OR Permit Practice Test

How to use this OR practice test

1. Take the 35 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Oregon Driver Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

OR practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable OR practice test with answer key

All 35 questions, OR exam length

Every question below comes from the Oregon question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What is Oregon's statutory maximum speed in an alley, unless a different limit is posted?

   1. 15 mph
   2. 20 mph
   3. 25 mph
   4. 35 mph
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   15 mph. Oregon sets a 15 mph maximum for driving in alleys. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. After how many total online Oregon knowledge-test attempts must an applicant test at a DMV office?

   1. Two attempts
   2. Three attempts
   3. Four attempts
   4. Six attempts
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   Four attempts. The online knowledge test may be taken four times total. After the fourth attempt, the applicant must test at a DMV office. Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. What does Oregon consider cheating on a knowledge test?

   1. Using a phone or another electronic device
   2. Reading the permitted manual before the test begins
   3. Requesting audio assistance
   4. Taking the test in a listed language
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   Using a phone or another electronic device. Oregon treats cell phone use and operation of other electronic devices during a knowledge test as cheating. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. How far behind an emergency vehicle must an Oregon driver remain after it passes?

   1. At least 500 feet
   2. At least 100 feet
   3. At least 250 feet
   4. No distance is specified
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   At least 500 feet. After an emergency vehicle passes, Oregon requires the driver to stay at least 500 feet behind it. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. May operators of motorized wheelchairs and scooters use Oregon bike lanes and paths?

   1. Yes, and drivers must yield to them as they would to a bicyclist
   2. No, they must always use the roadway center
   3. Only during daylight hours
   4. Only when escorted by a bicycle rider
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   Yes, and drivers must yield to them as they would to a bicyclist. Oregon permits operators of motorized wheelchairs, scooters, and personal assistive mobility devices to use bike lanes and paths. Full explanation in Test 2

6. 6. You are turning left on a green circular signal. When may you complete the turn?

   1. After yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and finding a safe gap
   2. Before checking for oncoming traffic because green gives the turning vehicle priority
   3. Only after a police officer waves the driver through
   4. As soon as the front wheels enter the intersection, regardless of pedestrians
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   After yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and finding a safe gap. A green circle permits movement, but it does not erase the right of way held by people walking or vehicles approaching from the opposite dir Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. What does Oregon say about speed limits on interstate highways?

   1. Every interstate has the same fixed limit
   2. Interstate limits vary by highway and posting
   3. Interstates have no maximum limit
   4. Only weather determines the interstate limit
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   Interstate limits vary by highway and posting. The manual states that speed limits vary on interstate highways. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. Who may supervise the driving experience that counts toward an Oregon applicant's under 18 license?

   1. Someone at least 21 who has held valid driving privileges for at least 3 years
   2. Any licensed driver at least 18 who has held a license for 1 year
   3. Only a parent or legal guardian who is at least 25
   4. A driving instructor of any age with a current permit
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   Someone at least 21 who has held valid driving privileges for at least 3 years. The supervised hours count only when the accompanying person meets both experience conditions in the manual: that person must be at least 21 Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. What does Oregon's implied consent rule require when a police officer requests a breath, blood, or urine test?

   1. Driving means you have agreed to take the requested test
   2. Only commercial drivers have agreed to testing
   3. A driver may refuse with no possible license consequence
   4. Testing is required only after a collision with an injury
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   Driving means you have agreed to take the requested test. Oregon's implied consent rule connects the act of driving with agreement to take a breath, blood, or urine test when a police officer asks. Full explanation in Test 3

10. 10. Which vehicle display is illegal for an Oregon driver to have visible while driving?

    1. A TV, tablet, or other video display visible to the driver
    2. A factory speedometer that the driver must see
    3. A rearview mirror showing traffic behind the vehicle
    4. A turn signal indicator on the dashboard
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    A TV, tablet, or other video display visible to the driver. Oregon's distracted driving guidance makes it illegal for the driver to have a TV, tablet, or other video display visible while driving. Full explanation in Test 3

11. 11. What does the inverted triangle in the image tell you to do?

    1. Reduce speed and yield the right of way, stopping if needed
    2. Stop every time, even when no road user is present
    3. Accelerate through the junction before cross traffic arrives
    4. Enter without looking because the sign grants priority
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    Reduce speed and yield the right of way, stopping if needed. A yield sign calls for a speed reduction and a right of way check. Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. Which maneuver is prohibited by the crossed left arrow shown here?

    1. Turning left from the approach controlled by the sign
    2. Making a legal right turn at the same intersection
    3. Proceeding straight through the intersection
    4. Stopping for a pedestrian in the marked crosswalk
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    Turning left from the approach controlled by the sign. The symbol shows a leftward turn with a red slash, so that particular left movement is forbidden where the sign is posted. Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. What hazard does the round yellow RXR warning sign announce?

