Oregon DMV Driver's Permit Test
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How fast can you drive in a school zone?

  • 15 mph
  • 20 mph (correct)
  • 30 mph
  • 25 mph

    • What should you do if you see a railroad crossing sign?

    Look, listen and slow down; be ready to stop if a train comes.

    What does a flashing red light mean?

    Same as a stop sign.

    What does a flashing yellow light mean?

    <p>Slow down and proceed with caution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A yellow center line, dashed or solid, means...

    <p>you are on a two-way road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A white dashed center line means...

    <p>you are on a one-way road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Basic Rule states that you must drive at a speed that is reasonable and cautious for existing conditions.

    <p>true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speed limit is the maximum speed considered safe for the area under ideal conditions.

    <p>true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The number one cause of rear-end crashes is from...

    <p>drivers following too closely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The safe following distance is...

    <p>two to four seconds behind the car in front of you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far before turning should you use your turn signal?

    <p>at least 100 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    General rule for turning:

    <p>turn into the closest legal lane in the direction you want to go.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When turning into a street, drive...

    <p>just to the right of the center line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you enter a freeway or other highway, give the right of way to...

    <p>any vehicles already on the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When preparing to make a left turn, keep your wheels pointed...

    <p>straight ahead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most common cause of traffic crashes:

    <p>human error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are sleepy while driving you should...

    <p>pull into a rest station and sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: it is safe to wear headphones while driving.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should scan the driving scene how far ahead?

    <p>at least 10 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When turning left, check your blind spot by...

    <p>glancing over your left shoulder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a vehicle behind you is following too closely, you should...

    <p>slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before you back up, make sure it is safe by...

    <p>getting out and walking behind the vehicle to check for children, pets or toys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should only use your horn to...

    <p>help prevent a collision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you are near an aggressive driver, you should...

    <p>ignore their gestures, avoid eye contact, don't return aggressive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are driving below the speed of traffic, which lane should you use?

    <p>right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have vehicle trouble on the freeway, what should you do?

    <p>Move to the right shoulder or emergency stopping area. Stay in or near the car.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Turn off your brights when a vehicle is within...

    <p>500 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chances of a serious or fatal crash are greatest at what time?

    <p>Late at night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: it is illegal to play the radio so that it can be heard 50 feet or more away from your car.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a pedestrian with a white cane is crossing the street, you should...

    <p>stop, and stay stopped until they reach the other sidewalk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can you pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When yellow lights are blinking on a school bus or school crossing sign, it means...

    <p>children are arriving/leaving the bus or school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: you can cross a bike lane, but never drive in it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The only motor vehicles that can briefly drive in a bicycle lane are:

    <p>farm equipment, motorized scooters/wheelchairs, or official duty vehicles (such as for delivering mail).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequent cause of collisions between motorcycles and cars?

    <p>drivers failing to yield right of way, or making a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a school bus is flashing red lights or has a red stop sign lowered, you should...

    <p>stop before reaching the bus; remain stopped until the lights are off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You do not have to stop for a school bus only if...

    <p>you are on the other side of a divided highway separated by a physical barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you hear or see an emergency vehicle:

    <p>immediately drive as far to the right as possible and STOP until the vehicle has passed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The number one cause of crashes in Oregon work zones:

    <p>inattention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Oregon, when do traffic fines double for all traffic offenses?

    <p>In construction/work zones, at all times, whether or not there are posted signs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much alcohol does it take to impair your ability to drive?

    <p>ANY amount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oregon's implied consent law means...

    <p>you will consent to a breath, blood or urine test if you are asked by a police officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, how long will you lose driving privileges?

    <p>One year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have a traffic crash or collision, you must...

    <p>stop at once, render aid, and exchange information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you do not report a crash to the DMV within 72 hours, what will happen?

    <p>Your driving privileges will be suspended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oregon's future financial responsibility law means...

    <p>you will have to maintain proof of future financial responsibility with DMV for three years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This image represents a car parked facing _________.

    <p>downhill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The red in this picture shows the driver's ________.

    <p>blind spot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A green colored sign contains ______ or ________.

    <p>guidance, information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This type of line is painted between two lanes going _______.

    <p>in the same direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This image represents a car parked facing _______.

    <p>uphill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of these are pavement markings representing a __________.

    <p>crosswalk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Brown signs provide ______, ________, or __________ information.

