Free Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Prepare for the Oregon DMV permit test with 596 practice questions drawn from the Oregon Driver Manual. Each one explains why the answer is right, so you learn the rules instead of memorizing them, and your weak spots come back until they stick.
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How we help you prepare
596 practice questions to help you master the Oregon DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation
Oregon requirement to pass
35 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (28 of 35), time limit not published
Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Oregon Driver Manual. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) before your test.
Study by Category
Master each topic before your Oregon written test. 4 categories are free to start.
Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.
Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.
Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.
The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.
Practice Runs
Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.
Oregon Test 1: All Topics, Set A
Includes police report not replace dmv, light truck towing, and tire care, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Oregon Test 2: All Topics, Set B
Includes arrow signals, warning signs, and hand signals daylight, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Oregon Test 3: All Topics, Set C
ProIncludes pavement markings, vehicle emergencies, and light truck towing, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
Oregon Test 4: All Topics, Set D
ProIncludes dog in pickup bed, emergency vehicles, and second trailer fines, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.
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ProAbout the Oregon DMV Test
Oregon's written knowledge test is administered by the Department of Transportation's Driver and Motor Vehicle Services division and is required for anyone applying for an instruction permit. The test consists of 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 28 correct answers (80%) to pass - making it one of the longer tests with a high passing threshold.
Where and How to Take It
Oregon offers both in-person and online testing. In-person tests are administered on touchscreen computers at any Oregon DMV office - walk-ins are accepted, though appointments are recommended. Online testing is available through the Oregon DMV website in 8 languages. The online option has made Oregon one of the most accessible states for knowledge testing.
What to Bring
For in-person testing, bring proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and proof of Oregon residency and legal presence. Under-18 applicants need parental consent. The permit application fee is $34.50, plus a $7 test fee - totaling $41.50 for your first visit.
Test Day
The 35-question test covers road signs and signals, Oregon traffic laws, following distances, turn signals and headlights, speed limits, and driving in bad weather. Oregon's test has a notably large question pool. The touchscreen format makes navigation straightforward.
If You Don't Pass
Each knowledge test attempt costs $7 for Class C and the motorcycle endorsement, or $10 for CDL. If you fail, you can retest the same day at a DMV office, depending on office capacity. Oregon publishes no limit on in-office attempts, but online testing is capped: no more than 2 attempts in any 24-hour period, and only 4 online attempts per test type, after which you must test at a DMV office. Study the Oregon Driver Manual and focus on the areas where you missed questions.
Oregon-Specific Details
Oregon uses the term \"DUII\" (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) rather than \"DUI\" - expect questions using this terminology. The state also has unique laws including mandatory headlight use when windshield wipers are on, and specific rules about driving in roundabouts (traffic circles). Oregon is a no-sales-tax state, so DMV fees are what you see.
Instruction Permit vs. Full License
After passing the written test, you receive an instruction permit. Under-18 applicants must hold it for at least 6 months, complete driver education or 100 hours of supervised driving (10 at night), and pass a road test. Oregon's graduated licensing program includes restrictions on passengers and nighttime driving for provisional license holders.
Try It Yourself
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Sample Flash Card
How many hours of supervised driving are required for an Oregon permit holder who has completed an approved driver education course?
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