OR Permit Practice Test 9

All 20 questions in test 9

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1. 1. After how many total online Oregon knowledge-test attempts must an applicant test at a DMV office?

   1. Two attempts
   2. Three attempts
   3. Four attempts
   4. Six attempts
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   Four attempts. The online knowledge test may be taken four times total. After the fourth attempt, the applicant must test at a DMV office. Two tests in a 24 hour period describes the online frequency after a failure, not the lifetime online total. Three and six attempts do not match the stated limit. This distinction matters when planning a retest: counting the permitted daily tries does not create a new four-attempt allowance. If an applicant reaches the online maximum, the next testing location changes even though the knowledge subject is the same.

2. 2. What does an Oregon flashing school speed limit sign indicate when its yellow light is flashing?

   1. A crossing guard has stopped all pedestrians
   2. The school zone is closed to all vehicles
   3. The speed limit has increased for school traffic
   4. Children are arriving at or leaving school
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   Children are arriving at or leaving school. A flashing yellow light on a school speed sign indicates that children are arriving at or leaving school. It is a cue to obey the reduced 20 mph school speed limit and actively watch for children. The beacon does not close the road, raise the speed, or prove that a crossing guard has stopped everyone. Slow before entering the signed zone, scan both sides of the roadway, and be prepared to stop for a child entering the crosswalk.

3. 3. For an Oregon Class C knowledge test, how many questions must a person answer correctly to pass?

   1. 28 of 35
   2. 25 of 35
   3. 30 of 40
   4. 20 of 25
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   28 of 35. The Class C knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and Oregon requires 28 correct answers for a passing score. The 28 and 35 figures belong together, rather than being interchangeable with another test length. A result of 25 out of 35 falls short, while the 40-question and 25-question options describe test formats not stated here. Keep both numbers in mind when preparing: the total tells you the test size, and the passing count tells you the required performance. That pairing is more reliable than remembering only an approximate percentage.

4. 4. What does Oregon's implied consent rule require when a police officer requests a breath, blood, or urine test?

   1. A driver may refuse with no possible license consequence
   2. Only commercial drivers have agreed to testing
   3. Driving means you have agreed to take the requested test
   4. Testing is required only after a collision with an injury
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   Driving means you have agreed to take the requested test. Oregon's implied consent rule connects the act of driving with agreement to take a breath, blood, or urine test when a police officer asks. Refusal is not consequence free: the manual says a fine may result and driving privileges could be suspended. The rule is not limited to commercial drivers or injury crashes. A driver should recognize that declining the requested test can create a separate licensing problem even when the driver believes the alcohol result would be low.

5. 5. Which statutory speed limit applies in an Oregon residential district when no different limit is posted?

   1. 15 mph
   2. 25 mph
   3. 20 mph
   4. 40 mph
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   25 mph. A residential district has a statutory maximum of 25 mph when no other speed is posted. The 15 mph figure is reserved for alleys and narrow residential areas, which is a narrower category than every residential district. Twenty miles per hour applies in a business district and within a school speed zone. Forty mph is not the residential figure listed in the manual. The location label controls the initial choice, but the basic rule still requires a reasonable and cautious speed when traffic, visibility, weather, or road conditions make the maximum unsafe.

6. 6. Which supervised driving combination satisfies Oregon's under 18 license requirement?

   1. 50 hours for every applicant, with no course alternative
   2. 75 hours, or 25 hours plus a school attendance record
   3. 100 hours, or 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course
   4. 25 hours, or 10 hours with a licensed adult passenger
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   100 hours, or 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course. An applicant under 18 can qualify through either of two documented paths. The first is 100 hours of supervised driving experience. The second is 50 hours of supervised driving experience combined with an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course. The 75 hour option invents a middle requirement, while 50 hours alone is insufficient under this rule. Before relying on the reduced hour total, the applicant needs proof that the approved course was completed, not merely proof of school enrollment or attendance.

7. 7. How close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle be parked in Oregon?

   1. No closer than 10 feet
   2. No closer than 15 feet
   3. No closer than 5 feet
   4. No closer than 20 feet
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   No closer than 10 feet. Oregon's parking list bars parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Fifteen feet is the same side distance from a fire station driveway, with 75 feet on the opposite side, and 20 feet is the distance from a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. The list also bars parking within 50 feet of a traffic signal or sign if your vehicle hides it, within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad or light rail crossing, and in front of a driveway.

8. 8. At the pictured octagonal sign, which action is required before entering the intersection?

