Oregon Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign means:
- a.Merge ahead
- b.Yield to the right
- c.Stop completely, then go when it is safe
- d.Slow down but keep moving
Answer: c
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign. Stop fully at the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, then proceed when it is safe. (Oregon Driver Manual, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A steady green arrow pointing left at a signal means:
- a.Oncoming traffic has the green too
- b.You must stop before turning
- c.You may turn left and oncoming traffic is stopped for you
- d.Left turns are prohibited
Answer: c
Explanation: A green arrow gives you a protected turn in that direction; oncoming traffic is held by a red light. Still watch for pedestrians. (Oregon Driver Manual, traffic signals)
- 3. Signs & Signals
Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean:
- a.The lane is for turning only
- b.Passing is prohibited from both directions
- c.Passing is allowed from both directions
- d.The road ends ahead
Answer: b
Explanation: Double solid yellow lines mean neither direction may cross to pass; stay in your lane. (Oregon Driver Manual, pavement markings)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
A pedestrian steps into a crosswalk at an intersection as you approach. You must:
- a.Honk to warn them
- b.Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has cleared your lane and the next
- c.Speed up to pass before they reach you
- d.Continue because cars have priority
Answer: b
Explanation: Oregon law requires drivers to stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk until they have cleared your lane and the one next to it. (Oregon Driver Manual, pedestrian right of way)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
You are turning left at a green light with oncoming traffic. You should:
- a.Expect oncoming drivers to slow for you
- b.Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe
- c.Turn only after honking
- d.Turn quickly before they arrive
Answer: b
Explanation: A left turn does not have the right of way. Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and turn only when there is a safe gap. (Oregon Driver Manual, turns)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
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
Answer: d
Explanation: 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)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
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
Answer: d
Explanation: In fog use low beams, because high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility, and slow down. (Oregon Driver Manual, driving in fog)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
On rural interstate highways, Oregon posts a maximum speed of up to about:
- a.85 mph
- b.60 mph
- c.55 mph
- d.70 mph on some sections, with 65 mph common
Answer: d
Explanation: Oregon posts up to 70 mph on some rural interstate sections, with 65 mph common elsewhere. Always obey the posted signs. (Oregon Driver Manual, speed limits)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
In a marked school zone during posted hours, you should:
- a.Sound your horn to warn children
- b.Stop fully at all times
- c.Keep highway speed
- d.Slow to the reduced school-zone speed and watch for children
Answer: d
Explanation: Obey the reduced school-zone speed during posted hours and be ready to stop for children and crossing guards. (Oregon Driver Manual, school zones)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & the Provisional License
For drivers under 21, Oregon applies a rule of:
- a.No alcohol restriction
- b.Zero tolerance for any amount of alcohol
- c.0.05 percent
- d.The same 0.08 as adults
Answer: b
Explanation: Oregon's zero-tolerance law makes it illegal for a driver under 21 to drive with any amount of alcohol in their system. (Oregon Driver Manual, minor and alcohol)