Oregon Driver License Test Practice

Front 1

What type of vehicles can you drive with a Class C driver license?
A. Passenger vehicles, motor homes, fire trucks, and pickups towing
small trailers.
B. Heavy trucks only.
C. Passenger vehicles only.
D. Buses only.

Back 1

A

Front 2

What penalties may you face by providing false information on your application to DMV for a license or permit?
A. Sentenced to jail.
B. Receive a fine.
C. A one-year suspension of your driving privileges.
D. All of the above.

Back 2

D

Front 3

What is the single most common cause of traffic crashes?
A. New drivers.
B. Human error.
C. Bad weather.
D. Bad roads.

Back 3

B

Front 4

How many seconds ahead do expert drivers scan the entire driving
scene?
A. 10 seconds ahead.
B. 2 seconds ahead.
C. 12 seconds ahead.
D. 5 seconds ahead.

Back 4

C

Front 5

You must stop for a pedestrian(s) at an intersection:
A. Only if the pedestrian is on your side of the road.
B. Only if the pedestrian is in a clearly marked (painted) crosswalk.
C. If the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
D. Only if there is a walk signal for pedestrians at the intersection.

Back 5

C

Front 6

What does it mean when you see amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus?
A. The bus just finished loading or unloading children.
B. The bus is stopping to load or unload children. You should get
ready to stop.
C. You must remain stopped until the amber lights stop flashing.
D. The bus is loading or unloading children; you may proceed slowly.

Back 6

B

Front 7

Oregon’s “Implied Consent Law” means that by driving a motor vehicle you have implied you will?
A. Maintain liability insurance as long as you drive.
B. Take a breath, blood, or urine test if arrested for driving under the influence.
C. Post bail or appear in court if arrested for a traffic violation.
D. Keep your vehicle’s equipment in safe operating condition.

Back 7

B

Front 8

If you are convicted of a first DUII, how long will your driving
privileges be suspended?
A. 6 months.
B. 3 months.
C. One year.
D. Two years.

Back 8

B

Front 9

What will happen if you crash and you do not have liability insurance?
A. You will be fined $50.
B. Your driving privileges will be revoked for five years.
C. Your driving privileges will be suspended for one year.
D. You will be fined $100.

Back 9

C

Front 10

What does Oregon’s law about safety belts mean?
A. All passengers and drivers must wear safety belts.
B. All drivers and passengers under 16 must wear safety belts.
C. Nobody is required to wear safety belts.
D. Only passengers must wear safety belts.

Back 10

A

Front 11

On a road with two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction, you approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its warning lights on. You must:
1. Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
2. Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
3. Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
4. Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicles.

Back 11

On a road with two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction, you approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its warning lights on. You must:
1: Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

Front 12

You are driving at night and a car is coming toward you. To help avoid blinding the other driver with your headlights, you must dim your lights when the other car is within:
1. 500 feet.
2. 400 feet.
3. 450 feet.
4. 350 feet.

Back 12

You are driving at night and a car is coming toward you. To help avoid blinding the other driver with your headlights, you must dim your lights when the other card is within:
1: 500 feet.

Front 13

You need time to react to what a driver ahead may do. Under normal conditions, a minimum safe following distance from the car ahead is at least:
1. One second.
2. Five seconds.
3. Six seconds.
4. Two seconds.

Back 13

You need time to react to what a driver ahead may do. Under normal conditions, a minimum safe following distance from the car ahead is at least:
4: Two seconds.

Front 14

You are on a two-way street, stopped at an intersection. Can you legally turn left on a red light into a one-way street?
1. Only if a left turn sign is posted.
2. Only if there is a green arrow with the red light.
3. No. You must wait for the green light.
4. Yes, if traffic allows.

Back 14

You are on a two-way street, stopped at an intersection. Can you legally turn left on a red light into a one-way street?
4: Yes, if traffic allows.

Front 15

You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to locate a gap to merge into traffic?
1. Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
2. Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to the same speed as freeway traffic.
3. Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
4. All of the above.

Back 15

You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to locate a gap to merge into traffic?
4: All of the above.

Front 16

When approaching a public transit bus from behind, when must you yield for the bus to re-enter traffic?
1. Only if there are cars in line behind you.
2. If the bus has turned on its hazard lights.
3. When the bus has its turn signal and flashing yield sign on.
4. The bus must wait for traffic to clear.

