Oregon Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) — All Questions

A reasonable minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

• a.Two to four seconds, increasing in poor conditions✓
• b.Ten seconds
• c.Two car lengths regardless of speed
• d.One second

Oregon suggests a following distance of at least two to four seconds, and more when the road is wet, icy, or crowded. (Oregon Driver Manual, following distance)

A school bus ahead shows flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. You must:

• a.Slow to 20 mph and pass
• b.Continue if you see no children
• c.Pass slowly on the left
• d.Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm folds✓

Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and stop arm out, and stay stopped until it withdraws them. (Oregon Driver Manual, school buses)

Oregon's handheld cell-phone law states that, while driving, you:

• a.May use any device if you are over 18
• b.May hold the phone below 25 mph
• c.May text at stop lights
• d.May not hold or use a handheld phone or similar device; use hands-free only✓

Oregon prohibits holding or using a handheld electronic device while driving. Only hands-free use is allowed, and even that should be minimized. (Oregon Driver Manual, distracted driving)

When driving in fog, you should use:

• a.No lights to avoid glare
• b.Only parking lights
• c.High-beam headlights
• d.Low-beam headlights and reduced speed✓

In fog use low beams, because high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility, and slow down. (Oregon Driver Manual, driving in fog)