OR Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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1. 1. What does the regulatory SPEED LIMIT sign in the image establish?

   
   1. The maximum speed in miles per hour for the signed condition
   2. A recommended speed that may be exceeded whenever traffic is light
   3. A minimum speed required in every lane of the roadway
   4. A truck-only speed that does not apply to passenger vehicles
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   The maximum speed in miles per hour for the signed condition. A posted speed limit gives the maximum speed in miles per hour for that roadway condition. It is a regulatory requirement, not a casual recommendation that can be ignored when the road looks empty. The choice “A recommended speed that may be exceeded whenever traffic is light” would turn a legal maximum into an advisory value. Drivers still need to reduce speed below the posted number when weather, traffic, visibility, or another hazard makes that necessary. Read the number, then match speed to the actual conditions ahead rather than treating the sign as a target.

2. 2. 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.

3. 3. 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
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   When that license is valid or expired less than one year. DMV may skip the drive test for a new resident who surrenders an out of state license that is still valid or that expired less than one year ago. The rule does not depend on which state issued the license, so a neighboring state is not required. Five years is far outside the stated window, and a driver whose license lapsed that long ago should expect to test. Saying every new resident must drive for DMV ignores this waiver. A separate waiver covers proof of an ODOT approved driver education course completed within two years.

4. 4. What does an Oregon Multiuse Path Crossing warning sign identify?

   1. A railroad crossing controlled by a gate
   2. A location where parking is always permitted
   3. A roadway reserved for emergency vehicles
   4. An area where people riding bicycles and pedestrians regularly cross
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   An area where people riding bicycles and pedestrians regularly cross. A Multiuse Path Crossing warning sign identifies an area where people riding bicycles and pedestrians regularly cross the road. It is not a parking permission, an emergency-only roadway, or a railroad warning. Treat the sign as an advance cue to look for vulnerable road users entering from the side, reduce speed when needed, and yield as required at the crossing. Scanning early is important because a person on a bicycle may approach more quickly than a walking pedestrian and may be partly hidden until reaching the roadway.

5. 5. Is it legal in Oregon to drive at dusk in heavy rain with only your parking lights on?

   1. Yes, if you stay under 35 mph
   2. No, driving at night or in bad weather on parking lights alone is illegal
   3. Yes, if your fog lights are also on
   4. Yes, on streets that have street lights
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   No, driving at night or in bad weather on parking lights alone is illegal. Oregon makes it illegal to drive a vehicle at night or in bad weather with only the parking lights on. Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever conditions make it hard to see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead, and heavy rain at dusk meets both concerns. Low speed, fog lights, or street lighting do not change the requirement. Parking lights have a different job: a vehicle stopped or parked on a road or shoulder must show them in limited visibility.

6. 6. After stopping at a steady red signal, when may a driver turn right onto a two-way road?

   1. Before stopping if no cross traffic is visible
   2. Never, because all right turns on red are prohibited
   3. After a complete stop, unless a sign or officer prohibits it, and after yielding
   4. Only when the signal changes to a green arrow
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   After a complete stop, unless a sign or officer prohibits it, and after yielding. A steady red signal permits a right turn onto a two-way road after the driver comes to a complete stop, unless a sign or police officer says otherwise. The driver must still yield to traffic and pedestrians before turning. The never and green-arrow choices remove a permission that Oregon expressly allows, while turning before stopping violates the signal rule. Check for a No Turn on Red sign, stop at the proper line, scan all approaches, and turn only into a safe opening.

7. 7. When an emergency vehicle approaches with a light or siren, where should a driver stop?

   
   1. In the center of the intersection so the vehicle can pass on either side
   2. As close as safely possible to the right side of the road, outside the intersection
   3. In the left lane while keeping the vehicle moving slowly
   4. On the shoulder only if the emergency vehicle is a fire truck
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   As close as safely possible to the right side of the road, outside the intersection. Yielding to an emergency vehicle with a warning light or siren means moving as close as safely possible to the right side and stopping. Do not stop in an intersection or in a position that interferes with the emergency response. The fire-truck-only choice is too narrow because the rule also covers police vehicles and ambulances. Remain stopped until the vehicle has passed or an officer directs you to move, then keep at least 500 feet behind it.

8. 8. In Oregon, when is parking within 50 feet of a traffic signal or sign prohibited?

   1. Only for trucks
   2. Always, without exception
   3. Only at night
   4. When your vehicle would hide the signal or sign from view
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   When your vehicle would hide the signal or sign from view. Oregon phrases this rule by effect rather than a flat ban: you may not park within 50 feet of a traffic signal or sign if your vehicle hides the signal or sign from view. The same 50 foot distance applies to the nearest rail of a railroad or light rail crossing, and a vehicle may not stand within 7 and a half feet of the tracks when it interferes with the train. The rule applies to every vehicle at every hour.

9. 9. When turning left on a round green signal, you should:

   
   1. Yield only to vehicles behind you
   2. Turn immediately because a green circle protects the turn
   3. Wait for the next red signal before turning
   4. Enter the intersection, yield to oncoming traffic, and turn when clear
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   Enter the intersection, yield to oncoming traffic, and turn when clear. A round green signal allows movement, but a driver turning left must still yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The safe process is to enter only when there is room, wait for a suitable gap, and complete the turn without forcing another road user to change speed or direction. Immediate movement treats a permissive green as a protected arrow. Waiting for red unnecessarily holds traffic, while watching only behind ignores the principal conflict. The cue is round green equals permission to look and yield, not permission to claim the path.

10. 10. What device may a driver age 18 or older use to operate a cell phone while driving in Oregon?

