Oregon

Yes. Oregon uses something called a Graduated Driver's License (GDL) system, which gives out certain driving privileges over certain periods of time.

While driving on your learner's permit in Oregon, you will ONLY be able to drive while accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

The first 6 months driving on your OR provisional driver's license, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between home and work.
• Between home and school.
• When accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

During the second 6 months on your provisional license, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• With 3 or less passengers under age 20 who are not members of your immediate family.
• Between 5 a.m. and midnight, unless driving to:
  • While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

Once you turn 18, you'll be eligible for your full, unrestricted license.

After passing the Oregon road test, you'll be eligible to receive:

• Your provisional driver's license, if you're under 18.
• Your full, unrestricted license, if you're 18 or older.

While driving on your permit, you'll be able to drive with:

• A parent or legal guardian.
• A licensed driving instructor.
• A fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

You may not drive unless accompanied by one of the above.

Once you earn your Oregon learner's permit, you will automatically be eligible to drive with your parents.

In Oregon, driving exams happen at either:

• The Oregon DMV.
• A certified Class C testing business.

If you're at the DMV, you should receive your license after passing the test. If taking your test at a non-DMV facility, you'll be given paperwork to take back to an appropriate DMV station in order to receive your license.

Learner's permits in Oregon are issued by DMV exam offices.

Driving skills exams are overseen by either the DMV or a certified testing site.

If you take your driving test at a non-DMV facility, you will have to return to a participating DMV office in order to receive your license.

Appropriate documents depend on whether you're a:

• U.S. citizen.
• Immigrant/permanent resident.
• Non-immigrant.

Some common forms of ID include a:

• U.S. birth certificate or passport.
• Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Valid alien registration card.

More information can be found through the Oregon DMV.

To apply for a first-time license in Oregon if you're 18 or older, you'll need to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oregon address.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• The appropriate fee.

To apply for your provisional license when you're under 18 in Oregon, you'll need to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oregon address.
  • Legal presence in the U.S.
• Your valid OR instruction permit.
• Log of behind-the-wheel practice hours.
• Driver's Ed course completion certificate, if applicable.
• The appropriate fee.

A parent or legal guardian must also be with you to sign paperwork on your behalf.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to apply for your provisional driver's license before you can receive your full license in Oregon. To do so, you must:

• Practice on your instruction permit for at least 6 months.
• Log at least 100 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.

OR

• Log at least 50 hours and complete a state-approved Driver's Ed course.

Once that's done, you'll have to:

• Pass the driving test.
  • Test is waived if you completed the Driver's Ed course.
• Pay the appropriate fee.

At that point, you'll be issued your provisional license. You'll have to practice on this credential for at least 12 months before you can upgrade to a full, unrestricted license.

To get your driver's license in OR if you're 18 or older, you'll need to:

• Successfully pass a:
  • Vision exam.
  • Knowledge test.
  • Written exam.
• Show proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oregon residency.
  • Legal presence in the U.S.
• Pay the driver's license fee.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to practice on your learner's permit for at least 6 months before you can apply for a road test.

If you're 18 or older and applying for a first-time license, there is no required waiting period.

If your license has been suspended or revoked in Oregon, it may be possible to apply for a hardship permit, which will allow you to drive in limited circumstances.

You will NOT be eligible for a hardship permit if your license was revoked for a traffic-based crime.

Otherwise, to apply, you'll have to:

• Fill out the Hardship License Application form.
• Pay certain fees.
• Get copies of certain documents.

You'll have to mail all the above information to the Oregon DMV's Driver Suspension Unit. The Oregon DMV has more information.

There are several other considerations to take in mind, depending on your specific case. You should speak with your lawyer, or contact the Oregon DMV for more information.

No. You'll only need to pass the written exam once to move on.

First, you'll meet with an examiner, who will make sure you have the proper documentation and your vehicle meets the state's safety standards.

Once the test begins, the examiner will give you instructions and judge you on your ability to:

• Understand and obey traffic rules, signs, and signals.
• Make right- and left-hand turns.
• Back up.
• Parallel park.
• Correctly change lanes.
• Use the proper speed.
• Signal appropriately.

You may also be asked to perform additional tasks.

Make sure to show up to the test with:

• A parent or legal guardian, if under 18.
• A fully-licensed driver who's at least 25 years old, if you're 18 or older.

Before your test, make sure to:

• Turn off your car radio.
• Turn off your cell phone.
• Remove any objects from the dashboard or rearview mirror.

