Are you aware of what’s going on
around you?
You must watch for other trac and react
accordingly. Look out for pedestrians, trac
signals and signs, bicycles, and anything else
which might aect your driving.
Do you have control of the car?
Other drivers should not have to swerve or
stop suddenly because of your mistakes.
Drive defensively, watch for other drivers,
and know the right-of-way laws listed in
the Oregon Driver Manual.
How’s your speed?
You should drive at about the same speed as
other trac but not go above the speed limit.
Do you signal properly?
You must signal for all turns and lane
changes. Practice so that signaling becomes
just another good driving habit.
Do you make proper lane changes?
You must know when and how to complete
a lane change safely, smoothly and easily. e
examiner won’t tell you when to change lanes
to prepare for a turn. Remember to check
your vehicle’s left or right rear blind spot by
turning your head before changing lanes.
Can you turn?
You must be in the correct lane and driving
at the proper speed for every turn. You need
to know the laws about turning from and
onto one-way streets and turns on red lights.
Unexpected obstacles
Watch for pedestrians, cars pulling out
into trac, bicycles, and other trac.
Drive defensively and be ready to react to
unexpected situations.
Controlled intersections
ese intersections have “stop” or “yield”
signs, ashing red or yellow lights, or a full
red-yellow-green signal.
Uncontrolled intersections
ese intersections don’t have signs, so you
must use your judgment on who yields or
stops. Be a defensive driver and prepare to
yield as necessary.
Yielding
Know when to slow down and yield, when
to come to a full stop and the right-of-way
laws. Also know how to merge and yield
when entering a freeway. Know special laws
about pedestrians.
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Action Employer. is information can be made
available in an alternative format by contacting
a local ODOT/DMV eld oce. ODOT does
not discriminate on the basis of disability in
admission or access to our programs, services,
activities, hiring, and employment practices.
ARE YOU READY?
e key to passing your drive test is being
prepared. Study the Oregon Driver Manual
and, above all, practice, practice, practice.
You should be comfortable driving on
residential streets as well as in city trac.
If you know the rules of the road and use
them when you drive, you will develop
good driving habits that will help you on
your test.
GET SET....
Go to
DMV2U.Oregon.gov
to schedule an
appointment. You can locate the DMV office
nearest to you online at www.oregondmv.com
.
You should schedule at least three to four
weeks before you want to take your test.
Eligible customers now have the choice to
take drive tests through a certified third party
drive tester. Please visit Oregon.gov/ODOT/
DMV/Pages/driverid/classctestingbusiness.aspx
for more information. Have all your
documents ready before you go to DMV.
Check the equipment on the vehicle you will
be using
.
GO!!!
You might be a little nervous when it comes
time for the test. Most people are. If you
remember the driving tips in this fact sheet
and the Oregon Driver Manual and have
practiced, you have a good chance of passing
on the first try. Drive safely and good luck!
What to
expect on your
drive test
• What to bring
• If you are under 18
• Equipment check
• Driving skills
Oregon Driver
and Motor Vehicle Services
Driver Information Series
Form #735-6614 (1-24)
Stk #300335
Congratulations
So, you're going to take a drive test. is
pamphlet will provide you with pertinent
information about the drive test.
What to bring
Here are the documents you need to bring with
you to the test site:
Proof of current liability insurance
e card sent to you from your insurance
company which shows your insurance
expiration date and policy number for the
vehicle you are using on the drive test.
Photocopies, faxes and electronic versions are
acceptable.
Proof of registration
is includes current stickers on the front and
rear plates of the vehicle you plan to use on the
drive test.
Proof of identity, date of birth and full
legal name
You will need to present documentation to
prove identity, date of birth and full
legal name.
This could be your permit or ID card. If you
are applying for a Real ID, you will also need a
U. S. government issued birth certificate, U.S.
passport or other government issued
document. Check the DMV website at
www.oregondmv.com for up-to-date lists of
acceptable documents.
Social Security Number
You will be required to provide your social
security number (SSN) on the electronic
application. DMV will verify the SSN with the
Social Security Administration.
If you have not been assigned an SSN, you will
certify on the electronic application that you
have not been assigned an SSN.
Proof of residence address
If your address isn’t on the documents showing
your identity and date of birth, you will need to
bring another document which does. For
a complete list check our website at
www.oregondmv.com.
Real ID
If you choose to get a Real ID driver license,
you will need to bring additional documents
and pay the additional $30 Real ID fee. Go to
www.Oregon.gov/RealID
for a complete list of
acceptable documents.
FEES:
$45 DMV drive test fee*
$64 class C license issuance fee
*Note: DMV charges a test fee each time you take
a test. Third party drive test schools set their own
prices for drive test exams.
You must pay test fees in advance. Please bring a
separate payment for your test fee and your
issuance fee. For example, two checks: one for
your test(s) and one for your license.
Under 18 years of age
If you have a hard plastic Driver Education
Certificate of Completion, DMV will waive the
drive test. If you don't have the certificate, you
must have completed 100 hours of supervised
driving practice.
If you are married or an emancipated minor,
you must present proof and then a parent or
legal guardian's signature is not required.
The
Oregon Parent Guide to
Teen Driving
is
available from DMV to help your parent or
legal guardian prepare you for your drive test. It
has a Practice Driving Log to help you keep
track of your supervised driving hours.
First we check the
vehicle equipment
Y
our test will take approximately 20 minutes.
Your v
ehicle must be in good working order
for the test. If your vehicle does not pass the
equipment check, your test will be canceled
and you will have to reschedule. Check your
vehicle’s safety equipment before you come
to DMV.
Here is the safety equipment the examiner
will check:
• Turn signal lights (front and back)
• Brake lights
• Rearview mirror
• Seatbelts
• Muffler
• Foot brake (or hand brake as
needed)
• Horn
• Tires
•
Valid license plates on front and
back of vehicle
e examiner will also check to see if the inside
and outside door handle on the passenger’s door
works and if a proper passenger seat is next to
the driver. Headlights, tail lights, windshield
wipers, and defroster also will be checked if
weather or light conditions require them. Please
turn o all audio systems, GPS devices and cell
phones and remove objects from the dashboard
and the rearview mirror. e examiner will ask
you to start your vehicle. If the vehicle won’t
start (no jump starting and pushing of the
vehicle) the test must be rescheduled.
Next we test your
driving skills
The behind-the-wheel test measures the skills
required for safe driving. e examiner will not
ask you to do anything illegal or try to trick you
in any way.
Here are the things the examiner will look for
on your behind-the-wheel test:
Do you know the meaning of signs and
trac signals?
You must know the meanings of and obey
dierent signs, trac signals, and pavement
markings you see when driving.
Can you back up?
The exa
miner will ask you to back up.
You should turn your head to see behind
and beside you and to check your
position and the position of other cars
near you. Do not use your mirrors or
backup cameras except for an occasional
glance. You should be able to back up on
the first try.