530+ questions based on the official Washington Driver Guide. Realistic exam simulator with instant scoring. No signup required.
40 random questions, no timer — the real Washington DOL knowledge exam is also untimed and has 40 questions. Need 80% (32 correct, miss up to 8) to pass.
Practice road signs exclusively — shapes, colors, and meanings. Perfect for targeting the sign section before your exam.
Test only the critical numbers — speed limits, distances, BAC limits, suspension periods. The most memorized facts on the real exam.
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Everything important from the Washington Driver Guide — organized for the exam
Memorize these numbers first. Washington test questions are frequently built around specific distances, speeds, BAC levels, and time periods. These come up constantly.
Road signs are tested heavily. Know each sign's shape, color, and meaning. The real test often shows a sign description and asks what it means.
| Shape | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Octagon (8-sided) | STOP — always and only | Stop sign |
| Triangle (pointing down) | YIELD — give right of way | Yield sign |
| Diamond | WARNING — hazard ahead | Curve, pedestrian, deer |
| Pentagon (5-sided) | SCHOOL ZONE | School crossing |
| Pennant (triangle right) | NO PASSING ZONE | No-passing pennant |
| Round (circle) | RAILROAD CROSSING advance warning | RR crossing sign |
| Rectangle (vertical) | REGULATORY — rules you must follow | Speed limit, turn restrictions |
| Rectangle (horizontal) | GUIDE or INFORMATION | Street name, mile marker |
| X-shaped crossbuck | RAILROAD CROSSING — treat like yield | Railroad crossbuck |
| Color | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Regulatory — STOP / PROHIBIT | Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, no-turn circles |
| Yellow | WARNING | General hazard warnings — curves, hills, intersections, animals |
| Orange | WORK ZONE / CONSTRUCTION | Construction ahead, road crew, slow down. In Washington, fines are doubled for offenses committed in construction areas when workers are present (Section 4.12). |
| Green | GUIDE / DIRECTIONAL | Highway exits, distances, direction, mile markers |
| Blue | SERVICES | Gas, food, lodging, hospital, rest area |
| Brown | RECREATION / CULTURAL | Parks, campgrounds, historical sites, scenic areas |
| White | REGULATORY | Speed limits, lane rules, turn restrictions |
| Fluorescent Yellow-Green | WARNING — pedestrian / school / bike | School zones, crosswalks, bike lanes |
| Fluorescent Pink | INCIDENT MANAGEMENT | Crash clean-up, debris removal, temporary traffic control |
Right of way is the #1 failure topic on the DOL knowledge test. Master every scenario below — these questions will be on your exam.
| Signal | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| Solid GREEN | Proceed — but yield to traffic already in intersection |
| Solid YELLOW | Prepare to stop if safe; proceed only if stopping would be dangerous |
| Solid RED | Stop completely; may turn right on red after stop and yield (unless posted) |
| GREEN ARROW | Protected turn — oncoming traffic must stop. You may turn in the arrow's direction, but still yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. |
| YELLOW ARROW | Protected turn is ending — prepare to yield or stop |
| Flashing YELLOW ARROW | Unprotected turn — you MAY turn but MUST yield to oncoming and pedestrians |
| Flashing RED | Treat exactly like a STOP sign — stop, yield, proceed when safe |
| Flashing YELLOW | Caution — slow down and proceed carefully. Do not need to stop. |
| RED + GREEN ARROW | Stop for through traffic; turn in direction of arrow only |
| Signal NOT working | Treat as ALL-WAY STOP — all traffic stops |
DUI questions appear on virtually every DOL knowledge test. Know the BAC levels, implied consent law, and penalties. Washington uses "DUI" (Driving Under the Influence).
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| BAC of 0.08%+ (driver 21+) | DUI under RCW 46.61.502. Convictions can include a license suspension of 90 days to 4 years, heavy fines, jail time, ignition interlock requirements, mandatory alcohol assessment, and a probationary license afterward (Section 1.15). |
| Impairment below the legal BAC limit | You can still be charged with DUI in Washington if alcohol or drugs impair your ability to drive, even with a BAC below 0.08%. DUI also applies to drivers in physical control of a parked vehicle if they could operate it (RCW 46.61.503). Polydrug use — mixing more than one drug — is the most common impairment in fatal crashes (Section 3.1). |
| Test refusal (implied consent) | Under the Implied Consent Law (RCW 46.20.308), every Washington driver agrees to be tested if an officer suspects DUI. Refusing the breath or blood test costs your driving privilege from 90 to 730 days, or until age 21 — whichever is longer (Section 1.15). |
| BAC — under 21 (Zero Tolerance) | Drivers under 21 face the same DUI consequences at 0.02% BAC or above, and at any detectable active THC above 0 ng/mL. Minors who get an alcohol, drug, or firearm offense can have their license delayed until age 17 (Section 1.15). |
| Minor purchasing or possessing alcohol (under 21) | Minors who receive an alcohol, drug, or firearm offense risk having their license delayed until age 17. To get the license back later, the minor must retake the knowledge and skills exams, pay a reissue fee plus the usual testing fees, and (if under 18) get parent or guardian consent (Section 1.15). |
| DUI — causing death | Vehicular homicide and vehicular assault are felony charges in Washington that can permanently revoke driving privileges, in addition to prison and heavy fines. Alcohol- and drug-related offenses appear on your driving record for life (Section 1.15). |
School bus rules are heavily tested. In Washington, all vehicles in BOTH directions must stop on a 2-lane road when a school bus has flashing red lights. On a road with 3 or more lanes separated by a median or barrier, opposing traffic does not need to stop. Fines are doubled for passing a stopped school bus (Section 4.2).