Back 16

When approaching a public transit bus from behind, when must you yield for the bus to re-enter traffic?
3: When the bus has its turn signal and flashing yield signal sign on.

Front 17

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
1. Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.
2. Drive as far toward the right side of the road as it is safe and stop.
3. Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.
4. Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

Back 17

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
2: Drive as far toward the right side of the road as it is safe and stop.

Front 18

As a driver, you must stop for a pedestrian(s) at an intersection:
1. Only if the pedestrian is in a marked (painted) crosswalk.
2. If the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
3. Only if the pedestrian is on your side of the road.
4. Only if there is a separate walk signal for pedestrians at the intersection.

Back 18

As a driver, you must stop for a pedestrian(s) at an intersection:
2: If the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Front 19

You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal and the light changes from green to yellow. You should:
1. Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.
2. Stop immediately.
3. Stop before entering the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely.
4. Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light comes on.

Back 19

You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal and the light changes from green to yellow. You should:
3: Stop before entering the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely.

Front 20

Another car is trying to pass your car. You should:
1. Slowly pull off the road.
2. Signal the other driver when it is safe to pass.
3. Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
4. Speed up.

Back 20

Another car is trying to pass your car. You should:
3. Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.

Front 21

Under which of the following conditions is a road likely to be most slippery?
1. When covered with deep, fresh snow.
2. When icy and the temperature is well below freezing.
3. When icy and the temperature is near freezing.
4. In very cold, dry weather.

Back 21

Under which of the following conditions is a road likely to be most slippery?
3: When icy and the temperature is near freezing.

Front 22

The first thing alcohol affects is:
1. Your judgment.
2. Your vision.
3. Your reaction time.
4. Your ability to walk.

Back 22

The first thing alcohol affects is:
1: Your judgment.

Front 23

Oregon restricts cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle in what way?
1. Drivers under 18 are not allowed to text or talk.
2. Drivers 18 and older must use a hands free accessory.
3. Drivers 18 and older are not allowed to text.
4. All of the above.

Back 23

The safest way to use a cell phone while in a vehicle is to:
4. All of the above.

Front 24

You are approaching a railroad crossing, but you do not see a train. You must stop:
1. If a stop sign is posted.
2. If a crossing gate is lowered.
3. If the crossing lights are flashing.
4. All of the above.

Back 24

You are approaching a railroad crossing, but you do not see a train. You must stop:
4. All of the above.

Front 25

You are approaching a school and the designated speed limit is 35 mph. A sign says “School. Speed 20. School Days 7 AM - 5 PM.” What should you do?
1. If there are no children or a traffic patrol member present, continue at the designated 35 mph speed limit.
2. Follow the signs or flashing lights for times to slow down to the 20 mph speed limit in school zones.
3. Stop for pedestrians.
4. Check for pedestrians before you turn into a driveway.

Back 25

You are approaching a school and the designated speed limit is 35 mph. A sign says “School. Speed 20. School Days 7 AM - 5 PM.” What should you do?
2: Follow the signs or flashing lights for times to slow down to the 20 mph speed limit in school zones.

Front 26

Which of the following is true about driving through a curve?
1. Slow as you enter, speed up as you exit.
2. Maintain constant speed through the whole curve.
3. Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
4. Stay near the right of your lane.

Back 26

Which of the following is true about driving through a curve?
1: Slow as you enter, speed up as you exit.

Front 27

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left you should glance:
1. Over your right shoulder.
2. At your right view mirror.
3. Over your left shoulder.
4. At your left view mirror.

Back 27

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left you should glance:
3: Over your left shoulder.

Front 28

Who has the right-of-way at a “T” intersection with no signs or signals?
1. Traffic on the road that ends at the “T” intersection.
2. All traffic must stop and the driver who stopped first has right-of-way.
3. All traffic must stop and the driver on the right has the right-of-way.
4. Traffic on the through road.

Back 28

Who has the right-of-way at a "T" intersection with no signs or signals?
4: Traffic on the through road.

Front 29

To promote traffic safety, DMV's Driver Improvement Program:
1. Suspends for 30 days if you are 18 years or older with four traffic convictions in 24 months.
2. Suspends for 6 months if you are under 18 years of age with three traffic convictions.
3. Restricts for 90 days if you are under 18 years of age with two traffic convictions.
4. All of the above.

