Hawaii Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info
  • Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years, 6 months
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 180 days
  • Minimum amount of supervised driving Drivers under 18 must complete an approved drivers education program which includes behind-the-wheel training
  • Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years for a provisional license
  • Road Test Yes
  • Unsupervised driving rules Learner's Permit holders must always be accompanied by a licensed driver (21 or older) between 5am and 11pm. After those hours, the supervising driver must be their parent/guardian. Provisional license holders driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. must be accompanied by a licensed parent/guardian (unless traveling to or from work or to a school activity).
  • Passenger rules Provisional license holders may carry only one (1) non-immediate family passenger who's under 18 years of age between the hours of 11pm and 5am unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  • Other Driver education is a requirement for applicants under 18

How to get your Hawaii Driver License step-by-step:

  • Obtain driver education certificate
  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your Learner Permit
  • Take the Driving Exam