Oregon Driver's Handbook and Study Guide
Last verified: 2026-03
Here is everything you need to study the Oregon Driver Manual in Oregon. This guide links to the official handbook and breaks down the chapters and most-tested topics so you can prepare for your permit test.
Most-Tested Topics for Your Permit Test
Focus your study time on these topics. They appear most often on the Oregon permit knowledge test.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
What Is in the Oregon Driver Manual
Traffic Signs and Signals
Covers the meaning of regulatory, warning, and guide signs, plus traffic signal rules and flashing light procedures.
Right-of-Way Rules
Explains who goes first at intersections, crosswalks, roundabouts, and when merging onto highways.
Safe Driving Practices
Covers following distance, lane changes, passing, scanning for hazards, and driving in bad weather.
Parking Rules
Describes legal and illegal parking situations, parallel parking steps, and curb color meanings.
Alcohol and Drug Laws
Explains Oregon DUII laws, BAC limits, implied consent, and penalties for impaired driving.
Sharing the Road
Addresses safe driving around pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, and school buses.
Oregon-Specific Information
Oregon's knowledge test has 35 questions and requires a 28-correct (80%) passing score. Oregon uses the term DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) instead of DUI. Oregon is one of only two states (along with New Jersey) that prohibits self-service gasoline pumping in most areas. The handbook covers chain requirements for mountain passes and heavy rain driving in the Willamette Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read the Oregon Driver Manual online. A PDF version is also available for download.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
The Oregon Driver Manual covers 6 chapters, from traffic signs and right-of-way rules to safe driving practices and state-specific laws.
Ready to Apply for Your Learner's Permit?
Once you have studied the handbook, the next step is applying for your permit at the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV).
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View Online CoursesThis information is based on Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) guidelines. Handbook content can change. Visit the official Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) website for the most current driver's handbook.