State updating commercial driver skills test

The Department of Licensing is updating the driving test taken by about 10,000 people each year seeking a commercial driver license (CDL) in Washington. Starting on September 1, the test will require drivers to complete a third backing-up exercise. Along with this, the test’s scoring system is being updated to expand a tester’s ability to … Read more

State updating commercial driver skills test

The Department of Licensing is updating the driving test taken by about 10,000 people each year seeking a commercial driver license (CDL) in Washington. Starting on September 1, the test will require drivers to complete a third backing-up exercise. Along with this, the test’s scoring system is being updated to expand a tester’s ability to … Read more

New videos take viewers inside Washington’s driver test

by Mark Horner Anxious about that upcoming driving test?  Wish you could see what to expect?  Well, now you can.  A new video series featuring Washington’s driving test is now available on YouTube. In this initial release, the driving test series features the following four videos: Part 1:  “Pre-test” Part 2: “Backing maneuver” Part 3: … Read more

DOL closes Port Townsend, Forks offices; call ahead or go online to check drive test status

UPDATED – Tuesday, Nov. 23, 3:55 p.m. OLYMPIA – The state Department of Licensing said that driver licensing offices in Port Townsend and Forks will be closed Wednesday. In addition, all Western Washington driver licensing offices north of Lacey closed at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. DOL suggests people with drive tests scheduled for this week should call ahead or go … Read more