Hawaii Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

Correct answer: Vision, knowledge and road tests

Applicants may be given a vision test, a knowledge test on rules of the road and traffic control devices, and a practical road test.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Preliminary Examinations

Correct answer: A licensed driver plus an inspected, insured vehicle

You must be accompanied by a licensed driver and provide a safe vehicle with a current safety inspection certificate and insurance identification card. Passengers are not allowed during the test.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Driver Performance Test

Correct answer: No, autocycles are not allowed for that test

A category 3 license covers autocycles, but Hawaii does not allow an autocycle to be used for the category 3 performance test.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Driver Performance Test

Correct answer: Vehicles up to 18,000 lb GVWR and autocycles

Class 3 covers single vehicles with a GVWR of 18,000 pounds or less, vehicles designed for 15 or fewer passengers including the driver, and autocycles.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Driver License Categories

Correct answer: Class 1

A moped requires a driver's license of any category; if you have none, you can get a class 1 (moped) license by passing its knowledge and skills tests.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Types of Licenses

Correct answer: No, it is void after the expiration date

Every Hawaii driver's license is void after its expiration date; there is no grace period, although you may still renew within a year.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – License Renewal

Correct answer: Up to six months before it expires

A license can be renewed within six months before its expiration date; a vision test is required before renewal.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – License Renewal

Correct answer: You must apply as if for an original license

A license may be renewed within a year after expiration; after that you must apply as if for an original license.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – License Renewal

Correct answer: Once; the next renewal must be in person

You may renew by mail once, but you must appear before the examiner of drivers every other renewal.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – License Renewal

Correct answer: 30 days

When your residence address changes, you must notify the county examiner of drivers in writing within 30 days.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Change of Address or Name on Driver's License (2023 Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 16; checked on the rendered page)

Correct answer: In person within 30 days, with proof

A name change requires you to appear in person at the examiner of drivers' office within 30 days with proof of the change.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Change of Address or Name on Driver's License (2023 Hawaii Driver's Manual, p. 16; checked on the rendered page)

Correct answer: Whenever you drive a motor vehicle or moped

You must have a valid license with you at all times while driving a motor vehicle or moped and show it to a police officer on demand.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – License Display

Correct answer: Having outstanding traffic citations

Hawaii will not license you while you have outstanding traffic citations, among other reasons such as a court suspension.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Who Cannot Be Licensed

Correct answer: Two years

Hawaii will not license a person for two years after a conviction for drunk driving while unlicensed.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Who Cannot Be Licensed

Correct answer: One year from arrival in the U.S.

A compact foreign license accompanied by an International Driving Permit is valid for one year from the date of arrival in the United States.

Source: Chapter I: Licensing of Drivers – Persons Exempted From License