OR Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. 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. It gives the driver time to reduce speed, look for trains, and prepare to stop if the crossing controls or train require it. The choice “A circular intersection with traffic entering from the left” confuses the round shape with a roundabout, but the RXR letters identify rail service. Begin scanning before reaching the tracks, and avoid stopping on them or entering when the roadway beyond cannot hold the vehicle.

2. 2. The sign displays a right-turn arrow crossed by a red slash. What must you avoid?

   
   1. Driving straight through the intersection
   2. Using the left lane to continue forward
   3. Yielding to traffic before entering the roadway
   4. Turning right at the location covered by the sign
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   Turning right at the location covered by the sign. The slash marks the movement represented by the arrow, which is a right turn. Do not make that turn at the signed location, even if the traffic signal would otherwise allow movement. The choice “Driving straight through the intersection” invents a straight-ahead restriction that is not shown by this symbol. Continue only in a direction that remains permitted, and look for a later legal turn if your destination requires going right. A sign can restrict one maneuver while leaving other lanes or approaches governed by ordinary signals.

3. 3. What does the arrow on the pictured ONE WAY sign identify?

   
   1. The only direction a pedestrian may cross the street
   2. The direction in which traffic on the street may flow
   3. A temporary detour that applies only to buses
   4. A lane where vehicles may reverse during congestion
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   The direction in which traffic on the street may flow. The arrow on a ONE WAY sign describes the permitted flow for traffic on that street. Drivers entering or traveling along it should align with that direction and should not turn into opposing movement. The choice “A lane where vehicles may reverse during congestion” confuses a directional rule with a reversible lane instruction, which would require different markings or signs. Before turning onto a one-way street, read the arrow and confirm that your planned route follows it, especially where several lanes meet near an intersection.

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

   1. The driver who arrived first must always turn left
   2. The driver going straight yields in every case
   3. The driver turning left yields to oncoming traffic going straight
   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 straight. The straight-through driver does not automatically give up priority, and arriving first does not remove the need to stop and check. Both vehicles should confirm that the intersection is clear before moving. The useful cue is the crossing path created by the left turn: wait for the oncoming vehicle to pass, then complete the turn smoothly while staying in the proper lane.

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 shoulder’s edge. Six inches is unnecessarily precise, while 18 and 24 inches leave the vehicle farther into the roadway than the stated limit. After settling into the space, check that the car is aligned with traffic and close enough to avoid obstructing passing vehicles.

6. 6. What speed applies in an Oregon school speed zone?

   1. 15 miles per hour
   2. 30 miles per hour
   3. 25 miles per hour
   4. 20 miles per hour
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   20 miles per hour. A school speed zone has a reduced limit of 20 mph, and the zone begins at the SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 sign. It ends at the END SCHOOL ZONE sign or another posted speed sign. The 15 mph, 25 mph, and 30 mph choices confuse this special zone with other area limits or an ordinary roadway. When a school sign is present, look for the stated beginning and ending points rather than assuming the restriction ends at the school property line.

7. 7. 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
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   Between intersections, and at signal-controlled intersections unless a sign permits the turn. Oregon prohibits U-turns at intersections controlled by a traffic signal unless a sign permits the turn, between intersections in a city, at any location within city limits where the vehicle cannot be seen by traffic from either direction within 500 feet, and at locations outside city limits where it cannot be seen within a longer distance. One way streets and schools are not the manual's tests. Find a legal turnaround such as a side street.

8. 8. When may you cross railroad tracks in Oregon?

   1. When your vehicle can stop on the tracks
   2. Whenever the warning lights are not flashing
   3. As soon as the first train passes
   4. Only when you are sure you can completely clear the crossing
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   Only when you are sure you can completely clear the crossing. Cross railroad tracks only when you are sure the vehicle can completely clear the crossing. A quiet signal does not guarantee that another train is absent, and one train can block the view of another. Never stop on the tracks or try to beat a train. Look, listen, slow down, and check for room beyond the rails before entering. If traffic ahead leaves no exit space, wait before the crossing rather than stopping in its path.

