Oregon Permit Test

In Oregon, your vehicle liability insurance policy must indicate at least __________ in coverage for person injury protection in an accident.

$15,000

If you are convicted of __________ or more traffic violations within five years, the DMV will revoke your license.

20

If a resident of Oregon between 13 and 20 years of age is convicted of purchasing or possessing alcoholic beverage, their license will be suspended ___________.

for one year or until he or she turns 17, whichever is longer.

In Oregon, your vehicle liability insurance policy must include at least __________ in coverage for property damage in any one accident.

$20,000

When can you turn right in the direction of a steady red arrow?

After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians on your path.

If you fail to file an accident report with the DMV when it is required, your license will be suspended for up to __________.

5 years

If you are convicted of driving while your license is suspended for DUII, you will be fined at least __________.

$1,000

If you refuse to submit to a breath test for alcohol, the DMV will suspend your license for __________.

1 year

This warning sign means

The road ahead curves to the right, then left.

This sign is

An object marker on a roadway

When you approach a flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection, you should __________.

slow down and proceed with caution

__________ may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels

If you see a __________ sign in your lane, it means you are going the wrong way.

Do Not Enter

On a roadway with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended to be used __________.

for passing slower vehicles

This warning sign alerts a driver that __________.

a school crossing is ahead

In Oregon, what is the maximum speed limit in residential districts unless posted otherwise?

25 mph

What does this sign mean?

Prepare to stop ahead

Oregon law requires _________ to use safety belts when a vehicle is in motion.

the driver and all passengers

It is legal to park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. True or False?

False

If your vehicle is moving in traffic, you must signal __________ before you turn or change lanes.

at least 100 feet

If there are no reduced speed limits at work zones, you should ___________.

obey the usual legal speed imit

When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass __________.

only on the left of the vehicle

What is a sharrow?

A pavement marking indicating the lane is shared by bicycles and cars.

For drivers who are at least 21 years old, the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) is under __________.

0.08%

When making a left turn at an intersection controlled by signs or signals, you must yield to __________.

oncoming vehicles

When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to ___________.

all traffic coming from the opposite direction

This sign is __________.

a railroad crossing sign

You are driving on a divided highway with the two roadways separated by a painted medium strip. You approach a school bus with its lights flashing that is stopped the opposite roadway. What should you do?

Stop for the bus.

In Oregon, you must dim your headlights whenever you are following another vehicle within __________.

350 feet

You are parked parallel to the curb, facing downhill. Which way should you point your front wheels?

Towards the curb

On a highway with three or more lanes going in the same direction, fast-moving vehicles should use __________.

the left lane

In parallel parking in Oregon, you must park your vehicle parallel to and no more than __________ from the curb.

12 inches

This sign indicates

Traffic merging ahead

In a roundabout, traffic circulates __________.

counterclockwise

A flashing yellow light means that you should __________.

slow down and proceed with caution

On one-way roadways solid yellow lines are used as __________.

left edge lines

At an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left. True or Flase.

False

To be able to stop safely under conditions of rain, ice, or snow you should __________.

increase your following distance

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from wither direction can __________ from the center lane.

make left turns

If your starts to skid, you should turn the steering wheel __________.

in the direction in which you want to go

You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt. True or False.

False

You want to turn at an intersection that has a traffic signal, but there is crossing pedestrian in the lane that you will be turning into. Before you start to turn, the pedestrian must be at least __________ from the lane that you will be turning into.

6 feet

A safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you is __________.

2 - 4 seconds

You are at a stop sign, waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from their left has its turn signal on. What should you do?

Wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn then start your turn

If you're being passed by another vehicle, you should __________ until the pass is complete.

not increase your speed

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should __________. (3 things)

1. not stop until your tires are gripping the road again

2. ease your foot off the gas pedal

3.keep the steering wheel straight

This sign is found ___________.

on freeways

What does this sign mean?

You are entering a winding road

When you drive slower than the normal speed of traffic, you should drive __________.

in the right lane or close to the right edge of the roadway

Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what do two solid yellow lines mark?

