Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

Ka ʻOihana Hoʻonaʻauao o ke Aupuni Hawaiʻi

Driver Education

The Driver Education Program equips high school students with the essential knowledge, skills, and experience to become responsible and safe drivers.

The program covers content areas, including:

  1. Causes of crashes and their resulting economic, personal and social losses; 
  2. Proper attitudes relative to driving; 
  3. Role of the driver in relation to traffic laws and the physical laws of nature; 
  4. Driving techniques and skills; 
  5. Pedestrian safety; 
  6. Handling adverse conditions and emergency situations; and 
  7. Personal factors that influence a driver’s ability (alcohol, drugs, distracted driving, road rage, etc.).​

By fostering safe driving habits and attitudes, the Driver Education Program aims to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and property damage. This program provides students with life-long skills that supports their mobility and independence as they pursue higher education and careers after graduation.

Program Details

High school and home-schooled students aged 15 to 19 are eligible to enroll. The program is primarily conducted during after-school hours, weekends and holidays, with some high schools offering it as an elective semester course. To contact a program coordinator, refer to the listing of Driver Education Programs at Public High Schools (PDF).

Students will complete:

  • 38 hours of classroom instruction.
  • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.