Build your road sense.
Washington DOL’s guide covers the state’s instruction-permit and intermediate-license phases alongside practical rules of the road. DriveReady creates passenger-car drills on supervision, device restrictions, practice hours, and Washington roadway awareness.
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A Washington instruction permit is valid for one year and may be renewed for a fee.
Permit drivers must have a licensed driver with at least five years’ experience and may not use a phone or mobile device except to call 911.
Teens seeking a first license generally complete 40 daytime and 10 nighttime practice hours and hold the permit at least six months.
Requirements can depend on your age, license history, and permit type. Check Washington State Department of Licensing's permit information before making an appointment.
A few Washington questions.
These original practice questions include explanations and source links. They are not official exam questions.
01What experience must the supervising driver have for a Washington learner-permit drive?
- A. At least one year
- B. At least five years
- C. At least three years
- D. No license required
Answer: At least five years
Washington DOL says public-road practice requires a licensed driver with at least five years of driving experience.
Read the official source02What phone exception does Washington allow for an instruction-permit driver?
- A. Any hands-free call
- B. Texting at a stoplight
- C. Calling 911 for an emergency
- D. Streaming navigation videos
Answer: Calling 911 for an emergency
Washington DOL prohibits phone/mobile-device use while driving except when calling 911.
Read the official source03What practice-hour mix does Washington generally require teens to document before a first license?
- A. 10 day and 40 night
- B. 40 day and 10 night
- C. 50 night only
- D. 25 day and 25 night
Answer: 40 day and 10 night
Washington DOL lists at least 40 hours of day driving and 10 hours of night driving.
Read the official source04A Washington teen held an instruction permit five months and completed 40 daytime and 10 nighttime hours. Can the teen generally apply yet?
- A. No; the opposite rule applies
- B. There is no such requirement
- C. Only if the trip is on an interstate
- D. No; the permit generally must be held at least six months
Answer: No; the permit generally must be held at least six months
Washington DOL generally requires teens to hold the instruction permit at least six months in addition to practice hours.
Read the official source05A Washington permit holder wants to send a hands-free message while driving. What is allowed?
- A. There is no such requirement
- B. Only using the phone to call 911 for an emergency
- C. No; the opposite rule applies
- D. Only if the trip is on an interstate
Answer: Only using the phone to call 911 for an emergency
Washington DOL prohibits phone/mobile-device use while driving, including hands-free use, except to call 911.
Read the official sourceWhat to expect from practice
Does this match the official Washington test?
Our exam-style sessions use a mixed practice set with feedback held until the end. They do not reproduce the official test, its question pool, or every possible rule. Study the complete state handbook as well.
What does my progress score mean?
Your progress reflects answers submitted here, including the topics you have practiced and your latest answer to each question. It is a study aid, not a validated probability of passing.
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