    1. Any handheld phone held below the window
    2. A hands-free accessory requiring minimal finger use
    3. A phone held in one hand at a stoplight
    4. A touchscreen device mounted within reach
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    A hands-free accessory requiring minimal finger use. Drivers 18 or older must use a hands-free accessory for a cell phone or other mobile electronic device. The accessory may require only minimal use of a finger to activate or deactivate it. Holding the phone, using a handheld device at a light, or relying on a reachable touchscreen does not meet that condition. Set up the hands-free function before moving, and consider assigning a passenger to handle the device so attention stays on traffic.

11. 11. If your accelerator sticks, what should you do?

    1. Keep pressing the accelerator until it releases
    2. Shift to neutral, steer smoothly while braking, and pull off when safe
    3. Shift directly into reverse while moving forward
    4. Let go of the steering wheel so the vehicle can slow itself
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    Shift to neutral, steer smoothly while braking, and pull off when safe. A stuck accelerator requires the driver to regain control of the vehicle's power and direction. Oregon's sequence is to search for an escape path, shift to neutral with an open palm, steer smoothly while braking, and leave the road when safe. Continuing to press the pedal increases speed. Reverse is not a normal emergency stopping gear and can create a second loss of control. Releasing the wheel abandons steering precisely when an escape path is needed. The cue is neutral first, then controlled braking and a safe pull-off.

12. 12. What maximum speed does Oregon set for roads and highways that do not meet another statutory speed definition?

    1. 45 mph
    2. 50 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 65 mph
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    55 mph. Oregon sets 55 mph for roads and highways that do not fit another statutory speed definition, unless a different limit is posted. The 45 and 50 mph options are not the general figure in this passage. Sixty five mph is not the fallback maximum stated for this category. This is a maximum under ideal conditions, not a target that must be reached. The basic rule requires a reasonable and cautious speed in relation to traffic, pedestrians, road surface, visibility, weather, and hazards, so those conditions can require less than 55 mph.

13. 13. At what BAC does Oregon law presume a driver is impaired?

    1. 0.05 percent or more
    2. 0.10 percent or more
    3. 0.08 percent or more
    4. Only a result above 0.12 percent
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    0.08 percent or more. Oregon law presumes impairment at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more. The 0.05 and 0.10 choices change the threshold, while a result above 0.12 would miss the lower point at which the presumption begins. A BAC below 0.08 does not guarantee that a driver cannot be arrested, because alcohol may still affect mental or physical ability and the manual says impairment can exist below that number. Remember the figure as a legal presumption, not as a safe amount to drink before driving.

14. 14. 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.

15. 15. 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. The rule targets entertainment or video screens, not the ordinary instruments and mirrors needed to control and observe the vehicle. A speedometer, rearview mirror, or dashboard signal indicator serves a driving function and is not the display described here. Before moving, position or disable any video screen that could remain visible in the driver's field of view.

16. 16. 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
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    People may be crossing the vehicle's path. A pedestrian crossing warning sign tells drivers to be alert for people crossing their path. It does not promise a particular signal phase, limit the crossing to one direction, or announce a lane narrowing. The warning should change the driver's behavior before reaching the crossing. Scan both sides of the road, reduce speed when needed, and prepare to stop for a person in the crosswalk. If the sign includes a flashing yellow beacon, it may indicate that a pedestrian is crossing, has recently crossed, or is about to cross, so continue watching rather than passing through casually.

17. 17. What does a broken yellow center line indicate?

    1. A separation between lanes traveling in the same direction
    2. A two-way road where passing is allowed only on the side nearest the shoulder
    3. A one-way road with a reversible center lane
    4. A two-way road where passing may be allowed for both directions
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    A two-way road where passing may be allowed for both directions. A broken yellow center line indicates a two-way road carrying traffic in opposite directions, and passing is allowed for both directions when the maneuver is otherwise safe and legal. It is not a white line separating same-direction lanes, nor does it identify a one-way road or restrict the opportunity to one shoulder side. The marking signals possibility, not automatic permission. Check sight distance, oncoming traffic, intersections, and other restrictions before crossing the center line. If any condition makes the pass unsafe, remain in your lane even though the line is broken.

18. 18. At an uncontrolled T intersection, whom must the driver on the ending road yield to?

    
    1. The through road only when it has a marked center line
    2. Only drivers approaching from the right
    3. Only vehicles already inside the intersection
    4. Drivers on the through road
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    Drivers on the through road. At a T intersection with no signs or signals, the driver on the road that ends must yield to drivers on the through road. The lack of signs does not give the ending road priority, and the duty is not limited to traffic approaching from one side. A marked center line is not the condition that creates the rule. Slow before the junction, look both ways along the through road, and wait until traffic there has passed. The shape of the roadway is the cue: the road that terminates must yield before entering the continuing road.

19. 19. Which Oregon agency publishes the driver manual?

    1. Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
    2. Oregon State Police
    3. Oregon Department of Justice
    4. Oregon Secretary of State
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    Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services. The publication identifies the Oregon Department of Transportation's Driver and Motor Vehicle Services as the publisher. The State Police, Department of Justice, and Secretary of State are separate agencies and are not named as the publisher on the manual's publication page. This is a source-identification question, so distinguish the agency named under Published by from agencies that may enforce laws, prosecute cases, or maintain other state records. The manual's cover and publication information provide the agency name in full.

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

    
    1. Only after a police officer waves the driver through
    2. Before checking for oncoming traffic because green gives the turning vehicle priority
    3. After yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and finding a safe gap
    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 direction. A left turn should be completed only after those road users have been yielded to and the path is safe. The choice “Before checking for oncoming traffic because green gives the turning vehicle priority” is dangerous because the signal does not give a turning driver automatic priority over oncoming traffic. Scan the crosswalk and opposing lane before steering across them, and keep watching for someone who enters late.