OR DMV Study Guide 2026

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OR DMV exam key facts

  • The Oregon Class C knowledge test consists of 35 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws and road signs. Source
  • Applicants may take an online knowledge test up to two times per 24-hour period for a maximum of four online attempts, while failed in-person tests can be retaken the same day depending on office capacity. Source
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📋 OR DMV Exam Format at a Glance

35
Questions
25 min
Time Limit
80.00%
Passing Score

📚 OR DMV Topics to Study (22)

✍️ Sample OR DMV Questions & Answers

1. In Oregon, when driving through dense fog, you should use:
✓ Low-beam headlights or fog lights

High beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility, while low beams and fog lights are angled to illuminate the road without reflecting back.

2. When driving on mountain roads in Oregon during winter, engine braking is used to:
✓ Reduce brake overheating and maintain control on steep descents

Downshifting to use engine braking on steep descents reduces reliance on brakes, preventing brake fade from overheating.

3. In Oregon, when are snow chains or traction tires required on mountain passes?
✓ When ODOT posts 'Traction Tires Required' or 'Chains Required' signs

ODOT posts traction device requirements based on road conditions, and you must comply whenever these signs are posted.

4. What is the minimum age required to apply for a Class C Instruction Permit in Oregon?
✓ 15

In Oregon, the minimum age requirement to apply for a Class C Instruction Permit is 15 years old. This permit allows individuals to begin learning to drive under specific supervised conditions before they are eligible for a provisional or full driver's license.

5. In Oregon, what is the 'move over' law?
✓ You must change lanes or slow down when passing emergency or tow vehicles stopped with lights flashing on the roadside

Oregon's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down significantly when passing emergency responders and tow trucks stopped on the roadside.

6. In Oregon, side mirrors are required when:
✓ The vehicle's inside rearview mirror is blocked

Oregon requires a side mirror when the driver's interior rearview mirror does not provide an adequate view to the rear.

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  1. oregon.gov — Eligibility, score validity, retake policy, fees, retake fee, test delivery, exam format · verified Oct 2026