Free Hawaii permit practice tests with 180 exam-style questions, a timed mock exam sized to the real test, flashcards, a road-sign quiz, and an on-device AI tutor grounded in the official Hawaii driver handbook. The official Hawaii written knowledge test has 30 questions and requires 80% to pass.
About the Hawaii written test
Knowledge (written) test: 30 questions on road rules, signs, and safe driving from the Hawaii Driver's Manual; passing score is 24/30 (80%). Since December 2024 the official knowledge test is available statewide online via the KnowToDrive (TLG) platform, so applicants can test from home before visiting a licensing office.
Vision (eyesight) test: Required at application.
Road (skills) test: Required for the provisional/full license; administered by the county by appointment. The vehicle used must be registered, insured, and safety-inspected. Road test fees vary by county (about $8 in Honolulu, $10 in Hawaiʻi County, up to ~$20 in Maui).
Getting licensed in Hawaii
Instructional Permit (Stage 1): Available at 15 years 6 months. Applicant must pass the knowledge (written) and vision tests. The permit must be in immediate possession when driving, and a licensed driver age 21+ must be seated in the front passenger seat at all times. Between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the supervising adult must specifically be the minor's parent or guardian. The permit must be held at least 180 days before a provisional license. The permit is valid for one (1) year and may be renewed (no sooner than 30 days before, no later than 90 days after expiration); failure to renew within 30 days after expiration forces a 180-day wait before becoming eligible for a road test. Before the provisional stage the applicant must complete a state-certified driver education course (classroom + behind-the-wheel certificates). A behind-the-wheel practice log is required; the statute/brochure do not fix a specific hour count, but county forms and driver-ed materials commonly cite 50 hours of supervised practice including 10 at night (some materials list 40) — confirm the exact total on your county's behind-the-wheel completion form. *(Hour total varies by source — treat as approximate.)*
Provisional License (Stage 2): Available at age 16 (under 18) after holding the instructional permit at least 180 days with no pending suspension/revocation, completing driver's ed (classroom + behind-the-wheel certificates), and passing the road test. Restrictions:
Passenger limit: May not transport more than one passenger under age 18 unless accompanied by the provisional licensee's licensed parent/guardian — unless that passenger is a household member. (This is a flat rule for the entire provisional phase, not a first-6-months rule.)
Nighttime curfew: May not drive 11:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed parent/guardian in the front seat. Exceptions: traveling to/from work (carry a signed employer statement) or a school-authorized activity (carry a signed parent/guardian statement); even then, no more than one passenger under 18 during those hours without a parent/guardian.
Hawaii written-test FAQ
What is the minimum age to apply for a Hawaii instructional permit?
15½ (15 years 6 months).
How long must you hold the instructional permit before a provisional license?
At least 180 days.
Who must accompany an instructional-permit holder while driving?
A licensed driver age 21+ in the front passenger seat (and specifically a parent/guardian between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.).
At what age and after how long can you get a full license?
Age 17, after holding the provisional license at least 6 months with no pending violations.
What score is needed to pass the 30-question knowledge test?
24 correct (80%).
What is the BAC limit for drivers 21 and over?
0.08%.
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21?
0.02% (zero tolerance).
What is Hawaii's term for an impaired-driving offense?
OVUII (Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant).