vehicle cannot be moved from a hazardous position but there is a safe location that can be reached by the vehicle occupants, move the occupants to the safe location.”