Oregon DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Which headlight setting should you use when driving in fog?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

Answer

High beam headlights.

Answer

Parking lights.

Question 2

Two solid white lines across a lane mark a crosswalk. What must drivers do?

Accepted Answer

Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and give them the right-of-way.

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Drive through if no pedestrians are visible.

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Pedestrians must yield to vehicles.

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Only stop for pedestrians if accompanied by a guard.

Question 3

If you are involved in an accident, what should you do at the scene?

Accepted Answer

Stop at or near the scene.

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Leave immediately if damage is minor.

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Stand in traffic to warn other drivers.

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Drive to the nearest gas station before reporting.

Question 4

If your power steering fails while driving, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Work harder to steer

Answer

Brake hard and park in the lane.

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Ignore it and continue until the next exit.

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Turn off the ignition immediately.

Question 5

If you hear a siren behind you, what is the proper response?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right and stop to let the emergency vehicle pass.

Answer

Stop immediately where you are even in the travel lane.

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Speed up to get out of the way quickly.

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Turn into the opposite lane to create space.

Question 6

If an intersection requires a stop but has no stop line or crosswalk markings, where should you stop?

Accepted Answer

At the nearest point before entering the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of traffic.

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Only if you can see 200 feet in both directions.

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In the middle of the intersection to get the best view.

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You are not required to stop.

Question 7

Guide signs are what color and what information do they provide?

Accepted Answer

Green — directional and mileage information.

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Red — regulatory prohibitions.

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Blue — destination services.

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Yellow — general warnings.

Question 8

A ''No stopping'' sign means you may stop only to what action?

Accepted Answer

Avoid a conflict with other traffic (such as to prevent a crash)

Answer

Unload packages at any time,

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Discharge passengers whenever needed,

Question 9

How does smoking or preparing to smoke while driving affect driving?

Accepted Answer

It is a distracting activity that can take hands and eyes off the road

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It does not affect driving ability

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It helps keep drivers alert

Question 10

An octagonal traffic sign always means:

Accepted Answer

Stop.

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Speed limit.

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Railroad crossing.

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Hospital ahead.

Question 11

If a green arrow changes to a solid green, what must you do when turning?

Accepted Answer

You may still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

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You keep the same right-of-way to turn without yielding

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You may no longer turn and must go straight

Question 12

An orange-colored sign most commonly means:

Accepted Answer

Construction

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The start of a no passing zone.

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A school zone is ahead.

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A recreation area.

Question 13

At a railroad crossing where you do not see or hear a train, you must stop when:

Accepted Answer

A stop sign is posted.

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Only if your passenger says to stop.

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If the crossing is on a hill.

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A train might come in an hour.

Question 14

You need to back out of your driveway and children are nearby. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Get out and walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

Answer

Rev the engine to get their attention.

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Sound your horn to warn the children.

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Check the side mirror only and proceed.

Question 15

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 steady red light.

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A flashing yellow light.

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A solid green light.

Question 16

When must you use your turn signals?

Accepted Answer

When changing lanes.

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Only when merging onto a freeway.

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Only during night driving.

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Only when other traffic is present.

Question 17

Where should you keep a space cushion around your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

On all sides of your vehicle (front, rear, left and right).

Answer

Only in front of your vehicle.

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Only behind your vehicle.

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Only on the sides when parked.

Question 18

If you experience a tire blowout while driving, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Take your foot off the gas, do not brake immediately, gradually slow down, and steer to a safe spot to stop.

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Immediately slam on the brakes.

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Immediately accelerate to stabilize the vehicle.

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Turn off the ignition while moving.

Question 19

In a vertical traffic light arrangement, what is the top-to-bottom order of colors?

Answer

Yellow at the top, red in the middle, green at the bottom

Question 20

red at the bottom

Question 1 of 20

Which headlight setting should you use when driving in fog?