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Hawaii CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions

Real, Hawaii-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Hawaii cdl practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.

General Driving Knowledge

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1. What does Hawaii charge for each CDL knowledge test?

A$15
B$50
C$100
DNothing at all
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2. What does Hawaii charge for each additional endorsement knowledge test?

A$15, the same as the General Knowledge test
B$5
C$25
DEndorsement tests carry no separate fee
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3. How many questions are on Hawaii's CDL General Knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

A25 questions, with 20 correct required
B40 questions, with 32 correct required
C50 questions, with at least 80% correct required
D50 questions, with a perfect score required
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4. How long is a Hawaii CLP valid?

AOne year
B30 days
COne month
D180 days
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5. How soon can a Hawaii CLP holder take the CDL skills test after the permit is issued?

AImmediately, with no minimum holding period
BNot before 14 days have passed
C60 days
D90 days
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6. What form must a Hawaii CDL applicant's supporting documents take?

APhotocopies are accepted for every required document
BA notarized summary listing each document is sufficient
COriginal documents or certified copies only — photocopies aren't accepted
DDigital scans emailed in advance, with no physical copy needed

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7. Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Hawaii CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

AUp to 15 hours, with no separate on-duty window limit
BUp to 8 hours, regardless of the on-duty window
CUnlimited hours as long as breaks are logged
DUp to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window