Oregon DMV Driver's Permit Test

20 mph

How fast can you drive in a school zone?

Look, listen and slow down; be ready to stop if a train comes.

What should you do if you see a railroad crossing sign?

Same as a stop sign

What does a flashing red light mean?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

you are on a two-way road (traffic going in opposite directions).

A yellow center line, dashed or solid, means...

you are on a one-way road (traffic going in the same direction).

A white dashed center line means...

you must drive at a speed that is reasonable and cautious for existing conditions.

The Basic Rule:

the maximum speed considered safe for the area under ideal conditions.

The speed limit is...

drivers following too closely

The number one cause of rear-end crashes is from

two to four seconds behind the car in front of you

The safe following distance is...

at least 100 feet

How far before turning should you use your turn signal?

turn into the closest legal lane in the direction you want to go

General rule for turning:

just to the right of the center line.

When turning into a street, drive...

any vehicles already on the road.

When you enter a freeway or other highway, give the right of way to...

straight ahead.

When preparing to make a left turn, keep your wheels pointed...

human error

Most common cause of traffic crashes

pull into a rest station and sleep.

If you are sleepy while driving you should...

False

True or false: it is safe to wear headphones while driving.

at least 10 seconds

You should scan the driving scene how far ahead?

glancing over your left shoulder.

When turning left, check your blind spot by...

slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass you.

If a vehicle behind you is following to closely, you should...

getting out and walking behind the vehicle to check for children, pets or toys.

Before you back up, make sure it is safe by...

help prevent a collision.

You should only use your horn to...

ignore their gestures, avoid eye contact, don't return aggressive behavior.

When you are near an aggressive driver, you should...

right

If you are driving below the speed of traffic, which lane should you use?

Move to the right shoulder or emergency stopping area. Stay in or near the car.

If you have vehicle trouble on the freeway, what should you do?

500 feet.

Turn off your brights when a vehicle is within...

Late at night.

The chances of a serious or fatal crash are greatest at what time?

true

True or false: it is illegal to play the radio so that it can be heard 50 feet or more away from your car.

stop, and stay stopped until they reach the other sidewalk.

If a pedestrian with a white cane is crossing the street, you should...

No

Can you pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

children are arriving/leaving the bus or school.

When yellow lights are blinking on a school bus or school crossing sign, it means...

true

True or false: you can cross a bike lane, but never drive in it.

farm equipment, motorized scooters/wheelchairs, or official duty vehicles (such as for delivering mail).

The only motor vehicles that can briefly drive in a bicycle lane are:

drivers failing to yield right of way, or making a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.

What is the most frequent cause of collisions between motorcycles and cars?

stop before reaching the bus; remain stopped until the lights are off.

When a school bus is flashing red lights or has a red stop sign lowered, you should...

you are on the other side of a divided highway separated by a physical barrier.

You do not have to stop for a school bus only if...

immediately drive as far to the right as possible and STOP until the vehicle has passed.

When you hear or see an emergency vehicle:

inattention

The number one cause of crashes in Oregon work zones:

In construction/work zones, at all times, whether or not there are posted signs.

In Oregon, when do traffic fines double for all traffic offenses?

ANY amount

How much alcohol does it take to impair your ability to drive?

you will consent to a breath, blood or urine test if you are asked by a police officer.

Oregon's implied consent law means...

One year

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, how long will you lose driving priveleges?

stop at once, render aid, and exchange information.

If you have a traffic crash or collision, you must...

Your driving privileges will be suspended.

If you do not report a crash to the DMV within 72 hours, what will happen?

you will have to maintain proof of future financial responsibility with DMV for three years.

Oregon's future financial responsibility law means...

downhill

This image represents a car parked facing___________.

blind spot

The red in this picture shows the driver's...

guidance, information

A green colored sign contains ______ or ________.

in the same direction

This type of line is painted between two lanes going _______.

uphill

This image represents a car parked facing_______.

crosswalk

All of these are pavement markings representing a __________.

historical, cultural, recreational

Brown signs provide ______, ________, or __________ information.

turn left

This cyclist is signaling to __________.

turn right, go straight

In this image, a car in the left lane must turn left. In the right lane, a car may ____ _____ or ___ _______.

turning left or entering from a left turn

The center lane in this image is to be used only for ___________.

traction tires

This symbol is used on acceptable ___________________.

allowed to cross the bike lane to turn right

The dotted line in this image shows where vehicles are ____________.

regulatory

White signs provide _____________information.

going in the opposite direction.

These lines are painted between two lanes ____________.

bike box

This represents a ______ ______ at an intersection.

right of way, left

At this signal, if the arrow is green, you have the _____ __ _____ to turn ______.

diagonal

This image shows ______________ parking spaces.

Car C, because it is to the right of car B.

At this intersection, car A arrived first. Cars B and C arrived at the same time. After car A proceeds, which car should go next and why?

stop

This car did not ___________ in time.

warnings

This color and shape of sign is used to indicate __________.

work zones, road construction

Orange traffic signs are used for _____ or ________.

that traffic is merging from the right

This sign means ________________.

turn left

This sign indicates that you may not _____________.

parallel park

This diagram shows how to __________________________.

a railroad crossing

This pavement marking indicates __________________.

slow moving vehicles

This emblem is required on ________________ such as farm equipment on highways.

school zone

You would see this shape of sign in a _________ __________.

prohibitive

This is the color used on _______________ signs; signs that tell you what you are NOT allowed to do

warning, work

Almost half of work zone crashes occur in the transition zone between the _______ sign and the ______ zone.

motorist services

This color of sign is used to indicate ________ _______ahead.

myth

Myth or truth? Coffee will sober you up so you can drive.

truth

Myth or truth? If you drink alcohol, even a little, your chances of being in a crash are greater than if you did not drink any.

truth

Myth or truth? ANY level of alcohol in your blood impairs your ability to drive.

truth

Myth or truth?

You may be found guilty and convicted of driving under the influence if you drive a vehicle while you are under the influence of liquor, a controlled substance, an inhalant, or any combination of these.

DUII

The abbreviation for the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants

stop

This driver is signaling that he is about to ____________.

true

True or false? It is illegal to drive in Oregon with any open container of alcohol inside the driver/passenger portion of the car.

the stop line

What is the white line in front of the red car called?

turning (left) from the wrong lane

What error is this driver making?

yield

This is a ______________ sign.

false

True or false? If you are in the lane going in the opposite direction from a school bus flashing its red lights, you do not need to stop.

blind spots

One of the dangers of driving near trucks and buses is that they have larger _____________ on the side and even in back of their vehicle.

same

Motorcyle riders have the ____________ rights and responsibilities on roadways as other vehicles.

bike sharrow

This symbol, called a _______ _________, indicates that you may share the lane with bicyclists.

20 mph

Speed in school zones

right of way

You must always give _____ ___ _______ to pedestrians with white canes or guide dogs.

before

You should slow down _____________ you enter a curve.

slow to 35 mph, there is a curve

This sign indicates that you should ____________because____________.

weapon

NEVER discharge a _____________ of any kind across a highway.

exempt

Funeral processions are _____________ from some rules of the road.

red flag, red light

A _________________, at least 12 inches square, must be shown at the end of a load that extends 4 ft or more beyond the body of a vehicle. If conditions limit visibility, a ____________ must replace it.

25 mph

Speed in residential areas

55 mph

Speed on all roads and highways not meeting other definitions.

65 mph

Speed on most Oregon interstates unless posted otherwise.