HI DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield HI DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. In Hawaii, who must yield when a pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk? → All vehicles approaching the crosswalk
2. In Hawaii, what must a driver do before leaving a vehicle parked on a public road? → Set the parking brake and turn off the engine
3. If you are involved in an accident in Hawaii and do not have insurance, you may face which consequence? → Suspension of your driver's license
4. If you sell your vehicle in Hawaii, what should you do with your license plates? → Return them to the county or transfer them to your new vehicle
5. In Hawaii, what is a 'no-fault' insurance requirement related to vehicle registration? → Proof of no-fault (PIP) insurance must be shown to register a vehicle
6. What is required to register a vehicle in Hawaii for the first time? → Certificate of title and proof of insurance
7. What document proves your vehicle is registered in Hawaii? → Certificate of registration
8. When parking downhill on a street with a curb in Hawaii, which way should your front wheels be turned? → Into the curb (right)
9. What happens if you fail to complete your safety inspection by the required date in Hawaii? → You may receive a traffic citation
10. In Hawaii, when a driver is backing out of a driveway, who has the right of way? → Pedestrians and vehicles on the sidewalk and road
11. What must a Hawaii driver do when an authorized emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and sirens on while the driver is in an intersection? → Clear the intersection first, then pull to the right and stop
12. In Hawaii, how close to a crosswalk may you park at an intersection? → 20 feet
13. What is checked during a Hawaii vehicle safety inspection? → All of the above
14. What does Hawaii require regarding handlebar height for motorcycles? → Handlebars must not be higher than the operator's shoulder height when seated
15. Which Hawaii county agency handles vehicle registration? → County motor vehicle division
16. In Hawaii, completing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course may allow a rider to: → Waive the on-road skills test for licensing
17. What is the minimum Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage required in Hawaii? → $10,000
18. In Hawaii, how many mirrors is a motorcycle required to have? → At least one mirror
19. What is the fee to renew a Hawaii State Identification (ID) card for residents 64 years old and younger? → $20
20. In Hawaii, how close to a fire hydrant may you park? → 15 feet
21. When approaching a curve on a motorcycle in Hawaii, what is the recommended technique? → Slow down before entering the curve, then accelerate smoothly through it
22. To get a motorcycle learner's permit in Hawaii, what must an applicant pass? → A written knowledge test specific to motorcycles
23. What does a white curb indicate in Hawaii? → Passenger loading and unloading only
24. When entering a highway from a private driveway in Hawaii, who has the right of way? → Vehicles already on the highway
25. In Hawaii, PIP coverage pays for which of the following after an accident? → Medical expenses and lost wages for you and your passengers
26. Under Hawaii's no-fault insurance system, whose insurance covers your medical expenses after an accident? → Your own insurance
27. In Hawaii, who has the right of way at a four-way stop when all vehicles arrive simultaneously? → The vehicle to the right of other waiting drivers
28. What is the consequence of not paying a traffic ticket on time in Hawaii? → Your driver's license may be suspended
29. In Hawaii, what is the minimum age to obtain a full motorcycle license? → 16 years old
30. In Hawaii, electric vehicles (EVs) registered for road use are subject to which fee to compensate for not paying fuel taxes? → Road usage fee