Hawaii adult first-license guide
First Hawaii driver license for adults
Adult first-time applicants follow their county's licensing process for identity, vision, knowledge and road testing; verify the exact county requirements before applying.
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- Road testfirst-license process
Complete the first-license application steps
Adult first-time applicants follow their county's licensing process for identity, vision, knowledge and road testing; verify the exact county requirements before applying.
Prepare for the knowledge test
The statewide online learner-permit test can be taken from home with a desktop or laptop, internet connection and webcam; mobile phones and tablets are not supported.
Prepare for legal practice and the road test
Road-test rules and scheduling are county-administered. Honolulu requires an appointment, a licensed accompanying driver age 21+ and current vehicle registration, inspection and insurance.
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Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Hawaii DOT — Driver's Manual
- Hawaii DOT — Online Learner's Permit Test
- Hawaii DOT — Statewide Online Knowledge Test Announcement
- City and County of Honolulu — Driver's License Procedures
- City and County of Honolulu — Road Test Information
- City and County of Honolulu — Services and Locations
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