Rules and Resources

To Get a Provisional Instruction Permit

• Study the Oregon Driver Manual
• Fill out the application (with parent's signature)
• Take it to a DMV office
• Show proof of your physical address and legal presence/identity
• Pass a vision test
• Optional - take the practice knowledge test
• Pass the knowledge test
• Pay $23 fee
• Get your picture taken

To Get a Provisional Driver License

• Be 16 or 17 years old
• Take the sample practice knowledge test (optional) to prepare for the Safe Practices knowledge test
• Have had an instruction permit​ for 6 months
• Get driver training (optional)
• Complete 100 hours supervised driving experience, or 50 hours if you have taken and passed an approved Driver Ed course​
• Schedule a test with DMV by calling 503-945-5000
• Fill out the application​ (with parent signature)
• On testing day, take it to the DMV office where you scheduled your test
• Show proof of your physical address and legal presence/identity
• Pass the Safe Driving Practices Knowledge Test
• Pass a vision test
• Pass the drive test
• Pay the $60 fee
• Get your picture taken

To Get a Driver License

• Study the Oregon Driver Manual
• Fill out the application
• Take it to a DMV office
• Show proof of your residence address and legal presence/identity
• Pass a vision test
• Optional - take the practice knowledge test
• Pass the knowledge test, if required
• Optional - Get Driver Training or get an instruction permit
• Call to schedule a drive test
• Pass the drive test
• Pay the fees that apply
• Get your picture taken