Washington DMV Practice Test 2026: written knowledge test
Free Washington DMV practice test: official facts from WA DOL, questions written from the official Washington Driver Guide.
- 40 questions
- 80% pass mark, 32 of 40
- $35 fee, Instruction permit
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from WA DOL
| Official exam name | Written knowledge test (Driving Knowledge Exam) for the instruction (learner's) permit |
|---|---|
| Run by | Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) official page |
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Pass mark | 32 of 40 |
| Time limit | None published by WA DOL |
| Fee | $35 — Instruction (learner's) permit, valid 1 yearInstruction (learner's) permit, valid 1 year; renewal $25 for 1 year. The knowledge test fee is separate and 'varies by location' (driver training school or testing location): DOL publishes no test or retest amount. |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | WA DOL test booking and locations (official site) |
The Washington written knowledge test (Driving Knowledge Exam) for the instruction (learner's) permit has 40 questions; you need 32 of 40 to pass, per WA DOL; questions come from the official Washington Driver Guide (© Copyright 2025).
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Pre-apply in License Express to get a 12-digit Washington Driver License (WDL) number, then complete the permit application (online, or at a driver licensing office if you want a photo). Under 18: parent or guardian must give permission online (or be present) and bring documents showing the parent/guardian connection (e.g. birth certificate, adoption or school records). Proof of identity: one stand-alone document, or 2 A-list, or 1 A-list + 2 B-list, or 4 B-list documents (one showing name and birth date); originals only. Social Security number or signed declaration. Vision screening at an office when you apply for a driver license. |
|---|---|
| Retake | Not stated. DOL: 'If you do not pass, there may be a waiting period before you can retest.' No length published on the pages read. |
| Attempts | No attempt limit stated on the pages read. A passing score is good for 2 years. A learner permit is valid for 1 year and can be renewed twice; a new permit after that requires retaking the knowledge test unless enrolled in a driver training course. |
| Languages | DOL: 'The knowledge test is available in 12 languages': English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Tagalog, Ukrainian. 'Check with your driver training school to make sure they offer the knowledge test in the language you need.' The driver guide PDF is offered in 17 languages. Online practice test in English and Spanish. |
| Road signs | US road signs as shown in the Washington Driver Guide (the guide does not name the MUTCD). |
| Handbook | Washington Driver Guide — © Copyright 2025 (PDF created June 2025; served by dol.wa.gov with Last-Modified 8 Jul 2025) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
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Washington written knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Washington permit test?
The Washington written knowledge test has 40 questions, per WA DOL.
What is the pass mark for the Washington permit test?
You need 32 of 40 to pass, per WA DOL.
Is the Washington permit test hard?
You need 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, so in the official 40-question format you can get at most 8 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Washington Driver Guide (© Copyright 2025) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Washington permit test cost?
$35 — Instruction (learner's) permit, valid 1 year, per WA DOL.
Is there a free Washington DMV practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Washington written knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 40 questions and the official pass mark of 32 of 40 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Written knowledge test questions come from the official Washington Driver Guide. Read the Washington Driver Guide on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by WA DOL.