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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