Oregon DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 1: 12 Questions

Mini Test 1 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Oregon driving rules, including blind pedestrian, broken yellow centerline, downhill speed control and steady yellow signal. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian using a white cane?

    • A. Stop and remain stopped
    • B. Slow down and continue
    • C. Honk to warn the pedestrian
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    A. Stop and remain stopped

    Drivers must stop for blind pedestrians.

  2. What does a broken yellow center line allow?

    • A. Passing is never allowed
    • B. Traffic moves one direction
    • C. Passing when it is safe
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    C. Passing when it is safe

    Broken yellow lines permit passing.

  3. When driving downhill, what helps control your speed?

    • A. Riding the brakes
    • B. Using a lower gear
    • C. Shifting into neutral
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    B. Using a lower gear

    Lower gears help maintain safe speed.

  4. You want to park on an Oregon street near a fire hydrant. What is the closest you may park to the hydrant?

    • A. 3 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 10 feet
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    C. 10 feet

    Oregon does not allow parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who goes first?

    • A. The larger vehicle
    • B. The driver on the right
    • C. The driver on the left
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    B. The driver on the right

    Right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian using a white cane?

    Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped

    Why: Drivers must stop for blind pedestrians.

  2. Q2. What does a broken yellow center line allow?

    Correct answer: Passing when it is safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing.

  3. Q3. When driving downhill, what helps control your speed?

    Correct answer: Using a lower gear

    Why: Lower gears help maintain safe speed.

  4. Q4. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn you of?

    Correct answer: The light is about to turn red

    Why: Yellow signals warn drivers to prepare to stop.

  5. Q5. What should you do if your tires lose traction on wet pavement?

    Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator

    Why: Reducing speed helps regain traction.

  6. Q6. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually indicate?

    Correct answer: A warning of conditions ahead

    Why: Diamond signs are warning signs.

  7. Q7. When entering a freeway, you should:

    Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic

    Why: Matching speed allows safer merging.

  8. Q8. What should you do if you feel fatigued while driving?

    Correct answer: Pull over and rest

    Why: Rest is the safest way to reduce fatigue.

  9. Q9. You want to park on an Oregon street near a fire hydrant. What is the closest you may park to the hydrant?

    Correct answer: 10 feet

    Why: Oregon does not allow parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

  10. Q10. When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who goes first?

    Correct answer: The driver on the right

    Why: Right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right.

  11. Q11. What should you do before making a lane change?

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots

    Why: Blind spot checks help prevent collisions.

  12. Q12. What is the safest action when approaching a curve with limited visibility?

    Correct answer: Slow down before entering

    Why: Slowing early improves control and visibility.

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