Printable OR Permit Practice Test

1. Where does Oregon prohibit U-turns in a city?

1. Only on one-way streets
2. Between intersections, and at signal-controlled intersections unless a sign permits the turn
3. Nowhere, U-turns are always legal in cities
4. Only near schools

2. When driving slower than the normal flow of traffic in Oregon, where should you drive?

1. In the right lane or as close as possible to the right curb or edge
2. In the left lane to make faster traffic pass on the shoulder
3. On the center line so both lanes remain visible
4. In whichever lane has the highest posted limit

3. Your car stalls on railroad tracks and you see a train approaching. After getting out, which way should you move?

1. Along the tracks, running away from the train
2. Straight across to the far side of the tracks and wait there
3. Back into the car with your seat belt fastened
4. Away from the tracks at a 45 degree angle, toward the approaching train

4. What is the legal status of an Oregon variable advisory speed sign?

1. It recommends a speed based on current conditions
2. It permanently replaces every posted speed limit
3. It permits travel above the statutory maximum
4. It applies only when a police officer is present

5. When may a driver proceed past an automated flagger device in an Oregon work zone?

1. When the yellow light is flashing and the stop arm is up
2. When the red light is on and the arm is down
3. Whenever the lane appears clear, regardless of the device
4. After sounding the horn twice

6. What restriction does the Do Not Pass sign communicate?

1. Passing is prohibited in the indicated area
2. Passing is required before the next curve
3. Only trucks may pass other vehicles there
4. The lane is reserved for vehicles turning left

7. What condition does the Slippery When Wet warning sign identify?

1. A required tire-chain inspection area
2. A road closed during heavy rain
3. Pavement that is unusually slick when wet
4. A bridge that floods whenever it rains

8. What roadway condition is shown by the Sharp Turn warning sign?

1. A railroad crossing is immediately ahead
2. A four-way intersection is ahead
3. The road is narrowing to one lane
4. A sharp turn in the road is ahead

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

1. A driver may refuse with no possible license consequence
2. Only commercial drivers have agreed to testing
3. Driving means you have agreed to take the requested test
4. Testing is required only after a collision with an injury

10. An Oregon school speed zone begins at which sign and ends at which sign or later speed sign?

1. The flashing beacon, ending exactly one block after the school
2. The school crossing sign, ending when the last student leaves the area
3. The SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 sign, ending at END SCHOOL ZONE or another posted speed sign
4. The 25 mph sign, ending at the next intersection

11. When preparing to turn across a bicycle lane, what should a driver do?

1. Yield to people riding bicycles before crossing the lane
2. Move into the bicycle lane early and wait there
3. Sound the horn so bicyclists must stop
4. Turn without checking because bicycles must yield

12. How many hours of supervised driving must an Oregon applicant under 18 have before applying for a driver license?

1. 20 hours
2. 100 hours, or 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course
3. There is no hour requirement
4. 30 hours, all at night

13. What should a driver anticipate after seeing the pedestrian crossing warning?

1. A vehicle checkpoint ahead
2. A roadway where pedestrians are forbidden
3. A sidewalk repair zone with no crossing activity
4. People crossing the driver's path

14. A bus from a place of worship stops ahead of you and turns on flashing red lights. How should you respond?

1. Ignore them, because only school buses require a stop
2. Treat the lights the same as you would a school bus
3. Slow to 20 mph and pass carefully
4. Stop only if you can see children getting off

15. A low speed Oregon crash leaves only $400 of vehicle damage, but the other driver is injured. Is a DMV collision report required?

1. No, because damage is under the $2,500 threshold
2. No, the injured driver is the one who must report
3. Yes, any injury or death makes the collision reportable
4. Only if the injured driver goes to a hospital that day

16. On a two-lane road in Oregon, where may a pass begin?

1. Anywhere the driver can accelerate
2. Inside an intersection if traffic is light
3. Only after the start of a passing zone
4. Inside a no-passing zone if the vehicle is slow

17. A 16 year old wants to ride in the open bed of a friend's pickup truck on an Oregon road. What does state law say?

1. It is allowed if the truck stays under 25 mph
2. It is allowed on rural roads but not in cities
3. It is allowed if an adult also rides in the bed
4. Anyone under 18 is prohibited from riding in a pickup bed

18. A new Oregon resident is surrendering a license from another state. When may DMV waive the drive test for this driver?

