OR Permit Practice Test 11

All 20 questions in test 11

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1. 1. 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
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   Yield to people riding bicycles before crossing the lane. A driver may cross a bicycle lane to make a turn, but must first check the blind spot and yield to a person riding there or on the sidewalk. Moving into that lane early is specifically unsafe because it places the vehicle in a space intended for bicycle travel. A horn does not transfer the right of way, and bicyclists do not automatically yield to a turning vehicle. The reliable cue is shoulder check plus mirror check immediately before crossing the lane.

   Study this in the handbook: Turns, U-Turns and Roundabouts

2. 2. 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
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   Only the applicant and the examiner. Only you and the examiner are allowed in the vehicle during an Oregon drive test; translators, family, friends and pets are not allowed. You must also remove weapons from the vehicle and show current registration and valid proof of insurance or the test is rescheduled. Drive tests are by appointment only, and DMV suggests scheduling at least three weeks ahead.

   Study this in the handbook: The Knowledge and Drive Tests

3. 3. 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
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   At all times. A temporary speed posted in a work zone applies at all times, even when workers are not visible. The roadway may still have shifted lanes, narrow passages, equipment, or other hazards after the crew leaves. Limiting the rule to daylight, stopped traffic, or visible workers would make the warning disappear precisely when a driver may be less alert to the changed layout. Slow to the temporary limit when entering the zone and continue at that speed until an End Work Zone Speed Limit sign or another posted limit appears.

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency Vehicles, Stopped Vehicles and Work Zones

4. 4. A traffic signal flashes red at an intersection. How must the driver treat it?

   1. As a stop sign
   2. As a green light with priority over cross traffic
   3. As a yield sign without a required stop
   4. As a flashing yellow signal requiring caution only
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   As a stop sign. Oregon treats a flashing red signal the same as a stop sign, so the driver must stop and then proceed only after yielding and confirming the movement is safe. The yield-only option omits the required stop. A flashing yellow signal has a different meaning, and a green light does not describe a red indication. Use the marked stop line or crosswalk when present, then check for pedestrians, bicycles, and traffic before entering the intersection.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals

5. 5. When parallel parking, how close must the vehicle be to the curb?

   1. No more than 6 inches
   2. No more than 18 inches
   3. No more than 12 inches
   4. No more than 24 inches
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   No more than 12 inches. Oregon's parallel parking rule places the vehicle no more than 12 inches from the curb. The same section says to park in the direction traffic is moving and, where there is no curb, as close as possible to the edge of the shoulder. Six inches is not the stated limit, while 18 and 24 inches leave the vehicle farther into the roadway than the rule allows. After settling into the space, check that the car is aligned with traffic and close enough to avoid obstructing passing vehicles.

6. 6. What does Oregon's yellow Side Road warning sign tell you is ahead?

   1. A four-way intersection where cross traffic may enter
   2. A one-way road joining a two-way road with oncoming traffic
   3. A T intersection where traffic may enter from the left or right
   4. A dead end road with no way through for vehicles
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   A T intersection where traffic may enter from the left or right. Oregon describes the Side Road sign as warning that a T intersection is ahead, and that traffic may enter the road from the left or right. Slow down a little and watch both sides for vehicles pulling out. Do not confuse it with the Crossroad sign, which warns of a four-way intersection, or the Two-Way Traffic Ahead sign, which warns that a one-way road joins a two-way road. In each case, the yellow color tells you it is a warning about conditions ahead, so be ready to react to entering traffic.

   Study this in the handbook: Warning, Guide and Service Signs

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

   1. Yes, when a bicycle rider escorts them along the path
   2. No, they must always use the roadway center
   3. Yes, during daylight hours with a flag on the device
   4. Yes, and drivers must yield to them as they would to a bicyclist
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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. Drivers must yield to them as they would to a person riding a bicycle. Neither daylight nor an escort is a condition of that permission. Apply the same safe passing approach: slow down and remain behind when you cannot pass safely. Before crossing a bike lane or path, check for these users and allow room for their movement.

   Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians and Bicycles

8. 8. At an intersection with a green bike box, may you turn right while the traffic signal is red?

