Centralia High School DOL KnowledgeTest Information
What: Department of Licensing KnowledgeTest:
Thiswill be done on paper at Centralia High School by a certified traffic safetyinstructor with test security protocol similar to the SAT test: Photo ID andsignature required, no cell phones, no talking, cheating strictly prohibitedand will lead to disqualification. STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR WASHINGTONIDENTIFICATION (PERMIT NUMBER) to participate.
Where: CentraliaHigh School, Portable 4 (or other classroom depending on availability)
When: (2012-13 school year)
March 15th2013 at 10:00am and 12:00 noon
April 13th2013 at 10:00am and 12:00 noon
Eligibility:
Must havecompleted traffic safety at Centralia High School, or a Centralia High Schoolstudent or home school student in the Centralia School District and completedtraffic safety with proof of completion (traffic safety certificate).
All fees,late drive fees and payments must be made. STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR WASHINGTONIDENTIFICATION (PERMIT NUMBER) to participate.
Fees: $35.00 forboth the knowledge test and drive test. $35.00 re-test fee each time needed.Payment must be made in advance with Mrs. Habersetzer in the CHS office. Checks, cash and money orders only. No debitor credit cards.
Preparation:
It is highlyrecommended that the student study the Washington Driver’s Guide carefullybefore taking the knowledge test, in addition to the traffic safety class youhave completed. Additionally, it is not a bad idea for parents and friends toquiz a student prior to taking the test.
Sign-ups: (there will be NO WALK INS without an appointmentor sign up)
Since therewill be limited access to the test (maximum of 30 per session), sign up inadvance. An email (preferred), phone call or sign up in person will be themethod of sign up on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
Studentsmust specify which test session.
Email: Jparker@centralia.wednet.edu with Last Legal Name, First Legal name, Date of Birth, DRIVER’SPERMIT NUMBER, with confirmation of payment of $35.00. Students must specifywhich test session.
Phonecall: 360-330-7609 or 360-827-6309(direct line). Please call in advance with Last Legal Name, First Legal name,Date of Birth, DRIVER’S PERMIT NUMBER, with confirmation of payment of $35.00. Studentsmust specify which test session.
Inperson: Please come by the CHS counselingcenter during school operation hours and sign up in person. Please have inadvance; Last Legal Name, First Legal name, Date of Birth, DRIVER’S PERMITNUMBER, with confirmation of payment of $35.00. See Mr. Parker directly to signup. Students must specify which test session.
Test score submission & availability: THE DOL requires that instructors submit scores online tothe Department of Licensing in 24 hours after the test. Scores will beavailable at that time.
Other local testingsites are available if this test site does not work.
What: Department of Licensing Drive Test (behind the wheel):
Thedrive test will begin at Centralia High School and be administered bya certified DOL traffic safety instructor.
Where: Begin atCentralia High School, end back at Centralia High School. Prescribed route.
When: (2012-13 school year)
March: Tuesday, March 26, 1-4PM; Wednesday, March 27, 1-4PM;Thursday, March 28, 1-4PM
April: Tuesday, April 16, 4-7PM; Thursday, April 18, 4-7PM;Tuesday, April 23, 4-7PM; Thursday, April 25, 4-7PM;
Saturday, April 27, 8AM-12 Noon, 1-4PM
Eligibility:
1. Must have completed traffic safetyat Centralia High School or be enrolled at Centralia High School or home schoolstudent in the Centralia School District and completed traffic safety withproof of completion (traffic safety certificate).
2. All fees ($35.00 payment), latedrive fees and payments must be made prior to sign up. STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIRWASHINGTON IDENTIFICATION (PERMIT NUMBER) to participate.
3. Student must have passed theWashington DOL knowledge test.
4. Anyone over age 18, not a CHSstudent, repeating a drive, or having special needs or accommodations will betested at the DOL site, NOT at Centralia High School. Centralia School DistrictReserves the right to service only it’s students and students within theboundaries of CSD.
Fees: $35.00 for boththe knowledge test and drive test. $35.00 re-test fee each time needed.Payment must be made in advance with Mrs. Habersetzer in the CHS office. Checks, cash and money orders only. Nodebit or credit cards.
Preparation:
It is highlyrecommended that the student practice driving for the DOL examination. The examiner who may have been your trafficsafety teacher, is now your examiner. They will not coach or teach during the test, but act as anexaminer. Everyone begins with a 100score and points are deducted for infractions. You must end with a score of 80or greater.
Test Components:
The test isabout 15-20 minutes in length and involves basic skills including stopping,turning. lane changes, speed control, parking and backing and more. Everyonebegins with a 100 score and points are deducted for infractions. Your finalscore will be shared with you at the end of the test and your score will besubmitted to DOL within 24 hours. You must score an 80% to pass.
