The Oregon DMV motorcycle knowledge test and endorsement

What's on the Oregon DMV motorcycle knowledge test?

Everything comes from the Oregon Motorcycle and Moped Manual, which is free online, as a PDF and as audio. The test is in English or Spanish. Online it needs a laptop or desktop with a webcam. At an office it's on a touch screen, and testing stops an hour before closing. If you fail at an office, you may retest the same day if there's room.

Who needs an endorsement

You need a motorcycle permit or endorsement for any motorcycle that can go faster than 30 mph on level ground or has an engine over 50 cc. A restricted endorsement covers three-wheel motorcycles only.

Getting the two-wheel endorsement

1. Be 16 or older and hold a valid driver license.
2. Take a TEAM OREGON rider course. The in-person Basic course counts for both the knowledge and skills tests. The online Basic course or the Intermediate course counts only for the skills test.
3. Pass the knowledge test if your course didn't cover it.
4. At a DMV office, pass the vision test, show your documents, pay and get your photo taken.

Motorcycle instruction permit rules

To practice before your course, you can get a motorcycle instruction permit at 16 if you hold an Oregon license and pass the knowledge and vision tests. While you're on it:

• Ride only in daylight
• Carry no passengers
• Ride with a supervisor 21 or older on a separate motorcycle, who has an endorsement and can see you

Fees and helmets

As of October 2026, the motorcycle instruction permit is $30 and the endorsement is $98, though DMV says the endorsement fee can vary with your current license. Every rider and passenger must wear a DOT-approved helmet.