OR Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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1. 1. The red slash crosses a U-shaped arrow in the image. Which movement is barred?

   
   1. Changing from the right lane to the left lane
   2. Turning right at the next intersection
   3. Passing a slow vehicle on a straight roadway
   4. Reversing direction in a U-turn
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   Reversing direction in a U-turn. A red circle and slash over a movement symbol means the pictured action is prohibited. Here the curved U-shaped arrow represents reversing direction, so the driver may not make a U-turn at that location. The choice “Turning right at the next intersection” names a right turn, which would use a right-turn symbol rather than the U-shaped arrow. Keep traveling in the authorized direction and use a legal route to turn around when one is available. Check nearby signs for additional intersection restrictions before changing course.

2. 2. When must a driver dim high beams for an oncoming vehicle?

   1. When the oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet
   2. When the oncoming vehicle is within 100 feet
   3. Only after the other driver dims first
   4. Only when the road has a high-speed designation
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   When the oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet. Dim high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet. This distance prevents glare from interfering with the other driver's view before the vehicles become close. Waiting until 100 feet is too late, and the other driver's action is not the trigger. The road's classification does not change the requirement. Begin the change as the oncoming vehicle reaches the 500-foot cue, and remember that following another vehicle within 350 feet also requires dimmed lights. Avoid auxiliary glare when the high beams must be lowered.

3. 3. 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
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   To the right of the island, median, or obstruction. This sign marks an obstruction that divides or interrupts the roadway and directs traffic to pass on its right side. Stay within the intended lane and follow the arrow around the island or median. The choice “Across the island if no vehicle is approaching” treats the island as optional, but crossing it can damage the vehicle and create a conflict with other traffic. Slow enough to identify the channel, maintain a safe position, and watch for additional lane markings that guide the movement around the obstruction.

4. 4. What does a broken yellow center line indicate on a two-way road?

   
   1. The center lane is reserved for left turns
   2. Passing is prohibited in both directions
   3. Traffic travels in the same direction on both sides
   4. Passing is allowed for both directions of travel
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   Passing is allowed for both directions of travel. A broken yellow center line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and permits passing for both directions of travel. Permission still depends on a clear view, adequate space, and a safe maneuver. The no-passing choice describes double solid yellow lines, while same-direction lanes are separated by white markings. Before crossing the center line, check ahead, mirrors, and blind spots, then complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit. Treat the broken line as a conditional opportunity, not a command to pass whenever the marking is visible.

5. 5. If emergency vehicles approach while you are already inside an Oregon roundabout, where should you stop?

   1. Inside the circle immediately
   2. At the center island
   3. After exiting, at the right shoulder
   4. At the entry line blocking traffic
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   After exiting, at the right shoulder. Do not enter a roundabout when emergency vehicles are approaching. If already inside, keep moving through and exit rather than stopping in the circle. After exiting, pull to the right shoulder and allow the emergency vehicles to pass. Stopping inside or at the entry can block the path they need through the intersection. Watch the approach, keep the roundabout moving, and clear the circular roadway before yielding to the emergency response.

6. 6. For what limited purposes may a car briefly use a signed transit-only lane?

   1. To turn into a driveway, turn at the next intersection, or pull over to park
   2. To pass a queue of slower cars
   3. To travel straight until traffic clears
   4. To enter the lane whenever a bus is not nearby
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   To turn into a driveway, turn at the next intersection, or pull over to park. A car may briefly use the transit lane for three listed purposes: turning into a driveway, turning at the next intersection, or pulling over to park along the curb where allowed. Passing congestion and traveling straight are not included. The absence of a nearby bus also does not convert a transit lane into an ordinary travel lane. Drivers should read the lane-use sign, enter only for the permitted movement, and leave the lane promptly. This preserves the continuous path intended for transit vehicles and any people biking identified by the sign.

7. 7. A flashing yellow arrow points left at an intersection. What is the driver's obligation?

   1. Make the left turn without slowing because the arrow is permissive
   2. Make the indicated turn only after yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic
   3. Wait for a solid green arrow before making any left turn
   4. Stop and remain stopped until the flashing arrow becomes red
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   Make the indicated turn only after yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. This signal allows the movement shown by the arrow, but the permission is conditional. Before turning, check the crosswalk and the opposing approach, then yield to pedestrians and oncoming vehicles. Those opposing drivers have a steady green signal, so they may be moving through the intersection. The choice “Make the left turn without slowing because the arrow is permissive” treats the flashing display like an exclusive protected arrow and skips the required yield. A useful cue is flashing yellow means a permitted movement with a safety check first, not a free pass through the junction.

