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Washington State Driver License Knowledge Test

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Washington DMV Driver License Knowledge Test License: Complete Roadmap

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Signs, Signals & Pavement MarkingsYou are here

Learn sign shapes and colors (octagon = stop, diamond = warning, red prohibits), steady vs. flashing signals, a dark signal as a four-way stop, and yellow vs. white line rules. Sign questions are among the most common on the 40-question test.

4
hours
2

Right-of-Way, Intersections & Maneuvers

Master yielding rules at uncontrolled intersections and roundabouts, signaling and lane choice for turns, passing limits, parking, and pedestrian right-of-way in crosswalks — the situations Washington tests most often.

4
hours
3

Speed, Following Distance & Sharing the Road

Study the basic speed rule, the 20 mph school-zone and 25 mph residential limits, the 3-second following rule, and how to share the road safely with bicyclists, motorcyclists, large trucks, and stopped school buses.

3
hours
4

Washington Laws, Alcohol & Adverse Conditions

Memorize the 0.08 / 0.02 / 0.04 BAC limits, the Implied Consent Law, the E-DUI distracted-driving rule, the Move Over law, graduated licensing restrictions, and how to drive in rain, fog, ice, and at night.

4
hours
5

Full-Length Practice Tests & Final Review

Take timed 40-question practice tests, review every miss against the Driver Guide, and keep drilling weak topics until you score 90% or higher — a comfortable cushion above the 32-of-40 pass mark.

5
hours
Estimated total study time
20 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week
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WA DOL Knowledge Test Exam Details

Washington State Driver License Knowledge Test

Administered by Washington State Department of Licensing

Official Source
80% (32 out of 40 questions correct)
Passing Score
40
Questions
No
Time Limit
$35 (instruction permit)
Exam Fee
Study time: 10-20 hours

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Washington State Department of Licensing content outline

Road Signs and SignalsCore topic

Sign shapes and colors, regulatory and warning signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings

Right-of-Way and IntersectionsCore topic

Yielding rules, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, turns, merging, and pedestrian right-of-way

Speed Limits and Lane UseCore topic

Washington speed limits, the basic speed rule, lane choice, passing, and HOV lanes

Sharing the RoadCore topic

Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, large trucks, school buses, and emergency vehicles

Impaired Driving and Washington LawsCore topic

BAC limits, the Implied Consent Law, distracted-driving rules, the Move Over law, and graduated licensing

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