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Washington · Permit test

Washington motorcycle permit test

In Washington, the motorcycle permit knowledge test has 50 questions and you take it, with a riding skills test, at an approved motorcycle training school. You need to be 16 and already hold a Washington driver license. A permit costs $35 for 180 days, as of October 2026, and getting the full endorsement takes two more tests.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

The four tests

TestWhat it covers
Permit knowledge test50 questions on traffic rules and safe motorcycle riding
Permit riding skills testWhether you can ride legally and safely
Endorsement knowledge test25 questions on cornering, decisions and hazards
Endorsement riding skills testPass or fail: a quick stop at about 20-25 mph and a timed figure 8

Permit rules

  • Valid for 180 days. You can get one permit and one renewal in a 5-year period.
  • No passengers, and no riding during the hours of darkness.
  • Wait 3 business days after testing for the school to post your results, then apply within 365 days.
  • Under 18, a parent or guardian signs a consent form at a licensing office. To get the full endorsement under 18, you also need an approved safety course.

Fees

  • Motorcycle permit: $35 for 180 days. Renewal: $15.
  • Adding a 2- or 3-wheel endorsement: $27-$41.
  • Knowledge and skills test fees are set by each training school and paid to the school.

Studying

The Motorcycle Operator Manual is free in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian and Tagalog. DOL's 2-wheel testing page also has sample knowledge questions, each linked to the part of the manual it comes from. DOL doesn't publish the pass mark for the motorcycle tests.

Motorcycle Operator Manual ↗2-wheel motorcycle testing and sample questions ↗

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Sources: Washington DOL and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.