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DOL Exams at NorthStar

Avoid the lines at the Department of Licensing by scheduling your Knowledge Exam or Skills (Behind-the-Wheel) Exam at NorthStar Driving Academy. 


See below for Knowledge Exam schedules at all of our locations. Due to Covid-19 operating limitations, you must receive a confirmation of your preferred exam date from a NorthStar staff member.


Skills Exams are offered 7 days a week, and are only conducted during daylight hours. In the state of Washington, a NorthStar staff member must be able to confirm your passed knowledge exam prior to scheduling a skills exam. 

 

Please carefully read the FAQ's below in preparation for your examination, or contact us with any questions.

VALID PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT ANY EXAMINATION (E.g. Passport, State ID Card, Gov.

Call Center: 206.243.0013 opt. 0

Email: callcenter@nstardriving.com
 

NOTICE: If you do not currently possess a Washington State Identification Card, Instructional Permit or License Number, you must create a License Express account through the Department of Licensing homepage. This is the only way we can upload your test scores to the State database, in order for you to obtain your license. We will ask you for the 12-place number ID code issued to you by the DOL, at the time you schedule your appointment.
 

Go to www.Dol.Wa.Gov to create your account. Have your personal information, Social Security Number, and email ready so you can confirm your account. Any of our customer service reps will be happy to assist you with creating an account if needed.


If you already have a Washington State ID card or permit number, you do not need to set up an account.

Now Offering Knowledge Exams in Federal Way

KNOWLEDGE EXAM

Conducted in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian & Vietnamese
 

This is the Department of Licensing 40-question exam designed from information within the Washington State Driver Guide. 


The DOL has 5 "sample" questions for your preparation. See Practice Test. However, your best preparatio will be studying a current copy of the Washington Driver Guide.
 

We often see nearly 70% of people taking the test for the first time, failing it, especially due to lack of study.
 

After paying for the exam please fill out the pre-registration form for the location, day, and time of the exam of your choice. Note the ongoing schedule for Auburn and Burien below, with exceptions indicated. Federal Way is now offering knowledge Exams!

At all locations, please arrive 5-10 minutes early to start on time. Seats may be given up to walk-in test takers if you are late. 

Auburn Knowledge Exam $30

$30.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Must confirm appointment with staff 

Sundays 11:00 am

Thursdays 6:00 pm 

Federal Way Knowledge Exam $30

$30.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Must confirm appointment with staff 

Saturdays 11:00 am

Burien Knowledge Exam $30

$30.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

TEMPORARY CLOSURE 

NorthStar Burien is moving, we are not currently offering knowledge exams out of this location.

SKILLS EXAM

Conducted in English only. Currently only in Auburn and Burien.


Take note: People who accompany you to your exam will not be allowed in the vehicle during it. If our office lobby is closed, they will have to wait outside.
 

Please use a credit card to secure the service through the PayPal system, and then fill out the pre-registration form to suggest preferred days and times for your skills exam. One of our operators will get back to you with details and confirmation of the appointment within 1-2 business days. Thank you!


Check out the video links below for some insight on the Skills Exam:
 

Pre-Test
 

Backing Maneuver
 

Parallel Parking
 

Lane change and turning

Auburn Skills Exam (NorthStar vehicle)

$70.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

$70 With Our Instruction Car

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