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Driver's Permit Knowledge Test (U.S.)

Washington: Permit: practice questions

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Question 1 · Washington

How much supervised driving must a Washington teen log before an intermediate license?

  1. 30 hours, with 5 of them at night
  2. 40 day + 10 night hours
  3. 60 hours, with 15 of them at night
  4. 100 hours, with no night requirement
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B. 40 day + 10 night hours — Washington State Driver Guide, 1.8.

Question 2 · Washington

How early can a Washington teen enrolled in driver training get an instruction permit?

  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17
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B. 15 — Washington State Driver Guide (2025), 1.8.

Question 3 · Washington

If a Washington teen gets a permit without driver training, when can they take the skills exam for a license?

  1. At age 16
  2. At age 17
  3. At 17 and a half
  4. Not until 18
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D. Not until 18 — Washington State Driver Guide, 1.8.

Question 4 · Washington

What minimum does Washington set for a traffic safety course taken in another state?

  1. 10 hours of class and 2 hours of driving
  2. 30 class + 6 driving hours
  3. 20 hours of classroom time only, no driving
  4. 50 hours of driving only, with no classroom time
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B. 30 class + 6 driving hours — Washington State Driver Guide, 1.8.

Question 5 · Washington

How long must a 16- or 17-year-old hold a Washington instruction permit before getting a license?

  1. 3 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 9 months
  4. 12 months
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B. 6 months — Washington State Driver Guide, 1.8.

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