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Washington · Permit test

The Washington Driver Guide

The Washington Driver Guide is DOL's official handbook, and it's what the knowledge test is written from. It's free as a PDF in 17 languages, with a text-only version for screen readers. DOL doesn't list an audio version. You can also pick up a printed copy at a driver licensing office or ask DOL to mail you one.

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

Languages you can download it in

English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Somali, Tagalog and Ukrainian. Note that the knowledge test itself comes in 12 languages, not 17, so check that yours is offered before you book.

What's in it

  • Chapter 1, Licenses: learner permits, driver training, the intermediate license and its limits.
  • Chapter 2, Vehicles, and Chapter 3, Drivers. Between them and Chapter 1 you'll find the alcohol and THC limits, implied consent, phone rules and child seats.
  • Chapter 4, Roads: traffic signals, sign colors, right-of-way, roundabouts, lane markings, school and work zones, and parking.
  • Chapter 5, Hazards: speed, space around your car, night driving, wet roads, skids and what to do after a crash.

The numbers worth memorizing

  • School zones: 20 mph.
  • Parking: not within 15 feet of a hydrant, 30 feet of a signal or stop sign, 5 feet of a driveway, or 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
  • Headlights: dim within 500 feet of an oncoming car and 300 feet behind one. Signal at least 100 feet before a turn.
  • Railroad crossings: stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail.
  • Center turn lanes: no more than 300 feet.
  • DUI: 0.08% BAC at 21 and older, 0.02% under 21.

Other DOL guides

Riders use the Motorcycle Operator Manual, in English and six other languages. Truck and bus drivers use the Commercial Driver Guide, which is in English only. Neither one replaces the Washington Driver Guide for the car knowledge test.

Motorcycle Operator Manual ↗Commercial driver guides ↗

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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.