   1. No, right turns are not allowed there on a red signal
   2. Yes, after coming to a complete stop
   3. Yes, if no bicyclist is waiting in the box
   4. Yes, but only from inside the bike box
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   No, right turns are not allowed there on a red signal. Bike box intersections carry their own rule: no right turns are allowed when the signal is red. The usual Oregon right turn after a full stop does not apply here, and an empty box does not create an exception. Drivers must stop for the signal behind the bike box and must never stop inside it, so turning from the box is doubly wrong. When the light turns green and you turn right, signal and yield to people riding bicycles on your right.

   Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians and Bicycles

9. 9. If an Oregon applicant under 18 applying for a first-time driving privilege is enrolled in or attending school, who must certify that status?

   1. The school principal
   2. A parent or legal guardian
   3. A licensed driving instructor
   4. The applicant's employer
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   A parent or legal guardian. For an applicant younger than 18 who is enrolled in or attending school, Oregon places the certification duty on a parent or legal guardian. The school principal and driving instructor choices name people who may know the student's situation but are not identified as the certifying party. An employer has no role in this requirement. The rule has a separate path for someone no longer in school, who must present a high school diploma or GED certificate. First identify the applicant's school status, then gather the document or certification that matches it.

   Study this in the handbook: Permits and Teen Licenses

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

    1. Follow the vehicle ahead more closely to see its path
    2. Keep the posted speed and shorten the following gap
    3. Use cruise control to maintain a steady pace
    4. Use slower speeds and increase the following distance
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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 braking distance grows. Keeping the posted speed may violate the basic rule when conditions make it unsafe. Cruise control is especially inappropriate on wet or snow-covered roads, and a close following gap leaves no recovery time if the lead vehicle stops. Reduce speed smoothly, keep windows clear, and preserve a cushion that allows gentle braking and steering.

    Study this in the handbook: Space Cushion and Following Distance

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

    1. You can stop in the intersection if traffic backs up
    2. The signal will remain green for at least one minute
    3. A vehicle behind you is ready to follow
    4. There is room for your vehicle on the other side
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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. Oregon says to wait until there is room for the vehicle on the other side. The choice allowing a stop in the intersection creates a blockage and can trap cross traffic or pedestrians. Signal timing and the readiness of a following vehicle do not establish a clear exit. Before crossing the line, look beyond the intersection, judge whether your lane will remain open, and wait behind the stop line if congestion leaves no space ahead.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of Way at Intersections

12. 12. What penalties can a third Oregon mobile-electronic-device driving offense carry?

    1. Up to $100
    2. Up to $2,500 and six months in jail
    3. Up to $1,000
    4. No fine, only a warning
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    Up to $2,500 and six months in jail. The Park Your Phone fine schedule in the Oregon manual lists up to $1,000 for a first offense, up to $2,000 for a second offense, and up to $2,500 plus six months in jail for a third offense. These penalties concern unlawful phone or other mobile device use while driving. A $100 cap or a warning badly understates them, and $1,000 is only the ceiling for a first offense. The penalties climb with each offense, so a repeat offender risks jail time as well as a larger fine.

13. 13. When visibility makes it difficult to see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead, what must Oregon drivers do?

    1. Use high beams in every condition
    2. Use parking lights only
    3. Wait until sunset before using lights
    4. Turn on their headlights
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    Turn on their headlights. Oregon requires lights whenever conditions make it difficult to see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead, including during daylight. Waiting for sunset ignores that visibility trigger, and parking lights alone do not meet the requirement. In fog, dust, smoke, or other low visibility, use low beams because high beams reflect back and create glare. Slow down and increase the following distance as conditions worsen. The important cues are how far you can see and whether your lights are creating glare.

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights and Hazardous Conditions

14. 14. In ideal conditions at 60 mph, how does the Oregon manual describe the distance you travel from spotting a hazard to a full stop?

    1. About two car lengths
    2. Greater than the length of a football field
    3. About 60 feet, one foot for each mph
    4. About half the length of a football field
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    Greater than the length of a football field. Oregon points out that stopping takes longer than drivers expect. At 60 mph, the distance from recognizing a hazard and braking to coming to a stop is greater than the length of a football field, even in ideal conditions. Two car lengths and 60 feet are wildly short, and half a football field still understates it. Road and weather conditions, vehicle weight, reaction time, and braking ability can all make the distance longer, and the manual separately recommends four seconds or more of following distance above 30 mph.

    Study this in the handbook: Space Cushion and Following Distance

15. 15. What does Oregon say about the unmarked crosswalk at an intersection that has no sidewalk?

