
Getting your learner’s permit or driver’s license in Hawaii requires passing a general knowledge test based on the information contained in the 2021 Hawaii Driver’s Manual. The test will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 24 of them correctly to receive a passing score. Some counties may offer the exam in languages other than English and some counties, such as the county of Hawaii, may offer an oral form of the test (which requires paying an extra fee). Unlike some other states, fees may vary based on the county in which you reside, so while the written test fee is $1 in Hawaii County, it is $5 in Maui County. Some counties only accept check and cash, no debit or credit cards, so ask before you go. If you are attempting to get a learner’s permit, you must be at least 15 years and six months of age and have a parent or guardian’s permission. This Hawaii permit practice test has 40 multiple-choice questions that will help you determine if you have studied the driver’s manual enough, and which areas you may need to study more.
Perfect for:
- Hawaii Learner’s Permit
- Hawaii Driver’s License
- HI Senior Citizens’ Refresher Test
- HI Driver’s License Renewal

For assistance with identifying acceptable supporting documents required to obtain a driver license, please consult our interactive Document Guide. To prepare for your driver license test, you should study the Hawaii Driver's Manual prior to taking the driving test and you should become familiar with local traffic laws and the rules of the road. Note 1: Only Honolulu and Kauai Counties require each applicant, regardless of age, to hold an instructional permit before taking a road test. Note 2: To apply for any type of instruction permit or license, you must first obtain consent from your parents or guardians if you are under 18 years of age. Note 3: If more than one line of this table applies to you, you can choose either option.

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If you only study the official manual, your chances of passing the written knowledge test are only about 49 percent. The guide they give you at the DMV isn’t written to promote rapid learning. No matter how smart you are, it has a way to make you feel dumb: there are way too many things to remember all at once. How do you even know what you'll be tested on?
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How many questions: | 30 |
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How many correct answers to pass: | 24 |
Passing score: | 80% |
Minimum age to apply for Class 3 Instruction Permit | 15 ½ |
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'+divToPrint.innerHTML+'Hawaii issues instruction permits to potential drivers who are at least 15 ½ years old and have passed a written knowledge test. The test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions based on information pulled from the 2021 Hawaii Drivers Manual. To get your permit, you’ll need to answer at least 25 of the 30 questions correctly. In addition to passing the written knowledge exam, you’ll need to take an eye exam, pay a $2 fee for the written test and $5-10 for the permit depending on your location, as well as to provide the needed paperwork. To receive your license, you’ll need to be able to provide your birth certificate, your social security number, and parental consent if you’re a minor, from both of your parents or the applicable forms to explain why one or both are no longer your guardian(s). Once you’ve passed your test and received a learner’s permit, you’ll need to hold it for 180 days before you may take a driving test for your license. This practice Hawaii DMV written test can help you study so you can answer every question correctly.

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Hawaii Driver's Permit Practice Test
If you only study the official manual, your chances of passing the written knowledge test are only about 49 percent. The guide they give you at the DMV isn’t written to promote rapid learning. No matter how smart you are, it has a way to make you feel dumb: there are way too many things to remember all at once. How do you even know what you'll be tested on?
Pass with Premium, GuaranteedHawaii DMV Permit Test Facts
How many questions: | 30 |
---|---|
How many correct answers to pass: | 24 |
Passing score: | 80% |
Minimum age to apply for Class 3 Instruction Permit | 15 ½ |
HI DMV Driver's Handbook
Hawaii Driver's License Test Questions
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