Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV)
Oregon Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DMV Class C Knowledge Test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Oregon permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 35
- Passing score
- 28 of 35 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- $30 instruction permit issuance fee (ORS 807.370), plus a $7 Class C knowledge test fee paid separately for each attempt. The permit is valid for 2 years.
- If you fail
- If you fail the knowledge test at a DMV office you may retest as soon as the same day, depending on that office's testing availability, and you pay the $7 test fee every attempt. Online testing is capped at two attempts per 24 hours and four total online attempts per test type; cheating triggers an automatic failure and a 90-day wait before retesting.
- Online testing
- Available in some cases
- Languages
- The online Class C knowledge test is offered in 8 languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (simplified Mandarin), Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese. Audio assistance is available, and the driver manual is published in English and Spanish.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Oregon practice tests
Oregon Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Oregon Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Oregon Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Oregon
Oregon teens ages 15-17 start with a provisional instruction permit, which they must hold for 6 months and pair with 100 hours of supervised practice (50 hours if they pass an approved driver ed course) before getting a provisional license. For the first 6 months licensed, they may not carry passengers under 20 outside their immediate family; for the second 6 months, no more than three such passengers. For the first year they also may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., with limited exceptions for work, school events, or riding with a licensed driver 25 or older.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DMV
Oregon permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The official Oregon Class C Knowledge Test has 35 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Oregon permit test?
You must answer 28 of 35 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Oregon Class C Knowledge Test.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Oregon?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Oregon at 15, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Oregon permit cost?
$30 instruction permit issuance fee (ORS 807.370), plus a $7 Class C knowledge test fee paid separately for each attempt. The permit is valid for 2 years. — as listed by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Oregon permit test?
If you fail the knowledge test at a DMV office you may retest as soon as the same day, depending on that office's testing availability, and you pay the $7 test fee every attempt. Online testing is capped at two attempts per 24 hours and four total online attempts per test type; cheating triggers an automatic failure and a 90-day wait before retesting. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Oregon permit test online?
Yes, in some cases. The DMV offers an online option for the Class C Knowledge Test — check eligibility on the official site.
What languages is the Oregon permit test offered in?
The online Class C knowledge test is offered in 8 languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (simplified Mandarin), Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese. Audio assistance is available, and the driver manual is published in English and Spanish. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Oregon?
Driver licensing in Oregon is handled by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV). The official site is https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/.