Washington Department of Licensing

Driving Test

These videos show you several of the critical skills that are tested in the Washington state driver test. Those skills include: Parallel Parking, the backing maneuver, lane changing and turning.

Texting while Driving

Texting while driving kills. It is that simple. Just ask Dan & Wendy Lerch. Their daughter was killed instantly. Heather Lerch was 19. Our first two videos in this playlist share her story. On June 10, 2010, texting while driving and hand-held use of a cell phone while driving became primary offenses in Washington state.

Motorcycle Skills Test

4-part series providing an excellent look at Motorcycle Skills Test. Part 1 addresses the "Sharp Turn" and "Normal Stop." Part 2 focuses on the Cone Weave and the U-turn. Part 3 addresses the "Quick Stop." And Part 4 examines "The Swerve," also called "The Obstacle Turn."

Motorcycle Safety PSA's

The videos in this playlist target motorists and riders. Three of the videos focus on the, "Look Twice. Save a Life" message aimed at motorists. These videos introduce viewers to the mother and sister of Robert Peffely. Mr. Peffely ("Pef") was killed when a motorist turned in front of his motorcycle. Another video ("We'll provide the chaser") reminds riders that the State Patrol is looking out for reckless and impaired riders.

DOL Inside Track

A series of quick videos that get right to-the-point of the given DOL-related topic. Feel free send us your ideas for future topics.

Proof of Residence

These videos address the Washington Department of Licensing's "proof of residence" policy. The policy was updated on November 8, 2010. It affects people who don't have a Social Security number when they apply for a Washington driver license or ID card.
Video #1 in this playlist provides an overview of the policy. Video #2 details the list of documents that the DOL accepts as proof of residence.

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