The center of the roadway

This orange sign is posted at __________.

work zones

When driving on a two-way road with no centerline markings, you must __________.

leave at least half of the roadway for vehicles going in the opposite direction.

What does this sign indicate?

Vehicles in the left lane must turn left and vehicles in the right lane may go straight or turn right

What does this sign indicate?

Vehicles may either go straight or turn left

What does this sign mean?

A divided highway ends ahead

What does this sign mean?

A speed zone is ahead; prepare to reduce your speed to 45 mph

What does this sign mean?

You can drive in a lane at which this sign is posted when you are carrying at least one passenger

If you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident without stopping (hit and run), you may go to jail for up to ___________ if someone was seriously injured in the accident.

10 years

When turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road __________.

bring you vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you're entering

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you __________.

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

In Oregon, unless otherwise stated, what is the maximum speed limit when driving on interstate highways?

65 mph

Who must you always obey while driving?

Police officers

To pass a bicyclist, you should __________.

move as far as possible to the left side of your lane

What is the first step of parallel parking between two cars?

Pull up even with the front of the first car

If a school bus is stopped on the other side of a divided highway separated by a barrier, you should __________.

slow down and watch for children

Most work zone crashes

are rear-end collisions

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with an all-way stop sign at the same time, which vehicle can go first?

The vehicle on the right

What are the colors used for warning signs indicating hazards ahead?

Yellow background, black text or symbols

What should you do if your car has a two-part seat belt system?

Use both the shoulder and the lap belt

When driving down a steep hill, which gear should you use?

Low

Oregon law requires you to file an accident report with DMV if __________.

there is an injury or death resulting from the crash, damage to any vehicle is greater than $1500 and any vehicle is towed from the scene due to damage from the crash and/or damage to property other than a vehicle is over $1500.

When the road is slippery, you should __________.

drive carefully, and avoid making fast turns and sudden stops

Under what circumstance could you drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle?

Under no circumstance

What does this sign mean?

Vehicles turning have the right-of-way, oncoming traffic must stop

What does this sign indicate?

There is shoulder work ahead.

In emergency situations, you should __________.

think before you take actions

What does this sign mean?

Narrow road ahead, reduce speed

What are the colors used for signs telling you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Green background, white letters

What is the best way to get back on the highway if your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder?

Ease your foot off the gas, and brake gently

What does this sign mean?

There is a litter barrel in one mile

You can always cross a single broken white or yellow line except __________.

when you are interfering with traffic by doing so

Many drivers may not see motorcyclists because __________.

motorcycles are smaller

When approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates, you should __________.

slow down and be prepared to stop

What should you do if you want to make a right turn at the corner?

Enter the bicycle lane only after ensuring there is no bicycle traffic, and then make the turn.

What does a "no standing" sign mean?

You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers only

Which of the following is most important when driving at night?

Drive within the range of your headlights

A green arrow showing a red light means __________.

yield to vehicles and pedestrians, then proceed carefully

What is it called when your tires ride on water lying on top of the road?

Hydroplaning

In Oregon, child passengers must be restrained in approved child safety seats until they weigh ____ pounds.

40

What should you do if you want to turn left when the oncoming traffic is heavy?

Wait in the Center of the intersection before proceeding with the turn

You must be able to clearly see at least ____ feet ahead of you before passing on the left

400

What does this sign mean?

The road has been grooved to prevent slippery conditions

On average, 12 ounces of beer could be cleared in your body in about ___________.

1 hour

This sign indicates __________.

you may turn left when the light turns green

What does this sign mean?

No left turn at this intersection

Oregon law requires every driver to insure their vehicles by __________.

bodily injury and property damage insurance and liability policy

Collisions can happen more often when __________.

one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than all other vehicles

In Oregon, unless otherwise stated, what is the maximum speed limit when driving in alleys or narrow residential roadways?

15 mph

What colors are used for guide signs?

Green and blue

Blind spots around trucks and buses are known as __________.

the "no zone"