Washington Drive Test Videos

Drive Test #1: Pre-test

Driving Test #2: Backing maneuver

Driving Test #3: Parallel Parking

Driving Test #4: Lane change and turning

Key Areas Assessed in Your Driving Test

  1. Starting Your Vehicle – Properly start the car and prepare to drive.

  2. Leaving the Curb – Signal, check traffic, and merge safely.

  3. Vehicle Control – Use the gas, brake, and steering smoothly; adjust speed for traffic and conditions.

  4. Driving in Traffic – Stay in the correct lane, signal, check blind spots, and maintain a safe following distance.

  5. Traffic Signals & Signs – Obey all signs, signals, and right-of-way rules.

  6. Intersections – Scan for hazards, yield when required, and navigate safely.

  7. Stopping – Stop smoothly at the correct spot; perform an emergency stop if instructed.

  8. Backing Up – Look over your right shoulder, back in a straight line, and stay in control.

  9. Judging Distance – Maintain safe space around other vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.

  10. Respectful Driving – Stay alert, avoid distractions, and be courteous to others.

  11. Maneuvers – Demonstrate proper hand signals, emergency braking, hill parking, parallel parking, and backing around a corner.