Updated for 2026. Practice 35-question scenarios aligned to Oregon DMV, master wet-road and bike/pedestrian rules, and rehearse mountain-pass habits before the exam.
Studying the handbook helps - but consistent, state-specific practice makes the real exam feel familiar and easier to handle.
Questions
35
Passing score
80% (28 correct)
Time limit
30 min
Agency
DMV
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1 What score is required to pass the Oregon DMV knowledge test?
Oregon requires 80% (28 of 35 questions) to pass.
2 Oregon's frequent rain makes roads slick, especially in the first minutes of a shower because:
Early rain lifts oil to the surface, making roads slickest at first; slow down and increase following distance.
3 When turning left at an intersection, you must:
A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
4 What is the shape of a STOP sign?
Only the STOP sign is an octagon. The unique 8-sided shape lets drivers recognize it even when snow or dirt hides the wording.
5 A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
A solid yellow line on your side means you may not cross it to pass. A broken yellow line on your side would allow passing when safe.
6 Under good conditions, the minimum safe following distance is about:
Use the 3-second rule: pick a fixed point, and you should pass it at least 3 seconds after the car ahead. Add more time in rain, fog, or at higher speeds.
7 A triangular (downward-pointing) sign tells you to:
A downward triangle is always a YIELD sign. Slow down, be ready to stop, and give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
8 When a traffic light is flashing red, you must:
A flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign: come to a full stop, then proceed only when it is safe.
9 In fog, the safest headlights to use are:
High beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility. Use low beams (and fog lights if equipped), and slow down.
10 A school bus ahead stops and turns on its flashing red lights on an undivided road. You must:
On an undivided road, traffic in BOTH directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and remain stopped until the lights are turned off.
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This is just a 10-question taster. The Oregon app has hundreds of questions,
full-length timed exams, a road-sign trainer, and a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to pass.
Oregon's exam runs 35 questions (28 to pass), with a strong focus on rain and night driving, sharing the road with cyclists, and pedestrian right-of-way. Read the Oregon Driver Manual once, then drill in short daily sets so the wording feels familiar.
Teens move through a graduated system starting with the instruction permit; the original knowledge test is taken in person at a DMV office.
Oregon knowledge exam facts you should know
Expect 35 questions; you need 28 correct (80%) to pass.
Rain/night driving and sharing the road with bikes are emphasized.
Pedestrian right-of-way rules are strict in Oregon.
The original knowledge test is taken in person at a DMV office.
Minimum age
Oregon teens can apply for an instruction permit at 15; driver education reduces required supervised-driving hours.
Permit fees
Around $23 for the instruction permit, plus a small knowledge-test fee.
A modest fee applies to retake the knowledge test.
The drive test fee is collected separately when you schedule it.
Oregon DMV offices accept card, cash, and check. Confirm current fees on the Oregon DMV site.
Retest rules
You can retake the knowledge test after a short wait (a fee applies). Review missed wet-road and sharing-the-road questions first.
Local statutes to flag
ORS 813.010 – Driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII).
ORS 811.147 – Move over or slow down for stopped emergency and roadside vehicles.
ORS 811.028 – Stopping and remaining stopped for pedestrians in a crosswalk.
Rain, coast, and Cascade snow in Oregon
Oregon brings Willamette Valley rain, coastal fog, and Cascade mountain snow where chains are often required. DMV questions like to test hydroplaning recovery, headlight use, and how roads are slickest in the first minutes of rain.
Picture your Oregon testing-day timeline
Book a DMV appointment, then arrive early with ID, SSN, residency proof, and consent forms. Use the wait to review wet-road and bike/pedestrian questions, then check in calm and ready.
Regional practice ideas
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When are Oregon roads most slippery?
Roads are slickest in the first few minutes of rain, when water mixes with built-up oil. Oregon's frequent rain makes this a common test point—slow down and increase your following distance.
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The Oregon DMV knowledge exam includes 35 questions. You need at least 28 correct answers (80%) to pass.
Can I take the Oregon DMV test online?
Oregon requires you to take the knowledge exam in person at a DMV office. Schedule an appointment to avoid long waits.
What documents should I bring to the Oregon DMV?
Bring proof of identity, Social Security, and proof of Oregon residency. Applicants under 18 also need parental consent and proof of school enrollment.
How soon can I retake the Oregon permit exam?
You can retest the next business day. Review rain-driving rules, bicycle safety, and sign meanings before trying again.
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