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- 30 questions, 24 to pass, like the real written test
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Free learning aid · Based on the Hawaii Driver's Manual (HPC 10/18)
Hawaii Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Hawaii (HI) knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 30questions
- 24to pass (80%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
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Hawaii permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsRoad lines, lights and arrows, lane signals, sign shapes and work zones.
- Traffic lawsKeeping right, signals, railroads, speed, parking, passing and school buses.
- Defensive drivingHabits, distractions, safety belts, backing, lanes, following, turns.
- Freeways & emergenciesRain, fog, night, freeways, blowouts, brake failure, skids and crashes.
- Sharing the roadTrucks, buses, trailers, motorcycles and bicycles.
- Licenses, cars & alcoholPermits, teen limits, inspection, registration, insurance and alcohol.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Hawaii permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Hawaii Driver's Manual.
A permit at 15½
You can get an instruction permit at 15 and a half after passing a vision screening and a rules-of-the-road knowledge test. Under 18, a parent or legal guardian must give written consent unless you are married or emancipated. (Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 13)
30 questions, 24 to pass
The written test has 30 multiple-choice questions on the Hawaii Driver's Manual. Seven or more wrong answers is a fail, and you wait seven days to try again. (County of Maui: Class 3 Instructional Permit)
The same test on every island
Each county runs its own driver licensing offices, but the written test covers the statewide driver's manual everywhere. Only offices, fees and appointments differ by county. (County of Kauai: Instructional Permits)
Six months on the permit
Teens hold the permit for 180 days, finish a state-certified driver's education course (classroom and behind the wheel) and pass a road test before a provisional license at 16. (Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 13)
Night and passenger limits
On a provisional license, drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. only with a licensed parent or guardian (trips to or from work or a school activity excepted), and carry at most one passenger under 18 from outside your household. (Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 13–14)
Zero tolerance under 21
Drivers under 21 may not drive with a blood alcohol content of .02 or more. For everyone, .08 or more, or refusing the test, means losing your license with a 30-day temporary permit. (Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 55–56)
Hawaii permit test FAQ
Is the Hawaii permit test different on each island?
No. Driver licensing is run by the four counties (the City and County of Honolulu, and Hawaii, Maui and Kauai counties), but every county gives the same 30-question multiple-choice test on the statewide Hawaii Driver's Manual. What differs is local: office locations, appointment systems and fees. If you take the test online, choose the county where you will apply for your permit, because the certificate of completion is tied to that county. (County of Maui: Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing)
Can I take the Hawaii permit test online?
Yes, for the Class 3 (car) permit only, not motorcycles. You need a desktop or laptop computer with a mouse, keyboard and working webcam; phones, tablets and touch screens aren't allowed. The 30 questions come in English or Spanish, can be read aloud, and you have one hour. Under 18, an adult over 21 joins the registration and stays out of the camera's view. Looking away from the screen three times ends the attempt. After passing, book a driver licensing center visit within 60 days to finish the permit. (City and County of Honolulu: Online Learner's Permit Test)
How old do I have to be for a Hawaii instruction permit?
15 and a half. You pass a vision screening and a rules-of-the-road knowledge test, and drivers under 18 need written consent from a parent or legal guardian unless they are married or emancipated. (Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 13)
What are the limits on a Hawaii provisional license?
You may carry only one person under 18 who isn't a member of your household. From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. you may drive only with a licensed parent or guardian, unless you're going to or from work or a school-authorized activity, and even then you carry no more than one person under 18 without your parent or guardian. Everyone buckles up. After six months on the provisional license you may apply for a full license at 17. (Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 13–14)
Read the official Hawaii Driver's Manual
Our questions are written from the guide (hPC 10/18). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page.
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