Oregon Permit Practice Test

When should you use your turn signal?

Explanation. Signal at least 100 feet before any turn or lane change. On highways, signal earlier — at least 5 seconds before changing lanes.

A driver convicted of a first-offense DUI in most states will face:

Explanation. First-offense DUI penalties typically include 90-day to 1-year suspension, fines of $500–$2,500, alcohol education, and possible jail time.

An orange diamond-shaped sign means:

Explanation. Orange is reserved for temporary traffic-control situations: construction, maintenance, and emergency operations.

What does a regulatory sign that is octagonal in shape and red in color always mean?

Explanation. The octagonal red sign is reserved exclusively for STOP. You must come to a complete stop before the painted line, crosswalk, or intersection.

If your vehicle's right wheels drift off the pavement, you should:

Explanation. Sharp steering at speed causes rollover. Slow down gradually, then ease back onto the pavement when the speed differential is small.

When merging onto a freeway from an entrance ramp, you should:

Explanation. Use the entire ramp to accelerate to freeway speed, then merge into a gap. Stopping on the ramp is dangerous and illegal in most states.

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road and only one can pass:

Explanation. The vehicle going downhill must back up because it is easier to control a vehicle backing uphill than backing down a steep grade.

A blue painted curb means:

Explanation. Blue curbs are reserved for vehicles displaying a valid disabled placard or plate.

What does ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) do?

Explanation. ABS prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking, which lets you continue to steer. Apply firm, continuous pressure — do not pump.

Hydroplaning occurs when:

Explanation. Hydroplaning is when tires skim on top of standing water. Ease off the gas and do not brake suddenly — let the car slow until tires regain contact.

When driving in heavy rain, you should reduce your speed by approximately:

Explanation. A reduction of about one-third is recommended in rain. In heavy snow or ice, reduce by half or more.

When approaching a railroad crossing without gates, you must:

Explanation. Passive crossings (no gates or lights) require you to slow down and check both directions for an approaching train before proceeding.

Pedestrians at an intersection without marked crosswalks:

Explanation. Pedestrians have the right of way at every intersection — marked or unmarked — unless a sign or signal directs otherwise.

Texting while driving is:

Explanation. All 50 states ban texting while driving. Hands-free voice texting may still be illegal in some states for drivers under 18.

When should you turn on your headlights?

Explanation. Most states require headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is below ~1,000 feet (rain, fog, snow, dusk).

In most US states, the unposted speed limit in a residential or business district is:

Explanation. 25 mph is the standard default residential and business district speed limit in nearly every US state when no sign is posted.

Aggressive driving and road rage are best handled by:

Explanation. Avoid engagement: do not return gestures, give space, change lanes if needed, and call 911 if threatened. Never lead an angry driver to your home.

You see a yellow diamond with a curved arrow. You should:

Explanation. Curved-arrow warning signs tell you to slow down because the road is about to curve in the direction shown.

You may not park within ___ feet of a railroad crossing.

Explanation. 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing is the standard prohibited distance.

A red circle with a slash through any image means:

Explanation. A red circle with a diagonal line through a symbol always means the depicted action is forbidden (no left turn, no parking, no U-turn).