Oregon Permit Test Practice
Oregon DMV's knowledge test has 35 questions, and you need 28 correct (80%) to earn an instruction permit, which you can get as young as 15. The test is given on a touchscreen at DMV offices, with several language options and audio help if you bring headphones.
What makes Oregon different is how much driver education matters. Teens who finish an ODOT-approved driver ed course need 50 hours of supervised driving before a provisional license, while those who skip it must log 100 hours. Either way, you hold the permit at least six months and drive with a licensed adult 21 or older. Oregon's test leans on practical rules such as its basic speed rule and sharing the road with bicyclists, so practicing free on DMV Permit Prep helps you spot the Oregon-specific details before test day.
- Questions
- 35
- To pass
- 28 correct · 80%
- Permit age
- 15
- Practice
- 50 hours with approved driver ed, or 100 hours without
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Oregon permit test sample questions
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1. If an Oregon teen does NOT take an approved driver ed course, how many supervised hours are required for a provisional license?
2. During the first 6 months with an Oregon provisional license, which passengers under 20 may ride along?
3. A school crossing guard holds up a stop sign. You must:
4. At an intersection with two left-turn lanes, you should:
5. Marijuana and other drugs can:
How to get your learner's permit in Oregon
- 1Study the Oregon Driver Manual and take practice tests.
- 2Start your application online with DMV2U to save time at the office.
- 3Visit an Oregon DMV office with proof of identity, date of birth and residency; a parent signs if you're under 18.
- 4Pass the vision screening and the 35-question knowledge test.
- 5Pay the test and permit fees and get your instruction permit.
- 6Take an approved driver ed course (or plan on 100 practice hours) and drive with a licensed adult 21+.
- 7After 6 months and your required hours, take the drive test for a provisional license.
In the first year of a provisional license, teens can't drive from midnight to 5 a.m. and face tight limits on passengers under 20. Permit holding period: 6 months.
The Oregon knowledge test
Taken in person at an Oregon DMV office on a touchscreen, with multiple languages and audio assistance available.
Study tips for Oregon
- Learn Oregon's basic speed rule, which says you must drive at a speed that's reasonable for conditions even below the posted limit.
- Review the provisional license passenger and night limits; questions about the first and second six months are common.
- Practice right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections and around bicyclists, since Oregon's manual covers bike lanes in detail.
CDL in Oregon
Oregon DMV issues a commercial learner permit after you pass the CDL general knowledge test and any required class or endorsement tests, and first-time Class A or B applicants must complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training before the skills test.
Motorcycle in Oregon
Every first-time motorcycle endorsement applicant in Oregon, at any age, must complete an approved TEAM OREGON rider course. An instruction permit allows daylight-only practice with no passengers while a licensed rider 21+ supervises from another motorcycle.
Oregon permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The Oregon DMV knowledge test has 35 questions, and you need at least 28 correct (80%) to pass.
Can I take the Oregon permit test online?
The knowledge test is taken in person at a DMV office, but you can start your application online through DMV2U before you go.
How many practice hours do Oregon teens need?
Teens who complete an ODOT-approved driver education course need 50 supervised hours. Without driver ed, the requirement is 100 hours.
Who can supervise an Oregon permit driver?
A licensed driver who is at least 21 years old must sit in the front passenger seat whenever you drive on an instruction permit.
Official information: Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV).
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