Back 29

To promote traffic safety, DMV's Driver Improvement Program:

4: All of the above.

Front 30

What type of vehicles can you NOT legally drive with a Class C driver license?
a) Buses
b) Passenger vehicles
c) Fire trucks
d) Pickups towing small trailers

Back 30

a) Buses

Front 31

If you change your name or address, you must notify the DMV within how many days of the change?
a) 90 days
b) 45 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days

Back 31

c) 30 days

Front 32

It is a good idea to keep the following distance between you and the car in front of you at a minimum of:
a) 20 seconds
b) 2-4 seconds
c) 4-10 seconds
d) 1 second

Back 32

b) 2-4 seconds

Front 33

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should do one of the following:
a) Speed up and move into the lane next to you when it is safe
b) Slow down and put your hazard flashers on while moving into the lane with slower traffic
c) pull off the road and re-enter the road when it is safe to do so
d) Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the passing vehicle to complete the pass sooner and more safely

Back 33

d) Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the passing vehicle to complete the pass sooner and more safely

Front 34

Which of the following is NOT a safe way to make a turn:
a) Changing lanes while turning
b) turning from the closest lane in the direction you are traveling to the closest legal lane in the direction you want to go
c) Turning smoothly and at a lower speed
d) After checking for traffic behind you and beside you

Back 34

a) Changing lanes while turning

Front 35

You may not cross the center line when:
a) You are in an area that is marked for no passing by a solid yellow line in your lane
b) Your are on a railroad crossing
c) The vehicle ahead is stopped at a crosswalk
d) All of the above

Back 35

d) All of the above Additionally (Bonus): Your view of on-coming traffic is blocked because you are on a hill or in a curve, approaching an intersection, railroad crossing or other area where your view of oncoming traffic is limited, you are at an intersection

Front 36

In which of the following locations is it not legal to stop OR stand OR park:
a) On the side of the freeway if your vehicle can be seen from 200 feet in either direction
b) In a bicycle lane
c) Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
d) Within 15 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street

Back 36

b) In a bicycle lane (No stopping, no standing, no parking). a) is legal if your car is broken down and the 200 foot visibility condition is met; c) and d) are legal to drop off passengers only (stopping).

Front 37

When parking facing downhill against a curb always turn your wheels in the following direction:
a) Inward, towards the curb
b) Facing straight as long as your parking brake is set
c) Outward, toward the travel lane
d) Slightly toward the edge of the nearest driveway

Back 37

a) Inward, towards the curb

Front 38

Where is the default speed limit 15 MILES PER HOUR?

Back 38

15 MILES PER HOUR
• When driving in alleys.
• Narrow residential areas.

Front 39

Where is the default speed limit 20 MILES PER HOUR?

Back 39

20 MILES PER HOUR
• In any business district.
• Within a school zone

Front 40

Where is the default speed limit 25 MILES PER HOUR?

Back 40

25 MILES PER HOUR
• In residential district (unless posted otherwise).
• In public parks.
• On ocean shores (if vehicles permitted).

Front 41

Where is the default speed limit 55 MILES PER HOUR?

Back 41

55 MILES PER HOUR
• On all roads and highways not meeting any other definition.

Front 42

What is the speed limit on interstate highways?

Back 42

INTERSTATE SPEED LIMITS
• Speed limits will vary on interstate highways, but may be posted up to 70 MPH.

Front 43

How far in advance of a turn or lane change must you signal?

Back 43

100 ft.

Front 44

Reverse or U-turns are prohibited in what locations?

Back 44

Reverse or U-turns are prohibited in these locations:
• Intersections controlled by a traffic signal, unless a sign permits the turn
• Between intersections in a city
• Any other urban location where you cannot see traffic coming from both directions for 500 feet
• Rural areas if you cannot see approaching traffic from either direction for 1,000 feet
• Any location where U-turns are prohibited by official signs or markings

Front 45

Except to avoid a conflict with other traffic, to obey a law, police officer, traffic sign or signal, or to momentarily allow traffic to pass before turning, you cannot stop, stand, or park your vehicle in these locations:

Back 45

• Within an intersection.
• On the roadway side of any parked vehicle (double parking).
• On a sidewalk or crosswalk.
• On or within 71⁄2 feet of railroad tracks.
• In a bicycle lane or path.
• On a bridge or overpass or between separate roadways of a divided highway.
• In a tunnel.
• Any place where official signs or pavement markings prohibit it.

