STEPS TO GETTING A LICENSE - Under 18
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30 Classroom
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4 hours Simulation
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5 BTW Lessons
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Observation (Optional until end of Emergency Order)
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Driving schools are licensed and regulated by the Department of Licensing Driver Training Schools Program.
Must pass with an 80% in both the classroom and BTW sections of the course.
DRIVER EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
COMPLETING THE COURSE
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Once you have attended all classes (you cannot make-up more than three).
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Finish all course assignments.
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Take the classroom final. (Done in person at our office.)
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50 question comprehensive test. You need 80% - Minimum 40/50.
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Complete all 5 driving lessons with a passing evaluation on BTW lesson 5.
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Complete at least one observation. Student observes in the back seat while another student drives.
Under 18? To be eligible for a license you must:
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Pass driver education
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Pass state knowledge & drive exam
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Possess an instruction permit for 6 months
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Be 16 years of age
STATE TESTING
State testing is not part of the driver education course.
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They are offered at licensed driving schools.
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Our students receive discounts if they take them at CWDS.
Knowledge Test:
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40 question, multiple choice test. Must get 32 right to pass. 80%
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We recommend taking this shortly after completing the driver education class.
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The knowledge test is information covered in the Washington Driver Guide.
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Must having a passing knowledge exam before taking a drive test.
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Drive test:
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Test is approximately 20 mins. You must achieve a score of 80 or better to pass.
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You can bring your own car or use a school car for your test.
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Don't rush this! Get more practice. The examiner cannot engage in small talk or coach you.
Knowledge exam scores are valid for 2 years.
Drive test scores are good for 1 year.