Oregon: Minor & Provisional Licensing Questions
4 real, verified Oregon driving-test questions on minor & provisional licensing, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Minor & Provisional Licensing practice round.
1. At what ages can you apply for an Oregon instruction permit and for a driver license?
Why: An applicant must be at least 15 years old to apply for an instruction permit and at least 16 years old to apply for a driver license.
2. How long must an under-18 applicant have held an instruction permit before applying for an Oregon driver license, and does an out-of-state permit count?
Why: An applicant under 18 must have held an instruction permit for at least 6 months before applying for a driver license; holding an out-of-state permit counts toward this requirement.
3. How many hours of supervised driving does an Oregon applicant under 18 need before applying for a license, and who can supervise it?
Why: An under-18 applicant needs 100 hours of supervised driving, or 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course. The supervising person must be at least 21 years old and have held valid driving privileges for at least 3 years.
4. What must a first-time under-18 applicant provide regarding school enrollment when applying for an Oregon driving privilege?
Why: A first-time under-18 applicant's parent or legal guardian must certify that the applicant is enrolled in or attending school; if the applicant is no longer in school, they must present a high school diploma or GED certificate instead.
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