Hawaii Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Hawaii learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official DMV pages and linked to the source.
Last verified 2026-07-18 · Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation — Driver's License ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
How to get your permit in Hawaii
- Apply for the Hawaii learner's permit at age 15 years and 6 months
- Drive only while accompanied by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
- Hold the permit at least 6 months and complete 50 supervised practice hours, including 10 at night
- Move into the provisional-license phase at age 16+ and follow the first-year passenger and late-night restrictions
- Qualify for the full Hawaii license at age 17 after completing the GDL requirements
Hawaii GDL restrictions for new drivers
- Passenger rule: During the first 12 months of the provisional license, no passengers under 18 are allowed except family members
- Curfew: During the provisional-license phase, no driving is allowed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Permit supervision: Learner's permit holders must be accompanied at all times by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
The details
- Permit eligibility: Hawaii's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 15 years and 6 months
- Practice hour details: The Hawaii driver manual says the learner's permit must be held 6 months with 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night
- Knowledge test: 30 questions; 80% to pass; Web search: 30-question knowledge test, 24 correct (80%) to pass
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Hawaii?
You can get a learner's permit in Hawaii at 15.5. Hawaii's driver manual says you can apply for a learner's permit at age 15 years and 6 months.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Hawaii?
You must hold your Hawaii permit for at least 6 months before the driving test.
How many practice driving hours does Hawaii require?
Hawaii requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Hawaii permit test?
Right here — take a free Hawaii practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full DMV-format experience with a readiness score.
