OR DMV Permit Practice Test 15 (Oregon)

Question 1:

If your car goes into water, you should:

wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

call the fire department immediately.

remove yourself before it starts to sink.

Question 2:

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Rely on your mirrors.

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

Look through your back window for children.

Question 3:

Roads become very slippery:

for the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm.

None of the other answers is correct.

when it's been raining for an hour or more.

right after the rain.

Question 4:

In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:

When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.

When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.

All of the above.

Question 5:

This road sign means:

A road joins from the left

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

Sharp right turn

Winding road ahead

Question 6:

A speed restriction sign:

shows the recommended speed for a curve/turn.

is blue with white lettering.

must be ignored in snow conditions.

has a diamond shape.

Question 7:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 8:

When driving behind a motorcycle, drivers must:

remembers that motorcyclists have the right to use a complete traffic lane.

pass the motorcycle in the same lane.

drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.

share the lane with the motorcycle.

Question 9:

This is:

a side road sign.

a merging traffic sign.

a right curve sign.

Question 10:

Work zone signs:

mean that road conditions will improve soon.

mean that drivers must come to a complete stop and back up.

provide information on road work or other temporary road conditions.

mean that drivers should drive faster to get out of the work zone.

Question 11:

This road sign means:

Merge

Side Road

Merging Traffic

All traffic must go straight ahead

Question 12:

A road is likely to be most slippery:

when tire marks have been left by other vehicles.

in cold, dry weather.

when icy and the temperature is near freezing.

in spring.

Question 13:

What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver?

Sudden stops.

Weaving between lanes.

Driving slower than the normal flow of traffic.

All of the above.

Question 14:

For protection, motorcyclists are required to:

keep their headlights and taillights on at all times.

signal turns, lane changes and stops.

wear approved helmets.

Question 15:

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:

sound the horn.

overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

Question 16:

What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.

Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

Question 17:

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

take their foot off the gas pedal.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

Question 18:

A steady green light at intersections means:

You may drive through the intersection if the road is clear

You must increase your speed

You may not turn right

Question 19:

This road sign means:

Railroad Crossing

One Way

Limited parking

Question 20:

This road sign means:

You must come to a complete stop

Do not enter

Slow down, stop if necessary and yield the right-of-way

Merging traffic

Question 21:

You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:

if it’s raining.

AFTER you move.

BEFORE you move.

Question 22:

Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

work with

fix

replace

Question 23:

___________ are the most frequent fatality in work zone crashes.

Motorcyclists

Construction workers

Drivers and their passengers

Bicyclists

Question 24:

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, drivers should:

enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

stop first, then gradually enter traffic.

accelerate to the speed of traffic.

drive above the speed of traffic to get ahead.

Question 25:

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

pull over to the side of the road and stop.

increase your speed to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle.

slow down until it passes you.

drive with your flashers on.

Question 26:

What should you do if your brakes fail?

Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it.

Turn on your cruise control.

Try pumping the brake pedal to increase pressure.

Question 27:

A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.

if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

All of the above.

Question 28:

This sign means:

Divided highway ahead.

Divided highway ends.

Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.

Question 29:

A thumping sound can be a warning:

that a tire blowout is about to occur.

of a steering failure.

of a brake failure.

Question 30:

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

Passing is not permitted in either direction

Passing on the right is permitted in either direction

Question 31:

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors are useless.

Question 32:

Are drivers allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass other vehicles?

Yes, but only by 10 MPH or less.

No.

Yes, but only if they drive with caution.

Question 33:

Vertical rectangles tell drivers:

the law.

what is not allowed.

the direction they should travel.

Question 34:

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

early enough so other drivers know your intention.

after changing lanes.

at any time.

just before changing lanes.

Question 35:

This road sign means:

Stop before turning right

4-way stop ahead

Lane closed for traffic

There is a traffic signal ahead

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