All 41 Oregon Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In Oregon, the minimum age to apply for an instruction permit is:
Answer: 15
You must be at least 15 to apply for an Oregon instruction permit.
The minimum age to apply for an Oregon Class C driver license is:
Answer: 16
You must be at least 16 to apply for a Class C license.
An Oregon applicant under 18 must have held the permit for at least:
Answer: 6 months
Under-18 applicants must hold the permit at least 6 months.
One way to meet Oregon's supervised-driving requirement is:
Answer: 100 hours of supervised driving
You need 100 hours of supervised driving experience (one option).
The alternative Oregon requirement is 50 hours of supervised driving plus:
Answer: An ODOT-approved traffic safety education course
Alternatively, 50 hours plus an ODOT-approved traffic safety education course.
In Oregon, drivers under 18 using a cell phone or mobile device while driving is:
Answer: Illegal
It is illegal for drivers under 18 to use a cell phone or mobile device while driving.
An Oregon driving test for an under-18 applicant must be supervised by a Proctor who is over:
Answer: 21
A Proctor over 21 must supervise the test.
During the first year, an Oregon provisional (under-18) driver faces restrictions on nighttime driving and:
Answer: Carrying young passengers
Provisional drivers face restrictions on nighttime driving and young passengers during the first year.
To be licensed in Oregon you must pass a:
Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required for licensing.
Speed Limits & Speed Management In Oregon, the speed limit when driving in alleys (unless posted) is:
Answer: 15 mph
15 mph applies in alleys and narrow residential areas.
In Oregon, the speed limit in any business district (unless posted) is:
Answer: 20 mph
20 mph applies in any business district.
In Oregon, the reduced speed within a school speed zone is:
Answer: 20 mph
A school speed zone is 20 mph.
In Oregon, the speed limit in residential districts and public parks (unless posted) is:
Answer: 25 mph
25 mph applies in residential districts, public parks, and on ocean shores where vehicles are permitted.
In Oregon, the speed limit on roads and highways not otherwise defined (unless posted) is:
Answer: 55 mph
55 mph applies on all roads and highways not meeting another definition.
In an Oregon school speed zone, a flashing yellow light on the sign means you must:
Answer: Obey the reduced 20 mph limit
When the yellow light flashes, obey the reduced 20 mph school-zone limit.
In Oregon, if you are unsure whether it is a school day, you should:
Answer: Slow down to 20 mph
If unsure it's a school day, slow to 20 mph.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Oregon, the law presumes you are impaired (DUII) at a blood alcohol concentration of:
Answer: .08% or more
At 0.08% or more, Oregon law presumes impairment — but you can be arrested below that too.
In Oregon, you can still be arrested for DUII even if your BAC is:
Answer: Lower than 0.08%
You can be arrested for DUII even with a BAC lower than 0.08% if impaired.
Oregon's Open Container law makes it illegal to:
Answer: Have an open alcohol container in a vehicle on any road
It is illegal to have an open alcohol container in a vehicle on any road.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
Oregon drivers under 21 fail the alcohol test with a BAC of:
Answer: Any amount (zero tolerance)
Under-21 drivers face zero tolerance — any amount of alcohol.
An Oregon commercial driver is presumed impaired at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUII at .04.
The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in Oregon, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Sharing the Road R R
In Oregon, when required to stop at a railroad crossing with no stop line, stop at least:
Answer: 15 feet from the nearest rail
Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail when there is no stop line.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Oregon, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Oregon's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
In an Oregon school zone, you should look for children and:
Answer: Be ready to stop
Look for children and be ready to stop in a school zone.
A motorcycle in Oregon is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
When passing a bicyclist in Oregon, you should:
Answer: Give room and pass only when safe
Give bicyclists room and pass only when it is safe.
Vehicle Equipment Oregon law requires vehicle occupants to:
Answer: Wear seat belts
Buckle up — Oregon's seat-belt law is enforced.
If your turn signals fail in Oregon, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
In Oregon you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In Oregon, the speed limit on ocean shores where vehicles are permitted is:
Answer: 25 mph
25 mph applies on ocean shores where vehicles are permitted.
Safe Driving Oregon notes that besides alcohol, impaired driving is also caused by:
Answer: Marijuana and other drugs
Marijuana and other drugs also cause impairment and collisions.
If you become drowsy while driving in Oregon, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
A safe following distance in Oregon gives you:
Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Even at the posted Oregon limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Points & Penalties If you are involved in a crash in Oregon, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
In Oregon, too many traffic convictions or a poor driving record can lead to:
Answer: License suspension
A poor driving record can suspend your license.