Washington permit test: instruction permit, intermediate license and your record
Instruction permit and intermediate license rules for new drivers, losing your driving privileges, and required insurance. 28 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key instruction permit, intermediate license and your record rulesShow the rules
- An instruction permit is valid for 1 year and can be renewed for a fee. (p. 25)
- Teen drivers must complete at least 40 hours of day driving and 10 hours of night driving with an experienced licensed driver. (p. 26)
- Drivers getting a first license at 16 or 17 must finish a traffic safety course at an approved driver training school. (p. 26)
- Drivers aged 16 and 17 must have their instruction permit for at least 6 months before getting their first license. (p. 26)
- For the first 6 months of an intermediate license, you may not carry passengers under age 20 unless they are immediate family members. (p. 28)
- Intermediate drivers may not drive between 1 a.m. (p. 28)
- If glasses or contacts are recorded on your license, always wear them while driving and have your eyes checked regularly. (p. 30)
- If your license is 8 or more years expired, you must retake both the skills and knowledge exams. (p. 35)
- Washington liability insurance must pay at least $10,000 for damage to the property of others in any one collision. (p. 43)
- Washington requires liability insurance and you must keep proof of insurance with you or in your vehicle. (p. 43)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample instruction permit, intermediate license and your record questions
1.How long is a Washington instruction permit valid before it must be renewed?
- A6 months
- B5 years
- C1 year
- D2 years
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✓ C. 1 year
An instruction permit is valid for 1 year and can be renewed for a fee.
2.You are 17 and practicing with your instruction permit. How much driving experience must your supervising licensed driver have?
- A10 or more years
- B5 or more years
- C1 or more years
- D3 or more years
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✓ D. 3 or more years
For teens getting their first license, practice hours must be with a licensed driver who has 3 or more years of experience.
3.You have had your intermediate license for one year with no crashes or traffic offenses. Can you now drive at 2 a.m. with friends?
- AOnly for school events
- BOnly with a parent in the car
- CNo, not until you turn 18
- DYes, after one year of safe driving
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✓ D. Yes, after one year of safe driving
After one year of safe driving with no crash or traffic offense, intermediate license holders may drive at any hour, with passengers.
4.You are 17 with an intermediate license and drive at 4 a.m. with passengers for farm work. Is this allowed?
- ANo, the 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. limit applies
- BNo, passengers are never allowed
- CYes, but only with a parent present
- DYes, for agricultural purposes
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✓ D. Yes, for agricultural purposes
Intermediate license holders may drive at any hour, with passengers, for agricultural purposes.