| Location | Minimum Clearance |
|---|---|
| Fire hydrant | 15 ft — do not park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant (Section 4.18) |
| Stop sign / yield sign / flashing signal / traffic control device | 30 ft — do not park within 30 ft of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign (Section 4.18) |
| Pedestrian safety zone | 20 ft — do not park within 20 ft of pedestrian safety zones (Section 4.18) |
| Crosswalk at intersection | Never on it — never park on a crosswalk, sidewalk, or bicycle lane (Section 4.18) |
| Railroad crossing | 50 ft — do not park within 50 ft of a railroad crossing (Section 4.18) |
| Fire station driveway | 75 ft on the opposite side of the street (Section 4.18). Also no parking within 5 ft of any driveway, alley, or private road. |
| Driveway entrance (public or private) | Not in front of — always prohibited |
| Accessible (handicapped) space | Never without placard — also keep the white striped access aisle clear. Don't hang the placard from the rearview mirror while driving (Section 4.18) |
| Inside an intersection or on a crosswalk | Never — always illegal |
| Handicapped space (without placard) | Never park here |
| Bridge, overpass, or tunnel | Never — also no parking on a freeway shoulder unless you have an emergency (Section 4.18) |
| No Stopping zone | Never stop here, for any reason |
| No Parking zone | No parking — may stop to load/unload |
The rule: always turn wheels so that if the car rolls, it rolls away from traffic or is caught by the curb.
| Situation | Turn Wheels | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Facing DOWNHILL, WITH curb | RIGHT (into curb) | Car rolls into curb and stops |
| Facing DOWNHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
| Facing UPHILL, WITH curb | LEFT (away from curb) | Car rolls back, caught by curb |
| Facing UPHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
GDL questions appear on many tests. Know Washington's Graduated Driver Licensing program, the restrictions in each phase, and the specific ages, hold periods, and curfew hours.
| Equipment | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Headlights (on) | Required from 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise, and any time it's dark, rainy, snowy, foggy, or smoky. Daytime running lights aren't as bright as headlights and don't activate taillights — turn on full headlights for low visibility (Section 2.5). |
| High beams (dim) | Switch back to regular headlights when 500 ft in front of an oncoming vehicle, and 300 ft when following another vehicle. Use low beams in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, or dust (Section 2.5). |
| Horn | Use when needed to prevent a crash. Do not use to express anger or to greet friends. Avoid around blind pedestrians and animal-drawn vehicles (Section 3.5). |
| Turn signals | Signal at least 100 feet before you make your move. Make sure your signal stops blinking after the turn (Section 2.5). |
| Tinted windows | Tinting must not obstruct the driver's view. Don't hang things from the mirror or clutter windows with decals or items that block your view (Section 2.5). |
| TVs / video screens visible to driver | Prohibited while vehicle is in motion (navigation is excepted) |
| Muffler | Must prevent excessive or unusual noise |
| Brakes | Brake lights must be clearly visible from 100 ft. Use four levels of braking — light, medium, firm, emergency — and drive smoothly. Always set the parking brake when parked (especially on a hill) (Section 2.5, Section 2.8, Section 4.18). |
| Wipers | Must adequately clean the windshield when used |
| Tail lights / rear reflector | Brake lights are red and must be clearly visible from 100 feet away (Section 2.5). |
| Tires | Tire tread shouldn't be less than 2/32 of an inch. Worn tires can cause slipping, especially on wet roads. Maintain proper inflation pressure per the door-jamb label (Section 2.5). |
| Hazard lights | For use when parked/stopped in an emergency — not while driving normally |
| Seat belts & child restraints | Every person in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt or be secured in an approved child restraint (RCW 46.61.687, RCW 46.61.688). Children up to age 2: rear-facing car seat. Ages 2-4: car seat with harness. Ages 4+ and under 4'9" tall: booster seat. Children under 13 should never ride in the front seat (Section 2.6). |
A proven 4-phase approach that builds real understanding — not just memorization. Work through each phase at your own pace, and you'll walk into the DOL ready to pass on your first try.
