Washington State Teen Drivers
Traffic Safety Education (TSE) Program

1. Pre-apply on the DOL website to receive your DOL number that starts with "WDL" (e.g. WDL123456abc). This number is required to enroll in our Teen Drivers Ed program. Need help? Check out this video tutorial! 
    

2. Explore our upcoming class schedules and sign up for a program that best suits your availability.
    

3. Upon enrollment, you will receive a confirmation email outlining the next steps, including how to join the Online In-class Training, book your Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons, and fulfill your Observation hour(s).
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4. Plan your visit to our Bellevue Main Office to collect program materials, including the textbook, workbook, and Washington State Driver Guide.

All 30 hours of Online In-class Training and 4 hours of Driving Simulation will be conducted via Zoom. The classroom portion of the program covers a wide range of topics, including traffic regulations, safe driving strategies, and the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.

Attendance at the orientation during the program's first class via Zoom is mandatory for parents/guardians. Students may miss and make up a maximum of three classes. Exceeding this limit will result in removal from the program.​​

Once enrolled in our Teen Drivers Program, an electronic waiver will be sent to the DOL, allowing students to start driving lessons without passing the Knowledge Test right away.

Students can obtain their instruction permit from the DOL office up to 10 days before the course begins. This means you can hit the road sooner, building confidence and skills as you go.

After completing three Online In-Class Training sessions, you can start scheduling Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons and embark on your hands-on learning journey. Each student can book five 1-hour sessions, with each session conveniently scheduled for 1 hour per day.

Please note that all driving lessons must be scheduled within 180 days after your first day of class.​

​While the electronic waiver grants students a "temporary" instruction permit to begin driving lessons, passing the Knowlege Test is necessary to obtain your driver's license. 

The Washington State Knowledge Test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, and you must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass. 

It is recommended that students take the Knowledge Test after completing the course, as the program provides thorough preparation through interactive online sessions, in-class training, and practice tests. However, students may take the test at any time during the course as they see fit.​

Once you’ve aced the course, passed the Knowledge Test, and reached at least 16 years of age, it’s time to schedule your Driving Test!

Utilize the Behind-the-Wheel lessons and observation hours provided by our program to build confidence and address any areas needing improvement. With all the practice and preparation, you’re set to show off your driving chops and take that final step toward earning your driver’s license.

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On the day of your test, bring all required documentation and arrive early to avoid any last-minute issues. 

To obtain your driver's license, you must fulfill all requirements:

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• Course completion

  • You have attended 30 hours of Online In-Class Training. If you miss any of your classes (up to 3), you must attend the make-up sessions

  • You have attended 4 hours of Driving Simulation

  • You have completed 5 hours of Behind-the-Wheel Driving lessons

  • You have completed 1 hour of Observation 

• You have passed your Knowledge Test​

• You have passed your Driving Test

• You have held your instruction permit for at least 6 months

• You have completed at least 50 hours of practice, with a minimum of 10 hours at night, under the supervision of a qualified adult who has insurance coverage on their vehicle.