Washington State Driving Test Practice – Free DOL Knowledge Test Prep

Our Washington DMV practice tests are a free way to prepare for your 2026 Washington learner permit. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Washington Driver Guide from the Department of Licensing (DOL), with an instant explanation for every answer.

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Your Washington Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Washington Basic Speed Law · Washington BAC Limit · Washington Under-21 BAC Practice Test 2 50 questions Washington Shoulder Passing · Washington Implied Consent · Hill Parking Uphill With Curb Practice Test 3 50 questions WA High Beam Dimming Distance · Rain First Begins Most Slippery · WA Fire Hydrant Distance Practice Test 4 50 questions WA Signal Distance Before Turning · Washington Cell Phone · Yellow X Lane Signal Practice Test 5 50 questions Bicycle Passing Minimum Feet · Blind Pedestrian Must NOT Honk · Yellow X Lane Signal

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Washington Basic Speed Law · WA Default City Speed · Broken Yellow Centerline

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions WA City Street Following Distance · WA Default City Speed Limit · Solid Yellow Next to Lane Mini Test 2 12 questions Pedestrian Crosswalk Yield · Left Turn Yield · Blocked Intersection on Green Mini Test 3 12 questions WA Fire Hydrant Distance · WA Crosswalk Distance · WA Stop Sign/Signal Distance Mini Test 4 12 questions Rain First Begins Slippery · Hydroplaning Prevention · Hydroplaning Response

  4. Read the Washington Driver Guide

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Washington Driver GuideOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL).

    DOL learner permit pageOfficial state website

Washington Permit Test Facts

In Washington, you take the knowledge test in person at an approved testing location, such as a driver training school (see DOL's learner permit page). You can apply for a learner permit at 15 if you're enrolled in a driver training course, or at 15½ without one, but then you can't get your license until you turn 18. The permit fee is $35.

Number of questions
40
Passing score
32 correct (80%)
Minimum age
15 in driver training; otherwise 15½
Learner permit fee
$35 (testing fees vary by location)
Time limit
None
Where
In person at an approved testing location, such as a driver training school
Online testing
No, in person only
Test languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian and Vietnamese
Test score valid for
2 years
Permit valid for
1 year, renewable twice
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 at night

Washington Knowledge Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Washington permit test?

The Washington knowledge test has 40 questions, and you need 32 correct (80%) to pass. You take it in person at an approved testing location, and the questions come from the Washington Driver Guide.

Where do you take the Washington knowledge test?

In person at an approved testing location, such as a driver training school. Testing fees can vary depending on where you take it.

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

15 if you're enrolled in an approved driver training course, which you must complete to get your license before 18. Without driver training, you must wait until 15½ for a permit and until 18 for a license (see DOL's learner permit page).

Who can ride with you on a Washington learner permit?

A licensed driver with at least five years of driving experience. You may have other passengers of any age, and you can't use a phone while driving unless you need to call 911.

How much is a Washington learner permit, and how long is it valid?

The permit fee is $35. A learner permit is valid for one year and can be renewed twice.

How long is a Washington knowledge test score valid?

Your knowledge test score is valid for two years. If you wait too long to take your skills test, you may have to take the knowledge test again.

Is there a new requirement for first-time drivers in Washington?

Yes. Starting November 1, 2026, first-time driver license applicants under 25 must pass a free online work zone and first responder safety course to get their license.

Does DOL have an official practice test?

Yes. DOL's online practice test has 5 questions, and you need 4 correct to pass. The practice tests on this page add full-length practice, with an explanation for every answer.

Is this the same as the Washington DMV test?

Yes. In Washington, driver licensing is handled by the Department of Licensing (DOL), and these tests prepare you for its knowledge test.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Washington Driver Guide, DOL learner permit page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.