Full practice exam
- 40 questions, 32 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Washington Driver Guide (520-400 (R/4/25))
Washington Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Washington (WA) DOL knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 40questions
- 32to pass (80%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Washington permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & intersectionsTraffic lights, ramp meters, sign colors, right-of-way, turns and roundabouts.
- Markings, zones & parkingLane lines, HOV and bike lanes, school and work zones, parking and loads.
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, school buses, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, trains, emergencies.
- Risks & emergenciesSpeed, space, merging, night and winter driving, skids, breakdowns, crashes.
- Impairment & attitudeAlcohol, cannabis, medicines, fatigue, road rage and distracted driving.
- Licenses & your vehiclePermits, intermediate license, DUI law, insurance, seat belts, steering.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Washington permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Washington Driver Guide.
Permit at 15
Enrolled in driver training, you can apply for an instruction permit at 15; otherwise you can take the knowledge exam at 15½. A permit lasts one year. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 25 (section 1.8))
Teen license steps
Under 18 you need 6 months on the permit, an approved driver training course, both exams, and 50 hours of supervised practice (10 at night). (Washington Driver Guide, p. 26 (section 1.8))
Intermediate license limits
For the first 6 months, no passengers under 20 except family; then up to 3. No driving 1–5 a.m. without a licensed driver 25 or older, and no phone use at all. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 28–29 (section 1.8))
Hold nothing while driving
No driver may hold a phone or other electronic device while driving; permit and intermediate holders can't use one even hands-free. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 85 (section 3.4))
Move over, slow down
Next to a roadside response vehicle with flashing lights, move over a lane or slow to at least 10 mph under the limit, never over 50 mph. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 143 (sections 4.17–4.18))
3 feet for bicycles
Pass a bicyclist with at least 3 feet between them and the widest part of your vehicle, moving over a full lane where there are two lanes your way. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 103 (section 4.6))
Washington permit test FAQ
What exams do I need for a Washington license?
Two: the Driving Knowledge Exam on the rules of the road, then the Driving Skills Exam. You must pass the knowledge exam first, and its score is valid for two years. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 32 (sections 1.11–1.12))
When can I get an instruction permit?
At 15 if you're enrolling in a driver training course (apply 1 to 10 days before it starts), or after you turn 15½ by passing the knowledge exam. You need a WDL number first. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 25 (section 1.8))
What do I need for a license at 16 or 17?
6 months on the permit, an approved traffic safety course, both exams, 40 hours of day and 10 of night driving with a licensed driver of 3+ years' experience, and no violations for 6 months. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 26 (section 1.8))
What are the intermediate license limits?
First 6 months: no passengers under 20 except immediate family; after that, no more than 3. No driving 1–5 a.m. unless with a parent, guardian or licensed driver 25+, and no phone use even hands-free except to report an emergency. (Washington Driver Guide, p. 28–29 (section 1.8))
Read the official Washington Driver Guide
Our questions are written from the guide (520-400 (R/4/25)). Always study the official handbook from the state. This handbook doesn't print page numbers, so page numbers here are the PDF's own (as a PDF viewer shows them); tap one to open the official PDF at that page. Section numbers are the guide's own headings, the same in its text-only version on the state's website.
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