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Hawaii permit test: licenses, minors and financial responsibility

Who must be licensed, license types and categories, driving by minors, and the safety responsibility and no-fault insurance laws. 17 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. A class 1 license is required to operate a moped on Hawaii highways. (p. 11)
  2. You must bring two documents, each with your name and your principal residence address in Hawaii. (p. 11)
  3. You must be at least 21 years old before applying for any of the larger class licenses. (p. 12)
  4. The minimum age for a provisional license is 16. (p. 13)
  5. In Hawaii you must be at least 15 1/2 years old to get an instruction permit. (p. 13)
  6. You must hold a valid instruction permit for 180 days before applying for a provisional license. (p. 13)
  7. Applicants under 18 must provide consent from each living parent or legal guardian, unless married or emancipated. (p. 13)
  8. A permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. (p. 13)
  9. You must hold a provisional license for six months before you can apply for a driver's license. (p. 14)
  10. You must file and keep proof of financial responsibility (Form SR-22) for three years from the conviction date. (p. 53)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample licenses, minors and financial responsibility questions

  1. 1.What is the youngest age at which you can get a provisional license in Hawaii?

    • A16 years
    • B17 years
    • C18 years
    • D15 1/2 years
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    ✓ A. 16 years

    The minimum age for a provisional license is 16.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 13

  2. 2.How old must you be to apply for a larger class license, such as one for trucks or buses?

    • A18
    • B21
    • C25
    • D19
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    ✓ B. 21

    You must be at least 21 years old before applying for any of the larger class licenses.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 12

  3. 3.What is the minimum property damage liability coverage your Hawaii auto policy must have per accident?

    • A$20,000
    • B$40,000
    • C$10,000
    • D$5,000
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    ✓ C. $10,000

    Hawaii's minimum insurance includes $10,000 per accident for property damage.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 54

  4. 4.You have an instruction permit. How old must your licensed supervising driver be?

    • AAt least 19
    • BAt least 25
    • CAt least 18
    • DAt least 21
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    ✓ D. At least 21

    A permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

    Source: Official Hawaii Driver's Manual (English) (HMG 5/2023), page 13