Driving on Hawaii's Roads
In Hawaii, directions such as North, South, East, and West are substituted with North Shore, South Shore, Diamond Head (East), Ewa (West), Makai (Ocean), or Mauka (Mountain). Don't worry about getting totally lost since you'll have the ocean on one side and the mountain on the other. Plus, many drivers now have GPS and Google Maps to guide them along. An app called Waze gets real time updates on traffic by those participants who are on the road ahead of you. Be thankful to those motorists who send in reports to notify drivers behind them whether or not the coast is clear.
One should also be thankful to those who allow you to cut into traffic from an on ramp, side street, etc. by displaying a gesture, such as a "shaka sign" or a wave. Motorists appreciate that. Keep within the speed limit and be very aware of pedestrians crossing the street. Remember that, to a certain point, they have the right of way. Most importantly, wear your seat belt. It saves lives!
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- Published in All Islands
