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Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the Oregon DMV knowledge test you need for an instruction permit. The real test has 35 questions and you must get 28 right. These questions are written from the Oregon Driver Manual and cover Oregon's own rules, plus shared US road rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Oregon Driver Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many questions are on the Oregon knowledge test, and how many must you get right?
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    Answer: C. 35 questions; 28 correct

    The Oregon knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions and you must answer 28 correctly.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    You take the Oregon knowledge test online. How many attempts are allowed before you must test at a DMV office?
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    Answer: B. Two in 24 hours and four in total

    Online, you may test twice in 24 hours and four times in total. After that you must test at an office.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    An Oregon teen under 18 takes the knowledge test online. What is required?
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    Answer: C. A proctor over 21 must supervise

    If you are under 18, an adult proctor over 21 must supervise your online test.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    What device do you need to take the Oregon knowledge test online?
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    Answer: C. A desktop or laptop computer with a webcam

    The online test requires a desktop or laptop with a webcam. Phones and tablets are not allowed.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What happens if you are caught cheating on the Oregon knowledge test?
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    Answer: B. You fail and must wait 90 days to retest

    Cheating means an automatic fail and a 90-day wait before you may retest.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    You fail the Oregon knowledge test at a DMV office. When can you try again?
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    Answer: C. The same day, if time and space allow

    At an office, you may retest the same day, depending on availability.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    If you are under 18, how long must you hold an Oregon instruction permit before applying for a license?
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    Answer: D. At least six months

    Applicants under 18 must have held a permit for at least six months.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    An Oregon teen does not take an approved driver education course. How many supervised hours must they log?
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    Answer: D. 100 hours

    Teens need 50 supervised hours with approved driver education, or 100 hours without it.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    During the first six months of an Oregon provisional license, how many passengers under 20 may the driver carry?
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    Answer: D. None

    For the first six months, provisional drivers may not carry passengers under 20. After that, up to three are allowed.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    When may an Oregon provisional license holder NOT drive (unless an exception applies)?
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    Answer: B. Midnight to 5 a.m.

    Provisional drivers may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless an exception applies.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    What is the Oregon speed limit in a business district, unless posted otherwise?
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    Answer: B. 20 mph

    Oregon's speed limit is 20 mph in business districts and school speed zones.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    What is the Oregon speed limit in alleys and narrow residential roadways?
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    Answer: D. 15 mph

    The limit is 15 mph in alleys and narrow residential areas.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the Oregon speed limit in residential districts, public parks and ocean shores where vehicles are allowed?
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    Answer: C. 25 mph

    The limit is 25 mph in residential districts, public parks and on ocean shores where driving is permitted.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on other Oregon roads and highways?
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    Answer: D. 55 mph

    All other roads and highways have a 55 mph limit unless a different limit is posted.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What does Oregon's basic speed rule require?
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    Answer: A. Drive at a speed that is reasonable and cautious for conditions, even if that is below the limit

    You must drive at a reasonable and cautious speed for conditions. The rule never allows you to go over the posted limit.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    When must you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle in Oregon?
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    Answer: C. Within 500 feet

    Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 350 feet when following one.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Until what age or height must Oregon children ride in an approved child safety seat?
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    Answer: D. Age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall

    Children ride in child safety seats until age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall, when the adult belt fits correctly. Infants ride rear-facing until age 2.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    On an Oregon divided highway with an unpaved median, a school bus on the other side stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?
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    Answer: B. You may continue with care; only traffic on the bus's side must stop

    When an unpaved median or barrier divides the road, only traffic on the bus's side must stop. A painted median or turn lane does not count.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    A school bus in Oregon is on the other side of a road divided only by a painted center turn lane. It stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?
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    Answer: C. Stop and wait until the red lights turn off

    A painted median or turn lane does not make separate roads, so traffic in both directions must stop.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    On an Oregon multi-lane road, you approach a stopped vehicle with flashing lights but cannot change lanes. What must you do?
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    Answer: A. Slow to at least 5 mph below the posted limit

    Change lanes if it is safe. If you cannot, slow down to at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    According to Oregon law, where are crosswalks?
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    Answer: C. At every intersection, even if there are no painted lines

    Oregon has a crosswalk at every intersection, marked or unmarked.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    In Oregon, you must stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is in which lanes?
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    Answer: C. Your lane, the lane next to yours, or the lane you are turning into

    Stop for pedestrians in your lane, an adjacent lane or the lane you are turning into, at marked or unmarked crosswalks.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    You are about to turn right across an Oregon bicycle lane. What must you do?
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    Answer: C. Yield to anyone riding in the bike lane before you turn

    Never drive or park in a bike lane, and yield to people on bikes before turning across it.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What is Oregon's law on using a hand-held phone while driving?
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    Answer: C. It is illegal for all drivers; drivers under 18 may not use any phone

    Oregon bans hand-held phone use for all drivers, and drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all, even hands-free.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    What happens to traffic fines in an Oregon work zone?
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    Answer: C. They are doubled

    Fines for traffic violations are doubled in Oregon work zones.

What to know before the test

  • The knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions and you must answer 28 correctly.
  • You can test at a DMV office on a touch screen in several languages, with audio if you want, or online at DMV2U.
  • Online you get two tries in 24 hours and four in total. Teens under 18 need a proctor over 21.
  • Cheating on the test means a fail and a 90-day wait before you can retest.
  • Teens must hold a permit six months and log 50 supervised hours with driver education, or 100 hours without.
  • Oregon has a crosswalk at every intersection, marked or not, and you must stop for pedestrians in your lane, the next lane or the lane you turn into.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?

35 multiple-choice questions. You need 28 correct to pass.

Can I take the Oregon permit test online?

Yes, at DMV2U on a desktop or laptop with a webcam. You get two tries in 24 hours and four in total, and teens under 18 need an adult proctor over 21.

Can I retake the Oregon knowledge test the same day?

At a DMV office, yes, if time and space allow. Online, you are limited to two attempts in 24 hours.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Oregon?

15. You must pass the knowledge test and a vision screening.

What are the speed limits in Oregon?

Unless posted: 15 mph in alleys, 20 mph in business districts and school zones, 25 mph in residential districts and 55 mph on other roads and highways.

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