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Oregon Passing Score & Test Length

How many questions are on the knowledge test, how many you need to pass, and whether there is a time limit.

Passing score (%)

80

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2 (28 of 35 = 80%) Verified Apr 2026

Number of questions

35

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2 Verified Apr 2026

Questions needed to pass

28

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2 Verified Apr 2026

Time limit

Oregon sets no time limit on the Class C knowledge test. You may work at your own pace and take as long as you need to read each question and every choice carefully.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Knowledge Tests p.2 (no time limit specified in Guidelines for Taking a Knowledge Test) Verified May 2026

Test format

The Oregon knowledge test is computer-based. Take it on a touch-screen terminal at a DMV office (standby or appointment) or online at DMV2U.Oregon.gov. Audio assistance and multiple languages are available; you may bring your own earbuds or headphones.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Knowledge Tests p.2-3 (touch-screen at DMV office; online via DMV2U.Oregon.gov) Verified Apr 2026

Retake wait (days)

There is no mandatory waiting period: same-day knowledge-test retakes are permitted. The knowledge test fee is charged for each attempt.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, p.2 ("If you fail a knowledge test, you may test again the same day, depending on the DMV office testing resource availability"); online p.3 limits two attempts per 24h, four total Verified May 2026

Per-section minimums?

Oregon sets no per-section or per-topic minimum on the knowledge test. A passing score is 28 of 35 questions correct overall, so a weak run in one topic can be carried by a strong run in another.

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, p.2 ("It has 35 multiple-choice questions. You must answer 28 questions correctly to receive a passing score"); no per-category cutoff stated Verified May 2026

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