Free Oregon Permit Practice Tests 2025

You must be 15 years old to apply for an instruction permit in Oregon. This applies to all first-time permit applicants regardless of previous driving experience.

To apply for a permit in Oregon you will need to bring:

• Proof of identity (birth certificate, U.S. passport, or other acceptable ID)
• Proof of legal presence in the U.S.
• Proof of Oregon residency (showing you live in Oregon)
• Proof of your Social Security Number (SSN) or a written statement that you have not been issued an SSN
• Payment for the application fee
• If you are applying for a REAL ID compliant license, additional documentation may be required. Check the Oregon DMV website for current accepted documents.

Yes. If you’re under 18 a parent or legal guardian must:

• Sign your permit application
• Verify your identity documents
• Accept financial responsibility for you
• Both parents may need to sign if they have joint custody

The application process in Oregon is as follows:

1. Complete an application form (Form 735-37)
2. Bring the required documents (identity, residency, etc.)
3. Pay the application fee
4. Take the vision test
5. Take the knowledge test

If you’re under 18 you must also:

• Have a parent or guardian sign to approve the application
• Provide proof of school enrollment, completion, or exemption

Oregon allows you to start some of the application process online; however, you must visit a DMV office in person to complete the application, bring your documents, take your vision test, and complete your knowledge test.

The Oregon DMV charges a non-refundable application fee for an instruction permit. This fee covers the cost of processing your application, the knowledge test, and issuing your permit. Check the Oregon DMV website for current fee information.

To get your permit in Oregon you must pass:

• A vision test to make sure you can see well enough to drive safely
• A knowledge test with multiple-choice questions about traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices

The Oregon permit knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 28 questions (80%) correctly to pass.

The Oregon permit test covers:

• Traffic laws and regulations
• Road signs and signals
• Right-of-way rules
• Safe driving practices
• Penalties for violating traffic laws
• Alcohol and drug effects on driving
• Distracted driving laws

The best ways to prepare for your Oregon permit test:

• Study the Oregon Driver Manual thoroughly, available on our website at Oregon Driver Manual
• Take our free practice tests that simulate the actual permit test
• Review the test materials multiple times to ensure you understand the key concepts
• Use the DMV’s online practice test resources

If you fail the Oregon permit test:

• You can take the test again after waiting at least one day
• Each time you retake the test you must pay the testing fee
• If you fail multiple times, the DMV may recommend additional study before allowing you to test again

With an Oregon instruction permit you can:

• Practice driving with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has had their license for at least three years
• This supervising driver must sit in the front passenger seat
• Gain experience to prepare for your driving test

When driving with a permit in Oregon you:

• Must have a licensed driver at least 21 years old who has had their license for at least three years in the front passenger seat
• Cannot use any mobile electronic devices while driving, even in hands-free mode
• Must ensure all occupants wear seat belts
• Can only drive during the hours allowed for your permit type
• Must follow passenger restrictions based on your age and permit type

In Oregon, the requirements vary by age:
If you are under 18:

• You must hold your instruction permit for at least 6 months before taking the driving test
• If you take an ODOT-approved driver education course, you must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice
• If you do not take a driver education course, you must complete at least 100 hours of supervised driving practice

If you are 18 or older:

• There is no minimum holding period for your instruction permit
• Practice enough to develop safe driving skills before taking your driving test

Oregon has different driver education requirements based on your age:

• If you are under 18: Driver education is not required to get an instruction permit. However, taking an ODOT-approved driver education course reduces the number of practice hours needed (from 100 to 50 hours) and may help you become a safer driver.
• If you are 18 or older: No, driver education is not required, although it’s still recommended to help you become a safer driver.

In Oregon, before you get your driver’s license, the requirements depend on your age:
If you are under 18:

• You must complete either an ODOT-approved driver education course and 50 hours of supervised driving practice, OR
• 100 hours of supervised driving practice without a driver education course
• The required hours must include at least 10 hours of nighttime driving

If you are 18 or older:

• No formal driver education is required, though it’s still beneficial

You can find Oregon-approved driver education programs by:

• Checking your high school’s offerings
• Visiting the Oregon DMV website for a list of approved providers
• Contacting your local community college
• Looking for providers with the ODOT-approved credential

The Oregon driving test checks:

• If you can safely operate the vehicle
• If you follow traffic laws and signals
• Basic maneuvers like turns, lane changes, and parking
• Awareness of other road users
• Good decision making in various traffic situations

Before you start, the DMV examiner will ask you to demonstrate knowledge of your vehicle’s controls and safety features, such as turn signals, lights, windshield wipers, emergency brake, horn, etc.