8. 8. What is the statutory maximum speed in an Oregon business district when no different limit is posted?

   1. 15 mph
   2. 20 mph
   3. 25 mph
   4. 30 mph
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   20 mph. The manual assigns business districts a 20 mph maximum unless a different limit is posted. Twenty five miles per hour belongs to residential districts, public parks, and permitted vehicle travel on ocean shores. Fifteen mph applies in alleys and narrow residential areas, not a general business district. Thirty mph is not the statutory business figure identified in this section. The basic rule remains active at every speed, so heavy foot traffic, deliveries, limited sight distance, or a slippery surface can require driving below the posted or statutory maximum.

9. 9. 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
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   Any amount of alcohol. A driver under 21 fails Oregon's alcohol test with any amount of alcohol in the blood. That is the state's zero-tolerance rule for this age group. The 0.04 and 0.08 figures describe thresholds used in other contexts, not the under-21 testing rule. A result above 0.10 is also too narrow because the rule starts at any amount. A useful memory cue is the age boundary: under 21 means zero alcohol for the test, so do not treat the adult threshold as a safe starting point.

10. 10. At a signalized intersection, how far must a pedestrian be from the lane you are turning into before you begin the turn?

    1. Three feet or more
    2. Six feet or more
    3. Ten feet or more
    4. The pedestrian must leave the intersection
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    Six feet or more. At a signalized intersection, the pedestrian must be six feet or more from the lane you are turning into before the turn begins. Three feet and ten feet are different measurements, so neither supplies the manual's threshold. The pedestrian does not have to leave the whole intersection when the six-foot condition is met. Check the lane your vehicle will enter, not merely the lane you are leaving. This rule works with the broader duty to watch for pedestrians and yield during a turn, even when the traffic signal permits the vehicle movement.

11. 11. At an intersection with no signs or signals, to whom must you yield?

    1. Only vehicles approaching from the left
    2. No one if you arrived first
    3. The vehicle traveling fastest
    4. Any vehicle in the intersection or approaching from your right
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    Any vehicle in the intersection or approaching from your right. At an uncontrolled intersection, Oregon says to yield to any vehicle already in the intersection and to a vehicle approaching from the right. Looking left first is part of scanning for cross traffic, but it does not erase the right-side yield rule. Speed does not establish priority, and arriving first is not a license to enter without checking. Reduce speed, inspect both directions, and be prepared to stop. That routine handles both the vehicle already occupying the crossing and the one coming from your right.

12. 12. What are Oregon's minimum Uninsured Motorist Coverage amounts?

    1. $15,000 per person and $30,000 per collision
    2. $20,000 per collision for property only
    3. $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision for bodily injury
    4. $50,000 per person and $100,000 per collision
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    $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision for bodily injury. Oregon requires Uninsured Motorist Coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision for bodily injury. These match the liability minimums for bodily injury. The $15,000 figure belongs to Personal Injury Protection, and $20,000 per collision is the property damage limit, not uninsured motorist protection. Doubling the numbers to $50,000 and $100,000 overstates the legal minimum, though a driver may choose higher limits. Keep the three coverage types separate when reading a policy so the per person and per collision numbers stay attached to the right one.

13. 13. For an Oregon driver age 18 or older, what must a hands free accessory require to activate or deactivate a mobile device?

    1. Two hands and a voice command together
    2. Only minimal use of a finger
    3. At least five seconds of continuous touch
    4. No activation method because mobile devices are prohibited
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    Only minimal use of a finger. Drivers 18 and older may use a mobile device through a hands free accessory, but the accessory must require only minimal use of a finger to activate or deactivate the device. The rule does not demand two hands or a prolonged touch, and it does not ban every possible hands free use for adults. The under 18 prohibition is a different age based rule. Set up the device before moving and let a passenger handle it when possible, so the driver is not distracted by activation.

14. 14. 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
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    From $165 up to $1,000. Oregon warns that parking in a space reserved for persons with disabilities without a valid permit is expensive: fines start at $165 and can reach $1,000. The manual stresses that this applies even when a driver parks there for just a few minutes. A $50 to $250 range and a flat $100 fine both understate the penalty, and $2,500 is not the listed maximum. The spaces are marked with a sign showing the symbol at the front of each space, so look for it before pulling in.

