2026 Oregon DMV Test Questions & Answers – Permit Practice
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#1. To back your vehicle safely:
To see as much as possible, turn your body and head to the right and look out through the rear window. Do not depend on your mirrors. Mirrors do not give you a full view.
#2. Parking within an intersection is:
You cannot stop or park your vehicle within an intersection.
#3. If you cross a sidewalk:
If you cross a sidewalk, stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.
#4. You are following a long vehicle approaching an intersection. The driver signals right but moves out to the left. What should you do?
Large vehicles often cannot see vehicles directly behind or beside them when they are attempting to negotiate a turn. Observe their turn signals. Do not cut in between a large vehicle and the curb or shoulder. Large vehicles may need to swing wide and use more than one lane to start or finish a turn. Be aware of long loads that may extend into adjacent lanes during a turn. When you see a large vehicle making a turn, do not crowd the intersection – allow it to complete the turn.
#5. A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means:
A flashing yellow arrow means that you may make the movement indicated by the arrow, but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Oncoming traffic has a green light. This is also known as an unprotected turn.
#6. What pavement markings indicate a two-way left turn lane?
Two-way special left turn lanes are provided for making left turns. These lanes are marked on each side by solid yellow and broken yellow lines.
#7. If your car starts to skid, you should ease off the gas and:
Skids occur when the tires can no longer grip the road. Driving too fast for conditions causes skids. If your vehicle begins to skid:
- Stay off the brakes. Until the vehicle slows, your brakes will not be effective.
- Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go. As soon as the vehicle begins to straighten out, turn the steering wheel back the other way. If you do not do this, your vehicle may swing around in the other direction and you could start a new skid.
- Continue to correct your steering, left and right, until the vehicle is again moving down the road under your control.
#8. An oncoming vehicle has high beams on. If the driver fails to dim the lights, you should:
Look slightly to the right of oncoming lights and watch the road edge or fog line. This will help guard against headlight glare.
#9. This sign tells you:
This indicates the maximum speed in miles per hour. The speed begins at this sign and ends where a different speed is posted. Signs may be electronic and may change based on current conditions.
#10. Avoiding unnecessary idling:
Drivers can improve gas mileage or save fuel by using these techniques:
- Drive steadily and avoid exceeding posted speed limits.
- Avoid rapid starts and sudden stops.
- Avoid unnecessary idling.
- Combine errands into a single trip.
- Properly maintain your vehicle.
#11. The driver ahead signals:
Left turn – left arm extended horizontally out of an open window .
#12. When taking any medicine, you should:
Both prescription and over-the-counter medications may impair your driving ability. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the side effects and how they could impact your ability to drive safely.
#13. Why should you allow an extra cushion and increase your following distance when you have a heavy load or are pulling a trailer?
You should allow extra room when you have a heavy load or are pulling a trailer. The extra weight increases your stopping distance.
#14. The most common color of general warning signs is:
Warning signs are yellow and alert you to possible hazards or a change in road conditions ahead. As a driver, you are ultimately responsible for recognizing and reacting correctly to changing conditions.
#15. When you approach a railroad crossing without warning signals, stop signs, or crossing gates:
When approaching a railroad crossing look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop.
#16. What should you do when approaching a bicyclist from the rear on a two-lane road?
Bicyclists often react differently to road hazards than drivers of motor vehicles. These hazards could include potholes, glass, litter, storm grates, and railroad tracks, as well as opened doors of parked vehicles. Any of these items could cause a bicycle to move into your path or to slow down. Give bicycles plenty of room to move around these hazards.
#17. If a horse rider signals you to stop:
Animals can be unpredictable. Be prepared to brake or slow down as you pass an animal. Stop your vehicle if a person riding on horseback or leading an animal raises a hand or it is obvious the animal is frightened, unless stopping would cause a crash. A raised hand means the animal is frightened.
Do not use your horn or make other loud, sudden noises near the animal.
#18. What is the meaning of this sign?
Sharp turn. There is a sharp turn to the left in the road ahead.
#19. You drive defensively when you:
The key to being a safe and responsible driver is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and to be alert for potentially dangerous situations.
You will constantly make decisions every mile that you drive. A defensive driver is always aware of their surroundings and possible escape routes.
