Completing the Course - 80 % to pass
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Once you have attended all classes (make-up classes if needed) and finish all course assignments you will need to schedule a time to take the 50 question comprehensive test for the course in person, in our office.
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Complete all 5 driving lessons. Schedule these at www.cwdrivingschool.com. 80% is required on road test to pass. (Road test is the last 25 minutes on Drive 5.)
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Complete observation. Student must ride in the back while another student drives. 1 hour minimum.
Once you have completed the above requirements, you may start your state testing.
Testing is done at driving schools. If you test at CWDS, you receive a discount. We really recommend preparing for the tests! Knowledge shortly after the class is completed so it is still fresh.
Drive test: Don't rush this! Get experience, but comfortable. Especially driving in town - turning at traffic signals!
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There is no wait to start testing, but you must have completed driver education first.
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Knowledge Test: 40 question, multiple choice test. Must get 32 right to pass. All questions come from the Washington Driver Guide. The test is $20 each attempt for our students. 3rd test free.
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Drive test: Test is approximately 20 mins. At this time, we can only do drive tests in our school vehicles until stage 4. The cost is $40 for each attempt.
State Testing
Driver Education never expires. Can start testing when your eligible. Licensing - whenever you are ready.
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Knowledge exam scores are valid for 2 years.
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Drive test scores are good for 1 year.