Washington DMV Practice Test 2026
Washington DMV practice test: 450 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32.
Official test facts (verified)
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test format | 40 Q, pass 32 | dol.wa.gov | |
| Pass mark | 32 / 40 (80%) | dol.wa.gov | |
| Test languages | English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Filipino, Ukrainian (12) | dol.wa.gov | |
| Official handbook | dol.wa.gov | dol.wa.gov | |
| Practice questions | 450 questions | dol.wa.gov |
Official format: 40 Q, pass 32 · 450 practice questions
Units
- 1Traffic Signs & Signals132 questions0%Practise
- 2General Driving Knowledge64 questions0%Practise
- 3Sharing the Road53 questions0%Practise
- 4Impaired Driving & Penalties37 questions0%Practise
- 5Highway & Freeway Driving34 questions0%Practise
- 6Bad Weather & Night Driving33 questions0%Practise
- 7Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation31 questions0%Practise
- 8Speed Limits & Following Distance28 questions0%Practise
- 9Right of Way & Intersections23 questions0%Practise
- 10Parking & Stopping Rules12 questions0%Practise
- 11Licensing, Demerits & Penalties3 questions0%Practise
- Full mock examOfficial format: 40 Q, pass 32
Practice question bank
Sample questions
Pentagonal signs indicate:
- No passing zones.
- School zones. ✓
- Speed limits.
- Railroad crossings.
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:
- Near the center of the street.
- Close to the left side of the street.
- Close to the right side of the street. ✓
- Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.
When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
- Pull to the right and stop. ✓
- Pull to the right and slow down.
- Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
- Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.
Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:
- Are always aware of the risks they are taking.
- Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven. ✓
- Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.
- Have quicker reaction times.
Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states
| State | Questions on test | Pass mark | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 40 | 32 (80%) | 450 |
| Idaho | 40 | 34 (85%) | 556 |
| Oregon | 35 | 28 (80%) | 538 |
FAQ
How many questions are on the official Washington DMV test?
40 questions; you need 32 correct (80%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.
What is the format of the Washington Car learner's permit test?
40 Q, pass 32
How many practice questions does this Washington DMV practice test have?
450 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (132), General Driving Knowledge (64), Sharing the Road (53). 56 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).
How does the Washington test compare with nearby states?
Idaho: 40 questions, pass 34; Oregon: 35 questions, pass 28 (official formats; Washington: 40 questions, pass 32).
Where do these practice questions come from?
Questions are based on the official Washington driver handbook (dol.wa.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Washington.
Is the Washington DMV practice test free?
Yes. All 450 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.
Which languages is the Washington Car learner's permit test offered in?
English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Filipino, Ukrainian (12)
Where is the official handbook?
https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-training-and-testing/driver-guides
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook