Teen Requirements
Licensing & State Laws
Hawaii uses a multi-stage licensing process for teens. This system allows teens to gradually gain exposure to complex driving situations, easing them into driving over an extended period of time.
When teens turn 16, and have had a learner’s permit for at least 6 months, they can apply for this provisional license. They also must pass a behind-the-wheel driving test, have completed 50 hours of practice driving, complete a state-certified driver’s education course and possess the classroom and behind-the-wheel certificates. To obtain the classroom certificate, teens must complete a 30-hour classroom course. To obtain the behind-the-wheel certificate, they may choose six hours of behind-the-wheel training with a state-certified instructor, or a state-certified simulator driver education course and two hours of behind-the-wheel training with a state-certified instructor. Legal guardians must accompany their teens to the appropriate agency to sign the application form, or their signature must be notarized on the form.
See program_requirements.pdf before taking your road test
We recommend that you also review the provisional license requirements.