    1. It does not exist without painted lines
    2. It exists only where there are sidewalks on both corners
    3. It still exists and is at least six feet wide
    4. It is at least twelve feet wide
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    It still exists and is at least six feet wide. Oregon treats every intersection as having a crosswalk, whether or not lines are painted. To locate an unmarked one, imagine the sidewalk or shoulder at the corner extending across the road. The manual says an unmarked crosswalk is at least six feet wide and exists even with no sidewalk or shoulder, so painted lines and sidewalks are not conditions. Twelve feet is not the stated minimum. Drivers must stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks alike.

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians and Bicycles

16. 16. When is an alcohol container considered open under Oregon's open container rule?

    1. When a passenger is holding it
    2. When the bottle is more than half empty
    3. When its seal is broken, even if it has been reclosed
    4. Only after the container has been opened twice
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    When its seal is broken, even if it has been reclosed. Oregon treats an alcohol container as open once its seal is broken, even if someone puts the cap back on afterward. Reclosing the bottle does not restore the original sealed condition. The passenger's location and the number of times it was opened do not change that definition. The manual also says open bottles or containers should be in the trunk, so a driver should store the container there before travel instead of relying on a replacement cap or the presence of a passenger.

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, Drugs and DUII

17. 17. How far away must a vehicle's sound system be audible to violate the Oregon manual's noise rule?

    1. 50 feet from the vehicle
    2. 25 feet from the vehicle
    3. 75 feet from the vehicle
    4. 100 feet from the vehicle
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    50 feet from the vehicle. The manual identifies 50 feet as the distance for this sound system restriction. It is illegal to play a radio or other sound system loud enough to be heard 50 feet away from the vehicle. The point is not only comfort for nearby people; excessive sound can mask horns, screeching tires, and sirens. The 25, 75, and 100 foot choices change the stated distance. Keep the volume low enough to preserve awareness of important sounds around the vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Child Seats and Distracted Driving

18. 18. What roadway change is represented by the two opposing arrows?

    
    1. A divided highway begins and traffic remains separated by a median
    2. Passing is allowed simultaneously on both sides of the roadway
    3. A one-way road is joining a two-way road with opposing traffic ahead
    4. The road becomes one-way in the direction of the upper arrow
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    A one-way road is joining a two-way road with opposing traffic ahead. The opposing arrows warn that the current one-way arrangement will join a two-way road. Oncoming vehicles will then be present, so the driver must keep a proper position and watch for the change in traffic pattern. The choice “Passing is allowed simultaneously on both sides of the roadway” mistakes the arrows for a passing instruction and ignores the approaching opposing stream. Reduce speed if needed, stay on the correct side, and expect vehicles facing you after the transition. This sign is about roadway direction, not permission to pass.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning, Guide and Service Signs

19. 19. If a WRONG WAY sign warns you on a freeway ramp, what should you do?

    
    1. Continue slowly until the next intersection
    2. Pull off to the side, stop, turn on hazard lights, and cautiously correct course
    3. Reverse direction in the travel lane without stopping
    4. Accelerate so you can clear the ramp before opposing traffic arrives
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    Pull off to the side, stop, turn on hazard lights, and cautiously correct course. A WRONG WAY sign means the vehicle has begun entering a freeway ramp against the permitted direction. Oregon advises the driver to pull off to the side immediately, stop, and turn on hazard lights to warn other vehicles. The driver should then cautiously turn around or back off the ramp. Continuing to the next intersection or accelerating increases the chance of meeting opposing traffic. Reversing in the travel lane without first stopping also creates a needless conflict. The safety cue is to leave the active path before correcting the mistake.

    Study this in the handbook: Passing and Freeway Driving

20. 20. You are preparing to turn right beside an Oregon bike lane. May you move into the bike lane and travel along it before the turn?

    1. Yes, after checking that the bike lane is empty
    2. No, do not enter or travel in it in preparation for a turn
    3. Yes, for the final 100 feet before the turn
    4. Yes, if you signal before entering the bike lane
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    No, do not enter or travel in it in preparation for a turn. Oregon distinguishes crossing a bike lane during a turn from moving into it in preparation for a turn. You must not enter or travel along a bike lane to get ready to turn, even when it looks empty or you have signaled. You may cross the lane while turning, but must first yield to people riding bicycles in it. Keep the approach to the turn separate from the actual crossing so the bike lane remains available to its users.

    Study this in the handbook: Motorcycles, Large Vehicles and Other Road Users