Free Washington DMV permit practice tests
Free Washington permit and driver's license practice questions from the official driver handbook, with every answer explained.
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Permit and driver's license tests
6 tests, 150 questions
- Washington DMV permit practice test 1 25 questions
- Washington DMV permit practice test 2 25 questions
- Washington DMV permit practice test 3 25 questions
- Washington DMV permit practice test 4 25 questions
- Washington DMV permit practice test 5 25 questions
- Washington DMV permit practice test 6 25 questions
What score do you need to pass the Washington permit test?
Facts checked against official sources.
The written test has 40 questions, and you need 80% to pass. Washington State Department of Licensing handles driver licensing in Washington. The minimum age for a permit is 15. Our practice questions come from the Washington Driver Guide. We checked these facts against official sources on October 1, 2026.
| Passing score | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Minimum age for a permit | At least 15 years old |
| Licensing agency | Washington State Department of Licensing |
| Official handbook | |
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Quick Washington permit practice tests
4 short tests of 12 questions each, made from the questions in the full tests. Each one takes a few minutes.
How do you get a Washington driver's license?
This is how the Washington State Department of Licensing describes a first license for drivers under 18, based on the Washington Driver Guide (2025) and the DOL's permit, testing, and teen license pages. Check the DOL website for current fees and requirements before you go.
Get a WDL number and sign up for driver training
Create a License Express account to get your Washington driver license (WDL) number, then enroll in an approved driver training course and give the school that number. Drivers under 18 can't get a license without the course.
Get your learner permit
At 15 or older, apply for the permit no earlier than 10 days before your course starts. A parent or guardian gives permission online. For a photo permit, visit a driver licensing office with your identity documents.
Practice and pass both tests
Hold the permit for at least 6 months and log 40 hours of daytime and 10 hours of nighttime driving. Pass the 40-question knowledge test with 32 correct answers, then the drive test with a score of at least 80 out of 100. Bring an insured, registered vehicle to the drive test. From November 1, 2026, drivers under 25 also finish the free online work zone and first responder course.
Apply for your intermediate license
At 16, apply online with a photo permit and your parent's permission, or at a driver licensing office with a parent. Your school has 24 hours to enter your scores. At the office you pass a vision screening, have your photo taken, and get a temporary license while the card is mailed.
Based on:Washington Driver Guide (Washington State Department of Licensing, 2025)Do I need to take a test? (Washington DOL)Get your learner permit (Washington DOL)Driver license application: ages 16 to 17 (Washington DOL)
Checked on October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Washington knowledge test?
The Washington knowledge test has 40 multiple choice questions, and you need 32 correct answers to pass, which is 80%. A passing score stays valid for 2 years. The test is offered in 12 languages, and the fee depends on where you take it.
Where do you take the Washington DOL knowledge test?
You can take it at an approved driver training school or schedule it at a driver licensing office through License Express. If you fail, there may be a waiting period before you can try again.
How old do you have to be for a Washington learner permit?
You can apply at 15 if you're enrolled in an approved driver training course. Without a course, you can take the knowledge test and get your permit at 15 and a half, but you can't get a license until you turn 18. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian gives permission online when you apply.
When can a teen get a Washington driver license?
At 16. By then you need to have held your permit for at least 6 months, finished an approved driver training course, and logged 40 hours of daytime and 10 hours of nighttime driving. You also need no traffic violations in the 6 months before you apply, no alcohol or drug offenses while on your permit, and passing scores on the knowledge and drive tests.
What limits come with a Washington intermediate license?
For the first 6 months you can't carry passengers under 20 unless they're immediate family. After that, you can carry up to 3 passengers under 20 who aren't family. You can't drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless a licensed driver 25 or older is with you, and you can't use a phone while driving, even hands-free, except to report an emergency. The passenger and night limits end after a year of safe driving, and the license becomes a regular one when you turn 18.
What is the Washington work zone and first responder course?
Starting November 1, 2026, anyone under 25 getting a first Washington driver license has to pass this free online course. It takes about an hour, ends with a test, and covers how to drive through work zones and roadside emergencies.
How much does a Washington learner permit cost?
As of October 2026, the Washington State Department of Licensing lists a first learner's permit, which it also calls an instruction permit, at $35 for 1 year. Renewing a learner's permit at a driver licensing office is listed at $25 for 1 year.
What do I need to bring to get a Washington learner permit?
The Washington State Department of Licensing tells you to bring the right documents to prove your identity. If you are under 18, you also bring your parent or guardian and documents that show the parental or guardian connection, such as a birth certificate, adoption records or school records.
How long is a Washington learner permit valid?
A Washington learner permit is valid for one year and can be renewed twice, according to the Washington State Department of Licensing. After two renewals you can apply for a new permit, but you must retake the knowledge test unless you are enrolled in a driver training course.