You might be a finely responsible young man or woman, but statistics don't lie. You have too many minor brethren that make up the majority of motor vehicle crashes.

So, to protect everyone from your relatively high odds of crashing, we rein you in, especially during your teenage years.

You'll first get this piece of paper that says "Instruction Permit" on it. You're permitted to drive, but you have to have a licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older in the front passenger seat at all times. And you can only drive between 11:00PM and 5:00AM if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This bears repeating. You can't drive alone. Anywhere. This is huge. If a cop catches you driving alone with only an Instruction Permit, it's likely that you won't get your real license until you're at least 18.

Think you're cool because you're 16 and have your Provisional License? You still can't drive between the hours of 11:00PM and 5:00AM without a parent or guardian in your passenger seat unless you're driving to or from work or school. You also aren't allowed to drive more than one passenger under the age of 18 during those hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The belief is that in this probationary time, you'll be extra super extra extra cautious. And if you're not, then you aren't ready to be inflicted on everyone else who has to use the same roads as you.

Already feeling antsy? Want to upgrade your Instruction Permit to a Provisional License? Let's play a little game to see if you're eligible.

Instruction Permit: Choose Your Own Adventure (As Long As It Sticks to State Rules)

Let's say you've had your Instruction Permit for a while now and want to upgrade:

A. Are you 18 or older? If YES, go to B. If NO, go to C.
B. Congrats! Once you turn 18, you don't need that Instruction Permit anymore. Time to upgrade.
C. Have you had your Instruction Permit for at least 180 days? If YES, go to D. If NO, go to E.
D. Have you successfully avoided incurring a moving traffic violation within that time? If YES, go to F. If NO, go to E.
E. Sorry kid, you're gonna have to wait a while.
F. Have you satisfactorily completed a state-certified driver education course, and do you possess both classroom and behind-the-wheel certificates? If YES, go to G. If NO, go to E.
G. Have you passed a driving test? If YES, go to H. If NO, go to E.
H. Congrats! You're the proud owner of a shiny new Class 3 Provisional Hawaii Driver's License.

Once you turn 17, you'll be able to apply for a full, unrestricted license, as long as you've held your Provisional License for at least six months and haven't gotten it suspended.