Oregon Permit Practice Test (2026)
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Oregon issues driver licenses and instruction permits through the Department of Transportation Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV). To get an instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years old, pass a vision test, and pass a knowledge test. The Oregon Driver Manual is free on the DMV website in English and Spanish.
Sourced from the official Oregon Department of Transportation Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Oregon driver manual.
Oregon permit test at a glance
Sources: Oregon DMV Get an Instruction Permit - Under 18 Oregon Driver Manual (PDF) Oregon DMV Driver Manual - Testing Oregon DMV Practice Test page
How to pass the Oregon permit test
Read the Oregon Driver Manual all the way through. The test has 35 questions. You must answer 28 right to pass. That is 80%. Use the free Oregon DMV practice test online to check your progress. Get a full night of sleep before your test day.
Retake policy
Each knowledge test attempt costs $7. After 4 failed attempts, you must wait 28 days. Same-day retakes may be allowed if testing resources are available. Under 18 may need to wait 28 days after a fail; over 18 may need to wait 7 days, depending on attempt number.
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Oregon DMV FAQ
How old do I need to be to get an Oregon learner permit?
You must be at least 15 years old to apply for an Oregon instruction permit.
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The Oregon knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 28 correctly to pass. That is 80%.
How much does the Oregon learner permit cost?
The instruction permit fee is $30. The knowledge test fee is $7 each time you take it.