Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Oregon driving rules, including Solid-Next-to-Broken yellow, rumble strip purpose, blind pedestrian approach and sticking accelerator. 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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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow
- Rumble Strip Purpose
- Blind Pedestrian Approach
- Sticking Accelerator
- Parking Uphill Without Curb
- Parking Downhill With Curb
- Headlights Required
- Skid Recovery
- Hydroplaning Response
- Fog Driving
- Freeway Entry
- Missed Freeway Exit
- Emergency Vehicle Response
- Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
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A. Passing is allowed only on the broken-line side
You may pass only when the broken yellow line is on your side.
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You want to park on an Oregon street near a fire hydrant. What is the closest you may park to the hydrant?
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B. 10 feet
Oregon does not allow parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
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What is the purpose of a rumble strip on the roadway?
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C. Warn drivers they are leaving the lane
Rumble strips alert drivers through vibration and sound.
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When approaching a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog, you must:
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C. Stop and remain stopped
Drivers must stop and stay stopped for blind pedestrians.
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What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
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C. Shift to neutral and brake
Neutral allows you to slow without engine power.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed only on the broken-line side
Why: You may pass only when the broken yellow line is on your side.
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Q2. When approaching a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog, you must:
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped
Why: Drivers must stop and stay stopped for blind pedestrians.
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Q3. What should you do when entering a curve where you cannot see ahead?
Correct answer: Slow before entering the curve
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q4. At an intersection with a flashing red signal, you must:
Correct answer: Stop completely before going
Why: A flashing red light is treated like a stop sign.
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Q5. What is the safest action when your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Ease off the pedals and steer in the intended direction
Why: Gentle steering and easing off pedals helps regain control.
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Q6. A diamond-shaped traffic sign usually warns of:
Correct answer: Road hazards or conditions
Why: Diamond signs are used for warnings.
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Q7. When driving in fog, you should use:
Correct answer: Low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q8. 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.
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Q9. If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should:
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up or turning around is unsafe and illegal.
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Q10. What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must yield by pulling over and stopping.
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Q11. When parking downhill with a curb, your front wheels should be:
Correct answer: Turned toward the curb
Why: Turning toward the curb prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q12. What is the purpose of a rumble strip on the roadway?
Correct answer: Warn drivers they are leaving the lane
Why: Rumble strips alert drivers through vibration and sound.
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Q13. A steady green arrow at an intersection means:
Correct answer: You may turn in the arrow’s direction
Why: A green arrow allows movement in that direction.
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Q14. When must headlights be used?
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise or when visibility is limited
Why: Headlights are required in darkness or poor visibility.
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Q15. What is the correct response to a yellow traffic signal?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if it is safe
Why: Yellow warns that the signal is about to turn red.
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Q16. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs are regulatory.
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Q17. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop in both directions unless separated by a median
Why: Drivers must stop unless a physical median separates traffic.
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Q18. If 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.
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Q19. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Neutral allows you to slow without engine power.
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Q20. What does a broken white line on the road indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are permitted
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving the same direction.
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Q21. When driving on wet pavement, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space helps prevent skidding.
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Q22. A pentagon-shaped sign indicates:
Correct answer: School or school crossing
Why: Pentagon signs warn of school areas.
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Q23. What is the safest way to handle tailgaters?
Correct answer: Increase following distance ahead
Why: More space ahead reduces risk if you must slow.
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Q24. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Mirrors and shoulder checks ensure the lane is clear.
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Q25. When approaching a railroad crossing without signals, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must yield to trains and proceed cautiously.
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Q26. What does a solid white line at the edge of the road mean?
Correct answer: Marks the roadway edge
Why: Edge lines show the outer boundary of the road.
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Q27. What is the main purpose of speed limits?
Correct answer: Promote safe driving conditions
Why: Speed limits are set for safety.
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Q28. When driving at night, you should dim high beams:
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of another vehicle
Why: Dimming prevents blinding other drivers.
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Q29. If you are involved in a minor crash with no injuries, you should:
Correct answer: Move vehicles out of traffic if possible
Why: Moving vehicles reduces traffic hazards.
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Q30. What does a yield sign require you to do?
Correct answer: Slow and give right-of-way if needed
Why: You must yield to conflicting traffic.
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Q31. When entering a freeway, you should:
Correct answer: Match traffic speed before merging
Why: Matching speed allows safer merging.
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Q32. What is the best way to avoid fatigue while driving long distances?
Correct answer: Take regular breaks
Why: Rest breaks help maintain alertness.
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Q33. What does a solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q34. When approaching an intersection with no signs or signals, you should:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the right
Why: Right-of-way goes to vehicles on the right.
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Q35. What should you do if you hydroplane?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Reducing speed helps tires regain contact.
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Q36. What does a circular yellow sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular yellow signs warn of rail crossings.
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Q37. What is the safest action at a red traffic light?
Correct answer: Stop before the crosswalk
Why: Red lights require a complete stop.
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Q38. When should you use your horn?
Correct answer: To warn others of danger
Why: Horns are for safety warnings only.
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Q39. What is the effect of alcohol on driving?
Correct answer: Slows reaction time
Why: Alcohol reduces reaction and judgment.
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Q40. What does a white arrow painted on the road indicate?
Correct answer: Direction of travel for that lane
Why: Lane arrows show permitted movements.
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Q41. When driving in heavy rain, you should:
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Slower speeds improve control.
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Q42. What should you do if traffic lights are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Uncontrolled signals are treated as stop signs.
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Q43. What does a green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: Green allows movement when safe.
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Q44. When parking uphill without a curb, your wheels should be:
Correct answer: Turned toward the shoulder
Why: Oregon’s manual says that with no curb, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road so the vehicle rolls away from traffic if the brakes fail.
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Q45. What is the main risk of driving too closely behind another vehicle?
Correct answer: Rear-end collisions
Why: Close following reduces reaction time.
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Q46. What should you do before making a turn?
Correct answer: Signal at least 100 feet in advance
Why: Early signaling warns other drivers.
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Q47. What does a solid red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: Red signals require stopping.
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Q48. What is the safest way to check traffic behind you?
Correct answer: Use mirrors frequently
Why: Mirrors provide continuous awareness.
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Q49. What should you do when approaching road work zones?
Correct answer: Slow down and obey signs
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q50. Why should you avoid passing on hills or curves?
Correct answer: Limited visibility
Why: You cannot see oncoming traffic clearly.