How many can I miss on the Hawaii permit test?
Reviewed test format
Online test only
25 questions. At least 20 correct overall (calculated from the sourced passing rule); calculated maximum of 5 mistakes overall.
Published time limit: 60 minutes.
Test format details: The statewide online learner permit test has 25 questions, a 60-minute maximum, and English or Spanish versions. These published parameters apply to the online option; they do not establish all county in-person test formats.
Test format scope: For original Category 3 licensing, the administrative rule specifies a minimum of 25 general questions; it does not fix a single exact count. The separately published online option specifies 25 questions. The HDOT language announcement concerns knowledge testing generally; the online option has its own shorter language list.
Online test format: Questions: 25 Time limit (minutes): 60 Languages: English, Spanish Passing percentage: 80%
Online testing requirements: Use an internet-connected desktop or laptop with a keyboard, mouse or mouse-pad cursor, and working webcam. Phones, tablets and touchscreen devices cannot be used. Applicants must remain on the test screen without looking aside. Applicants younger than 18 need an adult older than 18 during registration; the adult remains outside the webcam view during testing.
Online testing: Online testing is available in all counties; applicants still visit a licensing center to complete the process.
Passing percentage: 80
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