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Hawaii · HI
Hawaii CDL
Knowledge Test
Everything you need to pass the Hawaii CDL knowledge test. The same FMCSA-standardized questions used across all 50 states.
Total CDL fee
$24
CLP wait
14 days
Min age
18+
To pass
80%
CDL Test Sections
The CDL knowledge test is administered by section. Passing score for all sections is 80%.
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General KnowledgeREQUIRED
50 questions · Pass with 40+
A
Air Brakes
25 questions · Pass with 20+
C
Combination Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
H
Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
30 questions · Pass with 24+
D
Doubles & Triples
20 questions · Pass with 16+
T
Tanker Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
P
Passenger Transport
20 questions · Pass with 16+
S
School Bus
20 questions · Pass with 16+
What to Know About CDL in Hawaii
Hawaii CDL fees: approximately $24 total — among the lowest fees in the US
CDL licenses in Hawaii are administered by county DMV offices, not a state DMV
Hawaii's island geography means most trucking is intrastate (island-based)
Port of Honolulu handles significant freight — container truck drivers are in demand
Hawaii interstate commerce rules technically apply to goods arriving by ship from the mainland
CDL holders must hold CLP for at least 14 days before taking the skills test
Legal notice
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Requirements can change. Always verify with Hawaii DMV (County) for the most current information.
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