Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Oregon driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Oregon-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Oregon driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Oregon test has 35 questions and you need 28 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Oregon-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Oregon Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	35 questions, must score 28/35 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	15
Minimum License Age	16
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 65 mph \| Residential: 25 mph \| School Zone: 20 mph
DUII Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: Zero Tolerance)
Point System	No point system. Oregon uses a conviction-based system and may suspend for repeated violations.

Rules Specific to Oregon

Oregon uses the unique term DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants)
Teens need 100 hours of supervised driving, or 50 hours plus an approved traffic safety course
Oregon does not use a point system — the DMV tracks convictions directly

Sample Oregon Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Oregon. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

In Oregon, what is the per se BAC limit for an adult driver?
- A. 0.05%
- B. 0.08%
- C. 0.10%
- D. 0.15%
Answer: 0.08%. A BAC of 0.08% or higher meets Oregon’s per se DUII standard.
In Oregon, what BAC level applies to drivers under age 21?
- A. 0.00%
- B. 0.02%
- C. 0.05%
- D. 0.08%
Answer: 0.00%. Oregon enforces a zero-tolerance rule for underage drivers.
In Oregon, child safety seats or boosters are required for children who are:
- A. Under age 5 only
- B. Under age 8 or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches
- C. Under age 10 only
- D. Under age 12 only
Answer: Under age 8 or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches. Oregon law uses both age and height requirements for child restraints.
In Oregon, how far before turning or changing lanes should you signal?
- A. 50 feet
- B. 100 feet
- C. 200 feet
- D. 500 feet
Answer: 100 feet. Drivers must signal continuously for at least 100 feet.
In Oregon, when unable to move over for a stopped emergency vehicle, how much should you reduce speed?
- A. No reduction required
- B. About 5 mph below the limit
- C. About 10 mph below the limit
- D. About 20 mph below the limit
Answer: About 5 mph below the limit. Oregon requires slowing when a lane change is not possible.
What is the minimum age for an Oregon instruction permit?
- A. 14
- B. 15
- C. 15½
- D. 16
Answer: 15. You must be at least 15 to apply for an instruction permit, and 16 for a license.
How long must an Oregon teen hold an instruction permit before getting a license?
- A. 3 months
- B. 6 months
- C. 9 months
- D. 12 months
Answer: 6 months. You must have had an instruction permit for at least 6 months.
How much supervised driving experience does Oregon require for a teen license?
- A. 50 hours, or 30 with a course
- B. 100 hours, or 50 with an approved traffic safety course
- C. 60 hours only
- D. 40 hours only
Answer: 100 hours, or 50 with an approved traffic safety course. You need 100 hours of supervised driving, or 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course.
How many questions are on the Oregon knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly?
- A. 25, need 20
- B. 30, need 24
- C. 35, need 28
- D. 50, need 40
Answer: 35, need 28. The knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions and you need 28 correct.
What happens if you're caught cheating on an Oregon knowledge test?
- A. You retake it immediately
- B. You fail and can't test again for 90 days
- C. A $50 fine
- D. Nothing
Answer: You fail and can't test again for 90 days. Cheating, including phone use or talking, fails the test and bars you from retesting for 90 days.
What is the Oregon school speed zone limit?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 20 mph
- C. 25 mph
- D. 30 mph
Answer: 20 mph. A school speed zone has a reduced 20 mph limit, from the SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 sign to the END SCHOOL ZONE sign.
In Oregon, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- A. 5 feet
- B. 10 feet
- C. 15 feet
- D. 20 feet
Answer: 10 feet. Oregon bans parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant and 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
In Oregon, you may not park within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
- A. 15 feet
- B. 25 feet
- C. 50 feet
- D. 100 feet
Answer: 50 feet. Don't park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad or light rail crossing.
When must Oregon drivers use headlights?
- A. Only after dark
- B. From sunset to sunrise, and whenever you can't see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead
- C. Only in rain
- D. Only on highways
Answer: From sunset to sunrise, and whenever you can't see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead. Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever conditions make it hard to see 1,000 feet ahead.
When must you dim your headlights while following another vehicle in Oregon?
- A. Within 200 feet
- B. Within 300 feet
- C. Within 350 feet
- D. Within 500 feet
Answer: Within 350 feet. Dim within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 350 feet of a vehicle you're following.
What following distance does Oregon recommend above 30 mph?
- A. 2 seconds
- B. 3 seconds
- C. 4 seconds or more
- D. 1 car length
Answer: 4 seconds or more. A safe following distance is 2–4 seconds; above 30 mph keep 4 seconds or more.
When must you file an Oregon collision report within 72 hours?
- A. Only if police respond
- B. If damage to your vehicle or other property is over $2,500, or anyone is injured or killed
- C. Only if damage exceeds $10,000
- D. Never
Answer: If damage to your vehicle or other property is over $2,500, or anyone is injured or killed. File Form 735-32 within 72 hours for damage over $2,500, a towed vehicle with damage over $2,500, or any injury or death.
What are Oregon's minimum liability insurance limits?
- A. $15,000 / $30,000 / $10,000
- B. $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000
- C. $30,000 / $60,000 / $25,000
- D. $50,000 / $100,000 / $50,000
Answer: $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000. Oregon requires $25,000 per person, $50,000 for two or more, and $20,000 for property damage.
If you fail the Oregon drive test, when may you retake it?
- A. Same day
- B. Next business day
- C. After one week
- D. After 30 days
Answer: Next business day. If you fail the drive test, you must wait until the next business day.

Oregon Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?

The Oregon knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 28 correct answers (80%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Oregon?

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Oregon is 15. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Oregon?

Oregon calls impaired driving DUII. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and zero tolerance (any detectable alcohol) for drivers under 21.

How does the Oregon driver point system work?

No point system. Oregon uses a conviction-based system and may suspend for repeated violations.

What are the default speed limits in Oregon?

Typical limits in Oregon are up to 65 mph on highways, 25 mph in residential areas and 20 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Oregon government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Oregon Driver Manual on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Oregon driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Oregon government agency.