Shield Driving Academy, LLC

License Express

Washington State DOL allows you to pre-apply for your driver's license online prior to taking the written or skills tests through us. Please visit the link below to apply and obtain your confirmation number.

Fees, Refunds and Rescheduling

• The fee for the Knowledge exam is $35
• The fee for the Skills (driving) exam is $45 in your vehicle
• Additional retakes of the Knowledge exam are $35
• Retake of the Skills exam is $45
• *These fees are for testing only, separate from any fees charged for your Traffic Safety Course and the DOL’s application and licensing fees*
• 48 hour notice is required for refunds or rescheduling.
• Owner has the final say for any grievance/complaint issues.
• We reserve the right to refuse services to anyone.

Testing

• The Knowledge exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions about traffic safety laws. Applicants must answer at least 32 questions correctly to pass the exam.
• The drive test will test the applicant's ability to drive legally and safely. Applicants must pass the driving test with a score of least 80%.
• Your exam scores will be entered into the DOL database within 24 hours. You will have to visit the DOL office to apply for your license. Passing the knowledge and drive test does not guarantee that an applicant will be issued a driver's license. The Department of Licensing will determine if an applicant has met all licensing requirements. If you are under the age of 18, you must be at least 16 years old, have successfully completed a traffic safety education course, have had your permit for at least 6 months and have had 50 hours driving experience with at least 10 night driving hours to apply for your driver’s license.
• The Department of Licensing reserves the right to conduct random re-examinations; applicants refusing to take a re-examination may have their license revoked.
• If you received a letter from DOL to take an examination due to a physical, mental, visual or any medical issue, you must test at a DOL office. Failure to disclose this information prior to testing will result in your test not being honored at DOL to obtain your license and we will not refund the test fee.
• Your car must be legal to operate on public streets. This includes, but is not limited to: windshield (no obstructions), seat belts, minimum tread on tires, mirrors, working lights (including headlights, brake and reverse lights, turn signals) and be legally licensed with current tabs and both license plates (front and rear).
• You will need to demonstrate arm signals prior to beginning the skills test.
• Pursuant to RCW 46.20.720 a driver convicted of an alcohol offense may be required to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in order to drive. The applicant must take the skills exam in their vehicle using the IID.
• Applicants are required to provide proof of insurance and current registration, (current tabs), of their vehicle on the day of the test.
• At the time of the test, provide proof of identification such as a photo permit, out of state license, or school year book.

Driver's License Testing

We are an state approved license testing center

Written and skills testings are now available by appointment. Written testing sessions are available at 6 pm, Mon-Thur each week (except holidays). Skills tests are avialable various days each week. Both can booked through the your student portal or our website

Schedule a Skills (drive) Test

If you received a letter from DOL to take an examination due to a physical, mental, visual or any medical issue, you must test at a DOL office. Failure to disclose this information prior to testing will result in your test not being honored at DOL to obtain your license and we will not refund the test fee.

Your car must be legal to operate on public streets. This includes, but is not limited to: windshield (no obstructions), seat belts, minimum tread on tires, mirrors, working lights (including headlights, brake and reverse lights, turn signals) and be legally licensed with current tabs and both license plates (front and rear).

You will need to demonstrate arm signals prior to beginning the skills test.

Pursuant to RCW 46.20.720 a driver convicted of an alcohol offense may be required to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in order to drive. The applicant must take the skills exam in their vehicle using the IID.

Applicants are required to provide proof of insurance and current registration, (current tabs), of their vehicle on the day of the test.

At the time of the test, provide proof of identification such as a photo permit, out of state license, or school year book.

Current and former students must use the Student Portal to schedule their road test.

Scheduling a Knowledge (written) Test

Knowledge testing requirements:

• Applicants 15 ½ and older
• Applicants 15 - 15 ½ with a completed driver's ed course
• If you do not have a WA State ID card or expired permit or license, pre-apply online with the DOL (license express) to save time at the office. You can’t take a knowledge or drive test until DOL has a record for you
• Pre-apply online if you’re getting your first WA license or permit (or)
• Apply at a driver license office.

Preparing for your knowledge test

• Study the driver guide.
• Schedule your test at a testing location.
• To pass you must get 32 out of 40 correct (80%).
• If you don't pass, you can retake the test at anytime, it just cost each time you take it.
• A passing score is good for 2 years.
• If you pass, you can either go to the DOL and get your learner's permit or you can schedule a road test.

Current and former students should contact the office to verify eligibility and scheduling.