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Oregon Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
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Free Oregon DMV practice test with 500 practice questions written from the official Oregon Driver Manual, each with an explanation and a handbook page citation. No signup and no ads. The Oregon permit test has 35 questions, and you need 28 correct (80%) to pass. Page updated 2026-10-22.
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How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The Oregon permit test has 35 questions, and you need 28 correct (80%) to pass.
See the official source · Checked 2026-10-18 against the official text on file.
How much does the Oregon permit test cost?
$7 each time you take the test
- Learner permit / application fee: $30 standard Class C instruction permit; $60 for REAL ID
- Initial driver license fee: $64 original eight-year Class C license; $94 for REAL ID
Source: Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services · Fee source checked 2026-10-05. Our 500-question Oregon practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Is the Oregon permit test hard?
You can miss up to 7 of the 35 questions and still pass with 28 correct (80%).
Every question comes from the Oregon Driver Manual, so reading it and practicing until you pass consistently is the most direct preparation.
What do I need to bring to the Oregon DMV for a permit?
The official Oregon checklist for a permit has 10 items, covering application, identity, Social Security number, residency, parent or guardian, fees and vision test.
Who this list covers: First non-REAL-ID regular Class C instruction permit for Oregon residents age 15 or older; provisional instruction permit at ages 15-17 and instruction permit at 18+. In-office knowledge testing and permit issuance. REAL ID and online-test technical setup are outside this checklist.
- Be eligible to apply and have your picture taken
- Bring original identity and date-of-birth evidence
- Bring legal name-change evidence if needed
- Provide your SSN or certify you have none
- Bring one Oregon residence proof
- Under 18: Provide parental consent or document an exception
- Bring payment for testing and permit issuance
- Pay the permit issuance fee at DMV
- Pass the vision test
- Bring any existing license, permit or ID to turn in
Source: official Oregon document list · Checked 2026-10-05. Conditions and exceptions for each item are on the full printable checklist, with a source for every item.
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Before your Oregon knowledge test
Cost details
- The $30 standard permit issuance fee is separate from the $7 test; a REAL ID permit is $60. Official cost source
- Each knowledge-test attempt costs $7, including retakes. Official cost source
Before you apply
These notes cover selected application steps. Check the linked official instructions for the full requirements for your situation.
- Choose online testing, an appointment, or office standby service; office testing stops one hour before closing. Official application instructions
- After passing, visit DMV with identity/address documents, your SSN or no-SSN certification, and parental signature if under 18. Official application instructions
Cost and application notes checked .
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Permit fee
$30 standard Class C instruction permit; $60 for REAL ID
Initial license fee
$64 original eight-year Class C license; $94 for REAL ID
Questions on the knowledge test
35 multiple-choice questions
Passing score
28 of 35 correct to receive a passing score
Retake fee
$7 each time you take the test
Retake wait after failing
May test again the same day, depending on DMV office testing resource availability
Supervised driving before road test
100 hours, or 50 hours if you passed an approved Driver Ed course
What to bring
Parent or legal guardian signature, proof of physical address and identity, Social Security number or certification that you do not have one, and payment for the issuance fee
Find an office / appointment
DMV2U online tool lets residents schedule, change, or cancel in-person appointments.
REAL ID status
REAL ID (star in black circle) is optional, not required in Oregon; costs an extra $30 per transaction; must apply in person with required documents.
Motorcycle license
Minimum age 16 for a motorcycle endorsement; must hold a valid Oregon driver license and complete the Team Oregon rider education course (knowledge test only if required).
Official source: Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) site.
Oregon DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee | $30 standard Class C instruction permit; $60 for REAL ID | source |
| Initial license fee | $64 original eight-year Class C license; $94 for REAL ID | source |
| Retake fee | $7 each time you take the test | source |
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What a Oregon driver license covers
Initial license fee: $64 original eight-year Class C license; $94 for REAL ID (official source)
REAL ID status: REAL ID (star in black circle) is optional, not required in Oregon; costs an extra $30 per transaction; must apply in person with required documents. (official source)
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Oregon DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Oregon
Getting your first permit
In Oregon, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: parent or legal guardian signature, proof of physical address and identity, Social Security number or certification that you do not have one, and payment for the issuance fee. DMV2U online tool lets residents schedule, change, or cancel in-person appointments.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
If you fail the knowledge test: may test again the same day, depending on DMV office testing resource availability. Before the road test, the state requires 100 hours, or 50 hours if you passed an approved Driver Ed course.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID (star in black circle) is optional, not required in Oregon; costs an extra $30 per transaction; must apply in person with required documents. For a motorcycle license: minimum age 16 for a motorcycle endorsement; must hold a valid Oregon driver license and complete the Team Oregon rider education course (knowledge test only if required).
The Oregon bank has 500 questions across 9 topics
Test day: what to bring and where to go: a printable Oregon checklist of the documents for the permit test, plus the official office finder and appointment links.
Study the handbook, chapter by chapter: 21 free lessons that boil the Oregon driver manual down to the rules and exact numbers on the test, each quoted with its page.
The Oregon questions learners miss most: ranked from anonymous first-attempt answers on this site, each with the correct answer and its handbook lesson.
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