Hawaii Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Hawaii permit-test facts: Questions: 25; To pass: Successful completion is required; numeric passing score is not stated; Minimum age: 15 years and 6 months for the online learner-permit written test/instruction permit process; Fee: Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed state sources.; Official handbook: 2023 Hawaii Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 25 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | Successful completion is required; numeric passing score is not stated | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years and 6 months for the online learner-permit written test/instruction permit process | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally | Varies by issuing authority — confirm locally |
| Re-takes | Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed state sources. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Official handbook | 2023 Hawaii Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Hawaii means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.