Driver Licensing Flashcards

In Washington, at what age can a teen apply for an instruction permit if enrolled in an approved driver training course?

Answer: 15 years old

Teens enrolled in an approved driver training program may get an instruction permit at 15, otherwise they must wait until 15 and a half.

How long must a Washington teen hold an instruction permit before applying for an intermediate driver license?

Answer: At least 6 months

Washington requires teens to hold their instruction permit for at least six months before getting an intermediate license.

During the first 6 months with an intermediate license, a Washington teen driver may NOT carry which passengers?

Answer: Passengers under 20 who are not immediate family

For the first six months, intermediate license holders cannot transport passengers under 20 unless they are immediate family members.

Between what hours are Washington intermediate license holders generally prohibited from driving unless supervised or exempt?

Answer: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Intermediate license holders may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver age 25 or older or covered by an exemption.

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Washington teen certify before taking the driving test, including night hours?

Answer: 50 hours total, including 10 at night

Washington requires 50 hours of supervised practice, at least 10 of which must be at night.

Who must supervise a teen driving with a Washington instruction permit?

Answer: A licensed driver age 21 or older with at least 5 years of driving experience

Permit holders must be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 and has five or more years of licensed driving experience.

What happens to a Washington intermediate license holder who receives a second traffic violation?

Answer: The license is suspended

A second traffic violation results in suspension of the intermediate license, while the first triggers a warning letter and restriction extension.