To get an Oregon instruction permit you pass the DMV Class C knowledge test. You can take it online at home or at a DMV office.
What is on the test
- 35 multiple-choice questions from the Oregon Driver Manual.
- Pass mark: 28 correct (80%).
- The free Oregon mock tests on PassDriveTest use the same length and pass mark.
Taking it online
- Fee: $7 each time you take the test.
- Use a desktop or laptop with a keyboard, mouse and webcam. Phones and tablets are not allowed.
- Under 18, a proctor over 21 must supervise you.
- If you fail, you can test twice in 24 hours, and four times online in total. After that, test at a DMV office.
A study plan that works
- Read the Oregon Driver Manual (free on oregon.gov).
- Learn the signs on the Oregon road signs tab.
- Take full 35-question mock tests and review every wrong answer.
- Aim for 32 or more on several different mock tests before you start.
Permit rules for teens
- You can get an instruction permit from 15.
- Under 18, hold the permit at least 6 months before applying for a driver license.
- Log 50 hours of supervised driving if you complete an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course, or 100 hours without one.
Take a free Oregon mock test to see where you stand.
Checked against official sources on 17 October 2026.