OR Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. 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
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   Pavement that is unusually slick when wet. This warning identifies pavement that becomes unusually slick when wet, so a driver should reduce speed and leave extra room for braking. The choice about a road closure confuses a hazard warning with a prohibition, and the tire-chain choice adds a requirement the sign does not announce. Think of the sign as a traction cue: rain can make the surface slippery even when the roadway looks clear. Smooth steering, gentle braking, and a larger following gap help prevent a sudden loss of control.

2. 2. How should an Oregon driver under 18 handle a cell phone while operating a vehicle?

   1. Use it hands free for navigation
   2. Turn it off or put it in the back seat and ignore it
   3. Answer only calls from a parent
   4. Read messages when stopped at a red light
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   Turn it off or put it in the back seat and ignore it. Oregon prohibits drivers under 18 from using a cell phone or another mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle. The manual's practical advice is to turn the device off or put it in the back seat and ignore it. Hands free navigation, parent calls, and red light messaging all still involve use while operating the vehicle. A driver who needs the phone should finish the driving task and park in a safe place before handling it.

3. 3. 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
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   A series of turns or curves. The Winding Road warning signals repeated changes in direction, not one isolated bend. The divided-highway and detour choices describe different signs, and a straight-road choice contradicts the warning. Reduce speed before the first curve and keep a controlled pace through the sequence rather than accelerating between bends. Look ahead for later curves, stay to the right of the center line, and watch for bicyclists, pedestrians, or slow vehicles that may be hidden by the roadway shape.

4. 4. 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
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   15 mph. Oregon sets a 15 mph maximum for driving in alleys. That rule applies even when no speed sign appears, although a posted limit can establish a different maximum. The 20 mph choice belongs to business districts and school speed zones, while 25 mph applies in residential districts and public parks. The 35 mph option is not the alley limit described here. When an alley is narrow, crowded, or hard to see through, the basic rule still calls for a speed that is reasonable and cautious for the conditions. Look for the location first, then compare it with the statutory category.

5. 5. What does an Oregon No Turn on Red sign require?

   1. Turn after yielding to pedestrians even though the signal is red
   2. Turn after a complete stop if the intersection is clear
   3. Turn only when no vehicle is approaching from the left
   4. Wait for the signal to turn green before turning
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   Wait for the signal to turn green before turning. A No Turn on Red sign prohibits turning during the red light, so the driver must wait for the signal to turn green. The usual permission for a turn after stopping does not override a posted restriction. A clear intersection, an empty left side, or yielding to pedestrians does not create an exception. Read the sign together with the signal before beginning the movement. The visual cue is the restriction beside the signal: remain behind the stop line until green, then check the crosswalk and other traffic before turning.

6. 6. If a front tire blows out, what may happen to the vehicle?

   1. Steering may become difficult and the vehicle may pull strongly to one side
   2. The rear of the vehicle will always weave from side to side
   3. The steering wheel will lock while the engine stops immediately
   4. The vehicle will automatically brake in a straight line
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   Steering may become difficult and the vehicle may pull strongly to one side. A front-tire blowout can make steering difficult and may create a strong pull toward one side. The rear-weave choice describes the manual’s warning about a rear blowout, not a front tire. A locked steering wheel and automatic braking are not stated effects and could cause a driver to wait for a vehicle response that will not occur. Grip the steering wheel firmly, reduce speed gradually, and pull off the road when possible. The practical cue is a sudden steering change or pull, followed by calm control rather than a sharp correction.

7. 7. Under Oregon's implied consent law, what can happen if a driver refuses a breath, blood, or urine test requested by police?

   1. Only a warning at the roadside
   2. A fine and possible suspension of driving privileges
   3. Automatic dismissal of any DUII investigation
   4. Permission to keep driving without restriction
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   A fine and possible suspension of driving privileges. Driving in Oregon means agreeing to take a breath, blood, or urine test when a police officer asks. Refusing can bring a fine and can lead to suspension of driving privileges. A warning alone understates the possible consequence, and refusal does not dismiss an investigation. The driver also does not gain unrestricted permission to continue driving. The useful cue is implied consent: the agreement arises from operating a motor vehicle, so it is separate from whether an officer ultimately proves impairment at a particular alcohol level.

