Practice test 1 of 10 — Oregon permit test

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1. Question 1: C. You are turning right

   A left arm bent upward at the elbow is the hand signal for a right turn.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

2. Question 2: A. No, it is not allowed

   Do not park across a driveway. It keeps people from getting in or out.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

3. Question 3: A. Get out and walk away at an angle toward the train

   Get out at once and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train, so debris thrown forward in the crash will not hit you.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Railroad emergencies

4. Question 4: C. $165 up to $1,000

   Oregon fines for this "begin at $165 and go up to $1,000," even for parking just a few minutes.

   Handbook: Parking & Stopping — Parking Spaces for Persons with Disabilities

5. Question 5: A. No driver should insist on taking it

   The law says who must yield, but no driver should insist on the right-of-way if it could cause a crash.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics

6. Question 6: C. $15,000 per person

   Oregon requires Personal Injury Protection of "$15,000 per person" for needed expenses within two years of an injury.

   Handbook: Other Important Information — Mandatory Insurance

7. Question 7: D. The right lane ends ahead

   The right edge line bends in toward the center, which means the right lane ends ahead and drivers in it must move left.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

8. Question 8: C. When turning or entering or leaving a driveway

   Driving or parking in a bike lane is not allowed, but the manual says "You may cross a bike lane when turning or when entering" or leaving an alley, driveway or private road.

   Handbook: Sharing the Road — Bicycles

9. Question 9: A. It may roll back when it starts to move

   A large truck may roll back a little as it starts on a hill, so leave extra space in front of you.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

10. Question 10: D. No passing from either side

    Two solid yellow lines down the center of the road mean no passing from either side.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

11. Question 11: D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough

    At higher speed, tires cannot clear the water fast enough and can ride up on a thin layer of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

12. Question 12: A. About four times as far

    Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times as far.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

13. Question 13: A. A railroad crossing ahead

    The round yellow sign is used to give advance warning of a railroad crossing.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

14. Question 14: C. When it is turning left and there is room

    You may pass on the right when the car ahead is turning left or on a road with two or more lanes your way, if it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

15. Question 15: B. No, treat it like other traffic

    You must pull over for an emergency vehicle using its siren and lights. Without them, it is treated like other traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Emergency vehicles

16. Question 16: A. In the exit lane, after leaving the main lanes

    Keep your speed in the main lanes and slow down once you are in the exit lane.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

17. Question 17: D. All other traffic and pedestrians

    A driver making a U-turn must yield to all other traffic and to pedestrians.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

18. Question 18: B. Lanes of traffic moving the same way

    White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

19. Question 19: D. Stop, whichever way you are going

    On a two-lane road, traffic going both ways must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — School buses

20. Question 20: D. Failing to report a vehicle crash

    Oregon lists reasons such as DUII, driving uninsured and "Failing to report a vehicle collision."

    Handbook: Other Important Information — Loss of Driving Privileges

21. Question 21: B. $25,000

    Oregon requires bodily injury coverage of at least "$25,000 per collision for one person."

    Handbook: Other Important Information — Mandatory Insurance

22. Question 22: A. Pull over to a safe place first

    Pull over to a safe place before using your phone, since calls take your mind off driving.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

23. Question 23: A. Walk around the car to check for children

    Small children can be hidden behind a car. Walk around it to check before you back out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Leaving a parked car

24. Question 24: A. Services such as gas, food and lodging

    Blue signs show services for drivers, such as gas, food, lodging and hospitals.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

25. Question 25: B. 55 mph

    Oregon sets 55 mph "On all roads and highways not meeting any other definition" unless posted.

    Handbook: Speed Regulations — Speed Limits

26. Question 26: A. Wait for the green, then one car goes

    The Oregon manual says "Only one vehicle can proceed each time the green light comes on."

    Handbook: Freeway Driving — Entering a Freeway

27. Question 27: D. When they are past your new lane and the next lane

    Without a signal, Oregon says the person must be "past the lane you are turning into, plus the next lane."

    Handbook: Sharing the Road — Pedestrians

28. Question 28: B. Where you may enter it to turn or park

    Oregon says striped red lines show where you "may enter the Transit Only lane to turn, park" or enter a driveway.

    Handbook: Pavement Markings — Red Markings

29. Question 29: A. The no-passing zone has ended

    A pass with care sign marks the end of a no-passing zone. You may pass again, but only when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

30. Question 30: A. Fuel is available at or near the next exit

    Blue signs show services for drivers. A gas pump symbol means fuel is available near the next exit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

31. Question 31: A. Keep well back and report it when safe

    Weaving may mean an impaired driver. Keep well back and report it to police when it is safe to do so.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Making safe choices

32. Question 32: D. Slowly, watching for people

    Drive slowly in a parking lot and watch for people walking and cars backing out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking lots

33. Question 33: B. Trains cannot stop quickly or steer away

    A train cannot steer and may need a mile or more to stop, so you must always yield to it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Railroad crossings

34. Question 34: D. Stop and wait behind the stop line

    A steady red light means stop. Wait behind the stop line or crosswalk until you may legally go.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

35. Question 35: A. Let the cyclist pass, then turn

    Yield to the cyclist in the bike lane. Let them go by, then make your turn behind them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles