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HI Permit Practice Test
Practice the Hawaii knowledge test the way it is actually given: 30 questions, 80 percent to pass. Every question has a plain English explanation and narrated audio. 218 questions in the bank, free, no account required.
The real Hawaii knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains the full free 218 question study bank, with an explanation after each answer. Use the numbered 20 question tests below when you want a fixed study session.
The real Hawaii knowledge test: 30 question test with a one hour time limit (City and County of Honolulu online permit test); passing score No more than 6 errors on the 30-question written examination, i.e. 24 of 30 correct (published by Maui County; Honolulu does not publish a passing score) (official source). This practice bank has 218 questions.
218-question bank · Sign images & explanations · Free
Real exam format: 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
Start here
Run 20 questions to warm up.
Find your gaps
Diagnose weak topics and retry what you've missed.
Simulate the real thing
Practice under graded exam conditions or run the whole bank.
Practice one topic
Drill a single topic, up to 20 questions with explanations.
Random draw and answer order every attempt. Scored against the real test's pass mark: 24 of 30 correct.
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See facts and key topics for Hawaii DMV (minimum age, fees, wait times, question counts by topic) before you start, or print it to bring with you on test day.
Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 23 short free lessons with the key rules, the exact numbers, and 3 check questions each, all quoted from the Hawaii manual.
How to use this HI practice test
- Take the 30 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
- Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
- Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Hawaii Driver's Manual, which is what the examiners use.
- When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.
Want to focus on signs? Take the Hawaii road sign practice test with pictures.
Prefer to review before you test? Study every Hawaii question as a flashcard.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Hawaii practice bank?
This free page contains the full 218 question bank. The numbered tests each contain 20 fixed questions.
How does this practice test relate to the real Hawaii test?
The real test facts are shown above from the official source. This page is an educational practice bank and is separate from the DMV test.
Can I use the Hawaii practice test for free?
Yes. The practice questions, explanations, and numbered tests are free to use with no account required.
Last verified 2026-09-05 against the Hawaii Driver's Manual, which sets the real exam at 30 questions and 24 correct to pass.
All 30 questions, HI exam length
Every question below comes from the Hawaii question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.
1. Another vehicle is passing you on a Hawaii road. What does the law say about your speed?
- You must speed up so the pass finishes sooner
- You must match the passing vehicle's speed
- It is unlawful to increase your speed while being passed
- You must stop on the shoulder until it has passed
Show answer
It is unlawful to increase your speed while being passed. Hawaii makes it unlawful to increase your speed while you are being passed. Full explanation in Test 1
2. For a Hawaii instruction permit holder, where must the supervising licensed driver sit in a passenger vehicle?
- Outside the vehicle at the curb
- In the rear seat behind the learner
- In any seat, pr