Hawaii Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years, 6 months Learner Permit Holding Period180 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 License16 years for a provisional license Road Test Yes Unsupervised driving rulesLearner'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. OtherDriver education is a requirement for applicants under 18

How To Get Your

Hawaii 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