8. 8. What is an allowed response when approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing lights on a multilane road?

   1. Change lanes only when the stopped vehicle is a police car
   2. Keep the posted speed if a clear path is visible
   3. Stop in the adjacent lane until someone waves you through
   4. Slow at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit
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   Slow at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit. On a road with two or more lanes moving in the same direction, Oregon allows a driver approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing lights to slow at least five miles per hour below the posted speed limit. The driver may also change lanes so the vehicle is not next to the stopped vehicle when that can be done safely. Maintaining speed leaves less room around the scene, and the rule is not limited to police cars. Look ahead for flashing lights, choose the safer response early, and allow as much room as possible.

9. 9. How should you treat a flashing red or dark traffic signal in Oregon?

   1. Treat it as a flashing yellow signal after slowing
   2. Treat it as a yield sign unless cross traffic is present
   3. Treat it the same as a stop sign
   4. Treat it as an uncontrolled intersection without stopping
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   Treat it the same as a stop sign. A flashing red or dark signal is treated the same as a stop sign. The driver must stop, then assess traffic and pedestrians before proceeding when the movement is safe and permitted. A yield sign allows a different approach, and flashing yellow has its own meaning, so neither is an equivalent response. A dark signal does not remove the stopping duty. Identify the signal early, stop before the marked line or crosswalk, and scan both directions before entering. Power loss changes the signal's appearance, not the need for controlled stopping.

10. 10. What does the Oregon manual say about cruise control in wet conditions?

    1. Use it to hold a steady speed
    2. Use it only below 45 mph
    3. It has no effect on wet roads
    4. Do not use it
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    Do not use it. Oregon's wet weather advice is to increase visibility by turning on your headlights when your windshield wipers are on, not to use cruise control in wet conditions, and to keep windows clear of moisture. Cruise control can keep power on the wheels when tires begin to hydroplane, which makes a skid more likely. Slowing down is the best protection on wet pavement.

11. 11. What may vehicles in an Oregon funeral procession do at an intersection?

    1. Enter without stopping and without obeying traffic control devices
    2. Nothing different from other traffic
    3. Enter only on a green light
    4. Stop for every cross street
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    Enter without stopping and without obeying traffic control devices. Funeral processions are exempt from certain rules of the road. Vehicles in a funeral procession may enter an intersection without stopping and do not have to obey traffic control devices, and other vehicles must yield the right of way to the procession. If you are not part of the procession, it is against the law to join it or drive between its vehicles. Watch for the escort and the headlights that identify the group.

12. 12. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn you to do?

    1. Treat it as a green signal for turning traffic
    2. Accelerate to beat the red signal
    3. Stop only after entering the intersection
    4. Stop before entering if you can stop safely
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    Stop before entering if you can stop safely. A steady yellow signal warns that the light is about to turn red. Oregon directs the driver to stop before entering the intersection, but if stopping cannot be done safely, the driver should proceed carefully through it. Accelerating to beat the red encourages a rushed entry, and waiting until after entering is too late. A yellow light is not a green turning signal. Check your following traffic, brake smoothly when there is room, and never stop in a position that creates a new conflict.

13. 13. Which Oregon program is named for drivers who face losing the privilege because of too many traffic convictions?

    1. The Graduated Driver License Program
    2. The Driver Improvement Program
    3. The Implied Consent Program
    4. The Traffic Safety Education Program
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    The Driver Improvement Program. Oregon's list of ways to lose a driving privilege includes too many traffic convictions and names the Driver Improvement Program beside that item. The Graduated Driver License label is not used for this, and implied consent is the rule that driving means agreeing to a breath, blood, or urine test. A traffic safety education course is what a teen can take to cut required supervised hours from 100 to 50. The same list shows that failing to comply with court fines can also cost the privilege.