9. 9. How many hours of supervised driving must an Oregon teen log before a provisional 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
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   100 hours, or 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course. An Oregon applicant under 18 must have 100 hours of supervised driving experience, or 50 hours plus completion of an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course with proof sent to DMV. The experience counts only when supervised by someone at least 21 years old who has held a valid license for at least three years. Time on the instruction permit counts toward the required holding period as well. Twenty and thirty hours fall far short.

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

    1. Only the lead vehicle receives priority
    2. The procession must yield at every signal
    3. Other vehicles must yield to the procession
    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. The procession is not limited to priority for only its lead vehicle, and ordinary drivers may not treat the line like normal traffic to be passed or split. Slow down, wait for the procession to clear, and avoid entering its path. This courtesy also prevents a vehicle from breaking the group into unpredictable gaps at an intersection.

11. 11. After a collision with no injuries, both vehicles can be moved safely. What should you do first after stopping?

    1. Keep both vehicles in the travel lanes until an officer arrives
    2. Wait in the lane until a tow truck removes both vehicles
    3. Leave the scene before exchanging information with the other driver
    4. Move the vehicles out of the travel lanes as soon as possible
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    Move the vehicles out of the travel lanes as soon as possible. Oregon's collision procedure protects people from a second crash when disabled vehicles are still movable. Stop first, confirm that nobody is injured, and then move the vehicles out of the travel lanes as soon as it can be done safely. The choice “Keep both vehicles in the travel lanes until an officer arrives” creates an avoidable obstruction and leaves following traffic to discover the crash too late. Moving the cars does not cancel the duty to exchange information. Think of the sequence as stop, check for injury, clear the lane, then handle the information exchange away from moving traffic.

12. 12. When must Oregon headlights be turned on under the manual's ordinary time of day rule?

    1. From sunrise to sunset
    2. Only between midnight and dawn
    3. From sunset to sunrise
    4. Only when another driver flashes headlights
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    From sunset to sunrise. Oregon requires headlights from sunset to sunrise. That timing rule applies even when the road seems familiar or traffic is light. The manual also requires lights when conditions make it difficult to see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead, so the sunset rule is not the only trigger. Midnight to dawn is too narrow, daylight reverses the interval, and another driver's signal is not the legal test. Turn the lights on as darkness begins and keep them on until sunrise.

13. 13. You are turning at an intersection with no traffic signal while a pedestrian crosses the street you are entering. Where must the pedestrian be before you begin the turn?

    1. Past the lane you are turning into, plus the next lane
    2. At least six feet from the lane you are turning into
    3. Past the center line of the road
    4. At least 20 feet from your vehicle
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    Past the lane you are turning into, plus the next lane. Oregon sets two different clearance rules for turning drivers. At an intersection without a traffic signal, the pedestrian must be past the lane you are turning into plus the next lane before you begin to turn. The six foot distance applies only at signalized intersections. Being past the center line does not guarantee the pedestrian has cleared both lanes, and a fixed 20 feet from your vehicle is not the test. Wait for the full clearance before starting the turn.

14. 14. According to the FHWA chart in the Oregon manual, what risk of death does a pedestrian face when hit by a vehicle traveling 42 mph?

    1. A 50% risk of death
    2. A 10% risk of death
    3. A 25% risk of death
    4. A 90% risk of death
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    A 50% risk of death. The chart shows how quickly pedestrian survival drops as vehicle speed rises. A pedestrian struck at 23 mph faces about a 10% risk of death, at 42 mph the risk is 50%, and at 58 mph it climbs to 90%. So 10% belongs to the slowest speed, 90% to the fastest, and 25% is not a figure on the chart. The lesson is that a modest drop in speed near people walking makes a large difference in whether a struck pedestrian survives.

