What's the Passing Score on the Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test?
You need 20 of 25 questions correct — 80% — to pass Oregon's motorcycle knowledge test, the same percentage as the regular permit test, just on a shorter 25-question exam.
Same percentage, fewer questions to work with
Oregon didn't raise the bar for motorcycle applicants — the 80% threshold matches the regular permit test exactly.
But with only 25 questions instead of 35, each individual question carries more weight, leaving less room to shrug off a handful of misses.
The alternative to worrying about a score at all
Completing the in-person Team Oregon Basic Rider Training course sidesteps this test entirely, since it waives both the knowledge and skills requirements.
For anyone taking the DMV test directly instead, treat 80% as a floor, not a target — aim for 90%+ across every topic area in practice.
The parts of the test that pull scores down
Countersteering and threshold-braking questions trip up riders who've never had them explained in plain language, since both work differently than car intuition suggests.
Oregon's frequent rain brings its own hazard questions — wet leaves and painted lane markings turning slick catch people off guard more than plain wet pavement does.
Read the explanation on every practice question, correct or not — it's what actually closes these gaps, not just re-answering until you get lucky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oregon's motorcycle test passing score different from the car permit test?
No — both require 80%, though the motorcycle test is only 25 questions versus the regular test's 35.
How many of the 25 motorcycle questions can I miss and still pass?
At most 5, keeping you at 20 correct (80%).
Is there a way to avoid taking this test at all?
Yes — completing the in-person Team Oregon Basic Rider Training course waives both the knowledge and skills tests.
Ready to put this into practice?
Start a free Oregon motorcycle practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-22