| Your Score | Status | What to Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| Under 75% | Needs more work | Go back to Phase 3 — run Weak Spots mode on your wrong answers. Re-read the Study Guide for those topics. Then try the simulator again. |
| 75% – 89% | Almost there | Run Weak Spots on what you missed, then take the simulator again. You're close — one more round should get you there. |
| 90%+ | Ready! 🎉 | Run the simulator one more time to confirm. Score 90%+ twice → you are ready for the real test. |
Before you walk into the Washington State Department of Licensing office:
40 questions · need 80% (32 correct) · you can miss up to 8 and still pass
The official handbook from the Washington State Department of Licensing — the single source of truth for the written test.
Washington Driver Guide · Revised January 2026 · Published by Washington DOL
Download Official Manual →Source: Washington DOL · Free download
We've distilled the official manual into 12 focused study sections. Every number, rule, and fact verified against the handbook. Click any topic to start studying.
The Washington DOL knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 32 correctly (80%) to pass — you can miss up to 8. There is no time limit. The test is computer-based at any DOL driver licensing office. Confirm the current format with the DOL or your driver training school before testing.
DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. The Washington legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21. Active THC over 5 ng/mL is also a DUI for drivers 21+; any detectable THC above 0 ng/mL is a DUI for drivers under 21. (RCW 46.61.502; Section 1.15.)
The Washington Driver Guide (Section 5.2) says to leave a distance of at least twice the length of your vehicle between you and the vehicle ahead. Apply the 2-second rule using a fixed object as a reference. Increase to 4+ seconds in rain, snow, ice, fog, or any slippery condition (Section 5.6).
You can apply for a Washington instruction permit at age 15 with enrollment in approved driver training, or at 15½ without. The permit must be held at least 6 months before licensing. The earliest you can get a first driver license is age 16 with completed driver training, 50 hours of supervised practice (40 day + 10 night), and 6 months violation-free (Section 1.8).
Yes, this practice site is completely free. Every question is verified against the Washington Driver Guide.
Dial 911 for any traffic emergency in Washington. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) responds to highway emergencies. For DOL driver licensing customer service, call 360-902-3900. After a crash with injuries, you must call 911 (Section 5.9).
The Washington Driving Knowledge Exam is administered by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) — not a DMV — and tests the rules from the Washington Driver Guide. The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions; you need 80% (32 of 40 correct, miss up to 8) to pass and there is no time limit. Washington stands out for several state-specific rules tested heavily on the exam: hands-free is required for all drivers (holding any electronic device while driving is illegal), permit and intermediate license holders may only use a phone for emergencies, and fines are doubled for passing a stopped school bus or for any violation in a construction zone when workers are present.
Washington uses DUI (Driving Under the Influence, RCW 46.61.502) with a BAC threshold of 0.08% for drivers 21+ and 0.02% for drivers under 21. Active THC of more than 5 ng/mL is also a DUI for drivers 21+; any detectable active THC is a DUI for drivers under 21. DUI also applies to anyone in physical control of a vehicle, even when parked (RCW 46.61.503). Convictions can suspend driving privileges for 90 days to 4 years, plus heavy fines, jail time, mandatory alcohol assessment, ignition interlock requirements, and a probationary license afterward. Refusing the breath or blood test under Washington's Implied Consent Law (RCW 46.20.308) costs your driving privilege 90 to 730 days, or until age 21 — whichever is longer. Every fact on this page is verified against the official Washington Driver Guide published by the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Washington's Graduated Driver Licensing program has three stages. Phase 1 — instruction permit: apply at 15 with enrollment in approved driver training, or 15½ without, with parent or guardian consent. Permit holders must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or licensed responsible adult with 3+ years of driving experience (or 5+ years for adult permit holders 18+). Phase 2 — intermediate driver license at age 16: must hold the permit at least 6 months and complete 50 hours of supervised practice (40 day + 10 night). Restrictions: first 6 months — no passengers under 20 except immediate family; after 6 months — max 3 passengers under 20; curfew 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or licensed driver age 25+; phone use is emergency-only. A 1st violation extends restrictions until 18; a 2nd suspends the license 6 months or until 18; a 3rd suspends it until 18. All restrictions automatically lift at age 18.
This free practice test is verified against the Washington Driver Guide and is built for anyone testing at DOL driver licensing offices in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton, Bellingham, Yakima, Olympia, Federal Way, and every other Washington location. Fees are set by DOL — current rates are posted at dol.wa.gov. Free practice here, no signup, no paywall, every question cited to the official manual section.
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