FREE OR Permit Test Resources: Wake Up The Driver Inside You!

In Oregon you have to be 15 years old before you’re eligible to get a learner’s permit.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of your full legal name
• Proof of your legal US presence
• Social Security Number
• Proof of your address
• Proof of school enrollment (if under 18)

Visit your nearest DMV office when you’re ready to apply for your license. Office hours vary by location. Find the complete list of office locations here.

You should call your nearest DMV office. Here’s a list of Oregon DMV offices.

Your parent or legal guardian should bring you if you are under 18 years old. They must sign your application.

No, however, if you answer “yes” to any of the medical questions on the application you won’t have any driving privileges until you have established that your condition does not affect your ability to drive safely.

Yes. You must pass a vision test.

You will have your picture taken at the DMV office the same day.

After you have successfully passed your knowledge test, you will be issued your permit. If you are older than 18, you may apply your license whenever you’re ready.
If you’re under 18:

• You will need to hold your permit for at least 6 months before applying for your road test.
• You must supply certification from your parent or guardian that you’ve completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
• You must pass safe driving practices test.
• You must take an approved traffic safety education course or additional get an additional 50 hours of supervised driving practice, certified by parent or guardian.

There are plenty of sources available that will prepare you for the permit test. You can listen to the audio version of the Oregon driver’s manual. You can also read the Oregon Driver Manual.

Take advantage of resources like the driver’s manual and audio version of the manual. Then take practice tests to see how well you are understanding.

Yes, if you are under 18 years old. You have 2 options:

• Option 1: Take an approved traffic safety education course and get at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
• Option 2: Get 100 hours of supervised driving practice, certified by licensed parent or guardian.

You can easily pick up a driver’s manual from a DMV office. You may also download an Oregon Drivers Manual.

Of course you should. It’s always a good idea to read the whole manual.

Absolutely! Check out this great Oregon practice test app.

Here are examples of permit test questions:

• “You are driving at night and a car is coming toward you. To help avoid blinding the other driver with your headlights, you must dim your lights when the other car is within____________.”
• “You are on a two-way street, stopped at an intersection. Can you legally turn left on a red light into a one-way street? ___________”
• “You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to locate a gap to merge into traffic? ______”

You must answer 28 out of 35 questions correctly.

There are plenty of free permit tests online such as this Oregon practice test and Flash cards.

You will take your permit test at a local Oregon DMV office.

The night before should be spent reviewing Oregon practice tests and relaxing.

Usually, the people who prepare themselves by studying pass their test the first time.

You know you’re ready for the permit test when:

• You can recall the rules of the road from the manual.
• You score high on practice tests.
• You know what the road signs mean.

Once you’re ready to take and pass your permit test, go to an Oregon DMV office with the following items:

• Proof of your full legal name
• Proof of your legal US presence
• Supply Social Security Number
• Proof of your address
• Proof of school enrollment (if under 18)

Signing up is easy. Just go to your local Oregon DMV office.

Oregon allows applicants to get their permit as early as age 15.

Yes. Here’s what you should take:

• Proof of your full legal name
• Proof of your legal US presence
• Supply Social Security Number
• Proof of your address
• Proof of school enrollment (if under 18)

Oregon permits cost $23.50.

Yes, if you are younger than 18. They must come in order to sign your application.

Topics on the Oregon permit test will cover:

• Highway Signs
• Overtaking and Passing
• Round-Abouts
• Intersections
• Sharing the Road.
• Traffic Crashes
• Pavement Markings

There are 35 questions on the Oregon permit test.

You must score 28 out of 35 questions correctly.

You aren’t allowed to miss more than 7 questions.

There’re all kinds of mistakes made on the Oregon permit tests. The biggest mistake is not studying. You must study for yourself.

No. If you are caught using a manual, you will not be allowed to test again for 90 days.

No, a drug test is not necessary when getting a driver’s license in Oregon.

The easiest DMV office will be one near you. Here’s a list of Oregon DMV offices.

Visit one of the permit practice tests above and scroll down to see the Facebook comments section – those were left by people who have already passed the DMV test or are still getting ready for it. Good luck!

No one enjoys failing, but if it happens, you’ll have the opportunity to take it again the next day.

You may retake it the next day.

If you are under age, 18 you must always have a licensed driver age 21 or older sitting next to you at all times. You aren’t allowed to use any mobile devices while driving.

Yes. Oregon DMV wants you to get plenty of practice by driving on a variety of streets and roads. Always have a licensed driver age 21 or older sitting next to you.

If you’re over 18 years old, you may apply for your license when you’re ready. If you’re under 18, you must hold your permit for at least 6 months and get behind the wheel practice. You have two options for behind the wheel training.
Option 1: Take an approved traffic safety education course and get at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
Option 2: Get 100 hours of supervised driving practice, certified by licensed parent or guardian.

