Question 1

How many questions are on Oregon's permit knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

Accepted Answer

35 questions, with at least 28 correct (80%) to pass — Oregon's permit knowledge test has 35 questions, and an applicant needs at least 28 correct (80%) to pass.

Question 2

Who must also pass an additional 20-question safe-driving-practices test in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Only an applicant applying for a permit before turning 16 — An Oregon applicant younger than 16 must pass a second, separate 20-question test on safe driving practices, in addition to the standard 35-question knowledge test.

Question 3

What is DMV2U, and who can use it for the Oregon knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

Oregon's webcam-monitored online testing option — DMV2U is Oregon's online knowledge-test option, taken on a desktop or laptop with a webcam that captures identity photos during the test; touchscreen phones and tablets aren't allowed.

Question 4

What extra requirement applies to an under-18 applicant taking Oregon's knowledge test through DMV2U?

Accepted Answer

A Proctor at least 21 years old must supervise the test — An Oregon applicant under 18 taking the DMV2U online knowledge test needs a Proctor at least 21 years old to supervise, and that same proctor may supervise only two tests in a 24-hour period.

Question 5

How many times can an applicant attempt Oregon's knowledge test online before switching to a DMV office?

Accepted Answer

Twice in a 24-hour period, four times total online — Oregon allows up to two online knowledge-test attempts in a 24-hour period, and four attempts total online, before requiring the test to be taken at a DMV office instead.

Question 6

What is the minimum age to apply for an Oregon Provisional Instruction Permit?

Accepted Answer

15 years old — An Oregon teen may apply for a Provisional Instruction Permit starting at age 15.

Question 7

How long is an Oregon Provisional Instruction Permit valid?

Accepted Answer

24 months — An Oregon Provisional Instruction Permit remains valid for 24 months from issuance.

Question 8

Who may supervise an Oregon instruction permit holder under 18?

Accepted Answer

A licensed driver at least 21 years old who has held a license 3 or more years — An Oregon permit holder under 18 must be accompanied by a licensed supervisor at least 21 years old who has held their own license for 3 or more years.

Question 9

How many hours of supervised driving does Oregon require if a teen completes an approved driver-education course, versus if they don't?

Accepted Answer

50 hours with a course, 100 hours without — An Oregon teen needs 50 hours of supervised driving practice after completing an ODOT-approved driver education course, or 100 hours without one.

Question 10

How long must a teen hold an Oregon instruction permit before applying for a provisional driver license?

Accepted Answer

6 months — Oregon requires holding the instruction permit for at least 6 months before applying for a provisional driver license at 16.

Question 11

What passenger restriction applies during the first 6 months of an Oregon provisional license?

Accepted Answer

No passengers under 20 outside immediate family — During the first 6 months of an Oregon provisional license, a driver may not carry any passenger under 20 who isn't immediate family.

Question 12

What passenger restriction applies during the second 6 months of an Oregon provisional license?

Accepted Answer

Up to 3 passengers under 20 outside immediate family — In the second 6 months of an Oregon provisional license, the passenger limit loosens to up to 3 passengers under 20 who aren't immediate family.

Question 13

What is Oregon's nighttime driving restriction for a provisional license holder, and what are the exceptions?

Accepted Answer

No driving midnight-5 a.m., with a few narrow exceptions — An Oregon provisional license holder can't drive between midnight and 5 a.m., except for driving to/from work or school events, employment-related driving, or when accompanied by a licensed driver at least 25 years old.

Question 14

When do Oregon's provisional passenger and nighttime restrictions end?

Accepted Answer

One year after licensure or turning 18, whichever comes first — Oregon's provisional passenger and nighttime restrictions end one year after licensure, or when the driver turns 18, whichever happens first.

Question 15

Can an Oregon provisional license holder use a hands-free device for a phone call while driving?

Accepted Answer

No — no device use is allowed, even hands-free — An Oregon provisional license holder under 18 may not use a mobile electronic device at all while driving, including hands-free calls, texting, or music players.

Question 16

What does Oregon's general (all-driver) mobile device law require?

Accepted Answer

A driver must use a hands-free accessory for calls, and texting is banned for everyone — Under ORS 811.507, an Oregon driver of any age must use a hands-free accessory to make a call, and texting while driving is banned regardless of age.

Question 17

What BAC threshold triggers Oregon's zero-tolerance law for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

Any measurable amount at 0.01% or above — Oregon's zero-tolerance law flags any measurable BAC of 0.01% or higher for a driver under 21, a true zero-tolerance standard rather than a small nonzero threshold.

Question 18

What is the license suspension for a first zero-tolerance violation in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

90 days — A first zero-tolerance violation in Oregon brings a 90-day license suspension, rising to a full year for a second violation.

Question 19

What is Oregon's official driver handbook called?

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Driver Manual — Oregon's official handbook is the Oregon Driver Manual, published by Oregon DMV.

Question 20

Without signs or signals, who has the right-of-way at an Oregon intersection?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle approaching from the right — At an uncontrolled intersection, an Oregon driver yields to the vehicle approaching from the right.

Question 21

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution; no full stop is required — A flashing yellow signal means proceed with caution, unlike a flashing red, which requires a full stop.

Question 22

What does a double solid yellow line mean for passing in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in either direction — A double solid yellow line prohibits passing for vehicles traveling in either direction.

Question 23

What following distance should an Oregon driver keep in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a 3-second gap — A 3-second following gap in good conditions gives an Oregon driver enough time to react if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

Question 24

What must Oregon drivers do when approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing — Oregon requires traffic in both directions on an undivided road to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, and to remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Question 25

What does Oregon's basic speed law require regardless of the posted limit?

Accepted Answer

A safe speed for current conditions, even if that's below the posted limit — Oregon's basic speed law requires a safe speed for current conditions, which can mean driving below the posted limit even when it's technically legal to go faster.

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