Guides for Washington drivers and riders
Everything you need, explained plainly.
Real answers about getting licensed in Washington, from the permit to the skills test to your motorcycle endorsement. Written by the people who teach the courses and run the tests, not by a robot.
Getting your Washington driver license
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How to get your WA driver license
The full Washington driver license process, step by step: drivers ed, permit, the 50 practice hours, the knowledge and skills tests, and the license.
Permits, the knowledge and skills tests, your practice hours, and the license itself, explained one step at a time.
License
Getting your learner permit
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Read it LicenseThe skills test, explained
Read it LicenseWhat to bring on test day
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Read it LicenseIntermediate license restrictions
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License testing
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WA license testing explained
How Washington license testing works: the knowledge test, the skills test, walk-in versus scheduled, and why testing with a DOL examiner like WMST differs.
How the Washington knowledge and skills tests actually work, and how to pass the first time. Written by a DOL examiner.
Teen drivers ed
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Teen drivers ed: parent guide
A parent guide to teen drivers ed in Washington: when to start, what it costs, online versus in-person, how long it takes, and how to pick a school.
A straight-talking parent guide: when to start, what it costs, and how to choose a school.
Adult drivers and the new law
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Adult drivers ed in Washington
Adult drivers ed in Washington: who needs it, the new law for young adults under 22, learning to drive later in life, and passing the skills test.
Learning to drive later in life, plus the new Washington law expanding drivers ed to young adults.
Motorcycle endorsement
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How to get your moto endorsement
The full path to a Washington motorcycle endorsement: the permit, the knowledge and skills tests, and how an approved course lets you skip the DOL tests.
The smart path to a Washington motorcycle endorsement, from your first day on the range to the DOL.