Washington Permit Practice Test: Getting Your License (2026)

Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 20

How long is a Washington instruction permit valid?

1. 1 year, renewable for a fee
2. 6 months
3. 5 years

Question 5 of 20

How long is a passing knowledge exam score valid?

1. 6 months
2. 2 years
3. Forever

Question 6 of 20

A 16- or 17-year-old must hold an instruction permit for how long before getting a license?

1. 30 days
2. 2 years
3. At least 6 months

Question 7 of 20

How much supervised practice does a teen need before a license?

1. 40 hours of day and 10 hours of night driving
2. 20 hours total
3. 50 hours at night

Question 8 of 20

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

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

Question 9 of 20

How long is the temporary license you receive at the office valid?

1. 10 days
2. 1 year
3. 45 days

Question 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 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

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

Question 17 of 20

How early can you renew your Washington license?

1. Only on the expiration date
2. Up to one year before it expires
3. Five years before

Question 18 of 20

How soon must you update your address after moving?

1. Within 60 days
2. At renewal
3. Within 10 days

Question 19 of 20

A minor with an alcohol, drug or firearm offense risks delaying their license until what age?

1. 17
2. 21
3. 25

Question 20 of 20

Who may be in the vehicle during the driving skills exam?

1. Your parent
2. Only you and the examiner (plus service animals or interpreters)
3. Any passenger