Haw. Code R. § 19-122-14 - On-street skill test for category 3 light motor vehicles
(a) When required by the examiner of drivers
to take an on-street test, an applicant for a category 3 license shall:
(1) Provide for the test a motor vehicle in
serviceable condition of the category for which the applicant desires to be
licensed, except that an autocycle shall not be used to take the class 3 test.
The vehicle may be equipped with manual or automatic shift
transmission.
(2) Start the
vehicle; drive through a business district; park parallel to a curb in a space
provided; make proper right and left turns; exhibit skill in the use of the
clutch or transmission when moving on a slight grade from a standing start
whether proceeding forward or reversing; operate the vehicle in reverse;
observe, without hesitation, traffic signs and signals; drive through heavy
traffic; exhibit proper braking procedures when coming to a stop and when
following or driving through heavy traffic; and exhibit proper signaling of
intention to turn or stop. If possible, the course shall include at least two
stop signs and two traffic signals; a straight course to demonstrate the
applicant's knowledge of signals; at least three right turns and three left
turns incorporating all turning situations that the driver might encounter; and
at least two unmarked intersections which may be of a type where the
applicant's view of cross traffic is partially obscured. The route shall be
planned to allow the examiner to rate the applicant's ability to read and
interpret traffic signs and roadway marking; alertness and resistance to
distractions; ability to size up difficult traffic situations and make
intelligent decisions; and ability to apply knowledge of county traffic
ordinances, state laws, and safe driving practices.
(b) An applicant shall be considered to have
passed the on-street test if the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates the
following:
(1) Starting. The engine is
started without difficulty and the vehicle is placed in motion
smoothly.
(2) Stopping. The vehicle
is brought to a smooth and comfortable stop.
(3) Steering and turning. The vehicle is kept
on a steady course with no swaying in traffic. Left and right turns are
executed in compliance with traffic regulations.
(4) Reversing. The vehicle is maintained on a
steady course. There is exhibited a satisfactory sense of direction while
backing.
(5) Observance of signs
and signals. There is a strict adherence to traffic signs and signals, speed
restrictions, and pedestrian right-of-way. Arm signal or mechanical signals
signifying an intention to turn is given. Arm signal signifying an intention to
stop is given.
(6) Clutch
synchronization, acceleration and deceleration. In a motor vehicle with a
manual transmission, the application and release of the clutch is
satisfactorily smooth and gradual when starting forward, reversing, or coming
to a stop on level ground or an upgrade. In all motor vehicles, acceleration
and deceleration is gradual and steady.
(7) Brake reaction. When the brake is applied
at a speed of twenty miles per hour, the distance between the point where the
brakes are applied and the point where the vehicle comes to a complete stop is
not more than twenty-five feet. Reaction time is not more than three-fourths of
a second. Reaction time distance is twenty-two feet. The total stopping
distance is forty-seven feet.
(8)
Parking. Parking is accomplished in a business district, both parallel to the
right and to the left of a curbing within the space provided. There is a smooth
unfaltering execution of the parking procedure, the applicant demonstrating
reasonably good distance and timing judgment.
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