Oregon DMV permit practice test 2026
The Oregon DMV knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need 28 right to pass (80%). Our 342 practice questions are written from the Oregon Driver Manual (2026), and every answer tells you where to find the rule in the handbook. Free, with no sign-up.
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All 14 Oregon practice tests
Each test mixes questions from every part of the handbook. Work through them in order, then use the simulator.
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The Oregon DMV knowledge test
Multiple choice. Take it online through DMV2U on a desktop or laptop with a keyboard, mouse and webcam (no phones or tablets), or on a touch-screen at a DMV office (standby or appointment; offices stop testing 1 hour before closing). Testers under 18 taking it online need a proctor 21 or older.
Source: Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV), checked 2026-10-27.
What the test covers
Our questions follow the handbook's chapters. The number of practice questions on each topic:
| Topic | Practice questions |
|---|---|
| Sharing the road | 51 |
| Road signs | 36 |
| Licensing laws and penalties | 35 |
| Signals and pavement markings | 30 |
| Turns and intersections | 25 |
| Hazards, weather and night driving | 25 |
| Safe and defensive driving | 23 |
| Following and passing | 20 |
| Speed limits | 19 |
| Lanes, highways and freeways | 19 |
| Parking | 19 |
| Right of way | 16 |
| Emergencies | 13 |
| Alcohol and drugs | 11 |
Oregon learner's permit rules
- Minimum age: 15
- Hold the permit for at least 6 months (under 18, before a provisional license); out-of-state permit time counts before the road test
- 100 hours of supervised driving
- Must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old sitting beside you
- Supervised hours only count if the supervisor is at least 21 and has held valid driving privileges for at least 3 years
- 100 hours of supervised driving, or 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course (proof sent to DMV)
- Under 18: no use of a mobile communication device while driving, including hands-free
- Provisional instruction permit is valid for 2 years
Fees: Class C knowledge test (each attempt) $7; Class C instruction permit $30; REAL ID Class C instruction permit $60.
The official handbook
Everything on the test comes from the Oregon Driver Manual, also available in Spanish, Spanish. Read it alongside the practice tests. Our chapter-by-chapter guide.
Renewing your license
Licenses are renewed every 8 years. Drivers 65 or older cannot renew online; they must renew at a DMV office and pass a vision test. DMV may require tests of any driver if it has concerns about their ability to drive safely. DMV lists no age-based knowledge or drive test.
Questions
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The Oregon DMV knowledge test has 35 questions and you need 28 correct to pass (80%).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Oregon?
15. You then hold the permit for at least 6 months (under 18, before a provisional license); out-of-state permit time counts before the road test and 100 hours of supervised driving.
What happens if I fail the Oregon permit test?
You can retake it: None required (same day possible). If you are caught cheating, you can't test for 90 days. In an office: if you fail, you may test again the same day, depending on office testing resources. Online: at most 2 attempts in any 24-hour period and 4 online attempts in total per test type; after that you must test at a DMV office.
Can I take the Oregon permit test in Spanish or another language?
Arabic, Chinese (simplified Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese, read and heard, online and in DMV offices. Check with DMV before you go.
What do I need to bring for the Oregon permit test?
Proof of identity and date of birth (original or certified copy, e.g. U.S. birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card); Proof of current residence address; Social Security Number, or electronic certification that you do not have one; Parent or legal guardian signature for applicants under 18 (in person or form 735-173DP); Under 18: parent certifies school enrollment, or show a diploma/GED; and more (see the full list).
What is the vision requirement in Oregon?
You need visual acuity of 20/70 or better looking through both eyes (or through the one eye with usable vision; with two usable eyes, one eye at 20/70 or better is enough) and a field of vision of at least 110 degrees. If your best eye is worse than 20/40 but no worse than 20/70, DMV restricts you to daylight driving unless a licensed vision specialist advises otherwise in writing. DMV tests your eyesight at no charge. If you test wearing glasses or contacts, you must wear them to drive. If you fail, you get a form for a licensed vision specialist. Drivers 65 and older must have their vision tested in person at renewal.
Independent practice tests, not affiliated with the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV). Questions written by us from the official handbook and checked against it.