You should be practicing basic things such as:

• Right and Left Turns
• Merging into traffic
• Backing up

Yes. You are encouraged to get plenty of practice on public streets and roads. Just be sure to always have a licensed driver age 21 or older with you.

Check out this site for a list of Acceptable Oregon driving schools.

Remember to bring:

• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Proof of ID
• Social Security Number
• Proof of US Legal Presence

The driving test consists of basic maneuvers you’ll encounter on the road such as left and right turns, stops at controlled and uncontrolled intersections, driving in regular street traffic, and in some cases driving on the freeway.

The night before should be a time for final preparation. Be sure to have everything you need such as an insured vehicle, 50 hours of behind the wheel training (if under 18) and a learner’s permit. You should then rest and look forward to the next day.

Check DMV office listings and call a location near you. You must have passed any required knowledge test before requesting a road test appointment.

When you’re ready to take your road test, go to your local Oregon DMV office.

No. You must bring your own car.

If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian should bring you because they will need to certify that you’ve completed your behind the wheel training.

Here are things you should do in order to pass the first time….

• Steer smoothly
• Accelerate smoothly
• Always obey speed limits
• Follow at a safe distance
• Stop the vehicle gently

You will be scored that day on how well you drive with others. Remember, you will be expected to perform straight line backing and lane changes. Always look for potential hazards

You will fail if you do any of the following:

• Take a wrong turn
• Fail to follow instructions
• Bump into anything
• Fail to stop at a light or stop sign

The test includes turning, signaling, backing, changing lanes, controlling speed, road courtesy and general driving ability.

No, you will not be required to Parallel Park.

Yes. You should wear contacts/glasses if that is what you normally use to see with.

Only you and the examiner are allowed in the vehicle during a driving test.

If you are under 18, you must wait at least 28 days after each failure before retaking the test. Once you’ve failed the 5th time, you must wait at least one year before taking another test.
If you are 18 years of age or older, you must wait at least seven days before taking your next test. The second time you fail, you must wait 14 days before taking it again. Once you’ve failed the 5th time, you must wait at least one year before taking another test.

Once you pass, you’ll be given a temporary license until yours arrives in the mail.

If you are over 18, there are no limitations.

If you are younger than 18:

For the 1^st six months:

• You cannot drive with a passenger under age 20 who is not a member of your immediate family.
• You cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 AM.

For the 2^nd six months:

• You cannot drive with more than 3 passengers under age 20 who are not members of your immediate family.
• You cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 AM.

There are a few things to remember when driving in Oregon for the first time:

• You should wait and make sure the path is clear when executing a left turn during heavy traffic.
• Be mindful when sharing the road with trucks.
• Always buckle up!

The minimum coverage you should carry in Oregon is $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash and $20,000 for property damage.

Usually, you would need information about your vehicle, driving history and daily driving commute distance.

Oregon auto insurance ranked 28th in the country for amount of money spent on car insurance. The average cost of coverage is $735.

Some affordable insurance companies in Oregon are:

1. Financial Pacific Insurance Company
2. State National Insurance Company
3. Amica Mutual Insurance Company

No matter where you go, insurance rates will be higher for new drives. It is based upon individual risk factors. If you are deemed a high risk, you will pay more for coverage.

If you are under 18, you must wait 28 days after each failure before retaking the test. If you fail a 5^th time, you must wait at least one year.

If you are 18 or older, you must wait at least 7 days before taking your next test. If you fail the 2^nd time, you must wait at least 14 days. After your fifth try, you must wait at least one year before taking another test.

If you fail your road test in Oregon, you won’t be issued your license. You must wait 28 days after each failure before retaking the test. If you fail a 5^th time, you must wait at least one year before taking another test.

If you are 18 or older, you must wait at least 7 days before taking your next test. If you fail the 2nd time, you must wait at least 14 days. After your fifth try, you must wait at least one year before taking another test.

In the state of Oregon, you must renew your license in person. Remember to take proof of identity, proof of US legal presence, Social Security number, and $39 renewal fee.

You must renew your license in person at a DMV location.

No. You don’t have to take an eye exam.

Welcome to Oregon! No road test is required but a written test is.

Yes. You must be at least 15 and have a valid out-of-state instruction permit.
You must abide by the same driving restrictions as a person with an Oregon instruction permit.

You are invited to drive in Oregon with your out-of-state license as long as you aren’t a resident and are at least 16 years old.

You may drive up to one year with your out of country license. You will have to follow the same steps as a US citizen for getting your Oregon license.

If you need more information about driving in Oregon you should contact an Oregon DMV office.

You must be at least 15 years old to get a learner’s permit in Oregon. A licensed driver age 21 or older must accompany you at all times until you have your license.

Be smart Don’t Drink and Drive. If you are under 21, the BAC limit is .02%. If you are over 21, the limit is .08%.