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Driving Schools in Hilo, Hawaii: How to Pick a Licensed School
3 driving schools listed in Hilo, HI, how to check a school is licensed in Hawaii, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Hilo has 3 driving schools in the RoadVerified directory. Before you book lessons, it helps to know two things: whether the school is licensed, and what Hawaii actually requires. Both are covered below.
Hilo is in Hawaii County, where we list 8 driving schools in all. You can browse the whole county.
driving schools listed in Hilo
of them on the official state list
driving schools in Hawaii County
Licensing is not a formality. It is how Hawaii checks instructors, training cars and course content. If a school is not licensed, its lessons may not count toward a license or an insurance discount.
In Hawaii, driving schools are licensed through the Hawaii Department of Transportation (Highway Safety).
- Search Hawaii’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Under 18: at least 30 hours of classroom driver education. (source)
- Plus at least 6 hours behind the wheel (or a simulator course and 2 hours behind the wheel). (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (Highway Safety) before you enroll.
Some of the driving schools listed in Hilo
Here are 3 of the 3 driving schools we list in Hilo. Each name links to its listing page on RoadVerified, where you can see its license details and source.
- Driving with Aunty Safe Drivers Hawaii/dba Curt's Inc.Hilo, HIOn the official state list
- Hawaii Certification and Safety LLCHilo, HIOn the official state list
- Holomua Driving Academy, LLCHilo, HIOn the official state list
See all 3 Hilo schools and every other Hawaii listing in our Hawaii driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Hilo, HI?
Our directory lists 3 driving schools with an address in Hilo as of October 2026, 3 of them taken from the official state list.
Who licenses driving schools in Hawaii?
Our research points to the Hawaii Department of Transportation (Highway Safety) (hidot.hawaii.gov/highways).
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