Oregon Practice Permit Test 6

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
The Oregon permit test rewards people who study the little details. This sixth Oregon DMV practice test keeps things manageable with 20 questions, including a close look at turn signals — yes, the humble blinker, somehow still one of the most underused pieces of equipment in the entire vehicle. The real Oregon Class C Knowledge Test is longer: 35 questions, with 28 correct answers needed to pass. That is 80%, or, less pleasantly, only 7 mistakes to spare. This Oregon DMV permit practice test uses a 16-out-of-20 passing score, so it gives you a pretty decent read on whether you are actually ready or just feeling ready because you skimmed the manual once and recognized a stop sign. Different things. Very different things. It also helps to know what is waiting around the test itself. Oregon charges $7 each time you take the Class C knowledge test, and online testing has limits: 2 attempts per 24 hours, with 4 online attempts allowed for that test type before you have to go test at a DMV office. So, no, it is not ideal to treat the official test as your study method. That is what this Oregon DMV practice test is for — a lower-pressure way to miss things, fix them, and not pay for the privilege every single time. For teen drivers, Oregon adds a few more moving parts. You can apply for a Provisional Instruction Permit at 15, but if you are under 18, you generally need to hold that permit for 6 months before applying for a license. You will also need supervised driving practice: 50 hours with ODOT-approved driver education, or 100 hours without it. The supervising driver has to be at least 21 and licensed for at least 3 years, because apparently “my cousin has driven around a parking lot a bunch” does not count. Use this Oregon DMV permit practice test until the rules feel less like trivia and more like things you would actually do on Portland streets, rainy highways, or the road out toward Crater Lake. That is the point, really.
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Sample Oregon Permit Test Questions

Question 1

Which statement about driving on snow or ice is correct?

  1. A. Bridges and shaded areas may freeze before nearby pavement
  2. B. Snow and ice increase the distance needed to stop
  3. C. Roads may be especially slippery when temperatures are near freezing
  4. D. All of the above

Correct answer: D. – All of the above

The Oregon manual warns that bridges and shaded areas may freeze before the rest of the road. Snow and ice also increase stopping distance, requiring lower speeds and more space ahead. Pavement can be especially slippery when the temperature is near the freezing point.

Source: 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Safe and Responsible Driving, “Snow and Ice”

Question 2

Which ability is generally affected first as alcohol reaches the brain?

  1. A. Steering precision
  2. B. Judgment and self-control
  3. C. Muscle control
  4. D. Reflex speed

Correct answer: B. – Judgment and self-control

Oregon’s official commercial driver manual identifies judgment and self-control as functions of the first part of the brain affected by alcohol. This can prevent a person from recognizing how impaired they are. As alcohol concentration continues to rise, muscle control, vision, coordination, and reaction time are increasingly affected.

Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual — § 2.22.1, “Alcohol and Driving: Alcohol and the Brain”

Question 3

Under Oregon’s basic speed rule, which factor must you consider when selecting your speed?

  1. A. The number of passengers in your vehicle
  2. B. How much fuel remains in the tank
  3. C. How soon you want to reach your destination
  4. D. Your speed in relation to surrounding traffic

Correct answer: D. – Your speed in relation to surrounding traffic

The basic speed rule requires a reasonable and prudent speed that accounts for existing traffic and roadway conditions. The driver manual specifically directs drivers to consider their speed in relation to other traffic. A posted limit does not replace the need to select a speed appropriate for the traffic around you.

Source: ORS 811.100 – Violation of basic speed rule; penalty, 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Lane Travel, “Speed Regulations”

Question 4

On a two-way road, in which situation should you not attempt to pass?

  1. A. At an intersection or railroad crossing
  2. B. Where a hill or curve blocks your view
  3. C. When the vehicle ahead has stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk
  4. D. All of the above

Correct answer: D. – All of the above

Oregon prohibits driving left of center at an intersection or railroad crossing, subject to limited exceptions. Passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross is also prohibited. The driver manual further directs drivers not to pass where a hill, curve, or other condition limits their view. The statutory offenses are Class B traffic violations.

Source: ORS 811.305 – Driving on left on curve or grade or at intersection or rail crossing; exceptions; penalty, ORS 811.020 – Passing stopped vehicle at crosswalk; penalty, 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Lane Travel, “No Passing”

Question 5

Why should you stay out of the space between a right-turning truck and the curb?

  1. A. The truck may need more than one lane to complete its turn
  2. B. The truck must remain entirely in the right lane
  3. C. The truck may enter any lane without checking traffic
  4. D. The truck automatically has the right-of-way

Correct answer: A. – The truck may need more than one lane to complete its turn

Large trucks may swing wide and use more than one lane when starting or finishing a turn. A vehicle beside the truck may be in an area the truck driver cannot see. Observe the truck’s turn signal, do not move between it and the curb or shoulder, and allow the truck enough room to finish turning.

Source: 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Sharing the Road, “Large Vehicles”

Question 6

What color is commonly used for freeway guide signs that show exits and destinations?

  1. A. Orange with black lettering
  2. B. Green with white lettering
  3. C. Yellow with black lettering
  4. D. Red with white lettering

Correct answer: B. – Green with white lettering

Guide and information signs are green and commonly display white words, arrows, and route information. They help drivers locate exits and identify the direction of roads or cities. Orange identifies work-zone controls, while yellow is generally used for warning signs.

Source: 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Signs and Traffic Signals, “Route, Guide, and Information Signs”

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