Oregon DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

If an emergency vehicle is approaching with flashing lights and/or siren, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Make every reasonable effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path, such as pulling to the side and stopping.

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Speed up to get out of its way without pulling over.

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Stop in the travel lane and block passage.

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Continue as normal because they will find another route.

Question 2

Many crashes are caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Driving too fast for the conditions

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Drivers consistently checking their mirrors

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Drivers yielding the right-of-way

Question 3

When must you stop your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

At stop signs, red lights, or when ordered by a traffic officer.

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Only if another car is waiting at the intersection.

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Only during rush hour.

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If a pedestrian is nearby even without a crosswalk.

Question 4

When you see a 'Merging traffic' sign on a multilane road, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Make room for entering vehicles by changing lanes when safe.

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Always stay at your current speed regardless of traffic.

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Honk to warn merging drivers.

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Stop immediately to let them in.

Question 5

How does alcohol affect driving performance?

Accepted Answer

It slows reflexes and reaction time.

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It improves focus and alertness.

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It wakes you up and sharpens judgment.

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It has no effect if you feel sober.

Question 6

How should you approach an uncontrolled intersection?

Accepted Answer

Yield to vehicles approaching from your right, slow down, cover the brake, and look in all directions

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Maintain speed and proceed

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Assume you have the right-of-way and go first

Question 7

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution.

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Merging traffic.

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Pedestrian crossing.

Question 8

How does increasing your speed affect your field of vision?

Accepted Answer

It decreases your field of vision making hazards harder to detect.

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It increases your field of vision.

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It makes it easier to see cross traffic.

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It does not affect vision at all.

Question 9

Which steps help you drive more safely at night?

Accepted Answer

Increase following distance, avoid driving tired, and keep headlights working.

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Use only your parking lights.

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Drive faster to reduce exposure time.

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Use high beams all the time.

Question 10

Which traffic signal gives you the right-of-way to turn left without yielding to oncoming traffic?

Accepted Answer

A green arrow pointing left.

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A solid green light.

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A flashing yellow light.

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A steady red light.

Question 11

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing where there is no traffic light?

Accepted Answer

The driver must yield to the pedestrian.

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Whoever started moving last.

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The pedestrian must yield to the turning vehicle.

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The driver only if the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.

Question 12

When passing on a multilane highway, what must you ensure before moving into the passing lane?

Accepted Answer

The passing lane is clear and you have signaled your intention.

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You can pass only on the right.

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There is no one in the opposite lane.

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Your passenger opens the door to signal intent.

Question 13

At an unmarked T intersection, who must yield?

Accepted Answer

Traffic on the road that ends at the T must yield to through traffic.

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All vehicles must stop and the first to stop has right-of-way.

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Drivers on the right always have the right-of-way.

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The larger vehicle always yields.

Question 14

A Reduced speed 35 mph sign means:

Accepted Answer

The new 35 mph speed limit begins at the sign.

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The reduced speed starts at the next sign only.

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You have ample time to slow down after the sign.

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The change is optional until enforced by a cop.

Question 15

When turning or changing lanes, what must you always do?

Accepted Answer

Signal your intentions in advance, even if no traffic is visible.

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Signal only when other vehicles are present.

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Signal only in daylight.

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Signal only if traveling at high speed.

Question 16

If an intersection is blocked by traffic ahead, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay out of the intersection until you can fully clear it.

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Get as close as possible to the car ahead and wait.

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Enter slowly and inch through the blockage.

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Use the shoulder to get around the queued vehicles.

Question 17

Being awake for 18 hours impairs driving similarly to having what BAC?

Accepted Answer

About 0.05 percent, similar to moderate intoxication.

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0.00 percent — no impairment.

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0.20 percent — extreme impairment.

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No BAC equivalent exists.

Question 18

When you meet a car with high, blinding headlights, what is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Look toward the right edge of the road until the other car passes.

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Flash your headlights to warn the other driver.

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Use your high beams until they dim theirs.

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Speed up to pass quickly.

Question 19

When should you drive below the posted speed limit?

Accepted Answer

Whenever conditions such as wet roads, poor visibility, or anything else make driving unsafe.

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Only when you see a police car.

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Only when entering a busy highway.

Question 20

When the center line is a solid yellow next to a broken yellow on your side, when may you pass?

Accepted Answer

You may pass if the broken line is next to your lane and traffic is clear.

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Only in emergencies.

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Only if you are on an expressway.

Question 1 of 20

If an emergency vehicle is approaching with flashing lights and/or siren, what should you do?