DOL wait times plummet due to shift in testing locations, popularity of online and mail services

dol.wa.gov (Olympia) A new state program allowing the private sector to conduct driver knowledge and skills testing has produced more good news for visitors to DOL offices: the shortest wait times in nearly a decade. The new program allows driver training schools and school district driver training programs across the state to conduct driver knowledge … Read more

Driver testing to be conducted outside DOL across the state

OLYMPIA— On December 1, the Department of Licensing will expand a new program allowing driver training schools and school district driver training programs across the state to conduct driver knowledge and skills testing for new driver license applicants. “We started this program in King County and it has gone smoothly,” said DOL Director Alan Haight. … Read more

Motorcycle testing to be conducted outside DOL

dol.wa.gov OLYMPIA—Starting August 1, most motorcycle riders seeking an endorsement to legally ride in Washington state will begin taking motorcycle knowledge and skills tests at approved motorcycle training schools across the state. “This will give our customers easier access to motorcycle testing in more areas in the state, and will free up some of our … Read more