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You need to be at least 15 years old and enrolled in a driver training course. If you're not planning to take a course, you must be at least 15 ½ years old and pass the knowledge test.

No. If you want to learn on your own, you must be at least 15 ½ years old and pass the knowledge test.

If you are enrolled in a driver training school program, the school will submit a waiver to DOL that delays the knowledge test for the instruction permit. If you are not enrolled in driver's ed you will need to pass the knowledge test before you can get an instruction permit. You can also choose to take the knowledge test, even if you are enrolled in driver's ed.

The permit is valid for 1 year. You can renew it twice for a fee.

No. If you want to practice driving on public roads, you must have a licensed driver in the front passenger seat. They must have at least 5 years of experience driving with a valid license.

Your Washington permit might not be valid for driving in another state. Contact the state where you'll be traveling to find out if they'll honor your Washington permit.