Front 46

Areas you cannot stand or park a vehicle (except momentarily to pick up or drop off a passenger) include, but are not limited to, these locations:

Back 46

• In front of a public or private driveway.
• Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
• Within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire station on the same side of the street or within 75 feet on the opposite side of the street.
• Within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
• Within 50 feet of a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or other traffic control device located at the side of the road, if your vehicle hides the signal from view.

Front 47

If necessary, you may park a vehicle on the shoulder of a highway if:

Back 47

If necessary, you may park a vehicle on the shoulder of a highway if passing traffic has enough room to get by and if your vehicle can be seen from 200 feet in each direction.

Front 48

A red flag, at least 12 inches square, must be shown at:

Back 48

A red flag, at least 12 inches square, must be shown at the end of any load that extends four feet or more beyond the rear of the bed or body of a vehicle.

Front 49

Passenger vehicles must not carry loads that extend:

Back 49

Passenger vehicles must not carry loads that extend beyond the sides of the fenders on the left side. Loads may not extend more than six inches beyond the sides of the right fenders. Loads may not extend more than four feet in front of any vehicle.

Front 50

When your vehicle’s high beam headlights are on, you must dim or lower the beam when an oncoming vehicle is within ? feet.

Back 50

When your vehicle’s high beam headlights are on, you must dim or lower the beam when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet.

Front 51

Dim the headlight beam when you are following another vehicle within ? feet.

Back 51

Dim the headlight beam when you are following another vehicle within 350 feet.

Front 52

When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about ? feet before a crosswalk so you don’t block visibility to a driver in a second lane.

Back 52

When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should stop about 30 feet before a crosswalk so you don’t block visibility to a driver in a second lane.

Front 53

Low-speed vehicle may not be driven on roadways that have a posted speed or speed limit of more than ? miles per hour.

Back 53

Low-speed vehicle may not be driven on roadways that have a posted speed or speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.

Front 54

A person operating any of the following vehicles will need a commercial driver license:

Back 54

• A single vehicle with a loaded weight or gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds.
• A vehicle towing a trailer that has a loaded weight or GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds, if the total loaded weight or GVWR of the combined vehicles is more than 26,000 pounds.
• A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
• Any size vehicle used to transport hazardous material in a quantity that requires display of placards or a material that is listed as a select agent or toxin in federal regulations.

Front 55

When the red lights of a school bus begin to flash, this means . . . . .

Back 55

When the red lights of a school bus begin to flash, this means drivers meeting or overtaking the bus from either direction must stop before reaching the bus.

Front 56

Alcohol is involved in about ? percent of the traffic crashes in which somebody is killed.

Back 56

Alcohol is involved in about 40 percent of the traffic crashes in which somebody is killed.

Front 57

If you are 21 or over, you will fail the sobriety test if your blood alcohol reading is ? percent or more.

Back 57

If you are 21 or over, you will fail the sobriety our blood alcohol reading is 0.08 percent or more.

Front 58

If you take a breath test and fail it:

Back 58

If you take a breath test and fail it – DMV will suspend your driving privileges for 90 days. If you have any prior alcohol-related entries on your driving record within five years, DMV will suspend your driving privileges for one year.

Front 59

If you refuse to take a breath test:

Back 59

If you refuse to take a breath test – DMV will suspend your driving privileges for one year. Conviction of this charge may result in a fine up to $1000. If you have any prior alcohol-related entries on your driving record within five years, DMV will suspend your driving privileges for three years.

Front 60

If you refuse to take a urine test:

Back 60

If you refuse to take a urine test – DMV will suspend your driving privileges for one year. Conviction of this charge may result in a fine up to $1000. If you have any prior alcohol-related entries on your driving record within five years, DMV will suspend your driving privileges for three years.

Front 61

If you refuse to take a blood test while receiving medical care in a health care facility following a motor vehicle crash:

Back 61

If you refuse to take a blood test while receiving medical care in a health care facility following a motor vehicle crash – DMV will suspend your driving privileges for one year. If you have any prior alcohol-related entries on your driving record within five years, DMV will suspend your driving privileges for three years.

