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Pro Tips — New Washington Instruction Permit Driver

How do I pass my Intermediate Driver License road test first try in Washington? What do first-year drivers wish they knew? How can new drivers lower their car insurance in Washington?

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Washington requires 50 supervised hours including 10 at night. Include practice in western Washington rain and if possible, highway driving on I-5 or I-405.
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Washington DOL offices in Seattle and Spokane fill road test appointments quickly. Book your Intermediate Driver License road test four to six weeks ahead.
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Your Instruction Permit is valid for two years. If it expires before your road test, you retake the knowledge test.
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Washington rain makes road surfaces slippery. Practice driving in rain with your supervisor and understand that western Washington roads are wet for much of the year.
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Your supervising driver must be at least 21 with a valid, full Washington license. An Intermediate Driver License holder cannot supervise.
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After any collision: stop, photograph everything before moving any vehicle, exchange insurance, and call Washington State Patrol or local police for injury or meaningful damage.
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Parallel parking and three-point turns are the most commonly failed Washington road test skills. Practice both weekly.
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When you earn your Intermediate Driver License, the 1 AM curfew and six-month passenger restriction are both still active.

Common searches: Washington instruction permit rules 2026, Washington permit 1 AM to 5 AM curfew, Washington 50 hour supervised driving requirement, and Washington DOL road test scheduling Seattle Spokane. Sourced from the Washington Department of Licensing.

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