This Washington DOL practice test has just been updated for April 2024 and covers 25 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2024 WA Driver Handbook. If you’re 15 ½ or older and ready to get started towards your WA driver’s license, you will need to pass a knowledge test that is based on the driver’s guide, as well as a vision test, and also pay a small testing fee. The DOL written test questions will be multiple-choice, covering road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. There will be 40 questions on your exam, and you’ll need at least 32 questions answered correctly to pass and to be eligible for your driver’s permit. Your test can be taken at your local DOL by computer or at a driving school if you’re currently enrolled, and the cost will be $25 plus an additional test fee, which will vary by location. Make sure to pre-apply for your test online beforehand or apply at your local DOL, as you will need to apply before your score can be recorded. Use our free DOL practice tests to get comfortable with the test questions and ensure that you’ll soon be driving with your new instructional permit.
How many questions | 40 |
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How many correct answers to pass | 32 |
Passing score | 80% |
Minimum age to apply for Instruction Permit | 15 |
In Washington, you cannot complete the entire process of obtaining a learner's permit online. While some steps may be completed online, you must visit a Department of Licensing (DOL) office in person to take the knowledge test and obtain your permit.
To get a learner's permit in Washington, you need proof of identity, proof of Washington state residency, a Social Security number (if you have one), and payment for the permit fee. If under 18, you also need parental consent.
In Washington, if you are 18 or older, you can apply for a driver's license without having held a learner's permit. However, you must pass the knowledge test, vision screening, and driving test.
In Washington state, there's no set limit on the number of times you can take the permit test. However, after two failed attempts, you must pay a fee for each additional test.
The Washington state written test covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. It assesses your knowledge of the information in the Washington Driver Guide.
View the most recent (2024) official WA DOL Driver's License Handbook.
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