Road Test

Road tests are given to first time applicants and other individuals who require a driving test. This page provides important and essential information. Read it carefully to prepare for the road test.

Effective June 4, 2024: The City and County of Honolulu is not allowing road tests for a Hawaii driver’s license in three models of 2002-2006 Nissan vehicles. This is due to the automobile manufacturer’s “do not drive” warning and recall issued May 29 after an air bag defect linked to increased risk of injuries. The three model year 2002-2006 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired air bags are:

2002-2006 Nissan Sentra
2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
2002-2003 Infiniti QX4

These vehicles may not be used for a road test on Oahu unless the defective air bag has been replaced. Proof of the completed repair is required for these recalled vehicles to pass the pre-check inspection part of the road test to obtain a Hawaii driver’s license.

For more information on this urgent recall, please visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/do-not-drive-warning-nissan-infiniti-takata .

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Road Test Pre-check Inspection

The vehicle safety pre-check is an important part of the road test. Your vehicle must past the pre-check before you can take the driving test. Learn how your car can pass the pre-check.

How to Ace the Road Test

Helpful tips to pass the road test include getting to know the streets, speed limits and neighborhoods surrounding the specific driver licensing center where you plan to take the road test. For more useful tips, watch the video.

A Checklist for the Road Test

A reminder of some of the items you need to be prepared to take the Road Test.

Walk-in stand-by road service is not offered. Next day Road Test Stand-by List opens online by 3 p.m. for the next business day at all road test locations. You must sign up and pay the road test fee online to get on a Next-day Road Test Stand-by List at the location of your choice.