Written Test

Programs Available
  • Written test/knowledge test: $35
  • In-class guide refresher course: $195 (testing fee not included)
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Written/ Knowledge test overview:

  • The Written/ knowledge test ensures you understand road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices before driving.
  • 40 questions on the test
  • 32 Correct answers to pass
  • Can miss 8 questions
  • A passing test score is good for two years.
  • Offered in English, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese
  • All fees must be paid before the test begins. (We accept all major credit cards, cash, and money order but not checks)

In-class guide refresher course.

Get ready for the WA knowledge test with our 2-hour brushup course! We cover essential topics like traffic laws, rules of the road, parking, distracted driving, and more. Our comprehensive class boasts a 96% passing rate. Join us to enhance your knowledge, boost your confidence, and increase your chances of success! Sign up now and drive with confidence.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Proof of identity (e.g., state ID card, valid passport, immigration ID with signature)
  • WA ID # (a custom number that starts WDL or with the first five letters of your last name)

Retaking Written/ Knowledge test:

The applicant can retake the written/ knowledge tests as many times as necessary with no waiting period to pass. However, the fee will be applied each time you take the test.

Testing Scores:

Scores for the Written/ Knowledge will be reported to the Department of Licensing electronically within 24 hours. Passing the written/ knowledge does not guarantee that an applicant will be issued a driver’s license. The DOL will determine if an applicant has met all the licensing requirements. The Department of Licensing reserves the right to retest applicants who complete the test through us. Retesting is done at random and at no cost to the applicant.

Practice test

The DOL intent of this multiple-choice practice test is to simulate the written/ knowledge test. The questions and answers come from the Washington State Driver’s Guidebook, and we recommend reading it to prepare yourself for the written test best.

Terms and Conditions:

1 BAL DRIVING SCHOOL, LLC reserves the right to refuse the service; in that case, you may test at the DOL. If you need a special service, such as testing in a foreign language or requiring special assistance, the DOL requires that you take the test with them.

Contacts

Address
Mount Vernon:
1310 E College Way, Mt Vernon, WA 98273 (Next to Papa Murphy's)

Bellingham:
1800 James St #101, Bellingham, WA 98225 (Behind the Ford Dealership)
Phone
Mt Vernon:
(360)-393-8769

Bellingham:
(360)-785-6383
Operating Hours
Mt Vernon:

Walk-in testing, No appointment necessary


Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm


Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


Sunday: Closed



Bellingham:

Walk-in testing, No appointment necessary except for Drive test


Monday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm


Saturday: By appointment only


Sunday: By appointment only