Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Oregon driving rules, including wet brakes response, yellow pennant sign, rumble strip purpose and aggressive driver response. 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 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Wet Brakes Response
- Yellow Pennant Sign
- Rumble Strip Purpose
- Aggressive Driver Response
- Fog Headlights
- Solid White Line Between Lanes
- Yield Sign
- Pedestrian Yield Obligation
- Night High Beam Dimming
- School Bus Flashing Red
- Alcohol Effects
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What is the safest action when driving on wet roads?
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C. Reduce speed
Wet roads reduce traction.
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What does a circular yellow sign indicate?
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B. Railroad crossing ahead
Circular yellow signs warn of rail crossings.
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What is the purpose of rumble strips?
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B. Warn drivers leaving the lane
They alert drivers by vibration and sound.
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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 safest way to enter a freeway?
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C. Adjust speed to match traffic
Matching speed allows safer merging.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when a traffic signal changes from green to yellow?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if it is safe
Why: A yellow signal warns the light will turn red.
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Q2. What does a solid white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q3. When approaching an intersection without signs or signals, you should:
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on your right
Why: Right-of-way goes to traffic on the right.
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Q4. What is the safest way to enter a freeway?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to match traffic
Why: Matching speed allows safer merging.
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Q5. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow means caution.
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Q6. What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Reducing speed helps tires regain traction.
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Q7. What does a red octagonal sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagon-shaped signs are used only for stop signs.
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Q8. When must you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians?
Correct answer: At crosswalks and intersections
Why: Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks.
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Q9. What is the correct action when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must yield and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q10. What does a broken yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when clear.
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Q11. When driving in fog, which headlights should you use?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q12. What should you do if you miss your intended turn?
Correct answer: Continue and turn around safely later
Why: Backing up or sudden turns are unsafe.
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Q13. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually warn of?
Correct answer: Road hazards
Why: Diamond signs are warning signs.
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Q14. When parking uphill with a curb, your wheels should be:
Correct answer: Turned away from the curb
Why: Turning away prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q15. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Checking blind spots ensures safety.
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Q16. What does a steady red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: Red means stop.
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Q17. You are driving 45 mph on an Oregon highway in good conditions. What following distance does the Oregon manual call for?
Correct answer: 4 seconds or more
Why: A safe following distance is 2 to 4 seconds, and at speeds over 30 mph it should be 4 seconds or more.
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Q18. What does a circular yellow sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular yellow signs warn of rail crossings.
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Q19. When driving at night, you should dim high beams:
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of another vehicle
Why: Dimming prevents glare.
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Q20. What should you do if traffic lights are not working?
Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop and take turns.
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Q21. What does a yield sign require?
Correct answer: Give right-of-way when necessary
Why: You must yield to conflicting traffic.
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Q22. What is the safest action when driving on wet roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction.
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Q23. What does a white arrow painted on the lane indicate?
Correct answer: Permitted lane movement
Why: Lane arrows guide direction.
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Q24. When should headlights be turned on?
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise or low visibility
Why: Headlights are required in darkness or poor visibility.
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Q25. What is the purpose of rumble strips?
Correct answer: Warn drivers leaving the lane
Why: They alert drivers by vibration and sound.
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Q26. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop unless separated by a median
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses.
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Q27. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Neutral allows safe slowing.
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Q28. What does a solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing
Why: Solid yellow prohibits passing.
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Q29. When driving through a work zone, you should:
Correct answer: Obey posted speed limits
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q30. What should you do at a flashing red traffic signal?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red is treated like a stop sign.
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Q31. What is the safest way to handle tailgaters?
Correct answer: Increase space ahead
Why: Extra space reduces risk.
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Q32. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School area
Why: Pentagon signs warn of schools.
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Q33. What should you do before making a turn?
Correct answer: Signal well in advance
Why: Early signaling alerts others.
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Q34. What is the main effect of alcohol on driving?
Correct answer: Slows reaction time
Why: Alcohol impairs driving ability.
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Q35. When parking downhill with a curb, your wheels should be:
Correct answer: Turned toward the curb
Why: Turning toward the curb prevents rolling.
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Q36. What does a green arrow signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed in the arrow direction
Why: Green arrows allow movement.
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Q37. What should you do if visibility is reduced by heavy rain?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Reduced speed improves control.
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Q38. 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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Q39. When approaching a railroad crossing without signals, you should:
Correct answer: Slow and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must yield to trains.
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Q40. What is the safest way to avoid fatigue on long trips?
Correct answer: Take regular breaks
Why: Breaks help maintain alertness.
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Q41. What does a broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Lanes moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines divide same-direction lanes.
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Q42. 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 right.
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Q43. What is the main purpose of speed limits?
Correct answer: Promote safety
Why: Speed limits are set for safety.
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Q44. What should you do when approaching a curve with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing early maintains control.
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Q45. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulations
Why: White rectangular signs are regulatory.
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Q46. What is the safest way to check traffic behind you?
Correct answer: Use mirrors regularly
Why: Mirrors provide continuous awareness.
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Q47. When is it legal to pass another vehicle?
Correct answer: When the road markings allow and it is safe
Why: Passing must follow markings and safety rules.
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Q48. What should you do if involved in a minor crash with no injuries?
Correct answer: Move vehicles out of traffic if possible
Why: Clearing traffic reduces danger.
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Q49. What does a steady green traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: Green allows movement when safe.
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Q50. Why is it important to keep a safe following distance?
Correct answer: To allow time to react
Why: Space gives you time to respond safely.