Washington DOL Knowledge Test Information
π Test Overview
| Number of Questions | 40 |
| Correct Answers to Pass | 32 (80%) |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice & True/False |
| Time Limit | Timed (varies by location) |
| Test Languages | English, Spanish, Hindi, Vietnamese, and more |
| Test Location | DOL Offices statewide |
π What's on the Test
- Traffic laws and rules of the road
- Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
- Right-of-way rules
- Safe driving techniques
- Alcohol and drug impairment laws
- Speed limits and fines
- Parking rules and regulations
- Sharing the road (pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles)
- Emergency situations and vehicle breakdowns
- Washington-specific driving laws (hands-free, etc.)
π What to Bring
- Proof of identity (passport, birth certificate, etc.)
- Social Security number or letter of ineligibility
- Two proofs of Washington residency
- Payment for testing fee
- Parent/guardian signature (if under 18)
π° Fees
| First-time license (16-17) | $89 |
| First-time license (18+) | $89 |
| License renewal | $45 |
| Replacement license | $20 |
β οΈ Key WA Driving Laws
- Hands-free law: No handheld devices while driving
- Texting: Illegal while driving
- BAC limit: 0.08% (21+), 0.02% (under 21)
- Move Over law: Move over or slow down for emergency vehicles
- Seatbelts: Required for all occupants
- School zones: 20 mph when flashing
- Headlights: Required 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise
- Implied consent: Refusal to test = license revocation
π Official Resources
π‘ Study Tips
1
Read the entire Washington Driver Guide at least once before taking practice tests.
2
Focus on areas where you score lowest in practice tests β especially road signs and right-of-way rules.
3
Know Washington-specific laws: hands-free law, implied consent, and teen driving restrictions.
4
Take practice tests until you consistently score 90% or above β the real test may have tricky wording.
5
Get a good night's sleep before test day. Arrive early with all required documents.