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Hawaii permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official Hawaii Driver’s Manual (2023 edition).
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Quick facts
- Questions on the test
- 25Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Time limit
- 60 minutesOfficial source, checked September 23, 2026
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 15½ You must be at least 15½ to get an instruction permit.Manual PDF p. 13, Driving by minors
- What to bring
- 4 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
Numbers to know
As the Hawaii manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
At a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more you are considered under the influence (.05 to .08 can already count as impaired).
Manual PDF p. 56, Alcohol and drugs - 0.02
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Zero tolerance: under 21, you may not drive with a blood alcohol content of .02 or more.
Manual PDF p. 56, Zero tolerance - 2 seconds
Following distance
Keep at least a two-second interval behind the vehicle ahead; never less.
Manual PDF p. 67, Following distance - 100 feet
Signal before you turn
Signal for at least 100 feet (about five car lengths) before you change lanes, turn or stop.
Manual PDF p. 27, Signals - Stop
School bus with red lights flashing
Stop before reaching a school bus with flashing red lamps; only traffic going the other way on a divided highway does not stop. Not stopping can cost $1,000.
Manual PDF p. 96, Stopping for a school bus - 21 or older
Your supervising driver
With a permit, drive only with a licensed driver at least 21 in the right front seat; from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. with your parent or guardian.
Manual PDF p. 13, Driving by minors - 180 days
How long you hold the permit
Hold your instruction permit for 180 days before applying for a provisional license.
Manual PDF p. 13, Driving by minors
Your Hawaii DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
- Manual PDF p. 11, Identification and legal presence
- Manual PDF p. 11, Identification and legal presence
- Manual PDF p. 11, Identification and legal presence
- Manual PDF p. 11, Identification and legal presence
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Appointment and visit
Rules and fees can change. Check with the Hawaii DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Hawaii permit test?
The Hawaii knowledge test has 25 questions.
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Hawaii?
You must be at least 15½ to get an instruction permit.
What documents do I need for a Hawaii learner permit?
Original or certified proof of your legal name, date of birth and legal presence, such as a birth certificate or valid U.S. passport. Your Social Security card. Two proofs of your Hawaii address with your name on them, such as a current utility bill, phone bill, bank statement or medical statement. If your name is different on your documents, the document that connects the names (such as a marriage certificate or court document).