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Original questions based on the latest HawaiiHI Driver Handbook Expert-reviewed by S. Litvintchouk, M.S. (MIT), Chief Educational Researcher

Free Online DMV Written Test Practice for Hawaii (2026)

Avg. pass rate on our HI tests: 49%.
Average pass rate for this test: 54%.
Easy
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>14%
80-89=>23%
70-79=>26%
60-69=>18%
<60%=>19%
Avg. first-try score: 75%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

In Hawaii, you must pass three official tests for a driver’s license: a vision test, written knowledge test, and road test. Before applying for a license, you must first obtain an instruction permit if you’re under 18 (or your county requires it). You must be at least 15½ to get a permit, and you must pass the vision and knowledge tests. If you’re under 18, you also need consent from a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.

The Hawaii DMV written test has 30 multiple-choice questions based on the official driver’s manual (Hawaii DMV Handbook (HI Driver’s Manual) 2026). To pass, you need at least 24 correct (80%). The test covers traffic signs and signals, Hawaii traffic laws, the rules of the road, and safe driving practices.

This is the second of our five Hawaii Permit Practice Tests, current for June 2026 and based on the official Hawaii driver’s manual. Topics include driving emergencies, passing, pavement markings, right-of-way rules, road signs, roundabouts, sharing the road, and traffic signals.

Our AI Assistant can give a hint or clarification if you’re stuck. We also offer a Hawaii Permit Test Study Guide with document checklists, fees, and frequently missed questions.

Free Online DMV Written Test Practice for Hawaii (2026)
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Tricky exam topics covered here:
HI pedestrian laws
Skidding & Braking
Right-Of-Way At Intersections
Steering & Control
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Hawaii written test practice: quick facts

Use this second set to check traffic signals plus turning and u-turns after the first permit practice test

Questions
30 questions
Passing score
24 correct (80%)
Typical time
6 min
Best for
A second pass after Practice Test 1, especially for traffic signals plus turning and u-turns
Best next step
Review traffic signals plus turning and u-turns, then use Practice Test 3 to see if the misses disappear.

Can you take the Hawaii written driving test online?

This page is online practice, not the official DMV exam. Use it to check traffic signals plus turning and u-turns, then confirm the current HI testing option before relying on an at-home exam.

Online permit test statewide

Since December 11, 2024, Hawaii offers the full official knowledge test statewide through the KnowToDrive platform. Applicants can take the test from home without visiting a DMV office first.

Hawaii Test 2 question mix: Traffic Signals, Turning & U-Turns, and Emergency Situations

Based on the categories assigned to this second practice test pool.

Traffic Signals
4 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Signs & Signals.
Turning & U-Turns
4 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Driving Maneuvers.
Emergency Situations
3 questions in this test pool cover this area. Broader topic: Emergencies.

How to use Hawaii Test 2

Treat this as a second read, not a repeat of the first practice test.

1

Start with Traffic Signals

This is one of the main areas in this test pool, so review the rule before another scored attempt.

2

Use fresh wording for HI rules

Test 2 changes the question mix so you can separate understanding from memorized answers.

3

Move to Test 3 after repeat misses drop

Use Test 3 to confirm that traffic signals plus turning and u-turns no longer pull your score down.

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S. (MIT, Columbia), Chief Educational Researcher. ACES member (Society for Editing). Verifies all 50 state tests against official handbooks weekly.

Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Hawaii DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

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