    <p>historical, cultural, recreational.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This cyclist is signaling to __________.

    <p>turn left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In this image, a car in the left lane must turn left. In the right lane, a car may ____ _____ or ___ _______.

    <p>turn right, go straight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The center lane in this image is to be used only for ___________.

    <p>turning left or entering from a left turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This symbol is used on acceptable ___________________.

    <p>traction tires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dotted line in this image shows where vehicles are __________.

    <p>allowed to cross the bike lane to turn right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    White signs provide _____________ information.

    <p>regulatory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These lines are painted between two lanes __________.

    <p>going in the opposite direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This represents a ______ ______ at an intersection.

    <p>bike box.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At this signal, if the arrow is green, you have the _____ __ _____ to turn ______.

    <p>right of way, left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This image shows ______________ parking spaces.

    <p>diagonal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At this intersection, car A arrived first. Cars B and C arrived at the same time. After car A proceeds, which car should go next and why?

    <p>Car C, because it is to the right of car B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This car did not ___________ in time.

    <p>stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This color and shape of sign is used to indicate __________.

    <p>warnings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Orange traffic signs are used for _____ or ________.

    <p>work zones, road construction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign means ______________.

    <p>that traffic is merging from the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates that you may not _____________.

    <p>turn left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This diagram shows how to __________________________.

    <p>parallel park.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This pavement marking indicates __________________.

    <p>a railroad crossing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This emblem is required on ________________ such as farm equipment on highways.

    <p>slow moving vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You would see this shape of sign in a _________ __________.

    <p>school zone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is the color used on _______________ signs; signs that tell you what you are NOT allowed to do.

    <p>prohibitive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Almost half of work zone crashes occur in the transition zone between the ______ sign and the ______ zone.

    <p>warning, work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This color of sign is used to indicate ________ _______ ahead.

    <p>motorist services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Myth or truth? Coffee will sober you up so you can drive.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Myth or truth? If you drink alcohol, even a little, your chances of being in a crash are greater than if you did not drink any.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Myth or truth? ANY level of alcohol in your blood impairs your ability to drive.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Myth or truth? You may be found guilty and convicted of driving under the influence if you drive a vehicle while you are under the influence of liquor, a controlled substance, an inhalant, or any combination of these.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The abbreviation for the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants is...

    <p>DUII.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This driver is signaling that he is about to ____________.

    <p>stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false? It is illegal to drive in Oregon with any open container of alcohol inside the driver/passenger portion of the car.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the white line in front of the red car called?

    <p>the stop line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What error is this driver making?

    <p>turning (left) from the wrong lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is a ______________ sign.

    <p>yield.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false? If you are in the lane going in the opposite direction from a school bus flashing its red lights, you do not need to stop.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the dangers of driving near trucks and buses is that they have larger _____________ on the side and even in back of their vehicle.

    <p>blind spots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motorcycle riders have the ____________ rights and responsibilities on roadways as other vehicles.

    <p>same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This symbol, called a _______ _________, indicates that you may share the lane with bicyclists.

    <p>bike sharrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speed in school zones.

    <p>20 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must always give _____ ___ _______ to pedestrians with white canes or guide dogs.

    <p>right of way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should slow down _____________ you enter a curve.

    <p>before.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This sign indicates that you should because.

    <p>slow to 35 mph, there is a curve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NEVER discharge a _____________ of any kind across a highway.

    <p>weapon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Funeral processions are _____________ from some rules of the road.

    <p>exempt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _________________, at least 12 inches square, must be shown at the end of a load that extends 4 ft or more beyond the body of a vehicle. If conditions limit visibility, a ____________ must replace it.

    <p>red flag, red light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speed in residential areas.

    <p>25 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speed on all roads and highways not meeting other definitions.

    <p>55 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speed on most Oregon interstates unless posted otherwise.