    1. A railroad crossing ahead where a stop may be necessary
    2. A circular intersection with traffic entering from the left
    3. A bicycle route that crosses the roadway
    4. A reduced speed zone ending immediately
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    A railroad crossing ahead where a stop may be necessary. The round yellow RXR symbol is an advance warning for railroad tracks ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

14. 14. What change in traffic does the yellow merge warning depict?

    1. Traffic is merging from the side shown by the sign
    2. The driver's lane must end immediately at the sign
    3. Vehicles are prohibited from joining the roadway
    4. Two roadways join but no driver needs to adjust position
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    Traffic is merging from the side shown by the sign. The merge symbol shows traffic entering from the side indicated by the arrow. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. What does a warning sign labeled Curve tell a driver?

    1. A curve is ahead
    2. The road becomes a one-way street
    3. A sharp turn is required at the next intersection
    4. A passing lane begins immediately
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    A curve is ahead. The word Curve on this warning sign means that a curve is ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

16. 16. When does Oregon's school speed zone limit of 20 mph apply under a School Speed Limit Sign for When Children Are Present?

    1. Any day and at any time children are present
    2. Only between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a school day
    3. Only when a police officer is directing traffic
    4. Only after a school bus begins flashing red lights
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    Any day and at any time children are present. This school speed sign activates the reduced 20 mph limit whenever children are present, regardless of the day or clock time. The 7 a.m. Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. A school bus displays flashing red lights on the other side of a divided highway separated by a barrier. What must you do?

    1. Stop only if you are traveling on the same side as the bus
    2. Stop in every lane on both sides of the divided highway
    3. Continue only if the bus driver waves you through
    4. Stop only when the divider is a painted turn lane
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    Stop only if you are traveling on the same side as the bus. On a divided highway with separate roads divided by an unpaved median or barrier, the stop duty applies only to traffic on the bus's side. Full explanation in Test 5

18. 18. What response does Oregon recommend when visibility is reduced or the road is wet, snowy, or icy?

    1. Use slower speeds and increase the following distance
    2. Keep the posted speed and shorten the following gap
    3. Use cruise control to maintain a steady pace
    4. Follow the vehicle ahead more closely to see its path
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    Use slower speeds and increase the following distance. Hazardous conditions call for slower travel and more space behind the vehicle ahead because visibility and traction can deteriorate while br Full explanation in Test 5

19. 19. On a double center line, what does a broken yellow line on your side indicate?

    1. You are allowed to pass when the maneuver is safe and legal
    2. You are forbidden to pass in every circumstance
    3. Only oncoming traffic may pass
    4. The lane is reserved for left turns
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    You are allowed to pass when the maneuver is safe and legal. With a double center line made of one solid and one broken yellow line, the broken line on your side indicates that passing is allowed. Full explanation in Test 5

20. 20. What does a solid yellow line on your side of a double center line indicate?

    1. Passing is not allowed on your side
    2. Passing is allowed only for vehicles behind you
    3. The broken line permits passing in both directions
    4. The center line may be crossed whenever the road is dry
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    Passing is not allowed on your side. A solid yellow line on your side of a double center line marks a no-passing restriction for your direction. Full explanation in Test 5

21. 21. At an Oregon roundabout entrance, what should a driver do after yielding?

    1. Wait for a gap and merge into circulating traffic
    2. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
    3. Enter in the lane nearest the center island regardless of the exit
    4. Stop at the entrance until the roundabout is completely empty
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    Wait for a gap and merge into circulating traffic. At a roundabout entrance, yield to traffic already inside and to traffic exiting, then wait for a gap and merge. Full explanation in Test 6

22. 22. When approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing lights on a road with two or more same-direction lanes, what should you do?

    1. Change lanes so you do not drive next to it, when safe
    2. Stay in the adjacent lane but reduce speed by 1 mph
    3. Move into the lane closest to the stopped vehicle to signal caution
    4. Follow the vehicle ahead through the scene before changing lanes
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    Change lanes so you do not drive next to it, when safe. On a road with two or more lanes moving in the same direction, change lanes so you do not drive next to the stopped vehicle when that can be Full explanation in Test 6

23. 23. Which minimum liability amount covers property damage to others under Oregon's required insurance?

    1. $10,000 per collision
    2. $15,000 per collision
    3. $20,000 per collision
    4. $25,000 per collision
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    $20,000 per collision. Oregon’s minimum required coverage for damage to another person’s property is $20,000 per collision. Full explanation in Test 6

24. 24. Can driving below Oregon's speed limit still violate the basic rule?