15. 15. A 15 year old plans to take the Oregon Class C knowledge test online at home. Who must supervise the test?

    1. A DMV employee watching on a video call
    2. No one, because the webcam photos confirm identity
    3. A proctor over 21 years of age
    4. Any licensed driver who is at least 18
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    A proctor over 21 years of age. Online testing is allowed for applicants under 18, but a proctor older than 21 has to supervise. The webcam photos that the system takes at the start and at random points confirm who is testing; they do not replace the proctor. The manual names a proctor for this role, not a DMV employee on a video call, and an 18 year old licensed driver is too young to serve. A proctor may supervise only two tests in a 24 hour period, and the test taker still cannot use the manual, notes, or other electronic devices.

16. 16. What does the Oregon Do Not Pass sign tell a driver?

    1. The road is changing from two-way to one-way traffic
    2. Passing is required before the next intersection
    3. Only trucks may pass in that area
    4. Passing is prohibited
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    Passing is prohibited. The Do Not Pass sign is a regulatory sign that prohibits passing in the area where it is posted. The choice “Passing is required before the next intersection” reverses the instruction. The sign does not create a special privilege for trucks, and it says nothing about a change to one-way traffic. A driver should read this sign together with the pavement markings and roadway conditions, then remain behind the vehicle ahead until passing is legally allowed. The key cue is the direct command: do not pass means wait, even if the road appears open.

17. 17. On a double center line, what does a broken yellow line on your side indicate?

    
    1. You are forbidden to pass in every circumstance
    2. You are allowed to pass when the maneuver is safe and legal
    3. Only oncoming traffic may pass
    4. The lane is reserved for left turns
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    You are allowed to pass when the maneuver is safe and legal. With a double center line made of one solid and one broken yellow line, the broken line on your side indicates that passing is allowed. That permission still requires a clear path, a legal passing location, and compliance with the speed limit. The solid-line and left-turn choices confuse the marking with other restrictions. Look ahead for hills, curves, intersections, railroads, and crosswalks where passing is unsafe or prohibited, then return to your lane promptly after passing.

18. 18. What does a Do Not Enter sign warn a driver not to do?

    1. Pass a slow vehicle on a two-way road
    2. Turn right at the next intersection
    3. Enter a road or freeway when traveling the wrong way
    4. Stop at a marked crosswalk
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    Enter a road or freeway when traveling the wrong way. The Oregon Do Not Enter sign warns a driver not to enter a road or freeway, especially when the vehicle would be traveling the wrong way. It is not a passing restriction, a turn instruction, or a crosswalk command. If the sign faces you, do not proceed into that roadway even if the pavement appears open. Stop and reassess the route, look for the lawful entrance, and watch for one-way arrows or other regulatory signs that clarify the intended direction.

19. 19. If your brakes stop working while you are driving, which response is recommended first?

    1. Pump the brakes to try to rebuild pressure
    2. Turn off the engine immediately and release the steering wheel
    3. Accelerate until the brakes begin working again
    4. Shift into park while moving at road speed
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    Pump the brakes to try to rebuild pressure. When the brake system fails, pumping the pedal may build enough pressure to restore braking. If that is not enough, Oregon recommends shifting lower, applying the parking brake slowly, warning others with the horn or lights, and easing onto the shoulder after slowing. Turning off the engine immediately can complicate vehicle control, while accelerating adds danger. Selecting park at speed can damage the drivetrain and does not provide a controlled stop. The practical cue is to preserve steering control while using several gradual ways to reduce speed.

20. 20. What should you do if a person riding horseback raises a hand near the road?

    1. Stop unless stopping would cause a collision
    2. Honk twice to warn the rider
    3. Accelerate past before the animal moves
    4. Rev the engine so the animal sees you
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    Stop unless stopping would cause a collision. A raised hand from a person riding horseback or leading an animal means the animal is frightened. Stop unless stopping would cause a collision, and do not use the horn or make other loud, sudden noises nearby. Honking or revving can intensify the animal's reaction and create danger for the rider and passing traffic. Ease off early, leave plenty of room, and wait calmly until the person and animal are no longer threatened by your vehicle.