   
   1. Reduce speed and continue if the cross street appears empty
   2. Stop only when another vehicle is approaching
   3. Come to a complete stop, yield as required, and enter only when safe
   4. Stop beyond the intersection so the crosswalk stays clear
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   Come to a complete stop, yield as required, and enter only when safe. An octagon identifies a stop requirement, not a suggestion to slow down. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, yield to other vehicles, and remain stopped for pedestrians crossing in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Enter the intersection only after the path is safe. The choice “Reduce speed and continue if the cross street appears empty” is unsafe because an empty-looking approach does not remove the stopping duty. Use the stop line when one is present, otherwise stop before the crosswalk or intersection where you can see without blocking people walking.

9. 9. What should a driver anticipate at the divided highway warning?

   
   1. A three-way intersection where U-turns cross the median freely
   2. The beginning of a divided highway and a need to keep right of the median
   3. The end of all separation between opposing traffic lanes
   4. A lane reserved for vehicles turning left across the median
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   The beginning of a divided highway and a need to keep right of the median. The split arrows indicate that the roadway is beginning or ending a divided section. At the beginning shown here, opposing directions will be separated, and drivers should keep to the right of the median. The choice “A three-way intersection where U-turns cross the median freely” wrongly suggests that the median is an open turning area. Follow the channel marked by the roadway, watch for the physical divider, and do not cross it unless a legal opening and a separate control specifically permit that movement. The sign prepares you for a change in road layout.

10. 10. What do Oregon variable speed limit signs change based on?

    1. Whether the road is inside a city boundary
    2. The speed selected by most drivers on the road
    3. The number of lanes that remain open ahead
    4. Driving conditions such as heavy traffic or poor weather
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    Driving conditions such as heavy traffic or poor weather. Variable speed limit signs respond to driving conditions, including heavy traffic, poor weather, or a slippery road. They are not calculated from the speed most drivers prefer, the number of open lanes, or the location inside a city. Treat the displayed limit as current information that may change as conditions change. Then apply the basic rule as well, because poor visibility or traction may require going slower than the number shown. The useful habit is to read electronic signs each time you approach them instead of relying on the limit seen earlier.

11. 11. What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using a light or siren?

    
    1. Speed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle
    2. Move as close as safely possible to the right side and stop
    3. Stop in the intersection so the vehicle can go around
    4. Continue driving until the next traffic signal
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    Move as close as safely possible to the right side and stop. When an emergency vehicle approaches with a light or siren, Oregon requires the driver to move immediately as close as safely possible to the right side of the road and stop. Stopping in an intersection can block the route, while speeding up or continuing to the next signal delays the emergency response. Remain stopped until the vehicle passes or an officer tells you to move. The practical cue is light or siren: check mirrors, signal if needed, clear the intersection when possible, and make room without creating a second hazard.

12. 12. An operator of a motorized wheelchair is using an Oregon bike lane. What must a driver do?

    1. Sound the horn so they move to the sidewalk
    2. Nothing, wheelchairs may not use bike lanes
    3. Yield as you would to a person riding a bicycle
    4. Pass closely at normal speed
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    Yield as you would to a person riding a bicycle. Operators of motorized wheelchairs, scooters and personal assistive mobility devices are permitted to use Oregon bike lanes and paths, and you must yield to these operators as you would to a person riding a bicycle. The rules for passing other vehicles apply to passing them; if you cannot pass safely, slow down and remain behind until it is safe. Honking or crowding them is exactly what the manual warns against.

13. 13. At an intersection controlled by a steady red signal, where must you stop?

    1. Before the marked stop line or crosswalk, if one is present
    2. Before the intersection but beyond the marked crosswalk
    3. At the nearest point where cross traffic can see the vehicle
    4. After the stop line when no pedestrians are present
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    Before the marked stop line or crosswalk, if one is present. A steady red signal is one of the controls covered by Oregon's intersection stopping rule. Stop before the marked stop line or crosswalk when either is provided. If neither marking exists, stop before the unmarked crossing area. Stopping beyond the crosswalk can put the vehicle where pedestrians need to walk and does not follow the stated stopping point. The useful visual cue is to identify the line or crosswalk before reaching it, then remain behind it while waiting for a permitted movement. A red signal does not erase the need to watch for vulnerable road users.

14. 14. Can driving below Oregon's speed limit still violate the basic rule?

