Test Format

30

Total questions

80%

Passing score

24/30

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15.5
License age	16 (provisional) / 17 (full)
Permit fee	$5
License fee	$5–$40 (varies by age and county)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum
Supervised hours	50 hours total (10 at night)

⚠ Memorize this — Hawaii-specific

Driver licensing is handled at the COUNTY level (Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui), not state.

💡 Pro tip

Apply through your county Driver License Division. Procedures and forms differ slightly by county.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. Where are driver's licenses issued in Hawaii?

   Answer: By the driver's county Driver License Division (Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui).

   Hawaii is unusual in delegating driver licensing to its four counties — Honolulu, Hawaii (Big Island), Kauai, and Maui — rather than running a statewide DMV. Rules are set at the state level, but appl...

2. 2. In downtown Honolulu, Hawaii, right turns on red lights are:

   Answer: Prohibited at many intersections where signs are posted — drivers must watch for signs.

   Downtown Honolulu and parts of Waikiki have extensive "No Turn on Red" signage at intersections due to heavy pedestrian volume. Elsewhere in Hawaii, right turn on red is permitted after a full stop un...

3. 3. What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

   Answer: Your lane will end ahead

   A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

4. 4. What does a DETOUR sign indicate?

   Answer: Follow an alternate route

   A detour sign directs traffic to an alternate route around a closure or work area.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes