Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Oregon driving rules, including red arrow signal, Oregon cell phone ban, vehicle overheats and wet brakes technique. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Red Arrow Signal
- Oregon Cell Phone Ban
- Vehicle Overheats
- Wet Brakes Technique
- Narrow Road with Oncoming
- Roundabout Entry
- Work Zone Approach
- Sharp Curve Technique
- Night Driving Speed Reduction
- Pedestrian Waiting at Crosswalk
- Diamond Sign Warning
- Broken Yellow Center Line
- Double Solid Yellow
- Flashing Yellow Signal
- Traffic Signals Not Working
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What does a red arrow traffic signal mean?
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A. Stop and do not turn
A red arrow prohibits movement in that direction.
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When is it legal to use a cell phone while driving?
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B. Only when using hands-free equipment
Hands-free use reduces distraction.
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to overheat?
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C. Pull over and turn off the engine
Stopping prevents engine damage.
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What is the safest way to handle wet brakes?
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B. Apply light pressure to dry them
Light braking helps restore braking power.
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When driving on a narrow road with oncoming traffic, you should:
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B. Reduce speed and be prepared to yield
Slowing allows safer sharing of space.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop
Why: Flashing lights require a full stop.
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Q2. What does a double solid yellow center line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited in both directions
Why: Double solid yellow lines mean no passing.
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Q3. When driving on a narrow road with oncoming traffic, you should:
Correct answer: Reduce speed and be prepared to yield
Why: Slowing allows safer sharing of space.
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Q4. What should you do when you see a pedestrian waiting at a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Stop and allow them to cross
Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks.
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Q5. What is the safest way to drive through a sharp curve?
Correct answer: Slow before entering the curve
Why: Entering at a safe speed helps maintain control.
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Q6. What does a red arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop and do not turn
Why: A red arrow prohibits movement in that direction.
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Q7. What should you do if your vehicle begins to overheat?
Correct answer: Pull over and turn off the engine
Why: Stopping prevents engine damage.
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Q8. What does a broken white line on the roadway allow?
Correct answer: Lane changes when safe
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q9. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to yield
Why: Caution is required when no controls are present.
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Q10. What is the safest way to handle wet brakes?
Correct answer: Apply light pressure to dry them
Why: Light braking helps restore braking power.
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Q11. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: A warning
Why: Diamond signs warn of conditions ahead.
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Q12. When driving at night, you should reduce speed because:
Correct answer: Your visibility is limited
Why: Limited visibility reduces reaction time.
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Q13. What should you do if traffic ahead suddenly slows?
Correct answer: Brake smoothly and increase following distance
Why: Smooth braking helps avoid collisions.
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Q14. What does a solid white line at the edge of the road show?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Edge lines mark roadway boundaries.
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Q15. When is it legal to use a cell phone while driving?
Correct answer: Only when using hands-free equipment
Why: Hands-free use reduces distraction.
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Q16. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn you of?
Correct answer: The light is about to turn red
Why: Yellow warns drivers to prepare to stop.
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Q17. What is the safest way to enter traffic from the roadside?
Correct answer: Yield to all approaching vehicles
Why: Traffic already on the road has priority.
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Q18. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: A school area or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs are used for schools.
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Q19. What should you do when approaching road construction?
Correct answer: Slow down and follow posted signs
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q20. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow warns drivers to be careful.
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Q21. 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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Q22. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go
Why: Steering gently helps regain control.
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Q23. What is the purpose of speed limits?
Correct answer: To promote safe driving
Why: Speed limits are set for safety.
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Q24. What does a circular yellow sign warn of?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular signs indicate rail crossings.
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Q25. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must yield and stop.
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Q26. When driving in heavy rain, you should:
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra distance improves safety.
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Q27. What does a white rectangular sign usually show?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or rules
Why: White rectangular signs are regulatory.
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Q28. 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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Q29. What should you do before turning at an intersection?
Correct answer: Signal well in advance
Why: Early signaling alerts other drivers.
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Q30. What does a broken yellow center line allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing.
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Q31. What is the safest way to avoid distractions while driving?
Correct answer: Focus only on driving
Why: Attention is critical for safety.
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Q32. What should you do if traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop and take turns.
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Q33. What does a green arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: You may move in the arrow direction
Why: Green arrows allow protected movement.
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Q34. 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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Q35. What should you do when approaching a curve with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Slowing early maintains control.
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Q36. 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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Q37. What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up is unsafe and illegal.
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Q38. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Correct answer: No passing on your side
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q39. What should you do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Traffic in the circle has the right-of-way.
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Q40. What is the safest action if you feel tired while driving?
Correct answer: Pull over and rest
Why: Rest is the safest solution.
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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 should you dim your high-beam headlights?
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of another vehicle
Why: Dimming prevents glare.
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Q43. What should you do at a steady red traffic light?
Correct answer: Stop completely before entering
Why: Red lights require a full stop.
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Q44. What is the main risk of tailgating another vehicle?
Correct answer: Rear-end collisions
Why: Close following reduces reaction time.
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Q45. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Blind spot checks are essential.
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Q46. What does a yield sign require you to do?
Correct answer: Give right-of-way when needed
Why: Drivers must yield to conflicting traffic.
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Q47. What should you do when driving downhill?
Correct answer: Use a lower gear to control speed
Why: Lower gears help maintain control.
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Q48. 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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Q49. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Neutral allows safe slowing.
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Q50. Why should you avoid passing on hills or curves?
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic may not be visible
Why: Limited visibility makes passing dangerous.