Oregon Road Signs Cheat Sheet.
The night-before summary, built like the exam.
Download the PDFThe numbers to remember
- 35 multiple-choice questions on the test.
- 28 correct needed to pass (80%).
- $7 fee per attempt, online via DMV2U or in person at a DMV office.
- 2 online attempts allowed per 24-hour period; 4 total online attempts per test type.
- Fail in person? You may retest the same day, depending on office resources.
- Caught cheating: locked out for 90 days.
- Permit eligibility starts at age 15; a Provisional Instruction Permit is valid for 2 years.
- Supervising driver must be at least 21 and licensed at least 3 years for the practice hours to count.
Sign shapes at a glance
- Octagon = stop. Only shape used for stop signs.
- Downward triangle = yield.
- Yellow diamond = warning sign, alerting you to a hazard or road-condition change ahead.
- White rectangle, black text = regulatory sign, telling you what you must or must not do.
- Green = guide/directional (distances, exits). Orange = construction/maintenance zones. Blue = motorist services (gas, food, hospital, rest area).
- Shape and color always come before wording — recognize the category first, then read the specific rule.
Right-of-way in one breath
- No signs at an intersection: first to arrive goes first; simultaneous arrival, yield to the driver on your right.
- Four-way stop: same first-come rule, right-hand tiebreak.
- Pedestrians in any crosswalk, marked or not, always get the right-of-way, and you must stay stopped until they clear the lane.
- Left turns yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians, no exceptions.
- Emergency vehicles with lights/siren always get the right-of-way; pull right and stop.
- Entering a road from a driveway or lot: the vehicle already on the road has the right-of-way.
Top traps
- The posted speed limit is a maximum for ideal conditions, not a safe target in rain, fog, ice, or heavy traffic — go slower when conditions call for it, and increase your following distance too.
- Impairment isn't only alcohol: drugs (including over-the-counter), fatigue, and distraction all count and degrade reaction time, judgment, and coordination the same way alcohol does.
- Refusing a lawfully requested breath/blood test carries its own penalty, separate from any impairment charge.
- Don't confuse warning (yellow diamond, alerts you) with regulatory (white rectangle, tells you what to do) — the test loves swapping these in answer choices.
- You get limited online attempts in any 24-hour window, so treat unlimited practice tests as your real dry run before spending an official attempt.
Frequently asked questions
What should I memorize the night before the Oregon road signs test?
Focus on sign shapes and colors (octagon for stop, yellow diamond for warning, white rectangle for regulatory), the right-of-way rules for crosswalks and uncontrolled intersections, and the passing threshold itself: you need 28 of 35 questions correct, or 80%.
How long is the real Oregon knowledge test?
The test itself has 35 multiple-choice questions; there's no separate published time limit tied to the question count, so most people finish once they've worked through each question at a normal pace.
What score do I need to pass?
You need to answer 28 of the 35 questions correctly, which is 80%.
Is the cheat sheet free and printable?
Yes, the cheat sheet is a free quick-reference summary you can print or save, covering the key numbers, sign shapes, and right-of-way rules in one page.
How many times can I take the knowledge test online before I have to go to a DMV office?
Online testing through DMV2U allows up to 2 attempts in any 24-hour period, and a maximum of 4 total attempts per test type using the online system. After that, you'd need to test in person at a DMV office.
What does it cost to take the knowledge test?
Each attempt costs $7, whether you test online via DMV2U or in person at a DMV office.
Sources
- 1.Oregon DMV — Get an Instruction Permit (Under 18) — Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 2.2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual (Form 37) — Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 3.Oregon DMV — Online Knowledge Testing — Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Oregon DMV — Get an Instruction Permit (Under 18)Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)oregon.gov
- 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual (Form 37)Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)oregon.gov
- Oregon DMV — Online Knowledge TestingOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)oregon.gov
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