The Oregon permit test is a 35-question multiple-choice knowledge test from Oregon DMV, and you must answer 28 correctly, which is 80%, to pass. You can take it online at any time through DMV2U, or at a DMV office, and the fee is $7 each time you test.
Oregon permit test at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Agency | Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV), oregon.gov/odot/dmv |
| Minimum age | 15 for a provisional instruction permit |
| Questions | 35 multiple-choice questions |
| Pass mark | 28 of 35 correct (80%) |
| Where | Online through DMV2U, or at a DMV office on standby or by appointment |
| Online option | Yes. Under 18 needs a proctor aged 21 or older |
| Test fee | $7 each time you take the test, online or in the office |
| Languages | Several languages, with or without audio help |
| Retake | Online: two tries in 24 hours, four online tries in total. In the office: same day if testing space allows |
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The Oregon Driver Manual says the Class C knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer 28 correctly to pass. That means you can miss 7 questions.
Seven misses sounds generous, but the questions cover the whole manual. Students who skip the road sign and right-of-way sections tend to use up their seven fast.
What's on the Oregon permit test
The test comes from the Oregon Driver Manual and covers rules of the road, road signs and safe driving practices. Expect questions on:
- Road signs, signals and pavement markings.
- Right of way, turns, lane use and passing.
- Speed rules, including Oregon's basic speed rule.
- Sharing the road with pedestrians, bicyclists and large vehicles.
- Alcohol, drugs and phone use. Permit holders may not use a mobile device while driving, even with a hands-free accessory.
What makes Oregon different: DMV2U online testing
Oregon DMV offers the Class C knowledge test online through DMV2U, its online services site, at any time of day. You need a desktop or laptop with a keyboard, mouse and webcam. Phones and tablets cannot be used. The fee is the same online or in person.
How to study for the Oregon permit test
- Read the 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual a chapter at a time.
- Take Oregon DMV's free practice test to learn the question style.
- Learn road signs by shape and color first.
- Take Oregon permit test practice quizzes and keep a list of every question you miss.
- Book your test when you are scoring well above 28 of 35 every time.
What to bring and how to book
Drivers aged 15, 16 and 17 get a provisional instruction permit. Whether you test online or at the office, you finish at a DMV office, where you:
- Show proof of identity and your physical address (more documents if you want a REAL ID).
- Give your Social Security number, or an electronic certification that you do not have one.
- Bring your parent or legal guardian to sign.
- Pass a vision test and have your photo taken.
- Pay the issuance fee. Oregon DMV lists the current amount on its Driver Licensing & ID Card Fees page.
You can book an appointment through DMV2U or use standby service at a DMV office. Every time you test, you pay the test fee and show proof of identity and date of birth.
Can you take the Oregon permit test online?
Yes. Oregon DMV offers the Class C knowledge test online through DMV2U. If you are under 18, a proctor must supervise: someone 21 or older with a Social Security number who has not proctored more than five DMV tests in the past 12 months. Testers 18 and older do not need a proctor. You can test online twice in any 24-hour period and four times in total, after which you test at a DMV office.
What happens if you fail
At a DMV office you may test again the same day, depending on how busy the testing area is. Online, you get two tries in 24 hours and four in total. You pay the $7 fee every time. Oregon DMV warns that anyone caught cheating cannot test again for 90 days.
After you pass
- Drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 and sits beside you.
- For practice hours to count, your supervising driver must have held a license for at least three years.
- No mobile phone use while driving, including hands-free.
- The permit is valid for two years from the date it is issued.
Oregon permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
35 multiple-choice questions on Oregon rules of the road, road signs and safe driving.
How many questions can you miss on the Oregon permit test?
You need 28 of 35 correct, so you can miss 7.
Can you take the Oregon permit test online?
Yes, through DMV2U on a computer with a webcam. Under 18 needs a proctor aged 21 or older.
How much does the Oregon permit test cost?
Oregon DMV charges $7 each time you take the knowledge test, online or in the office. The permit issuance fee is extra.
