chapter 1 - licensing of drivers

Question 1

Persons exempted from hawaii license (4)

Answer 1

1) operating a federal vehicle (not commercial vehicle) and have a valid drivers license
2)13+ operating things like tractors temporarily on highways (must be moving in between terminals or at terminals)
3) valid drivers license from another state - includes international permits approved by govt (last 1 yr)
4) 21+ valid commercial license from another state

Question 2

who cannot be licensed (9)

Answer 2

1) during a legal suspension of license
2) during 2yrs after driving drunk without a license
3) have not passed examinations
4) fail to comply with financial responsibility laws
5) examiner sees significant physical or mental disability
6) 16-18 yrs old with out parental consent
7) under 16 or 16-17 and have not held a permit for at least 180 days
8) physically/mentally disqualified by law
9) outstanding traffic citations (not resolving speeding tickets)

Question 3

Instruction Permit

Answer 3

An instruction permit allows you to operate a motor vehicle when
supervised by another driver who is at least 21 years of age and who is licensed to drive that
type of vehicle. In all vehicles except motorcycles, the licensed driver must sit in the right
front seat. You must be at least 15½ years to be eligible for an instruction permit. If you are
under age 18, refer to section Driving by Minors

Question 4

Provisional license

Answer 4

If you are under the age of 18, you must operate on a provisional
license for at least 6 months before being eligible for a class 3 driver’s license. Refer to the
section Driving by Minors.

Question 5

Moped license (class 1)

Answer 5

You must have a class 1 license to operate a moped on Hawaii
highways. You must pass a special knowledge test and an off-street skills test. Refer to the
Motorcycle Operator Manual available at any driver licensing office.

Question 6

Motorcycle license (class 2)

Answer 6

You must have a class 2 license to operate a motorcycle on
Hawaii highways. You must pass a special knowledge test and an off-street skills test. Refer
to the Motorcycle Operator Manual available at any driver licensing office.

Question 7

Driver’s License (class 3)

Answer 7

To get a class 3 license, you must be at least 17 years old. If
under the age of 18, you must complete a graduated licensing program that will allow
you to develop your driving skills over time as you gain experience and maturity. Refer
to the section Driving by Minors.

Question 8

Larger Class License –

Answer 8

Other class licenses are required if you drive certain types of
vehicles. You must be at least 21 years old before applying for any of these licenses.
Each class or endorsement requires special tests. Refer to the section Category 4
License. Refer to the Hawaii Commercial Driver’s License manual to obtain a
commercial driver’s license.

Question 9

Limited Purpose license

Answer 9

If an applicant refuses or is unable to provide a social security
number, the applicant will be eligible for issuance of a limited purpose instruction permit,
limited purpose driver’s license or limited purpose provisional driver’s license upon
meeting all other applicable requirements. This license is not acceptable for official federal purposes, such as boarding an airplane. Neither does it establish eligibility for
employment, voter registration or public benefits. It is only a license to drive a motor
vehicle. See 286-104.5, HRS for more information.

Question 10

2 types of traffic citations

Answer 10

traffic infraction - less serious, civil proceedings
traffic crime - serious, criminal proceedings (must appear before court)