    1. Yes, when the speed is unsafe for existing conditions
    2. No, unless the vehicle is above the posted limit
    3. Yes, but only when a work-zone sign is displayed
    4. No, if the driver is traveling with the flow of traffic
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    Yes, when the speed is unsafe for existing conditions. Oregon's basic rule applies whenever the chosen speed is unsafe for existing conditions, even if the speedometer is below the posted limit. Full explanation in Test 6

25. 25. What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using a light or siren?

    1. Move as close as safely possible to the right side and stop
    2. Speed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle
    3. Stop in the intersection so the vehicle can go around
    4. Continue driving until the next traffic signal
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    Move as close as safely possible to the right side and stop. When an emergency vehicle approaches with a light or siren, Oregon requires the driver to move immediately as close as safely possible to th Full explanation in Test 7

26. 26. Before making a left turn on a steady circular green signal, to whom must a driver yield?

    1. Pedestrians and oncoming traffic
    2. Only vehicles behind the turning driver
    3. Only pedestrians waiting on the sidewalk
    4. No one, because a green signal gives an unconditional right of way
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    Pedestrians and oncoming traffic. A steady circular green signal permits a left turn, but the driver must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Full explanation in Test 7

27. 27. What does a broken yellow center line indicate on a two-way road?

    1. Passing is allowed for both directions of travel
    2. Passing is prohibited in both directions
    3. Traffic travels in the same direction on both sides
    4. The center lane is reserved for left turns
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    Passing is allowed for both directions of travel. A broken yellow center line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and permits passing for both directions of travel. Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. Before entering an intersection on a green light, what must you confirm?

    1. There is room for your vehicle on the other side
    2. The signal will remain green for at least one minute
    3. A vehicle behind you is ready to follow
    4. You can stop in the intersection if traffic backs up
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    There is room for your vehicle on the other side. A green light does not permit a driver to enter an intersection that cannot be cleared. Full explanation in Test 7

29. 29. What should you expect when you see the SLOW MOVING VEHICLE emblem on farm equipment?

    1. The equipment can travel at freeway speed
    2. You should slow down or adjust your position
    3. The equipment must leave the highway immediately
    4. You may pass without checking for traffic
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    You should slow down or adjust your position. Farm equipment and other slow-moving vehicles use a reflective red-and-orange emblem on a public highway. Full explanation in Test 8

30. 30. What does a Right Turn Permitted Without Stopping sign below a stop sign allow?

    1. Right-turning traffic may turn without stopping
    2. All traffic may ignore the stop sign
    3. Left turns may proceed without yielding
    4. Only buses may turn without stopping
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    Right-turning traffic may turn without stopping. This special sign applies to traffic turning right. Full explanation in Test 8

31. 31. What special right-of-way rule applies to vehicles in an Oregon funeral procession?

    1. Other vehicles must yield to the procession
    2. The procession must yield at every signal
    3. Only the lead vehicle receives priority
    4. Drivers may pass between procession vehicles
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    Other vehicles must yield to the procession. Oregon funeral processions are exempt from certain road rules, and other vehicles must yield the right of way to them. Full explanation in Test 8

32. 32. In Oregon, at what blood alcohol concentration does a driver 21 or older fail a chemical test?

    1. 0.05 percent or more
    2. 0.08 percent or more
    3. 0.02 percent or more
    4. 0.10 percent or more
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    0.08 percent or more. For drivers 21 and over, Oregon sets the failing level at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more. Full explanation in Test 8

33. 33. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow you to do after yielding as required?

    1. Make the movement shown by the arrow
    2. Proceed straight only, regardless of the arrow
    3. Turn without checking for pedestrians
    4. Treat the signal as a stop sign in every case
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    Make the movement shown by the arrow. A flashing yellow arrow permits the movement indicated by its direction, but it is not a protected movement. Full explanation in Test 9

34. 34. At two-way stop signs across from each other, who should yield when turning left?

    1. The driver turning left yields to oncoming traffic going straight
    2. The driver going straight yields in every case
    3. The driver who arrived first must always turn left
    4. Neither driver needs to check the other direction
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    The driver turning left yields to oncoming traffic going straight. When opposing approaches are controlled by stop signs, the left-turning driver must yield to approaching or oncoming traffic traveling strai Full explanation in Test 9

35. 35. What does a double center line with one solid and one broken yellow line indicate?

    1. Passing is allowed according to which line is on your side
    2. Passing is prohibited in both directions at all times
    3. Only left turns are permitted across the center
    4. The roadway has traffic moving in one direction
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    Passing is allowed according to which line is on your side. Oregon uses a solid and broken yellow pair to show that passing depends on the line beside your lane. Full explanation in Test 9