Driving
Hawaii Permit Practice Test 2026
Hawaii's learner's permit written test can be taken online: 25 questions with a one-hour time limit, in English or Spanish. These practice questions cover Hawaii's own rules from the Official Hawaii Driver's Manual first, then general US rules and road signs.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: A. 15 years and 6 months
Hawaii minors can get an instruction permit at 15 years and 6 months.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: C. 180 days
Minors must hold the instruction permit for 180 days before applying for a provisional license.
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Question 3 of 25
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Answer: A. A licensed driver at least 21, in the right front seat
Permit holders must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old sitting in the right front seat.
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Question 4 of 25
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Answer: C. A parent or guardian
During these hours, the permit holder must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Question 5 of 25
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Answer: D. A State-certified course with classroom and behind-the-wheel certificates
Minors need a State-certified driver education course, with certificates for both the classroom and behind-the-wheel parts.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: B. 50 hours, including 10 at night
Hawaii requires 50 hours of supervised driving, with 10 at night.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: A. 16
The minimum age for a provisional license is 16.
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Question 8 of 25
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Answer: D. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., provisional drivers need a licensed parent or guardian unless driving to or from work or an authorized school activity.
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Question 9 of 25
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Answer: A. Driving to or from your job
The 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. rule does not apply when driving to or from employment or a school-authorized activity.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: C. One
A provisional driver may carry only one person under 18 who is not a household member, unless a parent or guardian is present.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: A. All occupants
All occupants in a provisional driver's vehicle must use seat belts or child restraints.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: A. Six months
The provisional license must be held for six months before you can apply for a driver's license.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: D. 17
Provisional restrictions end after 6 months with the license and age 17.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: B. 25
Hawaii's online learner's permit written test has 25 questions.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: A. One hour
The online test has a one-hour time limit.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: C. English and Spanish
The online learner's permit test is offered in English and Spanish.
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Question 17 of 25
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Answer: C. 15 years and 6 months or older
Applicants 15 years and 6 months or older may take the test online.
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Question 18 of 25
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Answer: B. A desktop or laptop computer with a webcam, keyboard and mouse
You need a desktop or laptop with a working webcam, keyboard and mouse. Phones, tablets and touchscreens are not allowed.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: D. An adult over 18 must be present and give their driver's license details
An adult over 18 must be present for registration and must stay out of the webcam's view during the test.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: B. 30 days
You have 30 days after passing to complete the requirements and bring your documents to a driver licensing center.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: D. Look to the side or leave the test screen
You may not look to the side or leave the test screen while testing.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: B. The counties (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii County and Kauai)
Each county runs its own driver licensing centers, and you schedule an appointment with your county.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: B. Online by credit card, at your county's rate
You pay your county's fee online by credit card.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: A. No more than one
During night hours, a provisional driver may have no more than one person under 18 unless a parent or guardian is present.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: B. Out of the webcam's view
The adult must be present for registration but stay out of the webcam's view during the test.
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What to know before the test
- The online learner's permit test has 25 questions and a one-hour time limit, in English or Spanish.
- You can take the test online from age 15 years and 6 months, on a computer with a webcam. Phones and tablets are not allowed.
- After passing online, you have 30 days to finish the process at your county driver licensing center.
- Minors must hold the instruction permit 180 days and drive with a licensed driver 21 or older in the right front seat.
- Provisional drivers need a licensed parent or guardian from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., except for work or school activities.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Hawaii permit test?
The online learner's permit test has 25 questions, with a one-hour time limit.
Can I take the Hawaii permit test online?
Yes, if you are at least 15 years and 6 months old. You need a desktop or laptop with a webcam. Minors need an adult over 18 present at registration.
Is the Hawaii permit test available in other languages?
The online test is offered in English and Spanish.
How long do you have to hold a permit in Hawaii?
Minors must hold the instruction permit for 180 days before applying for a provisional license.
What are the Hawaii provisional license rules?
From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. you need a licensed parent or guardian unless going to or from work or a school activity. You may carry only one non-household passenger under 18, and everyone must buckle up.