Hawaii permit test languages

What the Hawaii DMV says about the written knowledge test, checked against the official page on October 25, 2026.

In Spanish?
Yes
In Russian?
No
In Ukrainian?
No
In Chinese?
Yes

All 14 test languages

  • English
  • Hawaiian
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chuukese
  • Ilocano
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Marshallese
  • Samoan
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Tongan
  • Vietnamese

Interpreters

Do you need help in another language? We will get you a free interpreter. Call (808) 831-7921 to tell us which language you speak.

Online test

The 25-question test is currently offered in English and Spanish, and has a one hour time limit to complete.

From the official page

With this most recent translation, Hawaii's written driver's test is now available in 14 different languages including English, Hawaiian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Chuukese, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Marshallese, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan and Vietnamese.

Checked on October 25, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the DMV before your test.