Failed the Oregon DMV Test? Here's What to Do Next

80

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

35

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

28

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

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)

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)

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

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

$30

Source: ORS 807.370(1)(e): original instruction permit

$7

Source: ORS 807.370(7)(a)

$45

Source: ORS 807.370(7)(d): Class C drive/skills test

$64

Source: ORS 807.370(1)(a) $58 base + (8) $6 Student Driver Training Fund = $64 (Class C original, 8-year)

$54

Source: ORS 807.370(5)(a) $48 statutory renewal fee + (20) $6 Student Driver Training Fund surcharge (applies to renewals per ORS 807.150). Class C, 8-year renewal. No knowledge or skills test required at standard renewal; vision test required if 50+ (every renewal) or 65+ (must renew in office).

$47

Source: ORS 807.410(a): original non-driver identification card

no separate retake fee; knowledge test fee charged per attempt

Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, p.1 ("Every time you take a test, you must first pay the test fee"); fee schedule maintained at www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/Pages/Fees/Driver.aspx