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Oregon DMV written test guide
Everything you need to know about the written test in Oregon, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.
| Agency | Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (ODOT DMV) |
|---|---|
| Official handbook | Oregon Driver Manual ↗ |
| Questions | 35 |
| To pass | 28 of 35 correct |
| Test in Spanish? | Yes |
80% needed (28 of 35 multiple-choice questions). Can be taken online at DMV2U with a webcam, or at a DMV office; applicants under 18 testing online need a proctor 21 or older.
Oregon rules you need to know
- Alcohol, 21 and over: In Oregon the legal limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08% BAC. Official source ↗
- Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, any amount of alcohol is illegal. Oregon has zero tolerance. Official source ↗
- Following distance: Keep 2 to 4 seconds of following distance; 4 seconds or more above 30 mph. Official source ↗
- High beams: Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 350 feet when following. Official source ↗
- Turn signal: Signal at least 100 feet before a turn or lane change. Official source ↗
- Fire hydrant: Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
- Crosswalk: Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Official source ↗
- School bus: With an unpaved median or barrier, only traffic on the bus side stops; with a painted median, everyone stops. Official source ↗
- Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a complete stop unless a sign or officer says otherwise. Official source ↗
- Left on red: Left on red is allowed only onto a one-way road, after a complete stop. Official source ↗
- Cell phone: Drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all; drivers 18 or older must use hands-free. Official source ↗
- Move Over law: For a stopped vehicle with flashing lights, change lanes or slow to at least 5 mph under the limit. Official source ↗
- Permit age: You can get an instruction permit at age 15. Official source ↗
Oregon test FAQ
How many questions are on the Oregon written test?
The written test has 35 questions and you need 28 correct to pass.
Can I take the Oregon driver's test in Spanish?
Yes. Oregon offers the written test in Spanish.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Oregon?
You can get an instruction permit at age 15.
What documents do I need for a permit in Oregon?
It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (ODOT DMV) before you go.
Documents guide → · How to pass on the first try →
11 Oregon practice questions
1. The Oregon knowledge test has 35 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass?
- 21
- 25
- 30
- 28
2. In Oregon, if you are under 21, how much alcohol may be in your blood while driving?
- None at all
- Up to 0.02%
- Up to 0.05%
- Up to 0.08%
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Answer: None at all
Oregon has a zero tolerance law: under 21, any amount of alcohol means you fail the test.
3. You are 17 and driving in Oregon. May you talk on a hands-free phone?
- No, no phone use at all
- Yes, only at a red light
- Yes, if it is hands-free
- Yes, if an adult is with you
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Answer: No, no phone use at all
In Oregon, drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone or mobile device at all while driving.
4. In Oregon you are stopped at a red light on a two-way road. When may you turn left on red?
- Only with a green arrow
- Onto a one-way road
- Whenever no one is coming
- Never, in any case
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Answer: Onto a one-way road
Oregon allows a left on red onto a one-way road after a complete stop, but never onto a two-way road.
5. In Oregon, a school bus with flashing red lights is across a divided highway with an unpaved median. What do you do?
- Stop, then creep past slowly
- Honk and pass
- Proceed with care; no stop
- Stop until the lights go off
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Answer: Proceed with care; no stop
With an unpaved median or barrier, only traffic on the same side as the bus must stop. A painted median does not count.
6. In Oregon, on a road with two lanes in your direction, you see a stopped car with flashing lights. What must you do?
- Stay in your lane, same speed
- Stop behind it
- Change lanes or slow 5 mph
- Honk as you pass
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Answer: Change lanes or slow 5 mph
Change lanes so you are not next to the stopped vehicle, or slow to at least 5 mph under the speed limit.
7. With an Oregon provisional license, during the first year, when may you NOT drive, except for listed reasons?
- 10 pm to 6 am
- 9 pm to 5 am
- 11 pm to 5 am
- 12 am to 5 am
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Answer: 12 am to 5 am
No driving from midnight to 5 am, except for work, school events, or with a licensed driver 25 or older.
8. At what age can you apply for an instruction permit in Oregon?
- 16
- 17
- 14
- 15
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Answer: 15
You must be at least 15 for an instruction permit and 16 for a license.
9. In Oregon, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
- 15 feet
- 25 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
10. In Oregon, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?
- 50 feet
- 20 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
11. In Oregon, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?
- 25 feet
- 200 feet
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.