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Free Washington DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Study 591 Washington DMV practice questions written from the Washington Driver Guide, every answer explained in plain language. Start free, track what you miss, and get a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to book your Washington permit test.

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591 practice questions to help you master the Washington DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Washington requirement to pass

40 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (32 of 40), time limit not published

Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Washington Driver Guide. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) before your test.

Study by Category

Master each topic before your Washington written test. 4 categories are free to start.

Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.

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Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.

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Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.

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The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Washington Test 1: All Topics, Set A

Includes lane markings, passing, and warning signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Washington Test 2: All Topics, Set B

Includes laws, route markers, and emergency vehicle reenter order, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

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Washington Test 3: All Topics, Set C

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Includes regulatory signs, passing, and efficiency, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

Washington Test 4: All Topics, Set D

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Includes warning signs, pavement markings, and breakdowns, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

About the Washington DMV Test

Washington's knowledge test is administered by the Department of Licensing (DOL) and consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 32 correct answers - an 80% passing score. The test draws from the Washington Driver Guide, available in 14 languages for study.

Where and How to Take It

The test is taken in person at any Washington DOL office or at authorized third-party testing locations throughout the state. Walk-ins are accepted, though wait times vary by location. Testing is also available through some authorized driving schools. The test is offered in 7 languages including English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese.

What to Bring

Bring proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security number, and proof of Washington residency. Under-18 applicants need parental consent. The permit fee is $35, which also covers the knowledge test.

Test Day

After document verification and fee payment, you'll take the 40-question test on a computer terminal (or paper at some locations). Questions cover traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, DUI laws, and sharing the road. Results are provided immediately. A passing score remains valid for 2 years.

If You Don't Pass

Washington's DOL does not publish a waiting period between knowledge test attempts. Study the Washington Driver Guide and focus on the areas where you missed questions.

Washington-Specific Details

Washington is notable for allowing learner permits at age 15 (with driver training) - one of the younger permit ages. The state's diverse geography means the test covers urban driving, mountain road conditions, and wet-weather driving. Washington has a growing multilingual population, reflected in its 7-language testing availability. A passing score is valid for 2 years, giving you flexibility in completing other requirements.

Learner Permit vs. Full License

After passing the knowledge test, you receive a learner permit. Under-18 holders must keep it for at least 6 months, complete an approved driver training course, and log supervised driving hours. Adults 18+ can take the road test after passing the knowledge test without a mandatory holding period.

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Washington is:

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B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Helpful guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Washington test has 40 questions and you need 32 correct, which is 80%. A passing knowledge score is valid for 2 years to complete the skills exam. Results are given immediately. The Department of Licensing does not publish a time limit, and the test can be computer-based or paper.
You take it in person at a Department of Licensing office or an authorized third-party testing location, including licensed driver training schools. Washington has no online knowledge test. Walk-ins are accepted at DOL offices, and fees at third-party locations vary by location.
Washington's DOL does not publish a retake wait, an attempt limit, or a statewide retest fee for the non-commercial knowledge test. It says only that there may be a waiting period before you can retest. Ask your testing location what applies to you, since schools and approved locations set their own fees.
One Washington note lists a $35 permit fee that also covers the knowledge test, and the CDL knowledge fee is also $35. Licensed driver training schools and DOL-approved locations give the test and their fees vary, so ask yours before you go. The DOL publishes no statewide retest fee for the non-commercial test.
The $35 CDL knowledge fee covers one attempt at each test within 90 days. If you fail the CDL skills test, you wait 3 days before retesting. If a vehicle equipment failure caused the failure, there is no wait and you do not pay for your next attempt.
Washington lists 12 languages: English, Spanish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Arabic, Punjabi, Tagalog and Ukrainian. Washington gives the test on computer or paper depending on location, so confirm with your testing location that your language is offered in the format they use.
You can apply at 15 with driver training or 15 and a half without. Under 18 you need parental consent, completion of an approved driver training course, and 6 months with the permit. Passenger and nighttime restrictions apply. A learner permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21 or older.
Bring proof of identity such as a birth certificate or passport, your Social Security number and proof of Washington residency. Under 18, add parental consent and driver training course completion. The test draws from the Washington Driver Guide (2024-2025 edition), which the state publishes in a Chinese-language version too.
Passing the written test earns your learner permit. From there you build supervised driving hours, and the last step is the Washington road test, the behind-the-wheel exam. See the full Washington road test guide for requirements, what to bring, and scoring.

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