You'll also need to have valid and up-to-date paperwork for the vehicle you're testing in, including:

• Proof of insurance.
• License plates.

If you're under 18, you'll need to arrive with a parent or legal guardian.

If you're 18 or older, you'll need to arrive with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

The vehicle you take your Oregon road test in must meet all state safety standards and be able to start under its own power. It must also have fully-functioning:

• Turn signals (front and back).
• Brake lights.
• Passenger door (including inside and outside handles).
• Tires (not bald or damaged).
• Muffler (no leaks or excessive noise).
• Side and rear-view mirrors.

The vehicle must also have valid and up-to-date:

In the case of inclement weather, your car will also need to have fully-functioning:

• Windshield wipers.
• Tail lights.

You can take your Oregon road test either:

• At the Oregon DMV.
• Through a certified Class C testing business.

Currently, permit and licensing fees in Oregon include:

• Knowledge test: $5.
• Instruction permit: $23.
• Driving test: $9.
• Driver's license: $60.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the OR Driver & Motor Vehicle Services for the most up-to-date information.

The Oregon Driver's Manual is available online. You can also ask your local OR DMV office for a copy.

In Oregon, you must be at least:

• 16 to earn your provisional license.
• 17 to earn your full driver's license.

Currently, permit and licensing fees in Oregon include:

• Knowledge test: $5.
• Instruction permit: $23.
• Driving test: $9.
• Driver's license: $60.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the OR Driver & Motor Vehicle Services for the most up-to-date information.

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your Oregon driving permit.

No. The Oregon, OR written exam is not open book, which is why it's especially important to study—or take a practice test beforehand.

Yes. If you're under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian will have to sign paperwork on your behalf at this appointment.

To apply for your instruction permit in Oregon, you'll need to bring in

• Proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
  • Oregon residency.
• Proof of school enrollment, completion or exemption.

A parent or legal guardian must be present to sign paperwork on your behalf.

You can apply for your Oregon learner's permit once you turn 15.

Before you can start the learner's permit process, you'll have to be at least 15 years old.

Once the age requirement is met, the next step is passing the OR written exam. To do so, schedule an appointment with the DMV, and:

• Bring acceptable proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oregon residency.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• Have proof of school enrollment, completion, or exemption.
• Pass the:
  • Written exam.
  • Vision test.
• Pay the application fee.

Your parent or guardian will also have to be with you to sign paperwork on your behalf.

Once the paperwork is filed, tests passed, and fee paid, you'll be issued your learner's permit.

The Oregon written driver's exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions. General topics include:

• Oregon traffic laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• Identifying traffic signs and signals by:
• Identifying paving markings.

All questions will be sourced directly from the OR Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

Not necessarily. Driver's Ed isn't required, but can help speed up the process of getting your provisional license.

While practicing on your instruction permit, you can EITHER:

• Log 100 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.

OR

• Log 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice and take a state-approved Driver's Ed course.

Completing the Driver's Ed course will also waive the driving test requirement to earn your provisional license.

Reading the Oregon Driver's Manual is the best idea to learn the information.

You can also find a number of practice tests online.

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test to earn your OR driver's license.

No. A physical exam is not required for an Oregon driver's license.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also need a parent or legal guardian to sign paperwork on your behalf.

If you're 18 or older, you must arrive with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

You can contact the OR Driver & Motor Vehicle Services by:

• Email
• Phone
• Regular mail.

Details can be found on the OR Driver & Motor Vehicle Services' website.

You can apply for your instruction permit in Oregon once you turn 15.

While driving on your learner's permit in Oregon, you will ONLY be able to drive while accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

The first 6 months driving on your OR provisional driver's license, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• Between home and work.
• Between home and school.
• When accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

During the second 6 months on your provisional license, you will ONLY be able to drive:

• With 3 or less passengers under age 20 who are not members of your immediate family.
• Between 5 a.m. and midnight, unless driving to:
  • School.
  • Work.
  • While accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

If you're 18 or older, you'll need to drive with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old until you earn your full license.

While driving on your instruction permit in Oregon, you will only be allowed to drive when accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old.

To earn your permit in Oregon, you (and your parent or guardian) will need to fill out an official application, which will be given to you by the DMV.

To get your Oregon driver's license, you'll have to pass:

• A vision exam.
• The written test.
• A driving skills test.

While Driver's Education isn't required to get your license in Oregon, it can speed up the process.

While practicing on your instruction permit, you can EITHER:

• Log 100 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.