14. 14. When road conditions become hazardous because visibility or traction is reduced, you should:

    1. Maintain the posted speed and shorten your following distance
    2. Follow close behind another vehicle for guidance
    3. Use cruise control to keep your speed steady
    4. Drive more slowly and leave extra space behind the vehicle ahead
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    Drive more slowly and leave extra space behind the vehicle ahead. Oregon advises slower speeds and greater following distances when visibility is reduced or the pavement is wet, snowy, or icy. The choice “Maintain the posted speed and shorten your following distance” removes the time and stopping room that changing conditions require. Cruise control is especially unsuitable on wet roads because it can encourage continued speed when traction is limited. Following closely does not provide reliable guidance and leaves less room to brake if the lead vehicle stops. A useful cue is to match the conditions, not merely the posted number, then add space before trouble appears.

15. 15. What is illegal for a driver who is not part of an Oregon funeral procession?

    1. Driving between vehicles in the procession
    2. Yielding to the procession
    3. Waiting for the procession to pass
    4. Stopping before entering its path
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    Driving between vehicles in the procession. A driver who is not a member of the funeral procession may not join it or drive between its vehicles. The safe response is to yield, wait, and let the entire procession pass as a group. Cutting into the line creates unexpected gaps and can separate people traveling together. Do not mistake an open space for an invitation to enter; remain outside the procession and resume travel only after the roadway is clear.

16. 16. Until what point must a young child use an approved child safety seat in Oregon?

    1. Until age 2, regardless of height or belt fit
    2. Until age 8 or height of at least 4 feet 9 inches, with a properly fitting belt
    3. Until the child reaches age 5 and can sit in the back seat
    4. Until the child can buckle an adult belt without help
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    Until age 8 or height of at least 4 feet 9 inches, with a properly fitting belt. Approved child safety seats remain required until the child is 8 years old or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, and the adult lap and shoulder belt fits correctly. The age-2 choice applies to rear-facing infant travel, not the full child-seat rule. A child's ability to buckle alone does not prove the belt fits safely. Check that the lap belt lies properly and the shoulder belt is positioned correctly before moving the child to adult-belt use.

17. 17. How are traffic fines handled in Oregon work zones?

    1. They are waived when no worker is visible
    2. They are doubled in all work zones
    3. They are reduced for drivers who slow down
    4. They apply only after a flagger gives permission
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    They are doubled in all work zones. Traffic fines are doubled in all Oregon work zones. The increase is tied to the work-zone designation, not to whether a worker happens to be visible at the moment. A driver cannot earn a reduction by slowing down, and a flagger's permission does not determine whether the fine rule applies. Orange traffic-control devices define these areas, where workers and equipment may be close to moving vehicles. Slow down, watch the changed roadway, and treat the doubled-fine rule as an added reason for careful attention.

18. 18. 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. The manual also lists talking, writing, note taking, and letting another person take the test as cheating conduct. Studying before the test, using available audio assistance, and selecting one of the offered languages are not identified as cheating. The practical cue is control of outside help: do not use a device or notes to obtain answers while the test is underway. A cheating finding prevents another test for 90 days.

19. 19. What must an Oregon driver do when a school crossing guard signals the driver to stop?

    1. Stop only until the guard lowers the signal
    2. Continue if the driver has already entered the school zone
    3. Stop and yield, then remain stopped until the children clear the crosswalk
    4. Sound the horn and proceed behind the guard
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    Stop and yield, then remain stopped until the children clear the crosswalk. The manual requires a driver to stop and yield when a school crossing guard signals the driver to do so. The vehicle must remain stopped until the children clear the crosswalk. Being inside the school zone or having already reduced speed does not cancel the instruction. The guard's signal is not merely a suggestion to pause briefly. Watch the entire crossing, keep the vehicle stationary while children remain in it, and proceed only after the crosswalk is clear.

20. 20. What may a blue motorist service sign indicate?

    1. A warning that a sharp curve is ahead
    2. A prohibition on passing
    3. Gas, food, lodging, a rest area, or a hospital
    4. The beginning of a one-way roadway
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    Gas, food, lodging, a rest area, or a hospital. Blue motorist service signs identify services or facilities along the highway. Oregon gives examples including gas, food, lodging, rest areas, electric-vehicle charging, accessible facilities, parking, and hospitals. A no-passing instruction is regulatory, a sharp-curve notice is a yellow warning, and one-way operation is communicated by a regulatory sign or arrow. The color is a useful first filter, but drivers should still read the symbol or words for the specific facility. Blue means help or services, not a hazard command.