Hawaii permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost

The Hawaii written knowledge test has 30 questions (rules of the road and traffic control devices), per Hawaii county licensing.

You need 24 of 30 to pass, per Hawaii county licensing.

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.

$2 — Written test in the City and County of Honolulu, per Hawaii county licensing.

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.

No time limit is published for the in-person test; 60 minutes is the official limit for the online test.

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.' 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).

The minimum age is 15½, per Hawaii county licensing.

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).

The official Hawaii Driver's Manual (State of Hawaii Department of Transportation) (May 2023). You can read it on the official site.