06-17-2014, 10:51 AM
Yeah about the aloha diving manners. Seems like you noticed but it is an unwritten law in the state of Hawaii that you never use the horn. It's a dead give away that you are fresh off the plane. My mother has lived on Oahu for years and is now on the Big Island and my girlfriend grew up in Oahu and is generations deep in the state so I visit allot and I never hear anyone use the horn. I think once I heard someone honk but it was probably to throw a shaka out the window.
Also another good unwritten driving "rule" to know is when you are inside any subdivision, especially when off paved roads, wave or show the shaka to everyone. At least I found that to be the general rule last time I was visiting. I guess it just lets people know you are aware and respectful which goes a long way. And don't cruise around Hilo or in any town centers with out stopping for people standing on the side of the road. Gotta let em cross thats the Hawaiian way. It took me a minute to get the hang of because I learned to drive in New Jersey where everyone drives like they stole their car.
Oh also take notice that the speed limit changes every ten feet (I'm exaggerating! but it changes very, very, often) and the po po will get you on that.
Also another good unwritten driving "rule" to know is when you are inside any subdivision, especially when off paved roads, wave or show the shaka to everyone. At least I found that to be the general rule last time I was visiting. I guess it just lets people know you are aware and respectful which goes a long way. And don't cruise around Hilo or in any town centers with out stopping for people standing on the side of the road. Gotta let em cross thats the Hawaiian way. It took me a minute to get the hang of because I learned to drive in New Jersey where everyone drives like they stole their car.
Oh also take notice that the speed limit changes every ten feet (I'm exaggerating! but it changes very, very, often) and the po po will get you on that.