Oregon motorcycle permit practice test
The Oregon DMV motorcycle knowledge test has 25 questions and you need 20 right. It's based on Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367). Practise Oregon's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.
Oregon motorcycle rules
| Knowledge test | 25 questions, 20 correct to pass |
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| Permit | Valid Oregon driver license, age 16+ (parental consent under 18), pass motorcycle knowledge and vision tests. Valid one year. Restrictions: supervision and visual observation by a rider 21+ with a valid endorsement on a separate motorcycle; daylight only; no passengers; DOT helmet. No permit for mopeds or three-wheel motorcycles (manual p. 2). |
| Skills test or course | DMV does not give motorcycle skills tests. An approved Team Oregon course is mandatory for anyone without a valid out-of-state endorsement: Basic Course (16+) waives knowledge and skills tests; Intermediate Course (21+), Basic Online Classroom (16+) and Intermediate Online Classroom (21+) waive only the skills test. Out-of-state endorsement holders surrender it and skip course and tests. Three-wheel restricted endorsement: knowledge test only (manual p. 1-4). |
| Helmet law | Universal: DOT-compliant helmet required for operators and passengers of motorcycles, mopeds and unenclosed autocycles (manual p. 11). |
| Eye protection | Not required by law; the manual says you should wear face and eye protection (p. 11). |
| Passengers | Not allowed on an instruction permit or on a moped. Motorcycle must have permanent seating for both and passenger footrests; no passenger seated in front of the operator (manual p. 2, 4, 45). |
| Lane splitting or filtering | Not legal. Passing between moving vehicles in an occupied lane on a multi-lane highway or one-way street is unlawful; lane splitting is illegal. Two motorcycles may ride abreast in one lane and one motorcycle may pass another in the same lane (manual p. 30-31). |
Oregon motorcycle law questions
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Question 1If you have never held a motorcycle endorsement or license anywhere, what must you complete to get an Oregon motorcycle endorsement?
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C: An approved motorcycle rider education course. Oregon requires an approved rider education course for anyone without a valid motorcycle endorsement or license from another state, DC, a U.S. territory or Canadian province. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Rider Education, page 1.
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Question 2Who is the only approved motorcycle rider education provider in Oregon?
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A: Team Oregon. Team Oregon is the only approved motorcycle rider education provider in Oregon. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Rider Education, page 1.
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Question 3Which Team Oregon course completion card waives both the DMV motorcycle knowledge and skills tests?
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A: The Basic Course (with in-person classroom). The Basic Course waives both tests; the Intermediate and online-classroom courses waive only the skills test. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Rider Education, page 1.
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Question 4Completing Oregon's Basic Online Classroom course waives which test?
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C: Only the motorcycle skills test. The Basic Online Classroom waives only the skills test, so you must still pass the DMV knowledge test. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Rider Education, page 1.
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Question 5What is the minimum age for Team Oregon's Intermediate Course?
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C: 21. The Intermediate Course and Intermediate Online Classroom are approved for riders 21 and older. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Rider Education, page 1.
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Question 6Riding a motorcycle in Oregon without a motorcycle endorsement is:
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A: A Class A traffic violation. Riding without a motorcycle endorsement is a Class A traffic violation. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Riding Unendorsed, page 2.
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Question 7What are Oregon's minimum bodily injury liability limits for a motorcycle?
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A: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision. Oregon requires $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision for bodily injury to others, plus $20,000 property damage. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Insurance, page 2.
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Question 8What minimum property damage liability does Oregon require for a motorcycle?
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D: $20,000 per collision. The minimum property damage liability is $20,000 per collision. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Insurance, page 2.
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Question 9Is uninsured motorist coverage required on an Oregon motorcycle policy?
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C: Yes, $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision. Oregon's minimum insurance includes uninsured motorist coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mandatory Insurance, page 2.
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Question 10Which of these is required to get an Oregon motorcycle instruction permit?
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A: A valid Oregon driver license and passing the motorcycle knowledge and vision tests. You need a valid Oregon driver license, be at least 16 (with consent under 18), and pass the motorcycle knowledge and vision tests. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Instruction Permits, page 2.
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Question 11How long is an Oregon motorcycle instruction permit valid?
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D: One year. A motorcycle instruction permit is valid for one year. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Instruction Permits, page 2.
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Question 12Who must accompany an Oregon motorcycle instruction permit holder?
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A: A rider 21 or older with a valid motorcycle endorsement, on a separate motorcycle. The permit holder must be supervised and observed by a rider on a separate motorcycle who is at least 21 and has a valid motorcycle endorsement. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Instruction Permits, page 2.
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Question 13When may an Oregon motorcycle instruction permit holder ride?
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C: During daylight hours only. Permit holders must operate during daylight hours only. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Instruction Permits, page 2.
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Question 14Can you get an Oregon instruction permit for a moped or a three-wheel motorcycle?
