Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Oregon driving rules, including pedestrians on roads without sidewalks, headlights fail at night, both hands on wheel and steep downhill grade. 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 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Pedestrians on Roads Without Sidewalks
- Headlights Fail at Night
- Both Hands on Wheel
- Steep Downhill Grade
- Icy Road Technique
- Vehicle Overheating
- Sticking Accelerator
- Roundabout Approach
- Rumble Strip Purpose
- Red Arrow Signal
- Missed Freeway Exit
- Yellow Pennant Sign
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When driving on a road with no sidewalks, pedestrians should:
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B. Walk facing traffic
Facing traffic allows pedestrians to see approaching vehicles.
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What should you do if your headlights suddenly fail at night?
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C. Slow down and pull off the road
Pulling over safely reduces risk.
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Why is it important to keep both hands on the steering wheel?
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B. To maintain maximum control
Proper hand position improves vehicle control.
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What should you do when driving downhill on a steep grade?
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A. Use a lower gear to control speed
Lower gears help maintain control.
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What is the safest way to drive on icy roads?
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A. Reduce speed and avoid sudden movements
Gentle control helps prevent skidding.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching a traffic signal that has turned yellow?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if it is safe
Why: A yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red.
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Q2. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q3. When driving on a road with no sidewalks, pedestrians should:
Correct answer: Walk facing traffic
Why: Facing traffic allows pedestrians to see approaching vehicles.
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Q4. What should you do when approaching a blind intersection?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Limited visibility requires extra caution.
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Q5. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: A complete stop before proceeding
Why: Flashing red is treated like a stop sign.
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Q6. What is the safest way to drive on icy roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and avoid sudden movements
Why: Gentle control helps prevent skidding.
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Q7. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: A warning of road conditions
Why: Diamond signs are used for warnings.
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Q8. When entering traffic from a driveway, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to all vehicles
Why: Traffic already on the road has the right-of-way.
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Q9. What should you do if your headlights suddenly fail at night?
Correct answer: Slow down and pull off the road
Why: Pulling over safely reduces risk.
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Q10. What does a broken yellow center line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing.
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Q11. When driving in fog, why should you avoid high beams?
Correct answer: They reflect light back and reduce visibility
Why: High beams cause glare in fog.
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Q12. What should you do if traffic ahead stops suddenly?
Correct answer: Brake smoothly and maintain control
Why: Smooth braking helps prevent collisions.
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Q13. What does a circular yellow sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular signs indicate railroad crossings.
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Q14. What is the safest action before making a turn?
Correct answer: Slow down before turning
Why: Reducing speed before turning improves control.
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Q15. What does a steady red arrow signal mean?
Correct answer: You must stop and not turn
Why: A red arrow prohibits movement in that direction.
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Q16. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on a curve?
Correct answer: Ease off pedals and steer gently
Why: Gentle steering helps regain traction.
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Q17. What does a white rectangular sign typically show?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or rules
Why: White rectangular signs are regulatory.
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Q18. When approaching a school zone, you should:
Correct answer: Slow to the posted school speed
Why: Lower speeds protect children.
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Q19. What is the safest way to merge onto a freeway?
Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic
Why: Matching speed allows smooth merging.
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Q20. What should you do if you miss your intended freeway exit?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up is unsafe and illegal.
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Q21. What does a yield sign require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Give right-of-way when needed
Why: Drivers must yield to conflicting traffic.
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Q22. When driving at night, you should dim high beams:
Correct answer: When within 500 feet of another vehicle
Why: Dimming prevents glare for others.
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Q23. 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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Q24. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: A school zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs are used near schools.
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Q25. What should you do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and obey posted signs
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q26. What does a broken white line separate?
Correct answer: Lanes moving in the same direction
Why: Broken white lines divide same-direction traffic.
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Q27. What is the safest response if an emergency vehicle approaches with lights on?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must yield and stop.
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Q28. What should you do if traffic signals are not functioning?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: All drivers must stop and take turns.
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Q29. What does a green arrow signal allow?
Correct answer: Movement in the arrow direction
Why: Green arrows permit protected movement.
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Q30. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake
Why: Neutral allows safe slowing.
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Q31. What is the safest way to avoid driver fatigue?
Correct answer: Take regular rest breaks
Why: Rest is the best prevention.
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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 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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Q34. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Blind spot checks are essential.
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Q35. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q36. What should you do when driving downhill on a steep grade?
Correct answer: Use a lower gear to control speed
Why: Lower gears help maintain control.
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Q37. What is the purpose of rumble strips?
Correct answer: Warn drivers they are leaving the lane
Why: They alert drivers through vibration and sound.
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Q38. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already inside
Why: Traffic in the roundabout has right-of-way.
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Q39. 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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Q40. 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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Q41. What is the main risk of following another vehicle too closely?
Correct answer: Rear-end collisions
Why: Tailgating reduces reaction time.
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Q42. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q43. When visibility is reduced by heavy rain, you should:
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reduced speed improves control.
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Q44. What does a white arrow painted on the road show?
Correct answer: Permitted lane movement
Why: Lane arrows guide traffic direction.
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Q45. What should you do at a steady red traffic signal?
Correct answer: Stop completely before entering
Why: Red signals require a full stop.
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Q46. What is the safest way to handle aggressive drivers?
Correct answer: Avoid them and give space
Why: Avoidance reduces risk.
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Q47. When approaching a curve with limited visibility, you should:
Correct answer: Slow before entering the curve
Why: Slowing early improves control.
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Q48. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without gates or lights?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must yield to trains.
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Q49. What is the safest way to check traffic behind you?
Correct answer: Use mirrors frequently
Why: Mirrors provide constant awareness.
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Q50. Why is it important to keep both hands on the steering wheel?
Correct answer: To maintain maximum control
Why: Proper hand position improves vehicle control.