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Washington Permit Test Retake Rules (2026)

What the Washington State Department of Licensing publishes:

The DOL says there may be a waiting period; it does not give the length
Wait
Not published by Washington State Department of Licensing — see the rules
Attempts
A test fee that varies by testing location
Retest fee
Verified against official records from Washington DOL — do I need to take a test? on September 30, 2026.
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Official Rules

Washington exam specifications

Washington Knowledge Exam Specifications

  • Total: 40 questions
  • Passing score: 32 out of 40 questions correct (80%)
  • Allowed misses: 8 missed questions maximum

Official Failure Rules in Washington

From the Washington State Department of Licensing:

  • Waiting period: The DOL says there may be a waiting period; it does not give the length
  • Retest fees: A test fee that varies by testing location

How Washington Compares

  • Its 80% pass mark sits between 5 stricter and 8 more lenient states.
  • Washington is one of 26 states whose agency publishes a mandatory waiting period.
  • No attempt limit is published by Washington; 13 other states also publish none.
  • A retest fee is published in 13 states, Washington included.

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Practice questions from the official Washington Driver Guide; every answer cites it.

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Retake Questions for Washington

The DOL says there may be a waiting period; it does not give the length. Verify current rules with the Washington State Department of Licensing before booking.

The agency does not publish a lifetime attempt cap. Attempt allowances are typically governed by your permit application validity period.

A test fee that varies by testing location. Verify current rules with the Washington State Department of Licensing before booking.

Applicants in Washington must score at least 32 out of 40 questions correct (80%) on the Washington State Department of Licensing-administered knowledge exam, missing at most 8 missed questions.

Study from the official Washington Driver Guide, which supplies every Washington question; the exam requires 32 out of 40 questions correct (80%) to pass, allowing at most 8 missed questions.