Cars
Car buying tips | Getting
an Oregon Driver’s License
Car buying tips
Look in the classified ads section of the World (www.theworldlink.com)
for used cars or visit a used car lot. Remember you can always negotiate
a better price.
- Have a friend who knows about cars come with you to take a look
at the car.
- Before you make an offer, visit the library to find out it’s
current value from a reference book called the Blue Book.
- You will need an Oregon driver’s license to drive. Your international
driver’s license is only a temporary license.
- It is mandatory that you have automobile insurance. It is recommended
that you have collision and liability insurance for your car.
Consider purchasing AAA auto coverage. (forms available in the ISP)
Department of Motor Vehicles
1155 S. 5th Street
Coos Bay, OR, 97420
Phone: 269-9717
www.odot.state.or.us |
(for a driver’s license) |
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State Farm Insurance Company
2187 Inland Drive,
North Bend, OR, 97459
Phone: 756-1187 |
(for car insurance) |
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Second Street Foreign & American
Car Service
801 S. 2nd
Coos Bay, OR, 97420
Phone: 267-6701 |
(for car repair) |
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Verger Rent-a-Car
1400 Ocean Blvd
Coos Bay
Phone: 888-5594 |
(for car rental) |
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car
1595 Newmark Ave.
North Bend
phone: 756-7700 |
(for car rental) |
Getting an Oregon Driver’s License
What do I need to drive a car in Oregon?
Valid driver's license or instructional permit
Automobile insurance
AAA auto coverage( not required, but recommended)
Do I have to get an Oregon license if I have an international
one?
Yes. Tourists and short-term visitors to the USA are allowed to
drive with an international license. If you are a student here, you
are not a tourist and must get a state driver's license.
How do I get an Oregon license?
- Pass the written driver knowledge test
- Pass a vision screening and road sign recognition test
- Pass a driving test
- Pay the correct fees ($54.50)
- Provide proof of identification
How can I take the written and sign recognition tests?
You can take the written test at the DMV in Coos Bay or here on
campus in the ISP office by appointment. The sign recognition test
is separate from the written test. It uses video to test your knowledge
of road signs, and is only given at the DMV office.
If I fail the test, can I take it again?
Yes, but you will have to wait to take it again.
1st test |
Wait 24 hours to take again |
2nd test |
Wait 24 hours to take again |
3rd test |
Wait 28 days to take again |
4th test |
Wait 28 days to take again |
5th test |
Wait one year to take again |
What should I do if I'm in an accident?
- Stop at Once-IF YOU DON'T STOP, IT'S A CRIME!!!!!
- Help injured people as best you can
- Exchange driver information
- Report the accident to the DMV
- Keep a copy of the accident report
What should I do if I hit an animal or parked car?
Try to find the owner of the car. If you cannot find them,
leave a note on the car with your contact information. If you hit an
animal, stop and try to help if you can. Report the animal's injuries
to owner or nearest police office. |
