Oregon permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost
Oregon permit test questions, answered with facts from Oregon DMV.
The Oregon Class C Knowledge Test (instruction permit) has 35 questions (road signs, traffic laws and other information a driver needs to know); you need 28 of 35 to pass, per Oregon DMV; questions come from the official Oregon Driver Manual (Form 735-37) (2026-2027 edition, Form 735-37).
Practice format (official): Our practice tests use the official format — 35 questions, 28 of 35 (80%) to pass, untimed.
The Oregon Class C knowledge test in brief
How many questions are on the Oregon permit test?
The Oregon Class C knowledge test has 35 questions (road signs, traffic laws and other information a driver needs to know), per Oregon DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Oregon permit test?
You need 28 of 35 to pass, per Oregon DMV.
Is the Oregon permit test hard?
You need 28 of 35 (80%) to pass, so in the official 35-question format you can get at most 7 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Oregon Driver Manual (Form 735-37) (2026-2027 edition, Form 735-37) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Oregon permit test cost?
$7 — Class C knowledge test per attempt, per Oregon DMV.
Is there a free Oregon permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Oregon Class C knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 35 questions and the official pass mark of 28 of 35 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
Time limit, retakes, age and ID
How long is the Oregon permit test?
Oregon DMV does not publish a time limit for the Oregon Class C knowledge test.
Can I retake the Oregon permit test if I fail?
DMV office: 'If you fail a knowledge test, you may test again the same day, depending on the DMV office testing resource availability.' Online: 'You can only take an online knowledge test twice in any 24-hour period.' Cheating: 'You will not be allowed to test again for 90 days.' Online: 'You are allowed to take each type of knowledge test four times using online testing. Any subsequent attempts must be made at a DMV office.' Manuals page: 'you may take the Oregon Knowledge Test as many times as you need'. The $7 test fee is paid for every attempt. Renewing an expired permit needs no new knowledge or vision test 'unless your permit was expired for more than a year.'
How old do you have to be to take the Oregon permit test?
The minimum age is 15, per Oregon DMV.
What do I need to bring to the Oregon permit test?
Teen page: 'Drivers 15, 16, and 17 years old get a permit called a Provisional Instruction Permit.' Steps: pass the knowledge test (online or at a DMV office), 'Provide DMV with your parent or legal guardians signature' (under 18), 'Pass a vision test', 'Show proof of your physical address/identity' (REAL ID needs additional documents), 'Provide your Social Security Number (SSN) or electronically certify that you do not have a SSN', pay the issuance fee and have a photo taken. Manual: 'Every time you take a test, you must pay the test fee and present proof of identity and date of birth.' Proof of identity and date of birth must be an original or certified copy ('Photocopies are not acceptable'). Any existing license, permit or ID card must be surrendered.
Which handbook is the Oregon permit test based on?
The official Oregon Driver Manual (Form 735-37) (2026-2027 edition, Form 735-37). You can read it on the official site.
Official source: Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (Oregon DMV). Handbook: Oregon Driver Manual (Form 735-37).
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Last updated October 13, 2026.