Oregon Drivers Ed Requirements
Last verified: 2026-03
Yes, drivers ed is required in Oregon
Drivers under age 18 must complete a state-approved drivers ed course.
Online Drivers Ed
Oregon allows online drivers education through ODOT-approved providers.
Parent-Taught Drivers Ed
Oregon does not allow parent-taught drivers ed programs. Students must attend a state-approved driving school.
Exemptions and Waivers
Adults 18 and older are exempt from drivers education. Teens who do not take drivers ed must complete 100 hours of supervised practice instead of 50.
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Oregon-Specific Information
Oregon uses a practice-hour incentive system: teens who complete an ODOT-approved drivers education course need only 50 hours of supervised practice driving, while those who skip drivers ed must log 100 hours. This effectively makes drivers ed optional but strongly incentivized. Oregon is one of the few states that cuts the supervised practice requirement in half for teens who take the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, drivers ed is required in Oregon for drivers under age 18.
Contact the Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) for current hour requirements.
Yes, online drivers ed is permitted in Oregon. Oregon allows online drivers education through ODOT-approved providers.
No, Oregon does not allow parent-taught drivers ed programs. You must attend a state-approved school.
Adults 18 and older are exempt from drivers education. Teens who do not take drivers ed must complete 100 hours of supervised practice instead of 50.
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