1. When that license is valid or expired less than one year
2. Only when the license came from a neighboring state
3. When the license expired less than five years ago
4. Never, because every new resident must take a drive test

19. The pictured KEEP RIGHT sign appears before a traffic island. Where should you drive?

1. Across the island if no vehicle is approaching
2. To the left of the obstruction because traffic keeps left there
3. To the right of the island, median, or obstruction
4. Into the opposing lane until the obstruction ends

20. For an Oregon Class C knowledge test, how many questions must a person answer correctly to pass?

1. 28 of 35
2. 25 of 35
3. 30 of 40
4. 20 of 25

21. 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

22. Who may be in the vehicle during an Oregon drive test?

1. Only the applicant and the examiner
2. The applicant, the examiner, and a translator
3. The applicant, the examiner, and one parent
4. Anyone, as long as pets stay in a carrier

23. Under Oregon's zero-tolerance rule, at what BAC will a driver under 21 fail the alcohol test?

1. Any amount of alcohol
2. 0.04 percent or more
3. 0.08 percent or more
4. Only a result above 0.10 percent

24. What road situation is associated with the five-sided school sign?

1. An adult-only crosswalk outside a school area
2. A recreation area where pedestrians are prohibited
3. A school zone or school crossing requiring extra attention
4. A park entrance where vehicles have priority

25. How far may a load on an Oregon passenger vehicle extend beyond the right fenders?

1. No more than 12 inches
2. No more than 6 inches
3. No more than 4 feet
4. Not at all, the same as on the left side

26. What should you do when a traffic signal is dark because of a power failure?

1. Treat it as stop signs in all directions
2. Wait for a police officer before moving
3. Treat it as a yield sign
4. Proceed if no vehicle is approaching

27. You back into a parked, empty car in Oregon and cannot find its owner. What are you required to do?

1. Leave a note with your name, address, and a brief description of what happened
2. Drive away, because no one was in the car
3. Leave only your license plate number on the windshield
4. Wait beside the car until the owner returns, however long it takes

28. You fail your Oregon drive test on a Tuesday. When is the earliest you may retake it?

1. Later that same day if an examiner is free
2. One week later
3. The next business day
4. After a 90 day waiting period

29. What fines does Oregon list for parking in a disabled person space without a Disabled Person Parking Permit?

1. From $50 up to $250
2. From $250 up to $2,500
3. A flat $100 fine
4. From $165 up to $1,000

30. What should a driver expect from an Oregon pedestrian crossing warning sign?

1. A pedestrian signal will remain red for the entire crossing
2. People may be crossing the vehicle's path
3. The crosswalk is limited to people walking from the right
4. The road narrows because bicycles must use the lane

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

1. 25 mph
2. 20 mph
3. 15 mph
4. 35 mph

32. What should a driver expect after seeing a Winding Road warning sign?

1. A series of turns or curves
2. A straight road with a wide shoulder
3. A divided highway beginning ahead
4. A mandatory detour around construction

33. In an Oregon work zone, when do temporary posted speed limits apply?

1. Only while workers are visible
2. Only during daylight hours
3. Only when traffic is stopped
4. At all times

34. What does the Crossroad warning sign indicate?

1. The road ends at a railroad crossing
2. A four-way intersection is ahead, and cross-traffic may enter
3. Traffic must merge into the left lane
4. A roundabout is already in the roadway

35. Which vehicles does Oregon allow a passenger vehicle to tow at one time?

1. Two trailers if the total weight is low
2. None, towing requires a commercial license
3. Any number with a permit
4. A maximum of one boat, trailer, or other vehicle