Afteryour passing score is submitted, you still must apply for your license at theDOL. DOL will expect you to have allnecessary paperwork, complete an eye exam, pay your DOL fee, submit your drivelog, and have a parent or guardian present. See the DOL web page for moredetailed information.
Sign ups: (there will be NO WALK INS without an appointmentor sign up)
Since therewill be limited access to the drive test, sign up in advance. An email(preferred), phone call or sign up in person will be the method of sign up on aFIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS for each 30 minute drive appointment.
Studentsmust specify which test appointment session they would prefer.
Email: Jparker@centralia.wednet.edu with Last Legal Name, First Legal name, Date of Birth,DRIVER’S PERMIT NUMBER, with confirmation of payment of $35.00. Students mustspecify which test appointment session they would prefer (30 minute time slot).
Phonecall: 360-330-7609 or 360-827-6309 (directline). Please call in advance with Last Legal Name, First Legal name, Date ofBirth, DRIVER’S PERMIT NUMBER,, with confirmation of payment of $35.00. Studentsmust specify which test appointment session they would prefer (30 minute timeslot).
Inperson: Please come by the CHS counselingcenter during school operation hours and sign up in person. Please have inadvance; Last Legal Name, First Legal name, Date of Birth, DRIVER’S PERMITNUMBER, and confirmation of payment of $35.00. See Mr. Parker directly to signup. Students must specify which test appointment session would prefer (30minute time slot).
Other local testing sites are available if this test sitedoes not work.
NewDOL testing and Traffic Safety Information for Centralia High School
Frequently AskedQuestions
1. Whendid DOL (department of Licensing) require those under 18 to be tested at other (nonDOL) locations?
a. Asof Dec 1, 2012.
2. Whoqualifies to be tested at our school CHS site?
a. Anystudent enrolled in our school, or a home school student in Centralia SchoolDistrict, who has taken traffic safety from CHS or previously approved ESDaffiliated program.
b. Noteligible: Studentsover 18, needing special assistance, repeating a drive more than once, thosefrom another state or country, needing language or reading help, or fromanother school will not be tested at the CHS site.
3. Whatis being tested at school sites?
a. Knowledge Test: (25 questions) was completed atDOL on computer. (Cost is $35.00 for the 2012-13 school year for both knowledgeand drive test.) This will be done onpaper at school by a certified traffic safety instructor with testsecurity issues similar to the SAT test: Photo ID and signature required, nocell phones, no talking, cheating strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.[When more training & DOL access has taken place, this test may beelectronic.] Knowledge testing will take place at the end of each trafficsafety session. Students must pass with 80%. For back logged students, thiswill be signed up by appointment after payment is confirmed. Knowledge testdates will be published and will be signed up by email, phone or on paper withthe test instructor on a first come, first served basis with all fees andpaperwork paid. If a student fails, there will be a specified wait time.
b. Drive Test: this will be done only in the traffic safety car with a certified instructor.This is the same format at the former DOL drive test. Drivers will be eligibleto drive once all traffic safety requirements are met, all fees are paid andthe knowledge test is passed. This can be scheduled immediately after trafficsafety is completed and the student does not have to wait until they are 16years old. Once the drive test is complete, the student still MUST APPLY to gettheir license with DOL, pay all fees, and meet all requirements of the DOL. Ifa student fails the drive test, there will be a specified wait time to repeat.
i. DOLrequirements for the drive test are available on their web site; and include[not an exhaustive list]; 50 hour student drive log, parent permission, payment,ID, birth certificate, vision test.
ii. Thedrive test will be scheduledby phone, email or paper sign up first come, first served. The test will only beavailable at limited times due to set up and scheduling issues. If a student is not able to make the drivetest already scheduled and timing is an issue, the default will be to test at alocal commercial school.
iii. Thedrive test location will be published when this information is available, butwill most likely be the school parking lot.
4. Payments& Fees: (all DOL fees set by legislature, not by ESD 113 or affiliates)
a. DOL:
i. $25permit DOL [when a student applies for a driver’s permit]
ii. $35Application fee DOL
iii. $45License fee at DOL [when a student applies for a driver’s license]
b. ESDor CHS Fees
i. $35Drive Test and Knowledge Test [both for this price]
ii. Ifeither test is failed, a$35re-test fee applies each time a student re-tests.
c. Total:$140
5. Pleasewatch for test dates, times and appointments posted on our traffic safetywebsite at: http://www.centralia.k12.wa.us/domain/115
6. Questions:
a. Pleasecall Jim Parker 360-827-6309 [direct line, or email at jparker@centralia.wednet.edu.
b. ForDOL information, see web site at: www.dol.wa.gov
Jim Parker, Instructor
[ See calendar on this web site for dates and times.]
Parents and students must attend a MANDATORY meeting on January 28th at 7:00PM in the classitorium (this is semester break day).
