General Driving Rules

When leaving your vehicle unattended, you must:

• Turn off the engine

• Lock the ignition and remove the key

• Set the parking brake

• All of the above

Texting while driving in Washington State is:

• Always legal, but not recommended

• Illegal

• Safe when using voice-to-text

• Legal if stopped with the engine off

To graduate from an instruction permit to an intermediate license under the GDL program, you must:

• Be at least 16, held the permit for 6 months, completed driver ed, and have no violations

• Be 15½, completed 20 hours of driving, and no tickets

• Be 17, passed vision test, and completed a 3-hour class

• Be 18, color-blind test, and no school absences

At age 15½, you can apply for a learner’s permit if:

• You’re not enrolled in school

• You’ve completed a driver ed course

• You scored 90% on a practice test

• You are accompanied by a parent only

A booster seat in Washington is required until a child is:

• 4 years old

• 8 years old

• At least 4’9” and properly fit a seat belt

• 4’9” regardless of fit

If involved in a serious crash, a driver must:

• Continue driving if no one’s injured

• Stop, call the police, check for injuries

• Call insurance first

• Leave and report it later

Why is night driving more dangerous?

• More rain at night

• Visibility is reduced

• Cars overheat more

• Motorcycles are more common

What is the minimum passing score on the Washington knowledge (permit) test?

• 70%

• 80%

• 85%

During the learner’s permit phase:

• You may use hands-free phones

• You must be supervised by a licensed adult (21+ with 5 years’ experience)

• You can drive alone after 90 days

• Night driving is unlimited

By May 7, 2025, to board a domestic flight with your WA license, you need:

• A. A standard WA license

• B. Any WA-issued license

• C. A REAL ID or Enhanced Driver License

• D. Only your birth certificate