ORS 807.070
Examinations


The Department of Transportation shall administer an examination to establish qualification for each class of license and endorsement. The examination for each class of license or endorsement must include all of the following as described:

(1)

A test of the applicant’s eyesight. This subsection does not apply to an applicant with a limited vision condition as defined in ORS 807.355 (Definitions).

(2)

A test of the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the traffic laws of this state, safe driving practices and factors that cause accidents. This subsection does not apply to an applicant who holds a valid driver license from another jurisdiction or whose driver license from another jurisdiction is expired less than one year. The following all apply to the test under this subsection:

(a)

The test may not cover any subject that is not presented in the publications of the department intended for the instruction of applicants for licenses and driver permits.

(b)

The test for each class of license and endorsement must include, but is not limited to, a test of knowledge and understanding of traffic laws that relate specifically to the type of driving privileges granted under the specific class of license or endorsement sought.

(c)

The test must include, but is not limited to, the following subjects:

(A)

Rights of pedestrians who are blind.

(B)

The meaning of official traffic signs and signals.

(C)

Proper operating procedure in emergency situations.

(D)

Vehicle safety equipment and its use.

(E)

Practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around pedestrians and bicyclists.

(F)

Practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around motorcyclists.

(d)

The test must include at least two questions pertaining to the practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around motorcyclists.

(e)

The test may include a question regarding fuel efficient driving techniques.

(f)

The department may waive the test under circumstances described in ORS 807.072 (Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations).

(3)

A test that is an actual demonstration of the applicant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle without endangering the safety of persons or property. The following apply to this subsection:

(a)

The actual demonstration for each class of license shall be performed in a vehicle that may be operated under the class of license sought, but that may not be operated under lower classes of license.

(b)

An actual demonstration for a passenger endorsement shall be performed in a vehicle that may be operated under the endorsement.

(c)

An actual demonstration for a school bus endorsement shall be performed in a school bus.

(d)

An actual demonstration required for a commercial driver license may be performed by a person only if the person has held for at least 14 days a commercial learner driver permit that was issued by the department or by another jurisdiction that authorizes operation of the vehicle used for testing.

(e)

The department may waive the demonstration under circumstances described in ORS 807.072 (Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations).

(4)

Any other examination or test, including demonstrations, that the department determines may be necessary to assist the department in establishing whether the applicant is eligible for a license under ORS 807.060 (Eligibility) or whether the applicant is fit to operate a motor vehicle safely on the highways of this state. In any examination or test under this subsection, the department shall only conduct an investigation for facts relating directly to the ability of the applicant to operate a motor vehicle safely or other facts that are specifically required to show the fitness of the applicant for license. [1983 c.338 §304; 1985 c.608 §17; 1989 c.636 §19; 1993 c.309 §1; 1997 c.83 §2; 1999 c.1051 §87; 2001 c.410 §1; 2003 c.14 §472; 2003 c.277 §§6,10; 2005 c.649 §§5,6; 2007 c.70 §§326,327; 2007 c.588 §3; 2007 c.677 §§1,2; 2009 c.810 §1; 2013 c.237 §41; 2017 c.190 §4; 2021 c.12 §4]

Source: Section 807.070 — Examinations, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Under former similar statute

This section prescribes mandatory duties for which MVD’s adoption of procedures is not discretionary for purposes of state immunity. Pendergrass v. State of Oregon, 74 Or App 209, 702 P2d 444 (1985), Sup Ct review denied

807.010
Operating vehicle without driving privileges or in violation of license restrictions
807.018
Persons considered to hold commercial driving privileges
807.020
Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit
807.021
Proof of Social Security number
807.022
Verification of identity source documents
807.024
Collection of biometric data
807.026
Management of biometric data
807.031
Classes of license
807.035
Kinds of endorsements
807.036
Exceptions to endorsement requirement for tow vehicle operator
807.038
School bus endorsement exception
807.040
Requirements for issuance
807.045
Issuance of commercial license to person who holds out-of-state commercial license
807.050
Application
807.060
Eligibility
807.062
Domicile or residency requirement for driver license
807.065
Additional eligibility requirements for persons under 18 years of age
807.066
School requirements for persons under 18 years of age
807.070
Examinations
807.072
Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations
807.080
Driver competency testing certificates
807.085
Entry-level commercial motor vehicle driver training
807.090
Establishing eligibility notwithstanding mental or physical condition or impairment
807.100
Proof of medical qualification
807.110
Contents of license
807.115
Digital images of photographs and signatures
807.120
Restrictions generally
807.122
Restrictions on operation with provisional driver license
807.130
Expiration
807.135
Expiration of license held by Oregon National Guard member or military reservist
807.137
Expiration of license held by person volunteering outside of United States
807.140
Notice prior to expiration
807.150
Renewal
807.160
Replacement license or permit
807.170
Requirements for issuance
807.173
Additional requirements for hazardous materials endorsement
807.175
Motorcycle education course
807.200
Types of permit
807.210
Disability golf cart permit
807.220
Emergency driver permit
807.230
Special student driver permit
807.240
Hardship permit
807.280
Instruction driver permit
807.285
Commercial learner driver permit
807.290
Special temporary instruction driver permit
807.310
Applicant temporary permit
807.320
Court issued temporary driver permit
807.330
Court bail driver permit
807.340
Proof of eligibility
807.350
Cancellation of privileges
807.355
Definitions
807.359
Special limited vision condition learner’s permit
807.363
Issuance of driver license to person with limited vision condition
807.368
Form of permit
807.369
Driving at night
807.370
License, endorsement and permit fees
807.390
Waiver of certain fees
807.400
Issuance
807.405
Applicant temporary identification card
807.410
Fees
807.420
Failure to notify department on change of name or address
807.430
Misuse of identification card
807.450
Definition
807.455
Issuance, replacement and renewal
807.460
Fees
807.465
Document retention
807.470
Disclosure of identity source documents
807.475
Fingerprint requirements
807.480
Verification of lawful status in the United States
807.485
Public information program
807.500
Unlawful production of certain documents
807.510
Transfer of documents for purposes of misrepresentation
807.520
False swearing to receive license
807.530
False application for license
807.540
Failure to surrender prior license
807.550
Holding multiple licenses
807.560
Failure to notify department upon change of address or name
807.570
Failure to carry or present license
807.580
Using invalid license
807.590
Permitting misuse of license
807.600
Using another’s license
807.610
Employing or providing vehicle to unqualified driver
807.620
Giving false information to police officer
807.700
Notification to department as to released persons with mental retardation or mental illness who are licensed operators
807.710
Reports of persons with cognitive or functional impairment
807.720
Filing of death records with department
807.725
Issuance of fictitious driver licenses and identification cards
807.730
Issuance of limited term driver licenses, permits and identification cards
807.745
Findings regarding personal information contained in driver licenses, driver permits and identification cards
807.750
Restrictions on swiping driver licenses or identification cards
807.760
Prohibition on use of license or permit as evidence of citizenship or immigration status
Green check means up to date. Up to date