Washington DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Washington DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Washington DMV Driver License Knowledge Test terms across 5 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Washington DMV Driver License Knowledge Test Vocabulary Game
Road Signs, Signals and Markings
Right-of-Way and Intersections
Speed Limits and Lane Use
Sharing the Road
Impairment and Washington Laws
Sources for these terms (13)
- Tips for Driving Safely Around Large Trucks or Buses (FMCSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2B · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Chapter 2C · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 3 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (December 2023), Part 4 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drunk Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Motorcycle Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- School Bus Safety (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Teen Driving (NHTSA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Washington State Driver Guide (text-only) - Washington State Department of Licensing · Source checked 2026-11-04
- RCW 46.61.502 Driving under the influence (Washington State Legislature) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the WA DOL Knowledge Test Exam
The Washington State knowledge test is the written exam required to earn an instruction permit or driver license from the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL). It contains 40 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Washington Driver Guide, covering traffic laws, road signs, safe-driving practices, impaired driving, and what to do after a collision. You must answer at least 32 of the 40 questions correctly to pass, and a passing score is valid for two years.
Exam sponsor: Washington State Department of Licensing. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
40 questions
Time Limit
No fixed time limit
Passing Score
80% (32 out of 40 questions correct)
Exam / Certification Fees
Knowledge test fee varies by testing location; $35 for the instruction permit
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WA DOL Knowledge Test vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the WA DOL Knowledge Test vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 WA DOL Knowledge Test terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the WA DOL Knowledge Test terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Washington State Department of Licensing content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Washington knowledge test?
The Washington State knowledge test contains 40 multiple-choice questions. They are drawn from the Washington Driver Guide and cover traffic laws, road signs, safe-driving practices, impaired driving, and collision procedures. You take it at a driver training school or other testing location, and the test fee varies by location.
What score do I need to pass the Washington knowledge test?
You must answer at least 32 of the 40 questions correctly to pass, which is an 80% score. If you do not pass, there may be a waiting period before you can retake the test. A passing score remains valid for two years.