US Permit Test

Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)

Washington Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official DOL knowledge test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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Washington Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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Washington Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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Washington Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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Washington Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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Washington Road Signs Test

25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

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    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

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    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in Washington

Washington teens can apply for an instruction permit at 15 if enrolled in an approved driver training course, or at 15½ without one (but then can't be licensed until 18). To get a license at 16-17, they must hold the permit at least 6 months, complete driver training, and certify 50 supervised practice hours including 10 at night. The intermediate license then bars driving 1 a.m.-5 a.m. without a licensed driver 25+, bars passengers under 20 (except immediate family) for 6 months and limits them to 3 for the next 6, and bans all wireless device use.

Verified 2026-09-23 · Source: DOL

Washington permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Washington permit test?

The official Washington knowledge test has 40 questions, according to the DOL (verified 2026-09-26).

What score do you need to pass the Washington permit test?

You must answer 32 of 40 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Washington knowledge test. Source: DOL, verified 2026-09-26.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Washington?

You can apply for a learner's permit in Washington at 15, according to the DOL (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the Washington permit cost?

$35 instruction permit fee (permit valid 1 year, renewable twice). Knowledge and drive test fees are charged separately by approved testing locations and vary by location. — as listed by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

What happens if you fail the Washington permit test?

If you fail the knowledge test you can retest, though a waiting period may apply. Tests are administered at DOL-approved driver training schools and testing locations, which set their own testing fees, so each attempt may cost that location's fee. A passing knowledge test score stays valid for 2 years. (per the DOL, verified 2026-09-26).

Can you take the Washington permit test online?

No. The Washington knowledge test is administered in person through the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL), not online (verified 2026-09-26).

What languages is the Washington permit test offered in?

Knowledge test available in 12 languages (English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Arabic, Punjabi, Tagalog, Ukrainian); availability varies by driver training school, so confirm with your testing location. (per the DOL, verified 2026-09-26).

Who runs the permit test in Washington?

Driver licensing in Washington is handled by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL). The official site is https://dol.wa.gov/.

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