Washington Driving Schools

Yes. Washington requires driver's education for teens under 18. The state also requires a clean driving record during the permit phase before a teen can advance to the provisional license.

You must be at least 15 years old to get a learner's permit in Washington. The permit must be held for 6 months, and 50 hours of supervised driving are required including 10 at night.

Washington teen intermediate license holders cannot drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. This is one of the later curfew start times on the West Coast.

Washington uses a phased passenger approach: no non-family passengers for the first 6 months, then up to 3 non-family passengers under 20 from months 6 to 12. Family members are always exempt.

A Washington driver's license costs $89 for an 8-year enhanced license. The standard license is less expensive, and costs vary depending on the license type and county.

Washington GDL restrictions last until age 18. Teens must hold the intermediate license with a clean record and pass through all restriction phases before full privileges are granted.

Yes. A 16-year-old with a Washington intermediate license can drive alone during allowed hours, but must follow the 1 a.m. curfew and the graduated passenger restrictions.

Yes. Washington bans cell phone use for all drivers on a learner's permit or intermediate license. Washington also has one of the stricter general cell phone laws for all drivers.

Washington requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night. A licensed adult aged 21 or older must be present at all times during the permit phase.

Yes. Washington allows online driver's education through approved providers, which is especially useful for teens in rural Eastern Washington where in-person schools may be limited.