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Oregon Driver Manuals
Regular (Class C) Knowledge Tests
The Regular (Class C Non-Commercial) Knowledge Test asks questions about road signs, traffic laws and other information you need to know to drive in Oregon. All information necessary to pass this test is included in the Oregon Driver Manual (EnglishSpanish, or Korean).

Audio Manuals
The audio version of the Oregon Driver Manual is now available online or a copy can be checked out at your local public or high school library. DMV recommends that you use a hardcopy of the manual along with the audio version (audio in Spanish) for important illustrations and diagrams. This manual should be used to prepare for the Regular Class C Non-Commercial knowledge test.

Safe Driving Practices Test (Under 18)
This is an additional Knowledge Test required for persons under 18 years of age. It checks your knowledge of safe driving practices gained through driving experience and information covered in the Oregon Driver Manual (EnglishSpanish, or Korean). Before taking this test, it is a good idea for you to read the manual again.
 
What's NEW in the 2007 - 2009 Oregon Driver Manual.

Motorcycle & Moped Manual
Motorcycle Knowledge Tests
To obtain a motorcycle endorsement or instruction permit, you must pass a Motorcycle Knowledge Test. This test checks your understanding of road rules and safe riding practices. The test is based on information in the Motorcycle & Moped Driver Manual and the Oregon Driver Manual.

Moped Knowledge Tests
To obtain a motorcycle endorsement or instruction permit, you must pass a Motorcycle Knowledge Test. This test checks your understanding of road rules and safe riding practices. The test is based on information in the Motorcycle & Moped Driver Manual and the Oregon Driver Manual.

Commercial Driver Manual
Commercial Knowledge Tests
You will have to take one or more knowledge tests, depending on what class of license and what endorsements you need. Commercial Driver License (CDL) knowledge tests may include:
  • General Knowledge Test - taken by all applicants.
  • Passenger Endorsement Test - when operating vehicles carrying 16 persons or more, including the driver.
  • Air Brakes Test - if your vehicle has air brakes.
  • Combination Vehicles Test - if you want to drive vehicles in combination (Class A).
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement Test - if you want to haul hazardous material or waste in amounts which require placards. All applicants renewing a CDL which includes a hazardous materials endorsement must successfully re-complete the hazardous materials endorsement test prior to renewal.
  • Tank Endorsement Test - if you want to haul liquids in bulk.
  • Doubles/Triples Endorsement Test - if you want to pull double or triple trailers.
  • School Bus Endorsement Test - when transporting pre-primary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school sponsored events.
Read the "CDL Licensing Requirements" table in the CDL Driver Manual for details on how to obtain the desired endorsement(s). Endorsement exams cover not only material from individual endorsement sections, but also from the section on driving safely. Be familiar with the driving safely section when applying for any classification or endorsement.

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Page updated: February 19, 2008

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