Oregon DMV Test Day: What to Expect
On test day, you'll show identification, pay your fee, and sit for the knowledge test. Here's exactly what happens, how it's scored, and what to do if you don't pass.
Test format and scoring
- Passing score (%)
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80
Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2 (28 of 35 = 80%)
- Number of questions
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35
Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2
- Questions needed to pass
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28
Source: OR Driver Manual 2026-2027, Class C Knowledge Test, p.2
- Time limit
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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.
- Test format
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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.
- Retake wait (days)
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There is no mandatory waiting period: same-day knowledge-test retakes are permitted. The knowledge test fee is charged for each attempt.
- Per-section minimums?
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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.
Fees on test day
- Learner permit fee
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$30
- Knowledge test fee
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$7
Source: ORS 807.370(7)(a)
- Skills (road) test fee
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$45
- First-time license fee
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$64
Source: ORS 807.370(1)(a) $58 base + (8) $6 Student Driver Training Fund = $64 (Class C original, 8-year)
- Non-driver ID card fee
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$47
Source: ORS 807.410(a): original non-driver identification card
- Retake fee
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no separate retake fee; knowledge test fee charged per attempt
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