Improving young driver safety.

SB 5695 requires most Washington drivers aged 18-25 to complete a state-approved driver training education course before obtaining a license, phasing in requirements over seven years starting January 1, 2027. It establishes three course options: school-based programs, licensed driving schools, or online courses (with additional behind-the-wheel hours required for older age groups). The bill also includes waiver provisions for special circumstances and mandates annual reports on implementation readiness until 2031. This directly affects young drivers in the state, expanding current requirements for those under 18 to include older age cohorts through age 24.