Oregon DMV driver's license practice test 5
Try this free Oregon practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the Oregon Driver Manual. The sections it covers most are Lane Travel (6), Signs & Traffic Signals (5), and Sharing the Road (4). To start, you'll answer this: "On a two-way road, where should your vehicle be before turning left?" Explanations follow every answer.
Checked on
- Questions
- 25
- Passing score
- 80% (20 of 25)
- Mistakes allowed
- 5
- Official handbook
- Oregon Driver Manual
Practice questions
Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered
On a two-way road, where should your vehicle be before turning left?
What this test covers
Every question comes from one of these sections of the Oregon Driver Manual.
- Lane Travel6 questions
- Other Important Information1 question
- Parking & Stopping1 question
- Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars1 question
- Safe & Responsible Driving3 questions
- Sharing the Road4 questions
- Signs & Traffic Signals5 questions
- Testing1 question
- Turns & Intersections3 questions
All 25 questions on this test
Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.
Question 1: On a two-way road, where should your vehicle be before turning left?
- A. In the lane just to the right of the center line
- B. In the lane nearest the right curb, to see traffic
- C. Straddling the center line
Question 2: A pedestrian hit by a vehicle going 42 mph has about what risk of death?
- A. 10%
- B. 90%
- C. 50%
Question 3: What are the rules for yellow diagonal stripes in a painted median?
- A. Don't drive in them or turn across them
- B. Drive in them only to pass slower traffic
- C. Turn across them after checking your mirrors
Question 4: Rectangular signs with black words or symbols on white tell you
- A. About nearby services
- B. About hazards ahead
- C. What you must do
Question 5: When you stop behind another vehicle, how far back should you be?
- A. Close enough that its brake lights are just above your hood
- B. Where you can see its rear tires meet the road
- C. Exactly one full car length, at any speed
Question 6: May a 17-year-old Oregon driver use a phone with a hands-free accessory while driving?
- A. No, drivers under 18 can't use a phone at all
- B. Yes, but only for navigation apps
- C. Yes, hands-free use is allowed for every driver
Question 7: Within city limits, you may not make a U-turn where traffic can't see you from how far away?
- A. 1,000 feet
- B. 500 feet
- C. 200 feet
Question 8: A school bus has its red lights flashing. When may you go again?
- A. When the driver turns off the flashing red lights
- B. When the last child has reached the sidewalk safely
- C. After the bus starts moving forward
Question 9: At a red light, what turns may you make onto a one-way road after a complete stop?
- A. Right only, whatever the direction of the one-way road
- B. Left only, and only with a green arrow
- C. Right or left, in the direction of the one-way road
Question 10: Unless posted otherwise, what's the speed limit in a residential district or public park?
- A. 20 mph
- B. 35 mph
- C. 25 mph
Question 11: What does a steady green arrow mean?
- A. You have the right of way to move in its direction
- B. You must stop and then turn when it's clear
- C. You may turn only after yielding to all oncoming cars
Question 12: At an intersection with a bike box, where do you stop at a red light?
- A. Behind the bike box
- B. Inside the bike box
- C. Past the bike box
Question 13: What's the speed limit in an Oregon school speed zone when it applies?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 25 mph
- C. 20 mph
Question 14: What does an advisory speed sign on a curve or ramp tell you?
- A. The speed limit for trucks only
- B. The legal minimum speed allowed on the road
- C. The safe speed for that curve or ramp
Question 15: After passing on a two-lane road, when should you return to your lane?
- A. As soon as your front bumper clears the other car's front bumper
- B. When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
- C. When the passed driver flashes the headlights at you
Question 16: When does a temporary work zone speed limit apply?
- A. Only when workers are out on the road itself
- B. At all times, even if no workers are visible
- C. Only during daylight hours
Question 17: May you drive beside a truck inside a multi-lane roundabout?
- A. Yes, on the inside lane only
- B. No, it's illegal
- C. Yes, if you stay in your lane
Question 18: Your wheels drift off the pavement. What should you do?
- A. Speed up and steer quickly back onto the road
- B. Brake hard and turn sharply to get back onto the road
- C. Slow down, hold the wheel straight, and ease back on
Question 19: Within how many hours must you file an Oregon DMV collision report when one is required?
- A. 72 hours
- B. 24 hours
- C. 10 days
Question 20: A streetcar stops to let people on and off. What should you do?
- A. Pass it on the right while its doors are still open
- B. Stay behind it until it moves or people are clear
- C. Honk so passengers know to hurry across
Source:Oregon Driver Manual, Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars
Question 21: If you fail the Oregon drive test, when can you retake it?
- A. The next business day
- B. After seven calendar days
- C. The same day
Question 22: You miss your freeway exit. What should you do?
- A. Stop and wait for a gap
- B. Go on to the next exit
- C. Back up on the shoulder
Question 23: Is it legal to drive at night with only your parking lights on?
- A. Yes, under 25 mph
- B. No, it's illegal
- C. Yes, in cities
Question 24: What does a Stop Here for Pedestrians sign tell you?
- A. Stop at the stop line when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk
- B. Stop at the sign every single time, even with no one crossing
- C. Slow down but keep going if a pedestrian is far away
Question 25: Your broken-down car can't be seen from 200 feet in each direction. How far away should warning devices go?
- A. At least 500 feet in each direction
- B. At least 50 feet in each direction
- C. At least 200 feet in each direction
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