Washington State Department of
Licensing Washington Driver
Guide with Complete Solutions
You must get a Washington State driver's license within ______ of the date you
become a resident. - ANSWER - 30 days
Instruction Permit: - ANSWER - This allows you to operate a motor vehicle within WA
while being supervised by a licensed driver.
This licensed driver must have at least five years of licensed driving experience and
sit in the right-front passenger seat.
Intermediate Driver License: - ANSWER - If you are 16 or 17 and meet the
requirements, we will issue you an intermediate license with restrictions meant to
ease you into your responsibilities as a driver.
Standard Driver License: - ANSWER - This allows you to operate a motor vehicle on
public roadways. Your license is valid for up to six years from the date of your last
birthday.
Enhanced Driver License: - ANSWER - REAL ID compliant and valid for air travel
within the United States and can be used to cross the borders of Canada and Mexico
by land or sea.
Motorcycle or Trike Instruction Permit: - ANSWER - These allow you to operate a
motorcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle-based vehicle on public roadways.
Identification cards: - ANSWER - Photo identification cards are given to non-drivers
of any age. You must show the same identification that we require for a driver
license.
Voter registration: - ANSWER - You may register to vote at any driver licensing office
if you meet the following requirements. You must be:
,-a United States citizen whose civil rights are not currently revoked.
-a Washington State resident.
-at least 18.
Federal Selective Service System Registration: - ANSWER - All male applicants
applying for a driver's license, instruction permit, intermediate license, and ID card
who are under the age of 26 must be given the opportunity to register with the
Selective Service System (SSS).
Organ Donor Program: - ANSWER - The donor symbol will appear on your license
and your information will be given to the donor registry to ensure your wishes will
be carried out.
To be issued an instruction permit, you must: - ANSWER - Be at least 15-1/2 years
old (or 15 years old if enrolled in an approved driver-training course);
Pass the knowledge test (unless enrolled in an approved driver-training course);
Complete the vision and medical screenings, and;
Pay an application/examination fee.
To be issued an intermediate driver license, you must: - ANSWER - Be between the
ages of 16 and 18 years old.
Show us proof that you have passed an approved driver-training course with at least
30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
Get the consent of your parent or guardian.
Pass the medical and vision screenings, the knowledge test, and the driving test.
Have had an instruction permit for at least six months.
,Have at least 50 hours of driving experience, including 10 hours at night
Not have been issued a traffic ticket that is pending when you apply for your
license, and not have been convicted of committing a traffic violation within the last
six months.
Not have been convicted of and must not have been found to have committed an
offense involving the use of alcohol or drugs while you had an instruction permit.
Provide your Social Security number
An intermediate license comes with these driving restrictions: - ANSWER - You
cannot drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless you are with a parent, a guardian, or
a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old.
For the first six months, no passenger under the age of 20 may be with you while
you drive unless that person is a member of your immediate family.
No more than three passengers under the age of 20 may be with you while you
drive unless they are members of your immediate family.
May not use a cell phone or other wireless communication device while operating a
motor vehicle unless the holder is using the device to report illegal activity,
summon medical or other emergency help, or prevent injury to a person or property.
There are tough penalties in the first year: - ANSWER - First violation - the passenger
and nighttime restrictions are extended until age 18 and a warning letter is sent to
you and your parent or guardian if you receive a ticket for violating the restrictions
or any other traffic law or you are involved in an collision where:
- you receive a ticket.
- you are determined to have caused the collision.
, - no one involved in the collision receives a ticket.
- no one was found to cause the collision.
- only your car was involved in the collision.
Second violation - you are suspended for six months (or until age 18 if that comes
first).
Third violation - you are suspended until age 18.You and your parent, or guardian,
are notified before any
suspension action is taken.
On your 18th birthday, your license will become a standard driver license without
the intermediate license restrictions. You do not need to visit a driver licensing office
to make this change.
To get a standard driver license, you must: - ANSWER - Be at least 18 years old, and
show proof of identity and age. (provide your Social Security number)
Proof of Washington State residence.
pay an application/examination fee.
pass the medical and vision screenings, the knowledge test, and the driving test.
turn in any other driver licenses.
not have a currently suspended, revoked, or cancelled driving privilege.