    <p>65 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Oregon DMV Driver's Permit Test Key Points

    • 20 mph is the speed limit in school zones.
    • At a railroad crossing, always look, listen, and slow down; prepare to stop if necessary.
    • A flashing red light indicates to stop, similar to a stop sign.
    • A flashing yellow light means to slow down and proceed with caution.
    • A yellow center line indicates you are on a two-way road with traffic in opposite directions.
    • A white dashed center line designates a one-way road with traffic flowing in the same direction.
    • The Basic Rule requires driving at a speed reasonable for existing conditions.
    • The speed limit reflects the maximum safe speed for ideal conditions in the area.
    • Tailgating is the leading cause of rear-end crashes.
    • Maintain a safe following distance of two to four seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
    • Use your turn signal at least 100 feet before making a turn.
    • When turning, aim to enter the closest legal lane in the direction you are heading.
    • When turning into a street, approach just to the right of the center line.
    • When merging onto a freeway or highway, yield to vehicles already on the road.
    • Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead when preparing to turn left.
    • Human error is the most common cause of traffic crashes.
    • If feeling sleepy while driving, pull into a rest station and rest.
    • It is not safe to wear headphones while driving (False).
    • You should scan the driving scene at least 10 seconds ahead.
    • Check your blind spot by glancing over your left shoulder when making a left turn.
    • If a vehicle is tailgating you, slow down to encourage it to pass safely.
    • Always get out and check behind your vehicle for children or pets before backing up.
    • Use your horn only to prevent a collision.
    • Stay calm around aggressive drivers: ignore gestures, avoid eye contact, and do not reciprocate aggressive behavior.
    • Driving slower than traffic: use the right lane.
    • If experiencing vehicle trouble on the freeway, move to the right shoulder and stay near your car for safety.
    • Turn off high beams when a vehicle is within 500 feet.
    • Most serious crashes occur late at night.
    • It is illegal to play the radio loudly enough to be heard from 50 feet away.
    • Always stop for pedestrians with a white cane crossing the street.
    • You cannot pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
    • Yellow lights flashing on a school bus or crossing sign indicate that children are arriving or leaving the bus or school.
    • You may cross a bike lane but cannot drive in it.
    • Only certain vehicles, such as farm equipment and official duty vehicles, can briefly enter a bicycle lane.
    • Motorcycle-car collisions often result from drivers failing to yield right of way or turning left in front of a motorcycle.
    • When a school bus displays flashing red lights, you must stop and remain stopped until the lights turn off.
    • No need to stop for a school bus if you are on the opposite side of a divided highway.
    • For an emergency vehicle, immediately drive to the right and stop until it passes.
    • The top cause of crashes in Oregon work zones is inattention.
    • Traffic fines double during any traffic offense in construction or work zones in Oregon.
    • Any amount of alcohol can impair driving ability.
    • The implied consent law means you consent to a breath, blood, or urine test if requested by an officer.
    • A first-time DUI conviction results in a one-year suspension of driving privileges.
    • After a traffic crash, you must stop, offer aid, and exchange information.
    • Failure to report a crash to the DMV within 72 hours results in a suspension of driving privileges.
    • The future financial responsibility law requires maintaining proof of future financial responsibility with the DMV for three years.
    • Cars parked uphill must turn their wheels away from the curb.
    • The red area represents a driver's blind spot.
    • Green signs provide guidance or information.
    • Lines between two lanes painted in the same direction indicate lane usage.
    • Cars parked downhill must turn their wheels toward the curb.
    • Crosswalks are represented by specific pavement markings indicating pedestrian crossing areas.
    • Brown signs offer historical, cultural, or recreational information.
    • A cyclist signaling with their left hand indicates a left turn.
    • A car in the left lane must turn left, while a car in the right lane can either turn right or go straight.
    • The center lane is reserved for turning left or entering from a left turn.
    • The symbol on acceptable traction tires is specific to their class.
    • Dotted lines indicate where vehicles may cross the bike lane to turn right.
    • White signs convey regulatory information.
    • Lines painted between two lanes going in the opposite direction indicate separate traffic flow.
    • A bike box at intersections allows cyclists to position themselves ahead of vehicles.
    • You must give the right of way to pedestrians carrying white canes or accompanied by guide dogs.
    • Slow down before entering a curve for enhanced safety.
    • Road signs indicating a curve suggest a decrease to 35 mph.
    • Discharging any weapon across a highway is prohibited.
    • Funeral processions are generally exempt from certain road rules.
    • A red flag must be displayed at the end of any load extending beyond a vehicle body; a red light must be used in low visibility.
    • 25 mph is the speed limit in residential areas.
    • 55 mph is the maximum for non-specified roads and highways.
    • 65 mph is the typical speed limit on most Oregon interstates unless otherwise posted.

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