#20. Which distance should you keep from an emergency vehicle on its way to an emergency?
Follow no closer than 500 feet behind an emergency vehicle answering an alarm.
| This Oregon DMV Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Number of test questions on each test: | 20 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice |
| Oregon DMV Written Knowledge Test | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 35 questions (all applicants) +20 questions (under 18) |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 28 (all applicants) +16 (under 18) |
| Allotted time to complete test: | Online: 60 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | Online: 2 attempts/day Office: 1 day |
Oregon Practice Test
This Oregon written practice test has 20 random multiple-choice questions.
Driversprep has designed this test to cover all essential topics in the latest version of the Oregon Driver Manual and help you pass your written driver examination for a permit or full driver’s license. It covers the original 35-question test for all applicants and the additional test for teenagers under 18.
After each practice question, you will get instant feedback on whether your answer is correct. If your answer needs to be corrected, there is also a short comment to help you understand the correct answer.
It is a good idea to keep the Oregon Driver Manual handy when you take the test and look up more information when you miss a question. That way, you will learn faster and remember facts better.
Get the Latest Version of the Oregon Driver Manual
Remember always to get the latest version of the Oregon Driver Manual. Don’t use old copies. Visit a local office for a hard copy or download a PDF-version online .
After you have studied the manual, it is time to start using these practice tests to check your progress and level of readiness.
Don’t use the practice tests instead of the manual. A practice test supplements the manual, not a replacement.
Is the Oregon DMV Test Hard?
The failure rate on the written DMV test in Oregon is almost 50%, meaning the examination is challenging for young first-time applicants. Serious preparations are necessary to pass your test the first time.
You have two attempts in 24 hours if you use the online test. Should you fail the test at a DMV office, you must wait at least one day before you can retake it. Sometimes, the wait can be longer. It depends on the testing resource availability at the DMV office.
The real written test in Oregon has 35 questions, and the passing score is 80%, meaning you must have 28 correct answers to pass. If you are under 18, there is an additional knowledge test with 20 questions.
What is the Additional Safe Driving Practices Test?
Teenagers under 18 must take two knowledge tests when applying for an Oregon driver’s license.
The first has 35 questions about general rules and Oregon laws, including traffic signs, signals, and sharing the road with others. This test is the same for all applicants.
The Oregon additional knowledge test for an applicant under 18 years old has 20 questions about safe driving practices. You may expect questions about following distances, use of turn signals and headlights, speed, and driving in bad weather. There is no fee for this additional test. The passing score is 80 percent (16 correct answers).
The Official Online Test
You can take the Oregon DMV test online from the comfort of your home or school.
If you are under 18 years old, you need a proctor to supervise the test. The proctor can be anyone at least 21 years old, with a social security number, and who has proctored under six DMV tests in the past 12 months.
Test takers 18 or older don’t need a proctor during the exam.
DMV gives you two chances to pass the test in 24 hours but no more than four attempts. After four failures, you must take the test at a DMV office.
You can take the online test if you have a PC or laptop with a keyboard, mouse, and webcam and unless your license is revoked in another state or suspended for cheating on a test. You cannot use a smartphone or tablet with touchscreens.
The Best Way to Study
Another good idea is to spread your study sessions over time. Don’t try to digest everything only a few days before the examination.
You will be much better prepared if you work with the manual and the Oregon test questions for a few weeks.
If you want to ace the DMV test, these tips can help:
Who Must Take the Oregon Knowledge Exam?
First-time applicants.
For an Oregon original license of any type or an upgrade to a different kind of license, you must always pass the following tests: a vision screening, the written knowledge test, and a road skills test.
Applicants under 18 must also take the Safe Driving Practices Knowledge Test before Oregon DMV issues a driver’s license. You can take this test 30 days before you turn 16.
Drivers with an expired license.
Drivers who let their license expire for more than one year must pass the knowledge test again.
Drivers with a foreign driver’s license.
Drivers who move to Oregon and hold a license from a country other than Canada, Germany, or the United States must pass all tests.
The DMV waives the road skills test for drivers with a valid license from Germany but not the knowledge test.
Drivers with a valid license from another state, territory, or Canada are not required to take the written knowledge or road skills test.
