Washington Permit Practice Test 8 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

For how long before applying must a teen have no traffic violations?

1. 1 month
2. 6 months
3. 3 years

Question 2 of 20

During the first 6 months of an intermediate license, who may ride with you?

1. No passengers under 20 except immediate family
2. Up to 3 friends
3. Anyone

Question 3 of 20

After 6 months with an intermediate license, how many passengers under 20 may you carry?

1. None
2. No more than 3, except immediate family
3. Up to 5

Question 4 of 20

Until what age must children ride in a rear-facing car seat?

1. 1
2. 4
3. 2

Question 5 of 20

With an intermediate license, when may you not drive unless accompanied?

1. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
2. After sunset
3. Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Question 6 of 20

For hand-to-hand steering, where should your hands be?

1. At 12 and 6
2. Both at 12
3. At 9 and 3 or 10 and 2

Question 7 of 20

Who must wear a seat belt in Washington?

1. Only the driver
2. Every person in a moving vehicle
3. Only front passengers

Question 8 of 20

With an intermediate license, when may you use a phone while driving?

1. Only to report an emergency
2. With hands-free
3. At red lights

Question 9 of 20

Without a driver training course, when can you take the knowledge exam for a permit?

1. At 14
2. Only at 18
3. After you turn 15½

Question 10 of 20

When is one hand at the 12 o'clock position recommended?

1. Only when backing up
2. On freeways
3. In turns

Question 11 of 20

What happens after a second violation with an intermediate license?

1. A warning letter
2. Suspension for 6 months or until 18, whichever comes first
3. Permanent revocation

Question 12 of 20

If you enroll in a driver training course, at what age can you apply for an instruction permit?

1. 14
2. 15
3. 16

Question 13 of 20

What is the speed limit in a Washington school zone?

1. 25 mph
2. 20 mph
3. 15 mph

Question 14 of 20

Children 4 and older ride in a booster until when?

1. Until the seat belt fits properly, typically between 8 and 12
2. Until 5
3. Until 16

Question 15 of 20

You need glasses to pass the vision screening. What happens?

1. You cannot drive
2. Nothing
3. It is recorded on your license and you must wear them

Question 16 of 20

A new resident licensed in another state has how long to get a Washington license?

1. 30 days
2. 90 days
3. One year

Question 17 of 20

What is the maximum speed in an emergency zone?

1. 35 mph
2. The posted limit
3. 50 mph

Question 18 of 20

Children under what age should never ride in the front seat?

1. 8
2. 13
3. 16

Question 19 of 20

What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing?

1. Left arm up
2. Left arm out with fingers pointing to the ground
3. Right arm out

Question 20 of 20

When must you retake both exams to renew an expired license?

1. When it has been expired 8 or more years
2. After 1 year
3. Never