OR

• Log 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice and take a state-approved Driver's Ed course.

Completing the Driver's Ed course will also waive the driving test requirement to earn your provisional license.

Before you're eligible to apply for an Oregon instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years old.

Maybe. If you're 50 years old or older, and renewing your license in person, you will have to pass a vision exam.

No. Oregon does not allow mail-in license renewals.

Yes. Oregon allows residents to renew their license online.

To renew your license in Oregon, you'll need to bring in:

• Your current OR license.
• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
  • Oregon address.
• The license renewal fee.

You can renew your Oregon driver's license:

• In-person.
• Online.

The OR DMV's site has more information on these options.

You can renew your license up to:

• 12 months before it expires.
• 2 months after it expires.

OR license renewals cost $40.

Fees are subject to change. You should check with the Oregon DMV before renewing your license for the most up-to-date information.

No. When you take the test, it will only be you and the examiner in the car.

However, you'll have to arrive to the test with:

• Your parent or guardian (if under 18 years old).
• A fully-licensed passenger who's at least 25 years old (if 18 or older).

The OR written knowledge exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions. You will be able to get 7 questions wrong and still pass.

Studying with a free practice test may help ensure you get far more questions right than wrong!

You can take the Oregon written test as many times as needed in order to pass.

However, if you fail, you'll have to wait at least 1 business day before you can take the test again. If you fail 4 times, you'll have to wait 28 days before each retest.

Save yourself the time and hassle by studying with a free practice test!

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

At the same appointment you take your written test, you'll also have to bring:

• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Full name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Oregon residency.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• Proof of school enrollment, completion, or exemption.
• The application fee.

If you're under 18, a parent or guardian will also have to sign paperwork on your behalf.

The Oregon written driver's exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions. Major topics include:

• Oregon traffic laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• Identifying traffic signs and signals by:
• Identifying paving markings.

All questions will be sourced directly from the OR Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

Yes. You can schedule your appointment online.

Some OR DMV locations may be open on Saturdays. You'll have to check online when scheduling an appointment.

Your written knowledge exam will be administered on the computer at the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services office.

If you have special needs or language preferences other than English, you can arrange alternate formats with the OR DMV.

Make sure the Oregon, OR Driver & Motor Vehicle Services is aware of any additional help you may need when scheduling your appointment.

Driver & Motor Vehicle Service appointments can be scheduled online.

If you use a certified Class C business, you'll have to call the office to schedule your test.

After you pass the permit test, you'll be issued your instruction permit. At that point, you'll need to:

• Practice on your permit for at least 6 months.
• Log at least 100 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.

OR

• Log 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice and pass a state-approved Driver's Ed course.

Once that's accomplished, you'll be able to apply for your provisional driver's license.

You can take the test in person at any participating DMV office.

If you failed your OR road test, you'll have the chance to reschedule and try again.

In the meantime—don't panic, practice!

If you fail your driving exam, you'll have to wait at least 1 day before you can try again.

If you fail 4 times, you'll have to wait 28 days between any subsequent retests.

Yes. If you fail your written exam, you will have to wait at least 1 day before retesting.

Save yourself the time by taking a free practice test to help you pass the first time!

If you don't pass your written test in OR, you'll have to wait at least 1 business day before you can take another shot.

Practicing with a free practice test can help you pass on the first try!

If you have no intention of permanently relocating to Oregon, there's no limit on how long you can drive on your out-of-state license. This includes anyone in the state for:

• Active military duty.
• Seasonal housing.

If you do plan on relocating to Oregon permanently, you have 30 days after establishing residency to transfer your license.

Yes. You can drive in Oregon on your out-of-state permit as long as you are:

• At least 15 years old.
• Accompanied by a fully-licensed driver who's at least 25 years old.

No. Oregon doesn't require new residents to take a driving test when transferring their license as long as it's valid.

If your license has been expired for 1 year or longer, you'll have to take a written and driving test.

If you're moving to Oregon, you have 30 days from establishing residency to transfer your out-of-state license.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws.

Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the OR Driver's Manual and take some free practice tests in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.

The Oregon written exam consists of 35 questions, and you must answer at least 28 of them correctly in order to pass.

There are 35 total questions on the OR permit exam, all of which are multiple choice.

Oregon auto insurance minimum requirements include:

• Bodily injury liability coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident.
• Property damage liability coverage: $20,000.
• Personal injury protection: $15,000.
• Uninsured motorist coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident.

Before you’re eligible to apply for an Oregon instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years old.