The Oregon permit test, explained

The short answer

The Oregon knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need 28 right to pass. You can take it online with a webcam, supervised by a proctor over 21 if you are under 18, or at a DMV office. Drivers aged 15 to 17 get a provisional instruction permit, and each test attempt costs $7.

Source: Oregon Driver Manual: testing, Oregon DMV

Oregon’s online test runs on a computer, not a phone. You can try twice in 24 hours and four times online in total, then you test at a DMV office.

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The Oregon permit test at a glance

Oregon provisional instruction permit and knowledge test
Who gets itDrivers aged 15, 16 and 17 (DMV)
Number of questions35, multiple choice (DMV)
Passing score28 of 35
WhereOnline with a webcam, or a DMV office
Test fee$7 per attempt (DMV)
Valid forTwo years

How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?

Thirty-five multiple-choice questions on road signs, traffic laws and other things a driver needs to know. You need 28 right, so you can miss 7 (Oregon Driver Manual: testing). The test is available in several languages, with or without audio help. At an office you may not use the manual, notes or any electronic device; if you are caught cheating, you cannot test again for 90 days.

Can you take the Oregon permit test online?

Yes. You need a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard, mouse and webcam. If you are under 18, a proctor over 21 must supervise the test, and one proctor can supervise at most two tests in 24 hours. Online you can take the test at most twice in 24 hours and four times in total; after that you test at a DMV office.

What to bring

From the DMV’s teen permit page:

  • Proof of your identity and of your physical address in Oregon.
  • Your Social Security number, or an electronic statement that you do not have one.
  • A parent’s or legal guardian’s signature.
  • The $7 knowledge test fee, plus the permit’s issuance fee.

You also pass a vision test. Bring more documents if you want a REAL ID permit.

Rules for teen drivers in Oregon

Oregon, like every state, uses graduated driver licensing. From the DMV page on the provisional license under 18:

  • Before the license: be 16 or 17, hold the permit for six months, and log 100 hours of supervised driving, or 50 hours if you pass an approved driver education course.
  • Passengers, first six months: none under 20 who are not immediate family.
  • Passengers, next six months: at most three under 20 who are not immediate family. These limits do not apply with a parent, stepparent or guardian, or a certified driving instructor.
  • Nights, first year: no driving from midnight to 5 a.m., except between home and work or a school event with no other way to get there, for your job, or with a licensed driver aged 25 or older.
  • Phones: until 18 you may not use a mobile device while driving, not even hands-free. The passenger and night limits end at 18 or after one year with the license, whichever comes first.

What Drivoku covers for Oregon

Our free permit practice test and the questions below cover road rules and signs that apply in every state, with signs from the national sign manual. They do not cover Oregon’s own laws; the Oregon Driver Manual covers those, and the DMV says it has the information you need for the test.

Practice five questions every state shares

Five shared road rules

Answer one question at a time. You see the answer and the reason after each one. Nothing you pick is saved or sent anywhere.

Question 1 of 5

  1. Sharing the road

    A motorcycle is traveling ahead in your lane. There appears to be enough room for your car beside it. How should you treat the motorcycle's lane space?

    • Share its lane whenever your car can fit beside it
    • Allow the motorcycle full use of its lane Right
    • Move beside it after sounding a brief horn warning
    • Use its unused lane space when traffic is moving slowly

    The right answer is B: Allow the motorcycle full use of its lane

    WhyA motorcycle is entitled to full use of a lane; a car must not crowd into that space.

    Source: UVC § 11-1303(a) Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic (model law)

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  2. Alcohol and drugs

    Some medicines you can buy without a prescription can make you drowsy or dizzy. What does this mean for driving?

    • They are safe once you feel awake
    • They can impair your driving Right
    • Only prescription drugs impair driving
    • They only matter at high doses

    The right answer is B: They can impair your driving

    WhySome over-the-counter and prescription medicines cause drowsiness or dizziness and can impair your driving.

    Source: NHTSA: Drug-Impaired Driving, Many Substances Can Impair Driving

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  3. Seat belts and child safety

    Every rear seat in your car allows a correct car-seat installation. Which spot is unsafe for a rear-facing child safety seat?

    • The middle seat in the back row
    • Front seat, facing an active air bag Right
    • Behind the driver's seat
    • Beside a rear-side window

    The right answer is B: Front seat, facing an active air bag

    WhyA rear-facing seat must never go in front of an active air bag, whose force can seriously injure a child.

    Source: NHTSA: Air Bags, The Topic — Protection

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  4. Night and bad weather

    Heavy snow is reducing visibility while you drive. You need your headlights to see and be seen. Which lighting choice is appropriate?

    • Low-beam headlights Right
    • High beams for the strongest possible light
    • Parking lights without the headlights
    • Daytime running lights without other lighting

    The right answer is A: Low-beam headlights

    WhyUse low-beam headlights when snow reduces visibility so you can see and other drivers can see you.

    Source: California Driver Handbook (California DMV): Signals, Horns, and Headlights: Using Your Headlights, Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations, Headlights, Florida Driver License Handbook (FLHSMV): Low Visibility; Night Driving

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  5. Signs

    A green rectangular sign has white lettering reading CIVIC CENTER and a white arrow pointing right. What information does it provide?

    • A requirement for every vehicle to turn right
    • A warning that the road bends sharply right
    • Permission to turn right without checking traffic
    • Directions to the civic center Right

    The right answer is D: Directions to the civic center

    WhyGreen guide signs provide direction guidance to destinations.

    Source: MUTCD Section 1D.05 Color Code

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Common questions

How many questions can you miss on the Oregon permit test?

Seven. You need 28 of 35 right.

Can you take the Oregon permit test online?

Yes, on a desktop or laptop with a webcam. Under 18, a proctor over 21 supervises. You get four online tries in total.

How much is the Oregon permit test?

The DMV lists $7 per knowledge test attempt. The permit has its own issuance fee.

How many hours of practice do you need in Oregon?

100 hours of supervised driving, or 50 hours if you pass an approved driver education course.

Sources

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  1. Oregon Driver Manual: testing, Oregon DMV
  2. Get an instruction permit, under 18, Oregon DMV
  3. Get a driver license, under 18, Oregon DMV