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WA Permit Practice Test
Practice the Washington knowledge test the way it is actually given: 40 questions, 80 percent to pass. Every question has a plain English explanation and narrated audio. 212 questions in the bank, free, no account required.
The real Washington knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains the full free 212 question study bank, with an explanation after each answer. Use the numbered 20 question tests below when you want a fixed study session.
The real Washington knowledge test: 40 questions; passing score 32 out of 40 correct answers (80%) (official source). This practice bank has 212 questions.
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Real exam format: 40 questions, 32 correct to pass.
Start here
Run 20 questions to warm up.
Find your gaps
Diagnose weak topics and retry what you've missed.
Simulate the real thing
Practice under graded exam conditions or run the whole bank.
Practice one topic
Drill a single topic, up to 20 questions with explanations.
Random draw and answer order every attempt. Scored against the real test's pass mark: 32 of 40 correct.
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See facts and key topics for Washington DMV (minimum age, fees, wait times, question counts by topic) before you start, or print it to bring with you on test day.
Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 18 short free lessons with the key rules, the exact numbers, and 3 check questions each, all quoted from the Washington manual.
How to use this WA practice test
- Take the 40 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
- Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
- Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Washington State Driver Guide, which is what the examiners use.
- When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.
Want to focus on signs? Take the Washington road sign practice test with pictures.
Prefer to review before you test? Study every Washington question as a flashcard.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Washington practice bank?
This free page contains the full 212 question bank. The numbered tests each contain 20 fixed questions.
How does this practice test relate to the real Washington test?
The real test facts are shown above from the official source. This page is an educational practice bank and is separate from the DMV test.
Can I use the Washington practice test for free?
Yes. The practice questions, explanations, and numbered tests are free to use with no account required.
Last verified 2026-09-05 against the Washington State Driver Guide, which sets the real exam at 40 questions and 32 correct to pass.
All 40 questions, WA exam length
Every question below comes from the Washington question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.
1. Which locations are examples of services shown by Washington service signs?
- Hiking trails, picnic spaces, and ski areas
- Hospitals, electric vehicle charging stations, and rest areas
- Cities, airports, and state lines
- Curves, hills, and slippery pavement
Show answer
Hospitals, electric vehicle charging stations, and rest areas. Service signs point to facilities that help motorists during a trip. Full explanation in Test 1
2. When may a Washington intermediate license holder wait to receive an updated physical license?
- Only until the driver turns 18
- Until the first traffic violation
- Only for the first six months
- Until the license is renewed
Show answer
Until the license is renewed. Intermediate license restrictions end automatically at age 18, but Washington does not require an immediate replacement card at that moment. Full explanation in Test 2