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Oregon Permit Test: Knowledge Test Online or at DMV

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The Oregon permit test (the Class C knowledge test) has 35 multiple-choice questions. To pass you need 28 correct. It costs $7 per attempt (as of November 2026), and you can take it online with a webcam or at a DMV office. Below: the online rules for under-18s, retake limits, languages and what to bring afterward to collect your permit.

Key facts

  • Questions: 35, multiple choice.
  • Pass mark: 28 correct.
  • Fee: $7 each time you take it, the same online or in an office. You pay again for each retake.
  • Content: road signs, traffic laws and other driving knowledge. All of it is in the Oregon Driver Manual.
  • Vision test: also required for the permit. It is free and done at the DMV office.

Online or at a DMV office?

Online DMV office
When Any time Standby (walk-in) or by appointment. Testing stops 1 hour before closing.
Device Desktop or laptop with keyboard, mouse and working webcam. No phones or tablets. Touch-screen computer at the office
Under 18 An adult proctor aged 21 or older must register and watch you No proctor needed
Social Security number Required for you and your proctor If you have no SSN, test here
Retakes 2 attempts in 24 hours, 4 online attempts in total. After that, test in an office. Same-day retest may be possible, depending on the office

How the online Oregon permit test works

  1. Start the test from DMV2U, which hands you to DMV’s testing partner.
  2. Register yourself and, if you are under 18, your proctor. The proctor does not have to be a parent.
  3. The webcam takes a photo of you at the start. It takes random photos during the test to confirm it is you.
  4. Answer the 35 questions without the manual, notes or any other device.
  5. Once you pass, go to a DMV office with a parent or legal guardian to finish your permit application.

DMV’s pages differ on how many tests one proctor may supervise. The manual says two in 24 hours. The online testing FAQ says no more than five DMV tests in the past 12 months. Check DMV2U before you book a second learner with the same adult.

Warning: letting someone else take your test is a Class C misdemeanor. DMV will also suspend your driving privileges, or your right to apply for them, for a year.

Languages

At DMV offices, the Class C test is offered in eight languages:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Vietnamese

Audio help is available. You may bring your own earbuds or headphones, and with permission you may use a paper foreign-language translation dictionary.

The online testing page says the same eight languages are available online. The teen permit page lists only English and Spanish online. Confirm on DMV2U before you start if you need another language.

Test-day rules at a DMV office

  • No books, notes, phones or other electronic devices.
  • No talking or writing.
  • Only people taking a test, and authorized translators, may be in the testing area.
  • Cheating ends the test as a fail, and you cannot retest for 90 days.
  • Need an accommodation? Contact your local office before you go.

How to prepare

  • Read every section of the Oregon Driver Manual. The study sections include sample test questions.
  • Take DMV’s free practice knowledge test, in English or Spanish. It does not affect your record.
  • Learn the numbers the manual gives:
    • speed limits set by law
    • signal at least 100 feet before a turn
    • stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail
    • park no more than 12 inches from the curb
    • stay 500 feet behind an emergency vehicle

    These are summarized in learning to drive in Oregon.

  • Learn the sign shapes and colors in US road signs by shape and color.

After you pass: getting the permit

At the DMV office, bring:

  • proof of identity and date of birth
  • proof of your Oregon address
  • your Social Security number (you do not need the card), or certify that you have none
  • a parent or legal guardian to sign

Then you pass the vision test, pay the issuance fee and have your photo taken. If you wear glasses or contacts for the vision test, your permit will require them for driving. If you do not pass the vision test, DMV gives you a form to take to a licensed vision specialist. Next, start your hours: see the Oregon 50 or 100 hour checklist.

Common questions

How many questions can you miss on the Oregon permit test?

Seven. You need 28 of 35 correct.

Can I take the Oregon permit test on my phone?

No. The online test needs a desktop or laptop with a keyboard, mouse and webcam.

Does my proctor have to be my parent?

No. The proctor must be at least 21 and have a Social Security number.

What happens if I fail?

Pay the $7 fee again and retake. Online you get 2 tries per 24 hours and 4 online tries in total. In an office you may be able to retest the same day.

I already have a license. Can I take the test to check myself?

Do not take the real test. DMV warns that if you fail it, your driving privileges may be suspended. Use the practice test instead.

How does Oregon compare with other states?

See US permit tests by state.

Sources

  • Oregon DMV, “Get an Instruction Permit: Under 18” (oregon.gov)
  • Oregon DMV, “Oregon Driver Manual: Testing” (oregon.gov)
  • Oregon DMV, “Online Knowledge Testing” (oregon.gov)
  • Oregon DMV, “Quick Tips for Teens” (oregon.gov)

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