Washington Driver Guide
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
Washington
Driver Guide
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Warning Signs
Winding Road
Divided Highway
(Road) Begins
Divided Highway
(Road) Ends
Cross Road
Merging Traffic
Lane Ends
Merge Left
Slippery
When Wet
Signal Ahead
Two-Way
Traffic
School
Crossing *
Pedestrian
Crossing *
Hill
Railroad
Advance Warning:
Soft Shoulder
Crossing
Bicycles
Deer Crossing
No Passing
Zone
Added Lane
(from right,
no merging required)
Slow Moving
Vehicle
Curve Left
35 mph or less
recommended
* Color can be fluorescent green or yellow
Graphics provided in cooperation with Washington State Department of Transportation.
Message From The Governor
There¡¯s nothing quite like the freedom and convenience that
come with driving, but operating a vehicle safely is a huge
responsibility. The Department of Licensing¡¯s Driver Guide will
help you understand the rules of the road and give you valuable
information about safe and responsible driving.
Remember, your success in earning a driver license and your
safety out on our highways depend on your understanding of the
information in this book. I encourage you to study carefully to
help ensure a lifetime of safe driving.
Christine Gregoire
Governor
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Message From The Director
Welcome to driving in Washington. I am pleased to present the
Washington Driver Guide for current and future drivers on
Washington roads.
At the Department of Licensing, our mission is to work together
for a safer Washington. One way we can accomplish this is
through education and careful licensing of the nearly five million
drivers sharing our streets and highways.
Driving is a vital part of life, yet owning a vehicle and
holding a driver license are privileges that require responsibility.
This manual provides a summary of the laws, rules, and
techniques that apply to every person who drives a vehicle in
Washington State.
Please remember to buckle up, obey speed laws, and never drive
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Respect for traffic laws
and respect for other drivers will keep us all safe on the road.
For more information about our services, visit our website at
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Safe Driving
Liz Luce
Director
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Table of Contents
THE DRIVER LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Washington Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
New Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Nonresidents and Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Types of Driver Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Your License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proof of Identity and Proof of Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vision and Medical Screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Knowledge Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Driving Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Your Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Driver License Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacement License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Change of Address or Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keeping Your Driver License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Failure to Appear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sex-Offender Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other Licensing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BEFORE YOU DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insurance Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secure Your Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clean Glass Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Seat and Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use Seat Belts and Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RULES OF THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Control Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pavement Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roundabouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reversible Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserved Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two-Way Left Turn Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right-Of-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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