More about the Oregon Knowledge Test
The Oregon class C knowledge test has questions about road signs and signals, Oregon traffic laws, and other information you need to know to drive in this state.
You should always expect questions about the following:
- Pedestrians who are blind.
- Traffic signs described in the manual.
- Traffic signals described in the manual.
- How to act in different emergencies.
- Vehicle safety equipment and its use.
- Safe driving around pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Safe driving around motorcyclists (2 questions).
Remember, you will find the answers to all questions in the Oregon Driver Manual.
Oregon DMV offers the knowledge test on a touchscreen computer, with or without audio assistance.
Languages
The Oregon online test is available in English and Spanish only.
At a DMV service center, the test is available in the following languages:
| Arabic |
| Chinese |
| English |
| Japanese |
| Korean |
| Russian |
| Spanish |
| Vietnamese |
With permission from DMV, you may use a foreign language translation dictionary or an authorized interpreter. Contact your local DMV office for further details. You should also contact DMV if you require any other special accommodation.
Don’t Cheat on the DMV Test
Only people taking the test are allowed into the testing area at the service center, except for authorized interpreters.
During the test, you cannot talk, use a cell phone or any other electronic device, write, or take notes. Follow the rules and instructions the staff gives. Otherwise, examiners may immediately stop your test. If they decide you have been cheating, they will not allow you to test again for 90 days. It’s a lengthy period if you want your learner’s permit.
What the Law Says about Your Examination
ORS 807.070 – Examinations
The examination for each class of license or endorsement must include all of the following as described:
(1) A test of the applicant’s eyesight. This subsection does not apply to an applicant with a limited vision condition as defined in ORS 807.355 (Definitions).
(2) A test of the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the traffic laws of this state, safe driving practices and factors that cause accidents. The following all apply to the test under this subsection:
(a) The test may not cover any subject that is not presented in the publications of the department intended for the instruction of applicants for licenses and driver permits.
(b) The test for each class of license and endorsement must include, but is not limited to, a test of knowledge and understanding of traffic laws that relate specifically to the type of driving privileges granted under the specific class of license or endorsement sought.
(c) The test must include, but is not limited to, the following subjects:
(A) Rights of pedestrians who are blind.
(B) The meaning of official traffic signs and signals.
(C) Proper operating procedure in emergency situations.
(D) Vehicle safety equipment and its use.
(E) Practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around pedestrians and bicyclists.
(F) Practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around motorcyclists.
(d) The test must include at least two questions pertaining to the practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around motorcyclists.
(e) The test may include a question regarding fuel efficient driving techniques.
(f) The department may waive the test under circumstances described in ORS 807.072 (Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations).
(3) A test that is an actual demonstration of the applicant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle without endangering the safety of persons or property. The following apply to this subsection:
(a) The actual demonstration for each class of license shall be performed in a vehicle that may be operated under the class of license sought, but that may not be operated under lower classes of license.
(b) An actual demonstration for a passenger endorsement shall be performed in a vehicle that may be operated under the endorsement.
(c) An actual demonstration for a school bus endorsement shall be performed in a school bus.
(d) An actual demonstration required for a commercial driver’s license may be performed by a person only if the person has held for at least 14 days a commercial learner driver permit that was issued by the department or by another jurisdiction that authorizes operation of the vehicle used for testing.
(e) The department may waive the demonstration under circumstances described in ORS 807.072 (Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations).
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This was very helpful. Passed with no mistakes.
Are your answers and questions similar to the ones on the actual test?
https://driversprep.com/questions-real-dmv-test/
How many questions can you miss on the permit test in Oregon?
Read above. “The passing score in Oregon is 80 percent, which means you must answer at least 28 questions correctly.”
It means you can miss no more than 7.
My son just got his permit and he’s going to be 18 in March 09, how long he needs to wait to be able to take the drive test.
Short answer: March 9.
If you are under 18, you must hold an instruction permit for at least six months and complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice. Then you must complete an approved driver training course OR complete another 50 hours of supervised driving practice plus pass an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course.
Once you are 18, the above no longer applies. After you’ve passed the knowledge test, you can schedule a road test. Driver Education and Permit are optional.
Yo e hecho el test 5 veces y siempre me asen falta dos preguntas para pasarlo puedo seguir realizando el test teorico