Driving Tests

Oregon DMV Knowledge Test: 35 Questions, Passing Score and Languages

informational·how to guide·Published September 29, 2026

How many questions are on the Oregon permit test, and how many must you get right?

The Oregon DMV Class C knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions. The Oregon Driver Manual says you must answer 28 correctly to pass, so you can miss 7. The test costs $7 each time you take it. You can take it in 8 languages, online or in a DMV office, and it covers road signs, traffic laws and other driver rules.

Where the Oregon knowledge test facts come from

The question count, the pass mark and the office test rules come from the 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual. The fee and the list of people who must test come from the Oregon DMV driver license page. The online rules and the eight languages come from the Oregon DMV online knowledge testing page, ODOT news releases of November 2024 and September 2025, and the DMV Quick Tips for Teens page. The required topics come from Oregon law (ORS 807.070), and the proctor definition from the DMV rule OAR 735-062-0002. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with Oregon DMV (oregon.gov/odot/dmv) before you drive.

Oregon knowledge test at a glance

Oregon knowledge test at a glance
Item	Rule
Questions	35, multiple choice
Pass mark	28 correct (you can miss 7)
Fee	$7 each time, online or in an office
Languages	8, read and heard
Where to test	Online at any time, or a DMV office with an appointment or as standby
Retakes	2 in 24 hours, online or in an office
Online limit	4 online tests, then use a DMV office

What is on the Oregon DMV knowledge test?

The test covers road signs, traffic laws and other information a driver needs to know. The 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual has all the information you need to pass.
Under Oregon law, the test may not cover a subject that is missing from DMV study publications. It must include the meaning of official traffic signs and signals, the rights of blind pedestrians, correct steps in an emergency, and safe driving around pedestrians and bicyclists. It must have at least two questions about safe driving around motorcyclists.
Try our free question on an oncoming motorcycle that signals a turn but does not slow down.

Do you have to take the Oregon knowledge test?

It is your first driver license or permit

Yes. You must pass the knowledge test before you can take the drive test.

Your Oregon license expired more than 2 years ago

Yes. You must take the test again.

Your license from another state, D.C., a U.S. territory, the U.S. Department of State, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea or Taiwan expired more than 1 year ago

Yes. You must take the test.

Your license is from a country other than Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea or Taiwan

Yes. You must take the test. This country list comes from DMV, so confirm it with DMV before you apply.

You are new to Oregon and give DMV an out-of-state license that expired no more than 1 year ago

You may not have to take it. Ask DMV when you apply.

Which languages does the Oregon knowledge test come in?

The Class C test comes in 8 languages, and you can read and hear it online and in DMV offices. The languages are Arabic, Chinese (simplified Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
You can take the test with or without audio help, so you can listen to each question as you read it. Our free practice tests are in English only.

How much does the test cost, and how many times can you retake it?

The fee is $7 each time you take the test, online or in a DMV office. You pay before every test, and again for each retake.
Since October 1, 2025, you can take at most two Class C knowledge tests in 24 hours in a DMV office. DMV set the limit because some people took the test 10 or more times a day. Online, you can also test twice in 24 hours, and four times in total. After that, you must test at a DMV office. So if you fail, you can try one more time within the same 24 hours.

Rules for the test in a DMV office

You take the test on a touch-screen computer with audio. You may bring your own earbuds or headphones.
You may not use phones or other electronic or smart devices, books, manuals or notes, and you may not talk during the test.
With permission, you may use a paper foreign language translation dictionary.
For a first license or permit, DMV also tests your vision. There is no fee for the vision test.

Online or in an office: which should you choose?

You have a desktop or laptop with a keyboard, mouse and webcam

You can test online at any time. Phones and tablets do not work. You need a valid Social Security number. After you pass, you still visit a DMV office with your identity documents and pass a vision screening. See our guide to the Oregon online knowledge test.

You are under 18 and test online

A proctor who is at least 21 and has a valid Social Security number must watch you. The DMV rule calls the proctor a caregiver: a person with some responsibility for your safety and well-being. The DMV online testing page says the proctor does not have to be a parent or guardian.

You have no computer, no webcam or no Social Security number

Test in a DMV office, with an appointment or as standby.

How to get ready for the Oregon knowledge test

Read the 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual.
Start at age 15 if you want an instruction permit. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign at DMV.
Take the optional DMV practice knowledge test. It comes in English and Spanish.
Practice signs and right-of-way. Try our free question on stopping for a pedestrian next to your lane.
Plan your office visit. Offices tend to be busiest on Mondays and Fridays, early in the morning, late in the afternoon and around lunch time.

Key takeaways

The Oregon knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need 28 correct.
It costs $7 each time, and you can take it in 8 languages online or in a DMV office.
You can test twice in 24 hours. After 4 online tests, you must use a DMV office.
You must pass it before the drive test. See our guide to the Oregon drive test.
Next step: practice on the free Oregon Class C passenger permit practice test.

Oregon knowledge test: common questions

How late can I take the Oregon permit test at a DMV office?

DMV offices stop giving the knowledge test 1 hour before closing. Most offices also stop testing 1 hour before lunch. Testing hours differ by office, so check the page of your local DMV office before you go. If you test online instead, you can take the test at any time of day.

What should I bring to the DMV office for the knowledge test?

Bring the $7 test fee and proof of your identity, date of birth and current residence address. DMV asks for these each time you take a test, also for a retake. If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian must also sign at DMV before you get a permit.

Can I bring a translator or get help with the Oregon knowledge test?

Yes, within limits. An authorized translator may be in the testing area with you. The test can also read each question aloud in 8 languages. If you need a special accommodation, contact your local DMV office before your test. No other person may be in the testing area.

What counts as cheating on the Oregon knowledge test?

Talking, writing or note taking, cell phone use, use of any electronic device, and letting someone else take the test for you all count as cheating. If you cheat, you fail, and you cannot test again for 90 days. If another person takes the test for you, DMV suspends your driving privileges, or your right to apply, for a year.

Can I take the Oregon knowledge test just to check what I know?

DMV warns against it if you already have a valid license. DMV says you are likely not required to take it, and your driving privileges may be suspended if you take it out of curiosity and fail. Use the DMV online practice test instead, because it does not affect your driving record.