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C: No, neither has an instruction permit. There is no instruction permit for a moped or for a three-wheel motorcycle. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Instruction Permits, page 2.
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Question 15What license do you need to ride a moped in Oregon?
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A: Any class of driver license; no endorsement. You may operate a moped with any class of driver license; no endorsement is required. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Endorsements, page 3.
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Question 16An Oregon cycle with a combustion engine larger than 50 CCs requires:
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A: A motorcycle endorsement. A moped or cycle with a combustion engine of more than 50 CCs needs a motorcycle endorsement. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Endorsements, page 3.
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Question 17What does a rider with a valid out-of-state motorcycle endorsement do to get an Oregon endorsement?
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D: Surrender the out-of-state license or endorsement; no course or knowledge test needed. They surrender the out-of-state license or endorsement and are not required to take a Team Oregon course or knowledge test. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Endorsements, page 3.
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Question 18How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the Oregon motorcycle knowledge test?
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B: 20. You must answer 20 questions correctly; DMV's website says the test has 25 multiple-choice questions. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Testing at DMV, page 4.
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Question 19Who administers motorcycle skills tests in Oregon?
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D: DMV does not; the skills test is waived by passing an approved Team Oregon course. DMV does not administer motorcycle skills tests; passing an approved Team Oregon course waives the skills test. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Testing at DMV, page 4.
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Question 20When may an Oregon moped use a bicycle lane or path?
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B: Only when it is being pedaled. Oregon law allows a moped to use bicycle lanes or paths only when it is being pedaled; under its own power it must use regular traffic lanes. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Riding Mopeds, page 4.
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Question 21May you carry a passenger on a moped in Oregon?
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B: No, it is against the law. It is against the law to carry passengers when operating a moped. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Riding Mopeds, page 4.
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Question 22What license is required to drive an autocycle in Oregon?
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A: Any class of driver license; no motorcycle endorsement. An autocycle may be operated with any class of driver license; operators and passengers need a DOT helmet if it is not enclosed. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Autocycles, page 4.
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Question 23Are mini-motorcycles and pocket bikes legal on Oregon public roads?
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D: No. Mini-motorcycles, pocket bikes, go-karts and ATVs are not legal on Oregon public roads. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Mini-Motorcycles, Pocket Bikes, ATVs and Off-Road Motorcycles, page 5.
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Question 24If you take an approved out-of-state rider course while temporarily living outside Oregon, within what time must you apply for the endorsement?
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A: Two years from completion (unless the card expires sooner). You must apply within two years of completing the course, unless the completion card expires sooner. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Out of state?, page 5.
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Question 25Who must wear a DOT-compliant helmet in Oregon?
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C: Every operator and passenger of a motorcycle, moped or unenclosed autocycle. Oregon requires a helmet for operators and passengers of motorcycles, mopeds and unenclosed autocycles. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Helmet Use, page 11.
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Question 26Does Oregon law require a motorcycle headlight to be on in daytime?
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B: Yes, the headlight must be on at all times. Oregon law requires the motorcycle headlight to be on at all times. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Required Motorcycle Equipment, page 17.
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Question 27How many white headlights may an Oregon motorcycle have?
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B: At least one but not more than three. Motorcycles and mopeds must have at least one but not more than three white headlights. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Required Motorcycle Equipment, page 17.
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Question 28Which of these is required equipment on all Oregon motorcycles and mopeds?
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C: Fenders on all wheels. Required equipment includes fenders on all wheels, at least one mirror, a horn, a rear red reflector and other lighting. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Required Motorcycle Equipment, page 17.
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Question 29Under Oregon law, may a motorcyclist pass between moving vehicles in an occupied lane on a multi-lane highway?
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D: No, it is against the law. It is against the law for motorcyclists to pass between moving vehicles using an occupied lane on a multi-lane highway or one-way street. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Passing and Being Passed, page 30.
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Question 30Oregon law allows a motorcyclist to pass another motorcycle:
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C: Using the same lane. Oregon law allows one motorcycle or moped rider to pass another using the same lane. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Passing and Being Passed, page 30.
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Question 31Is lane splitting legal in Oregon?
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A: No. Sharing a lane with a car while passing, known as lane splitting, is not legal in Oregon; do not ride between rows of stopped or moving vehicles. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Lane Sharing, page 31.
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Question 32According to the Oregon manual, may two motorcycles ride side by side in a single lane?
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D: Yes, it is legal but not recommended. Oregon law allows motorcycles to ride two abreast in a single lane, though it is not a recommended safety practice. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Lane Sharing, page 31.
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Question 33When carrying a passenger in Oregon, the motorcycle must have:
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A: Permanent seating for both and passenger footrests. The motorcycle must have permanent seat(s) for operator and passenger and footrests for the passenger; no passenger should sit in front of you. Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367): Carrying Passengers and Cargo, page 45.
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Manual: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367). Source: Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV), checked 2026-10-27.