15. 15. A driver takes a legal prescription drug that leaves them drowsy and slow to react, then drives. Can Oregon's DUII law apply?

    1. No, the DUII law covers only alcohol
    2. No, legally prescribed medicines are exempt
    3. Yes, it covers any substance that impairs your ability to drive
    4. Only if the driver's BAC is also 0.08% or more
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    Yes, it covers any substance that impairs your ability to drive. Oregon's DUII law is not limited to alcohol. It applies to any substance that impairs your mental or physical ability to drive, which includes over the counter and prescription medications as well as marijuana. Having a prescription does not take an impairing medication outside the law. A BAC of 0.08% is not needed either, because a drug can impair a driver with no alcohol at all. The manual advises asking a doctor or pharmacist about side effects and finding other transportation when unsure about a new medication.

16. 16. While moving in traffic, how far before a turn or lane change must you turn on your signal in Oregon?

    1. At least 100 feet
    2. At least 50 feet
    3. At least 200 feet
    4. At least 300 feet
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    At least 100 feet. Oregon requires a moving driver to signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes, giving others time to react. Fifty feet is too short a warning. The 200 and 300 foot choices are not the stated rule, though signaling earlier than the minimum is fine when it will not confuse other drivers. A driver pulling away from a curb follows a different standard: signal long enough to alert traffic that you are moving into the lane. Always check ahead, behind, and to the side before the move.

17. 17. The Oregon manual's Park Your Phone panel lists fines for mobile device offenses while driving. What is the maximum fine for a first offense?

    1. Up to $1,000
    2. Up to $100
    3. Up to $2,000
    4. Up to $2,500
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    Up to $1,000. The Park Your Phone panel lists three levels. A first offense can bring a fine of up to $1,000. The $2,000 figure is the maximum for a second offense, and $2,500 plus up to six months in jail is the top level for a third. A $100 cap badly understates the penalty. Drivers under 18 may not use a phone or mobile device at all while driving, and drivers 18 or older may use one only through a hands free accessory activated with minimal use of a finger.

18. 18. The car you were driving takes $3,000 in damage in an Oregon crash. No one is hurt and nothing is towed. What must you do?

    1. Nothing, because a report is needed only when someone is hurt
    2. File a report with DMV within 10 days
    3. File only if police did not come to the scene
    4. File a collision report with DMV within 72 hours
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    File a collision report with DMV within 72 hours. A collision report on Form 735-32 is due within 72 hours when the damage to the vehicle you were driving is over $2,500, so $3,000 of damage triggers it even with no injuries and no tow. Ten days is too long. A report is not limited to injury crashes, since damage alone can make a collision reportable. A police officer at the scene does not change anything, because the manual says a police report does not replace your requirement to file with DMV.

19. 19. What is the heaviest vehicle an Oregon Class C non-commercial driving privilege lets you drive?

    1. 10,000 pounds
    2. 26,000 pounds
    3. 16,000 pounds
    4. 30,000 pounds
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    26,000 pounds. A Class C non-commercial privilege covers vehicles such as a passenger car, moped, autocycle, van, or pickup weighing not more than 26,000 pounds, as long as the vehicle does not require a commercial license or motorcycle endorsement. The 10,000 and 16,000 pound figures understate the ceiling, so they would wrongly exclude some heavier pickups and vans a Class C driver may operate. A 30,000 pound vehicle is over the Class C limit, so this privilege does not cover it.

20. 20. How far from railroad or light rail tracks must a vehicle stay when standing, if closer would interfere with the train?

    1. 3 feet
    2. 7 and a half feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 15 feet
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    7 and a half feet. Oregon bars parking within 7 and a half feet of railroad or light rail tracks when it interferes with the train, on top of the 50 foot rule for the nearest rail of a crossing. Trains and light rail vehicles overhang the rails, so a vehicle standing a few feet from the track can be struck. Fifteen feet is the stopping distance from the nearest rail at a crossing with no stop line.