Washington Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 6 months

Teens must have their instruction permit for at least 6 months, be at least 16, complete approved driver training and pass both exams.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License

Correct answer: 40 hours of day and 10 hours of night driving

Teens must complete at least 40 hours of day driving and 10 hours of night driving with a licensed driver who has 3 or more years of experience.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License

Correct answer: 3 years

Teen practice hours must be with a licensed driver who has 3 or more years of experience; parents or guardians attest to the hours.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License

Correct answer: 6 months

Teens must be without traffic violations or convictions for 6 months before applying, and have no alcohol or drug offenses while on a permit.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License

Correct answer: 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel

A traffic safety course completed in another state must meet Washington's minimum of 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License

Correct answer: No passengers under 20 except immediate family

For the first 6 months, intermediate drivers may carry no passengers under age 20 except immediate family members.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: No more than 3

From 6 months until age 18 or one year (whichever comes first), intermediate drivers may carry no more than 3 passengers under 20 who aren't immediate family.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Intermediate drivers may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver at least 25.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: No, only to report an emergency

Intermediate license laws restrict phone and wireless device use even with hands-free technology; you may use a phone only to report an emergency.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: No, not even hands-free

If you have an instruction permit or intermediate license, you cannot use a cell phone or any mobile electronic device while driving, even hands-free.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers – 3.0 You Behind the Wheel

Correct answer: License suspended 6 months or until 18, whichever is first

Penalties: 1st, restrictions apply until 18; 2nd, suspension for 6 months or until 18, whichever comes first; 3rd, suspension until 18.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: License suspended until age 18

A third violation or at-fault collision suspends the intermediate license until you turn 18.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: Nothing; restrictions are lifted automatically

You don't need a new license at 18; intermediate restrictions are lifted automatically. You can wait until renewal for an updated card.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: After one year with no crashes or traffic offenses

Intermediate drivers may drive at any hour, with passengers, after one year of safe driving without a crash or traffic offense, or for agricultural purposes.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.8 Getting a Personal Driver License – Intermediate Driver License

Correct answer: It may be delayed until age 17

Minors who receive an alcohol, drug or firearm offense risk having their license delayed until they are 17.

Source: Chapter 1: Licenses – 1.15 Maintaining Your License