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Call 206-207-5555 for an appointment  \nMerging Traffic Lane Ends Slippery  \nMerge Left When Wet  \nTwo-Way Traffic  \nAdvance Warning Bicycles  \nDeer Crossing  \nNo Passing Zone  \nCurve Left 35 mph or less recommended  \nCross Road  \nSignal Ahead  \nPedestrian Crossing *  \nAdded Lane (from right, no merging required)  \nSlow Moving Vehicle  \n* Color can be fluorescent green or yellow  \nGraphics provided in cooperation with Washington State Department of Transportation.  \nManage your driver license or ID card, cars, motorcycles, boats, trailers, and their addresses all in one place—anytime, anywhere.  \nGo online and skip a trip to an office: We wanted to give you a different experience. Something you can use anywhere at any time, because nobody wants to visit an office when they don’t have to.  \nThe benefits: You’ll be able to see all your driving-related information in one place, including your addresses – Something you can’t do with our individual online services. You’ll also see when your license or tabs are due for renewal in your personal‘To do’ list.  \nIt’s safe and secure: We understand how important it is to protect your information. License eXpress, like all our other online services, is safe and secure.  \nNeed to get your first Washington driver license? Are you a teen or new to the state and getting your first WA license?  \nYou can use our online pre-application service. This will save you time when you visit our office. Fill out some basic information, then come into an office to complete the process.  \nTo get [started visit](started visit www.dol.wa.gov)[ www.dol.wa.gov](started visit www.dol.wa.gov).  \nServices Available Online  \nFor your convenience various services are available online at [www.dol.wa.gov](www.dol.wa.gov. Acceptable)[. Acceptable](www.dol.wa.gov. Acceptable) forms of payment for online services include Visa, MasterCard, or American Express debit or credit cards (gift cards not accepted) . Please have your printer ready to print documentation if your online service requires it.  \nDriver Licensing  \n• Renew your driver license or ID card  \n• Change your driver license/ID card address  \n• Pre-apply for your first WA driver license or ID card  \n• Replace a lost or stolen driver license or ID card  \n• Purchase a driving record  \n• Learn how to reinstate your license  \n• Check the status of a driver license  \n• Submit your DUI hearing request  \n• Request an Original Driver License  \nVehicle Registration  \n• Renew your vehicle tabs  \n• Report the sale of a vehicle  \n• Get/Update email renewal reminders (vehicles & boats)  \n• Change your vehicle address  \n• Change address: Fleets (5 or more vehicles)  \n• Renew your boat registration  \n• Calculate your vehicle tab fees  \n• Estimate your Regional Transit Authority (RTA) excise tax  \nTable of Contents  \nTHE DRIVER LICENSE  \nWashington Residents ........................................................ 1-1  \nNew Residents ..................................................................... 1-1  \nNonresidents and Visitors .................................................. 1-1  \nReal ID ................................................................................. 1-2  \nTypes of Driver Licenses..................................................... 1-3  \nGetting Your License .......................................................... 1-4  \nProof of Identity and Proof of Residence............................ 1-7  \nVision and Medical Screenings........................................... 1-7  \nThe Knowledge Test............................................................ 1-8  \nThe Driving Test ................................................................. 1-8  \nYour Photograph ................................................................. 1-9  \nDriver License Renewal .................................................... 1-10  \nReplacement License ........................................................ 1-11  \nChange of Address or","cbCaiiPz8syhOCEg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiPz8syhOCEg","pdf",4016254,142,"English","# THE DRIVER LICENSE\n## Washington Residents\n## New Residents\n## Nonresidents and Visitors\n## Real ID\n## Types of Driver Licenses\n## Getting Your License\n## Proof of Identity and Proof of Residence\n## Vision and Medical Screenings\n## The Knowledge Test\n## The Driving Test\n## Your Photograph\n## Driver License Renewal\n## Replacement License\n## Change of Address or Name\n## Keeping Your Driver License\n## Failure to Appear\n## Sex-Offender/Kidnapping Offender Registration\n## Other Licensing Services\n# BEFORE YOU DRIVE\n## Understand Risk\n## Insurance Required\n## Check the Vehicle\n## Secure Your Load\n## Clean Glass Surfaces\n## Adjust Seat and Mirrors\n## Always Use Seat Belts and Child Restraints\n# RULES OF THE ROAD\n## Traffic Control Devices\n## Traffic Signals\n## Traffic Signs\n## Pavement Markings\n## Roundabouts\n## Reversible Lanes\n## Reserved Lanes\n## Two-Way Left Turn Lanes\n## Hot Lanes & Express Toll Lanes\n## General Rules\n## Ferries","[{\"question\":\"What online driver licensing services are available in Washington?\",\"answer\":\"Renew your driver license or ID card, change address, pre-apply for first-time credentials, replace lost or stolen documents, purchase a driving record, and submit certain requests such as DUI hearing items. 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