    1. Yes, when the speed is unsafe for existing conditions
    2. No, unless the vehicle is above the posted limit
    3. Yes, but only when a work-zone sign is displayed
    4. No, if the driver is traveling with the flow of traffic
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    Yes, when the speed is unsafe for existing conditions. Oregon's basic rule applies whenever the chosen speed is unsafe for existing conditions, even if the speedometer is below the posted limit. Fog, ice, congestion, a curve, or limited sight distance can make a reduced speed necessary. Being below the limit does not create an automatic safe harbor, and following surrounding traffic does not remove the driver's responsibility. A work-zone sign is not required for the basic rule to apply. Use visibility, traction, and available stopping space as cues, then slow enough to keep control and respond to hazards.

15. 15. When may a driver cross an Oregon bike lane?

    1. Only after a bicycle rider waves the driver through
    2. Whenever the lane appears empty
    3. To prepare for a turn several blocks ahead
    4. When turning or entering or leaving an alley, driveway, or private road
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    When turning or entering or leaving an alley, driveway, or private road. A driver may cross a bike lane when turning or when entering or leaving an alley, driveway, or private road. An empty lane does not create general permission to use it, and a driver may not move into it merely to prepare for a turn. A bicycle rider's gesture is not the condition that authorizes the crossing. The driver still must yield to people riding bicycles before crossing their lane or sidewalk. Identify the actual crossing purpose, then check for bicycle traffic before moving across the marked space.

16. 16. When must headlights be turned on in Oregon?

    1. From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is limited
    2. Only after midnight
    3. Only during rain
    4. Only when another driver flashes headlights
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    From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is limited. Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise. Oregon also requires them whenever conditions make it difficult to see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead. Rain is one example of a condition that can reduce visibility, but it is not the only trigger, and nighttime use does not begin at midnight. Turn the lights on before visibility drops, keep the vehicle visible to others, and use low beams when glare or weather makes high beams unsafe.

17. 17. At an Oregon bike box, where must a driver stop for a red traffic signal?

    1. Anywhere in the intersection if bicycles are absent
    2. Inside the green box beside the bicycle symbol
    3. Past the box at the nearest crosswalk
    4. Behind the bike box, without stopping inside it
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    Behind the bike box, without stopping inside it. A driver approaching a bike box must stop for the traffic signal behind the box and must not stop in the box. The green area gives people riding bicycles space in front of motor traffic at the intersection. Stopping inside it defeats that purpose and can place the vehicle where cyclists are expected to wait. The absence of a cyclist does not change the stopping location, and a driver may not roll past the box to choose a more convenient point.

18. 18. When must you yield to an emergency vehicle using a light or siren?

    1. Only when it approaches from behind
    2. When it approaches from any direction
    3. Only when it is within one block
    4. Only when a police officer waves you over
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    When it approaches from any direction. Oregon requires drivers to yield when a fire truck, police vehicle, ambulance, or another emergency vehicle approaches from any direction using a light or siren. Move as close as safely possible to the right side, stop, and remain stopped until it passes or an officer directs you to move. Limiting the rule to an approaching vehicle behind you misses the manual's any-direction condition. A useful cue is to treat either a visible warning light or an audible siren as a command to clear the path, while avoiding an intersection.

19. 19. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow you to do after yielding as required?

    1. Treat the signal as a stop sign in every case
    2. Proceed straight only, regardless of the arrow
    3. Turn without checking for pedestrians
    4. Make the movement shown by the arrow
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    Make the movement shown by the arrow. A flashing yellow arrow permits the movement indicated by its direction, but it is not a protected movement. You must yield first to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, then proceed only when the path is safe. The choice “Proceed straight only, regardless of the arrow” ignores the arrow's direction. The third removes the required pedestrian check, and the choice “Treat the signal as a stop sign in every case” treats a caution signal as a stop indication. Remember the sequence as arrow movement, yield, then go when clear. This is different from a steady green arrow, which provides a protected movement under the signal rules.

20. 20. What should you do when your vehicle begins to skid?

    1. Slam on the brakes and hold the steering wheel rigidly
    2. Stay off the brakes and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go
    3. Turn sharply away from the direction of travel
    4. Accelerate hard to force the tires to grip
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    Stay off the brakes and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go. A skid means the tires have lost their grip. Oregon says to stay off the brakes until the vehicle slows, then steer toward the direction you want to travel. As the vehicle straightens, correct the wheel back the other way and continue making gentle corrections until control returns. Hard braking can remain ineffective during the slide, and a sharp opposite turn can start another skid. Heavy acceleration may worsen the loss of traction. The cue is smooth steering toward the intended path, followed by small corrections rather than panic inputs.