You can schedule your driving test in Oregon by:

• Visiting the Oregon DMV website to make an appointment online
• Calling your local DMV office
• Scheduling in person

Tests are by appointment only and often book up weeks in advance, so plan ahead.

On the day of your driving test in Oregon, bring:

• Your permit
• A registered, insured, and safe vehicle for the test
• Proof of insurance for the vehicle
• Your practice hours log (if under 18)
• A licensed driver to drive you to the test
• Any required forms completed by parents/guardians (if under 18)

Common reasons for failing the Oregon driving test include:

• Not checking blind spots before changing lanes
• Rolling through stop signs instead of coming to a complete stop
• Driving too fast or too slow for conditions
• Improper lane positioning or lane changes
• Not yielding to pedestrians or other vehicles
• Lack of steering control
• Poor awareness of surroundings
• Unsafe backing or parking maneuvers

To convert your learner’s permit to a driver’s license in Oregon:
If you are under 18:

• Hold your permit for at least 6 months
• Complete the required practice hours (50 hours with driver education or 100 hours without)
• Be at least 16 years old
• Pass the driving test
• Pay the license fees

If you are 18 or older:

• Practice with your permit until you feel confident
• Schedule and pass the driving test
• Pay the license fees

Oregon’s graduated licensing program for minors has these stages:

• Instruction Permit: Must be at least 15 years old and practice with a licensed adult who is at least 21 years old and has had their license for at least three years.
• Provisional License: Must be at least 16 years old, hold your permit for at least 6 months, complete the required practice hours, and pass the driving test.
• Full License: Provisional restrictions end when you turn 18.
• Adults 18 and older can go directly from permit to full license after passing the driving test.

As a new driver under 18 in Oregon, your provisional license will have these restrictions:

• For the first six months: No passengers under 20 years old except for immediate family members
• For the second six months: No more than three passengers under 20 years old who are not members of your immediate family
• For the first year: No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless:
  • You’re driving between home and work
  • You’re driving between home and a school event for which there is no other transportation available
  • You’re driving for employment purposes
  • You’re accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old

These restrictions apply until you turn 18.

Oregon does not recognize out-of-state instruction permits for unaccompanied driving. If you move to Oregon with an out-of-state permit:

• You will need to apply for an Oregon instruction permit
• If you’re under 18, you must still meet all Oregon requirements for a provisional license, including the minimum holding period and practice hours

Oregon offers the following accommodations for applicants with disabilities:

• Audio versions of the driver manual
• Knowledge tests in audio format
• Sign language interpreters (with advance notice)
• Additional time for testing
• The ability to use special equipment in your own vehicle for the driving test
• Contact your local DMV office before your appointment to request accommodations

Yes, Oregon issues driver’s licenses and permits to eligible residents regardless of citizenship status. Non-U.S. citizens can get a permit or license by providing:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of Oregon residency
• Other required documents
• Visit the Oregon DMV website for more information on documentation requirements for non-citizens

You can download a copy of the Oregon Driver Manual here. Physical copies are also available at any DMV office.

Yes! We offer free Oregon-specific practice tests that mimic the actual permit test. Our practice tests are designed to help you study the material and get comfortable with the test format before your exam.

For more information about the Oregon permit process:

• Visit the Oregon DMV website at dmv.oregon.gov
• Call the DMV at 503-945-5000 during business hours
• Visit your local DMV office
• For hearing impaired assistance, call the Oregon Relay Service at 7-1-1

If you lose your Oregon instruction permit:

• You can apply for a replacement at any DMV office
• You will need to provide proof of your identity
• You will need to pay a replacement fee
• You may need to retake your photo

A parent or guardian who signed the application for a minor can withdraw their consent for their teen’s permit or license by submitting a written and signed request to the DMV. This will cancel the minor’s driving privileges until they turn 18 or until consent is reestablished.