Licensing Washington Driver
Guide with Complete Solutions
You must get a Washington State driver's license within ______ of the date you
become a resident. - ANSWER - 30 days
Instruction Permit: - ANSWER - This allows you to operate a motor vehicle within WA
while being supervised by a licensed driver.
This licensed driver must have at least five years of licensed driving experience and
sit in the right-front passenger seat.
Intermediate Driver License: - ANSWER - If you are 16 or 17 and meet the
requirements, we will issue you an intermediate license with restrictions meant to
ease you into your responsibilities as a driver.
Standard Driver License: - ANSWER - This allows you to operate a motor vehicle on
public roadways. Your license is valid for up to six years from the date of your last
birthday.
Enhanced Driver License: - ANSWER - REAL ID compliant and valid for air travel
within the United States and can be used to cross the borders of Canada and Mexico
by land or sea.
Motorcycle or Trike Instruction Permit: - ANSWER - These allow you to operate a
motorcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle-based vehicle on public roadways.
Identification cards: - ANSWER - Photo identification cards are given to non-drivers
of any age. You must show the same identification that we require for a driver
license.
Voter registration: - ANSWER - You may register to vote at any driver licensing office
if you meet the following requirements. You must be:
,-a United States citizen whose civil rights are not currently revoked.
-a Washington State resident.
-at least 18.
Federal Selective Service System Registration: - ANSWER - All male applicants
applying for a driver's license, instruction permit, intermediate license, and ID card
who are under the age of 26 must be given the opportunity to register with the
Selective Service System (SSS).
Organ Donor Program: - ANSWER - The donor symbol will appear on your license
and your information will be given to the donor registry to ensure your wishes will
be carried out.
To be issued an instruction permit, you must: - ANSWER - Be at least 15-1/2 years
old (or 15 years old if enrolled in an approved driver-training course);
Pass the knowledge test (unless enrolled in an approved driver-training course);
Complete the vision and medical screenings, and;
Pay an application/examination fee.
To be issued an intermediate driver license, you must: - ANSWER - Be between the
ages of 16 and 18 years old.
Show us proof that you have passed an approved driver-training course with at least
30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
Get the consent of your parent or guardian.
Pass the medical and vision screenings, the knowledge test, and the driving test.
Have had an instruction permit for at least six months.
,Have at least 50 hours of driving experience, including 10 hours at night
Not have been issued a traffic ticket that is pending when you apply for your
license, and not have been convicted of committing a traffic violation within the last
six months.
Not have been convicted of and must not have been found to have committed an
offense involving the use of alcohol or drugs while you had an instruction permit.
Provide your Social Security number
An intermediate license comes with these driving restrictions: - ANSWER - You
cannot drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless you are with a parent, a guardian, or
a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old.
For the first six months, no passenger under the age of 20 may be with you while
you drive unless that person is a member of your immediate family.
No more than three passengers under the age of 20 may be with you while you
drive unless they are members of your immediate family.
May not use a cell phone or other wireless communication device while operating a
motor vehicle unless the holder is using the device to report illegal activity,
summon medical or other emergency help, or prevent injury to a person or property.
There are tough penalties in the first year: - ANSWER - First violation - the passenger
and nighttime restrictions are extended until age 18 and a warning letter is sent to
you and your parent or guardian if you receive a ticket for violating the restrictions
or any other traffic law or you are involved in an collision where:
- you receive a ticket.
- you are determined to have caused the collision.
, - no one involved in the collision receives a ticket.
- no one was found to cause the collision.
- only your car was involved in the collision.
Second violation - you are suspended for six months (or until age 18 if that comes
first).
Third violation - you are suspended until age 18.You and your parent, or guardian,
are notified before any
suspension action is taken.
On your 18th birthday, your license will become a standard driver license without
the intermediate license restrictions. You do not need to visit a driver licensing office
to make this change.
To get a standard driver license, you must: - ANSWER - Be at least 18 years old, and
show proof of identity and age. (provide your Social Security number)
Proof of Washington State residence.
pay an application/examination fee.
pass the medical and vision screenings, the knowledge test, and the driving test.
turn in any other driver licenses.
not have a currently suspended, revoked, or cancelled driving privilege.