Front 62

If you fail a blood test while receiving medical care in a health care facility following a motor vehicle crash:

Back 62

If you fail a blood test while receiving medical care in a health care facility following a motor vehicle crash – DMV will suspend your driving privileges for 90 days. If you have any prior alcohol-related entries on your driving record within five years, DMV will suspend your driving privileges for one year.

Front 63

If you are convicted of DUII:
• First Conviction –

Back 63

If you are convicted of DUII:
• First Conviction – Mandatory suspension of your driving privilege for one year.

Front 64

If you are convicted of DUII:
• Second Conviction –

Back 64

If you are convicted of DUII:
• Second Conviction – Mandatory suspension of your driving privilege for three years, if the offense occurred within five years of another DUII conviction.

Front 65

If you are convicted of DUII:
• Third or Subsequent Conviction –

Back 65

If you are convicted of DUII:
• Third or Subsequent Conviction – Permanent revocation of your driving privilege.

Front 66

If you are convicted of DUII:
• Fourth Conviction –

Back 66

If you are convicted of DUII:
• Fourth Conviction – a felony offense, if the offense takes place within ten years of three other DUII convictions.

Front 67

If you are under 18 years of age and you are convicted of DUII:

Back 67

If you are under 18 years of age and you are convicted of DUII, DMV will suspend your driving privileges until you are 18 years old or until you are eligible for reinstatement, whichever comes later.

Front 68

Oregon law requires you to file an accident report with DMV, within 72 hours, if:

Back 68

Oregon law requires you to file an accident report with DMV, within 72 hours, if:
– Damage to the vehicle you were driving is over $1,500;
– Damage to property other than a vehicle is over $1,500;
– Damage to any vehicle is greater than $1,500 and any vehicle is towed from the scene due to damage from the crash;
– There is injury or death resulting from the crash;
– You are the owner of a vehicle involved in a reportable crash and the driver fails to report the crash.

Front 69

Oregon law requires every driver to insure their vehicles by at least these minimum amounts:

Back 69

Oregon law requires every driver to insure their vehicles by at least these minimum amounts:
• Bodily Injury and Property Damage $25,000 per person; $50,000 per accident for bodily injury to others; and $20,000 per accident for damage to the property of others.

Front 70

State law requires every motor vehicle liability policy to provide:

Back 70

State law requires every motor vehicle liability policy to provide:
• Personal Injury Protection
$15,000 per person for reasonable and necessary expenses one year after an accident, for medical, dental, and other services needed due to the accident. Motorcycles are excluded.
• Uninsured Motorist Coverage
$25,000 per person; $50,000 per accident for bodily injury.

Front 71

Examples of traffic crimes are:

Back 71

Examples of traffic crimes are: driving while under the influence of intoxicants, failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in an accident, reckless driving, fleeing or trying to elude a police officer, and some driving while suspended or revoked charges.

Front 72

Brake lights and turn signals must be clearly visible at a distance of ? feet.

Back 72

Brake lights and turn signals must be clearly visible at a distance of 500 feet.

Front 73

Rear license plate lights must make the license clearly visible at a distance of ? feet.

Back 73

Rear license plate lights must make the license clearly visible at a distance of 50 feet.

Front 74

For good traction, vehicle tires should have a minimum of how much tread?

Back 74

For good traction, vehicle tires should have a minimum of 2/32 inch of tread.

Front 75

Aftermarket tinting material may be applied to the side and rear windows if:

Back 75

Aftermarket tinting material may be applied to the side and rear windows if: the material has 50% or more light transmittance; 13% or less light reflectance; and 35% or more total light transmittance of the window, with the tinting material applied.

Front 76

The driver must be able to see at least ? feet behind the vehicle, in the rear view mirror, at all times.

Back 76

The driver must be able to see at least 200 feet behind the vehicle, in the rear view mirror, at all times.

Front 77

A vehicle must have a working horn you can hear from ? feet away.

Back 77

A vehicle must have a working horn you can hear from 200 feet away.

Front 78

Fog lights may be white or amber and the beam must strike the road not more than ? feet ahead of the vehicle.

Back 78

Fog lights may be white or amber and the beam must strike the road not more than 75 feet ahead of the vehicle.