Washington Driver's Handbook, Section 3: Drivers
Health and vision, impaired and drowsy driving, aggressive driving and road rage, decisions, distracted driving and scanning.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, 2025. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. Washington Driver Guide
Key rules
- Cannabis is legal at 21, but driving after any use is illegal at any age. p. 73
- Drowsy: take a 20-minute nap; on trips, stop every 100 miles or 2 hours. p. 76
- Aggressive driving is a traffic offense and road rage a crime; report it to 911. p. 78
- No driver may hold an electronic device; permit and intermediate drivers can't use phones even hands-free. p. 85