Pedestrian signals — Hawaii Permit Test

Pedestrian signals on the Hawaii permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

A flashing DON'T WALK or upraised palm means walkers may not start to cross, but those already crossing may continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone.

A driver who expects the crosswalk to empty the moment the hand flashes turns into a walker still finishing the crossing.

A flashing “DON’T WALK” or upraised palm signal means that pedestrians may not start to cross the roadway but those already crossing may continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone.

State of Hawaii Driver’s Manual, p.42

A flashing WALK or walking person signal is sometimes used to show a possible conflict between walkers and vehicles.

A driver turning across a flashing WALK who does not expect walkers finds one in front of the bumper.

A flashing “WALK” or walking person signal is sometimes used to indicate that there is a possible conflict between pedestrians and vehicles.

State of Hawaii Driver’s Manual, p.42

On the test

A walker is halfway across when the DON'T WALK signal starts flashing. What may the walker do?

Go on to the nearest sidewalk or island. A driver who expects the crosswalk to empty the moment the hand flashes turns into a walker still finishing the crossing. State of Hawaii Driver’s Manual, p.42: “A flashing “DON’T WALK” or upraised palm signal means that pedestrians may not start to cross the roadway but those already crossing may continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against State of Hawaii Driver’s Manual, published by the Hawaii Department of Transportation, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-05.