WA DMV License Types and Restrictions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Washington, what is the minimum age to apply for an instruction permit if you are enrolled in an approved driver training course?
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 15 and a half years old
- 16 years old
- 14 years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
Washington allows teens enrolled in an approved driver training course to get an instruction permit at 15.
Question 2: At what age can a Washington teen get an instruction permit WITHOUT being enrolled in a driver training course?
- 15 years old
- 15 and a half years old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
Correct answer: 15 and a half years old
Without an approved driver training course, applicants must be at least 15 and a half to get an instruction permit.
Question 3: During the first six months with an intermediate license, how many passengers under age 20 (outside immediate family) may the driver carry?
- None (Correct answer)
- One
- Two
- Three
Correct answer: None
For the first six months, intermediate license holders may not carry any passengers under 20 who are not immediate family members.
Question 4: After the first six months with an intermediate license, how many passengers under age 20 (non-family) are allowed?
- No more than three (Correct answer)
- No more than one
- Unlimited
- No more than two
Correct answer: No more than three
After six months, intermediate drivers may carry no more than three passengers under 20 who are not immediate family.
Question 5: Intermediate license holders in Washington may not drive between which hours unless accompanied by a licensed driver age 25 or older?
- 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. (Correct answer)
- 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Midnight and 6 a.m.
- 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
Correct answer: 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
The intermediate license nighttime restriction runs from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. unless supervised by a licensed driver 25 or older.
Question 6: How long must a Washington teen hold an instruction permit before applying for an intermediate license?
- At least 6 months (Correct answer)
- At least 3 months
- At least 12 months
- At least 30 days
Correct answer: At least 6 months
Applicants must hold an instruction permit for at least six months before getting an intermediate license.
Question 7: How many hours of supervised driving practice are required before a teen can get an intermediate license in Washington?
- 50 hours, including 10 at night (Correct answer)
- 30 hours, including 5 at night
- 60 hours, all daytime
- 40 hours, including 15 at night
Correct answer: 50 hours, including 10 at night
Washington requires 50 hours of supervised practice, including at least 10 hours at night.
WA DMV License Types and Restrictions 2
In Washington, what is the minimum age to apply for an instruction permit if you are enrolled in an approved driver training course?