Oregon: Licensing basics — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “For an original driving privilege, which three things does Oregon DMV test?” · “Who is allowed in the testing area during a knowledge test in a DMV office?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Oregon Driver Manual" (2026-2027), Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV).
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For an original driving privilege, which three things does Oregon DMV test?
- Your vision, driving knowledge and driving skill
- Your hearing, driving knowledge and reaction time
- Your vision, first-aid knowledge and parking skill
- Your medical history, vision and driving skill
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Correct answer: Your vision, driving knowledge and driving skill
DMV tests vision, driving knowledge and driving skill for an original driving privilege.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Which must you present every time you take a test at DMV, in addition to paying the test fee?
- Proof of employment, income, and school enrollment
- Proof of vehicle ownership and a medical certificate
- Proof of identity, date of birth, and current residence address
- A written reference from a licensed driver and a parent
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Correct answer: Proof of identity, date of birth, and current residence address
Each time you test, you first pay the test fee and present proof of identity, date of birth, and current residence address.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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If you take the vision test while wearing glasses or contact lenses, what will your driving privilege show?
- That you must renew your license every year
- That corrective lenses are required
- That you may drive only during daylight hours
- That you must carry a spare pair of glasses
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Correct answer: That corrective lenses are required
A driving privilege earned while wearing glasses or contacts indicates that corrective lenses are required.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What will DMV give you if you do not pass the vision test?
- A voucher for a free pair of glasses
- A restricted license for daytime driving only
- A permit to retake the test at any time without waiting
- A form to take to a licensed vision specialist
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Correct answer: A form to take to a licensed vision specialist
A failed vision test leads to a form you take to a licensed vision specialist.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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How many multiple-choice questions does the Class C knowledge test have?
- 35
- 25
- 40
- 50
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Correct answer: 35
The manual states the Class C knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the Class C knowledge test?
- 24
- 30
- 28
- 32
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Correct answer: 28
You must answer 28 questions correctly to receive a passing score.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What does the manual say about the information you need to pass the Class C knowledge test?
- The manual covers only half of the test material
- The manual includes all the information necessary to pass
- The test covers topics found only in a separate study guide
- The manual includes road signs but not traffic laws
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Correct answer: The manual includes all the information necessary to pass
The manual says it includes all the information necessary to pass the test.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Besides taking the Class C knowledge test at a DMV office, how else may you take it?
- By mail with a paper test booklet
- Over the phone with an examiner
- At a local library with a proctor
- Online, at any time
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Correct answer: Online, at any time
The manual says you may take the knowledge test online at any time, or at a DMV office.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Who is allowed in the testing area during a knowledge test in a DMV office?
- Only those being tested and authorized translators
- Anyone who came with a test taker
- Test takers and their parents or guardians
- Test takers and one friend or relative
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Correct answer: Only those being tested and authorized translators
Only people being tested and authorized translators may be in the testing area.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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How are knowledge tests given in a DMV office?
- On a printed answer sheet
- By an examiner who reads the questions aloud
- On a touch-screen monitor
- On a laptop with a keyboard and mouse
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Correct answer: On a touch-screen monitor
Knowledge tests in a DMV office are given on a touch-screen monitor.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What may you bring to use for audio during a knowledge test in a DMV office?
- A portable speaker
- Your own earbuds or headphones
- A cell phone with audio files
- Nothing, since audio is never allowed
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Correct answer: Your own earbuds or headphones
You may bring your own earbuds or headphones for the test.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What may you use, with permission, during a knowledge test in a DMV office?
- An electronic translation device or tablet app
- A copy of the DMV manual or a study guide
- A page of handwritten notes and flash cards
- A paper foreign language translation dictionary
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Correct answer: A paper foreign language translation dictionary
With permission, you may use a paper foreign language translation dictionary; manuals, electronic devices and notes are not allowed.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What happens if it is determined that you are cheating on a DMV knowledge test?
- You fail the test and cannot test again for 90 days
- You fail the test and must wait until the next business day
- You lose your permit for six months
- You must retake the test after a one-hour wait
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Correct answer: You fail the test and cannot test again for 90 days
Cheating means you fail the test and may not test again for 90 days.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which of these is considered cheating on a DMV test?
- Bringing your own earbuds
- Using a paper translation dictionary with permission
- Using a cell phone
- Using a touch-screen monitor
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Correct answer: Using a cell phone
Cell phone use is listed as cheating.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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If you fail a knowledge test at a DMV office, when may you test again?
- Only after waiting 24 hours before another try
- The same day, depending on testing resource availability
- Only after waiting seven days from the failed test
- Only on the next business day after you fail it
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Correct answer: The same day, depending on testing resource availability
You may test again the same day, depending on the office's testing resource availability.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What should you do if you need a special accommodation to take a knowledge test?
- Bring a note from your doctor to the test
- Take the test online instead
- Ask the examiner on the day of the test
- Contact your local office
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Correct answer: Contact your local office
The manual tells people who need a special accommodation to contact their local office.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which device must you use to take the knowledge test online?
- A desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard, mouse and webcam
- A tablet or mobile phone with a touchscreen and a built-in camera
- A desktop computer with a printer, speakers and a microphone
- A laptop with a touchscreen, a headset and a fingerprint reader
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Correct answer: A desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard, mouse and webcam
Online tests require a desktop or laptop with a keyboard, mouse and webcam; touchscreen devices are not allowed.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)