Hawaii Permit Test Practice 2026: written knowledge test
Free Hawaii permit test practice: official facts from Hawaii county licensing, questions written from the official Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation).
- 30 questions
- 80% pass mark, 24 of 30
- $2 fee
- 15½ minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
- Tests 1–2 free, no sign-up
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Official facts from Hawaii county licensing
| Official exam name | Written knowledge test (Class 3 learner's instruction permit)online or at a county driver licensing center |
|---|---|
| Run by | County driver licensing offices under State of Hawaii rules: City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services (Driver Licensing), Hawaii County Vehicle Registration & Licensing, Maui County DMV and Kauai County Department of Finance; Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) publishes the Hawaii Driver's Manual official page |
| Number of questions | 30 |
| Breakdown | rules of the road and traffic control devices |
| Pass mark | 24 of 30 |
| Time limit | No time limit is published for the in-person test.60 minutes is the official limit for the online test. |
| Fee | $2 — Written test in the City and County of HonoluluWritten test $2 in the City and County of Honolulu: procedures page 'the written test and test fee of $2 (if you haven't used the online test service), and the learner's (instruction) permit fee of $5'; fee table 'Written Test $ 2', 'Instruction Permit $ 5', 'Oral Test ... $ 10'. Online test: 'the county fee plus $10' ($12 Honolulu, $11 Hawaii County, $20 Kauai County, $25 Maui County). Hawaii County fee page: written test $1.00, application fee $1.00, instruction permit $10.00. County written-test fees: Honolulu $2, Hawaii County $1, Kauai County $10, Maui County $15; the online test is the county fee plus $10. Fees are set by each county. |
| Minimum age | 15½ |
| Where to book | Hawaii county licensing test booking and locations (official site) |
The Hawaii written knowledge test (Class 3 learner's instruction permit) has 30 questions (rules of the road and traffic control devices); you need 24 of 30 to pass, per Hawaii county licensing; questions come from the official Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation) (May 2023).
Source: County driver licensing offices under State of Hawaii rules: City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services (Driver Licensing), Hawaii County Vehicle Registration & Licensing, Maui County DMV and Kauai County Department of Finance; Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) publishes the Hawaii Driver's Manual official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Honolulu: 'Present your certified birth certificate issued by a state or local government (i.e. Department of Health), social security number and two proof of Hawaii address documents'; Driver's License Application Form; under 18, Parental Consent Form (CS-L (DL) 239): 'Both parents named on the birth certificate must be present to submit and sign the form', otherwise the absent parent's form notarized ('Faxed, photocopied or emailed parental consent forms are not acceptable'). Hawaii County: 'NOTE: ALL documentation is required to issue a written test'; 'You must have a clear driving status on the National Driver Registry.' Applicants are photographed, fingerprinted and given an eye test. After the online test, bring the Certificate of Completion within 60 days (Honolulu) or 30 days (Hawaii County). |
|---|---|
| Retake | Maui County: 'If you obtain more than 6 errors, you will fail the examination and will be required to wait seven days before you are eligible to retake the examination.' Honolulu online test: 'applicants who fail testing due to knowledge must wait seven (7) days before attempting to retake the test' and pay the full test fee again. Hawaii County online test: 'a 7-day waiting period after a failed or disqualified result.' |
| Attempts | No attempt cap: the online test 'can be taken as many times as needed' (Hawaii County), each attempt paid again ('Refunds will not be issued'). Maui: 'Failure to pass the examination shall not be grounds for a refund.' Online test: two warnings for looking away or leaving the test screen; 'The third time the program will stop the test and the applicant is failed for the attempt.' A permit expired more than 90 days requires the written test again (Honolulu FAQ). |
| Languages | Online test (Honolulu and Hawaii County): 'The 30 question test is currently offered in English and Spanish', and it 'can be read aloud in English or Spanish by the testing application'. Honolulu: applicants who cannot read English book an 'Instruction Permit Initial (Written Test)' at the Kapalama Driver Licensing Center; 'The clerk will schedule the oral test manually, either on a Tuesday for a oral phone translation, or a Thursday for an oral classroom test in English'; oral test fee $10 (Hawaii County oral test also $10). |
| Road signs | US traffic control devices as shown in the Hawaii Driver's Manual; the preliminary examinations include 'A knowledge test relating to rules of the road and traffic control devices'. |
| Handbook | Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation) — May 2023 (printed 'HMG 5/2023'; (c) 1977-2023; PDF dated 20 Jul 2024; same file as the question bank's copy) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Hawaii road signs test
US traffic control devices as shown in the Hawaii Driver's Manual; the preliminary examinations include 'A knowledge test relating to rules of the road and traffic control devices'. Practice them in the free Hawaii road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Hawaii written knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Hawaii permit test?
The Hawaii written knowledge test has 30 questions (rules of the road and traffic control devices), per Hawaii county licensing.
What is the pass mark for the Hawaii permit test?
You need 24 of 30 to pass, per Hawaii county licensing.
Is the Hawaii permit test hard?
You need 24 of 30 (80%) to pass, so in the official 30-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation) (May 2023) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Hawaii permit test cost?
$2 — Written test in the City and County of Honolulu, per Hawaii county licensing.
Is there free Hawaii permit test practice for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Hawaii written knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the official pass mark of 24 of 30 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Written knowledge test questions come from the official Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation). Read the Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against County driver licensing offices under State of Hawaii rules: City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services (Driver Licensing), Hawaii County Vehicle Registration & Licensing, Maui County DMV and Kauai County Department of Finance; Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) publishes the Hawaii Driver's Manual official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Hawaii county licensing.