Washington · Permit test
Read the free Washington Driver Guide first, then check yourself with DOL's short practice test and the 20 questions here. If you want your license before 18, you also need an approved driving school course, in a classroom with a real instructor. Here are the official materials, the schools and the apps people use.
DOL's handbook and the source of the knowledge test. Chapter 1 covers permits, driver training and the intermediate license. There's a text-only web version and a plain-text PDF, and DOL will mail a printed copy if you call. DOL doesn't list an audio version.
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You need 4 of 5 to pass, and the same five questions come up every time. Good for seeing the question style, too short to tell you whether you're ready for 40.
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Each runs under three minutes: the pre-test vehicle check, the backing maneuver, parallel parking, and lane changes and turns. Watch them the week before your drive test.
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Required from November 1, 2026 for first-time license applicants aged 16 to 24. It takes about an hour, works on a phone, and comes in 14 languages. You need a WDL number and a WA.gov account to sign in.
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The Motorcycle Operator Manual comes in seven languages. The Commercial Driver Guide is English only and goes with DOL's 20-question CDL practice test.
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Published by eDriverManuals and linked from DOL's teen pages. Thirteen lessons for parents teaching a teen, from starting the engine to roundabouts, plus a supervised driving log and the Parental Authorization Affidavit. There's a Spanish edition too.
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One company runs both. The Washington section has permit tests, sign quizzes, a 40-question exam simulator and links to motorcycle and CDL sections. The DMV Genie app has 4.8 stars from about 184,000 App Store ratings.
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Also has motorcycle tests, a Spanish version and CDL tests by endorsement. Its FAQ says the official test is offered in English and Spanish, but DOL lists 12 languages. The site says it isn't affiliated with any DMV.
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Says it has 600+ Washington questions in short game-style lessons, aligned with the Washington Driver Guide. The app has 4.7 stars from about 239,000 App Store ratings.
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Required if you want a license before 18. Online, self-paced and parent-taught courses don't count. DOL's finder lists each location's services, such as knowledge and drive tests, and lets you filter by language.
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Approved schools give all four motorcycle tests, and DOL's partner schools include them in a 2-wheel safety course. Under 18, an approved course is required for the endorsement.
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Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.