Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Oregon driving rules, including advisory speed curve, parking uphill without curb, heavy rain first action and drowsy driving 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 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Advisory Speed Curve
- Parking Uphill Without Curb
- Heavy Rain First Action
- Drowsy Driving Response
- Roundabout Entry
- Wet Brakes Procedure
- Yellow Pennant Sign
- Emergency Scene Approach
- Driveway Entry
- Distraction Avoidance
- Heavy Rain Visibility
- Night Headlights
- Parking Downhill With Curb
- Skid Recovery
- Railroad Without Signals
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should you do when approaching a curve with a posted advisory speed?
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A. Slow to the advisory speed before the curve
Advisory speeds are posted for safe travel through curves.
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When parking uphill without a curb, your wheels should be:
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C. Turned toward the shoulder
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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What is the safest practice when driving in heavy rain?
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B. Reduce speed
Slower speeds improve traction.
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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?
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B. Pull over and rest
Rest is the only effective way to reduce fatigue.
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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A. Yield to traffic already in the circle
Traffic in the roundabout has right-of-way.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching a curve with a posted advisory speed?
Correct answer: Slow to the advisory speed before the curve
Why: Advisory speeds are posted for safe travel through curves.
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Q2. What does a solid white line on the right edge of the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Edge lines show where the roadway ends.
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Q3. When must you stop for pedestrians?
Correct answer: When they are in a crosswalk
Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks.
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Q4. What is the safest action if your brakes become wet?
Correct answer: Test them lightly to dry them
Why: Light braking helps restore braking power.
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Q5. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
Why: Flashing red is treated the same as a stop sign.
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Q6. When driving on a slippery road, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space helps prevent skids.
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Q7. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone ahead
Why: Pennant signs warn of no-passing zones.
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Q8. What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?
Correct answer: Pull over and rest
Why: Rest is the only effective way to reduce fatigue.
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Q9. When approaching an emergency scene with flashing lights, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and move over if possible
Why: Drivers must reduce speed and give space.
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Q10. What does a broken white line on the road separate?
Correct answer: Lanes moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines divide same-direction lanes.
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Q11. What is the safest way to make a turn?
Correct answer: Slow before the turn
Why: Slowing first helps maintain control.
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Q12. What should you do when entering traffic from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Traffic already on the road has the right-of-way.
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Q13. What does a circular yellow sign warn of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular yellow signs indicate rail crossings.
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Q14. When driving at night, your headlights should allow you to:
Correct answer: Stop within the distance you can see
Why: You must be able to stop within visible distance.
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Q15. What is the correct action at a steady red traffic light?
Correct answer: Stop before entering the intersection
Why: A steady red light requires a full stop.
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Q16. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go
Why: Gentle steering helps regain control.
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Q17. What does a white rectangular sign usually show?
Correct answer: Rules or regulations
Why: White rectangles are regulatory signs.
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Q18. When approaching a school bus stopped with flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop unless separated by a physical median
Why: Drivers must stop for stopped school buses.
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Q19. What is the safest way to merge onto a freeway?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to match traffic
Why: Matching speed reduces collision risk.
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Q20. What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up or sudden turns are unsafe.
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Q21. What does a yield sign require you to do?
Correct answer: Give right-of-way when needed
Why: You must yield to conflicting traffic.
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Q22. When driving in fog, which headlights should be used?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q23. What is the main danger of following another vehicle too closely?
Correct answer: Rear-end collisions
Why: Close following reduces reaction time.
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Q24. What does a solid yellow center line mean?
Correct answer: No passing
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q25. When should you use your horn?
Correct answer: To warn others of danger
Why: Horns are for safety warnings only.
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Q26. What should you do at an intersection with no signs or signals?
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on your right
Why: Right-of-way goes to traffic on the right.
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Q27. What does a green arrow signal indicate?
Correct answer: You may move in the arrow’s direction
Why: Green arrows allow protected movement.
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Q28. What is the safest practice when driving in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Slower speeds improve traction.
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Q29. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs warn of school areas.
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Q30. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop and take turns.
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Q31. What is the best way to avoid distractions while driving?
Correct answer: Focus only on driving
Why: Full attention is needed for safe driving.
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Q32. 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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Q33. 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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Q34. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Blind spots must be checked.
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Q35. What does a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing.
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Q36. 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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Q37. What is the safest way to check traffic behind you?
Correct answer: Use mirrors regularly
Why: Mirrors provide constant awareness.
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Q38. What does a steady green traffic light mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: Green allows movement when safe.
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Q39. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Neutral allows safe slowing.
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Q40. 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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Q41. What does a diamond-shaped sign warn of?
Correct answer: Road hazards or conditions
Why: Diamond signs are warning signs.
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Q42. When driving downhill, you should:
Correct answer: Use a lower gear to control speed
Why: Lower gears help control speed safely.
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Q43. What should you do if you approach a railroad crossing with no signals?
Correct answer: Slow and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must yield to trains.
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Q44. What does a white arrow painted on the road show?
Correct answer: Permitted direction of travel
Why: Lane arrows guide traffic movement.
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Q45. What is the purpose of speed limits?
Correct answer: Promote safe driving
Why: Speed limits are set for safety.
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Q46. What should you do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Traffic in the roundabout has right-of-way.
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Q47. 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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Q48. What is the safest response to aggressive drivers?
Correct answer: Avoid eye contact and give them space
Why: Giving space reduces conflict.
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Q49. What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow means caution.
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Q50. Why should you avoid passing on hills or curves?
Correct answer: You cannot see oncoming traffic
Why: Limited visibility makes passing dangerous.