Washington Class C w/Passenger Package

Class C w/Passenger Package for Washington CDL Applicants

Washington's Port of Seattle and aerospace manufacturing create strong CDL demand across the Pacific Northwest. With port and intermodal freight, aerospace manufacturing, agriculture and produce driving much of the freight in Washington, the Class C w/Passenger Package material below is the part of the Washington CDL that those employers screen for first.

A Class C with Passenger endorsement in Washington covers vans and small buses designed for 16 or more people. Two knowledge tests at Washington Department of Licensing, General Knowledge and Passenger, plus a skills test in a Class C vehicle.

Where Washington drivers use this

• Agriculture and produce: farm labor crew buses carrying 16 or more workers
• Transit agencies, charter companies, and church or community buses across Washington
• Agriculture and produce: farm crew transport when the vehicle carries 16 or more passengers
• Smaller school buses and activity buses for Washington school districts (P and S endorsements)
• Shuttle, paratransit, and church or community vans built for 16 or more passengers

Most Washington CDL work runs the I-5, I-90, I-82 corridors and the Olympia area, so the examples in the practice questions lean on the vehicles and loads you will see there.

Testing, appointments, and fees are handled by Washington Department of Licensing. See the Washington CDL classes and Washington endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common Washington questions

Is this Class C w/Passenger Package material specific to Washington?

Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in Washington, and this page adds Washington details: where you test (Washington Department of Licensing), which Washington industries use this license, and the Washington corridors the examples are drawn from.

Where do I take the Class C w/Passenger Package knowledge test in Washington?

Knowledge tests are given by Washington Department of Licensing. Bring your Washington driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most Washington offices require an appointment for CDL testing.

How long do I have to study the Washington Class C w/Passenger Package material?

Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at Washington Department of Licensing with time to spare. Retakes in Washington are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.