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Hawaii DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the Hawaii knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Hawaii driver handbook, with every answer explained.

30questions on the real test
24correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

Based on the Hawaii driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Hawaii licensing agency before your test.

Hawaii guide

Key facts, from the official source

Every fact links to the official page it came from. Hawaii has no state DMV: the four counties issue licenses. These facts come mainly from the City and County of Honolulu (Oahu), plus Hawaii County and Maui County pages, the Hawaii Revised Statutes (capitol.hawaii.gov) and the HIDOT Driver's Manual. Fees and office steps vary by county. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

Minimum age for an instruction permit
15 years and 6 months.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Permit and test fees (Oahu)
$5 instruction permit plus a $2 written-test fee at a Driver Licensing Center. The online test costs $12 on Oahu instead.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
If you fail the written test
Wait 7 days and pay the test fee again.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Test languages
The online test is in English and Spanish, with a one-hour limit. An oral test is available at the Kapalama Driver Licensing Center for $10.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Appointment needed (Oahu)
Yes. Every in-office license or ID visit on Oahu is booked through AlohaQ. In-person written tests run only on certain days at each center.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Road test booking (Oahu)
By appointment only, no walk-in standby. There is a non-refundable $8 fee, paid online.Source: honolulu.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
New residents
State law exempts drivers 18 or older carrying a valid license from another U.S. state, territory or Canadian province. No transfer deadline was found on official pages.Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Official Hawaii links

These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.

Sample questions

A few Hawaii questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

In Hawaii, which vehicle occupants must wear a seat belt?

  1. AOnly the driver and front-seat passenger
  2. BThe driver and all front- and back-seat passengers
  3. COnly passengers under 18
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B. The driver and all front- and back-seat passengers

Hawaii law requires the driver and all passengers in the front or back seat to be restrained by a seat belt, or by a child restraint if under 10.

In Hawaii, how much space does the manual say motorists should keep between their vehicle and a bicyclist while passing?

  1. AAt least 1 foot
  2. BAt least 3 feet
  3. CAt least 10 feet
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B. At least 3 feet

Hawaii's manual says motorists should maintain at least 3 feet of space between the bicyclist and their vehicle until they have safely passed.

You have entered an intersection to turn left, but oncoming traffic keeps coming. What should you do?

  1. ATurn right instead to get out of the way
  2. BBack up behind the stop line to let traffic pass
  3. CStay where you are and turn when it is safe
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C. Stay where you are and turn when it is safe

Keep to the right of the center line with wheels straight, then complete the turn when oncoming traffic clears or stops for a red light.

What’s covered

Topics on the Hawaii test

Counts are from the full Hawaii question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices140 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road105 questions
Road Rules & Regulations96 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals89 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements51 questions
Parking & Emergencies43 questions
Alcohol & Drugs30 questions
Speed Limits20 questions

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Questions

Hawaii test FAQ

How many questions are on the Hawaii knowledge test?

30 questions. You need 24 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Hawaii licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real Hawaii DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the Hawaii driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Hawaii agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

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