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You have to have a valid driver’s license in order to legally operate a vehicle in the state of Oregon, just as in other states. One option that you have in Oregon that you might not have in other states is that you can ask a licensed driver to teach you how to drive. However, this licensed driver must meet certain requirements. The licensed driver instructing you on how to drive must be 21 years old or older and have held a valid driver’s license in the state of Oregon for 3 years. Of course, there are also plenty of driver’s education courses that you can take.
Testing and Preparing to Drive
In order to get a driver’s license in the state of Oregon, you have to pass several different tests. First, you do have to pass a vision test in order to make sure that it is safe for you to drive in Oregon. In some states, you do not have to take driving and written tests to get a new driver’s license if you have a valid driver’s license from another state. However, in Oregon, you still have to take driving and written tests and you must surrender your out-of-state driver’s license if you have one.
Getting an Oregon Driver’s License
In order to get an Oregon driver’s license, the first step that is recommended is that you study the Oregon Driver Manual so that you are prepared for the tests. After that, you need to make an appointment with the Oregon DMV office that is closest to you. Once you are there, you will have to provide proof of your residence, address, and identity and meet additional requirements if you want a Real ID.
You have to pass the knowledge test if it is necessary for you to take it. After you schedule your driving test, you have to pass your driving test and pay the appropriate fees. The fee for getting a new Class C non-commercial driver’s license in Oregon is $60. You can pay this fee by cash, check, money orders (exact amount only), or by debit or credit card. Oregon DMV offices accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. You should make all checks and money orders payable to Oregon DMV.
Driver’s Education Courses for Teens
For teens under 18 years old, you can take a Specialized Teen Driver Ed Course. When you talk to a provider, you should mention this course specifically. The Specialized Teen Driver Ed Course benefits teen drivers in that it counts as 50 hours of driving experience, waives the DMV drive test, and costs less than some of the other driver’s education courses. Teens can also take standard driver training courses as well.
Driver’s Education Courses for Adults
Of course, adult drivers can take driver’s education courses in Oregon, as well. You can take defensive driving courses in addition to bad weather driving courses in order to increase your driving skills further. In order to take these classes, you have to contact the provider offering these driver’s education courses directly. You can find a list of providers that offer adult driver’s education courses in Oregon here.