Take 2026 Oregon Permit Test 20

QUESTION 1 / 25

You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

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AHonk your horn and turn off the ignition.✓BTurn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.✓CWork hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.✓DSlam on your brakes.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

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AWinter is the most difficult driving season.✓BChecking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.✓CUsing cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.✓DIt is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Oregon has an Implied Consent Law, which means that by driving a motor vehicle in the state, you have agreed that you will:

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AMaintain liability insurance for as long as you drive.✓BTake a breath, blood, or urine test if arrested for driving under the influence.✓CPost bail or appear in court if arrested for a traffic violation.✓DKeep your vehicle equipment in safe operating condition.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

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AHe or she is deaf.✓BHe or she is a police officer.✓CHe or she is blind.✓DHe or she has poor balance.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

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AJerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.✓BSpeed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.✓CSlam on your brakes and stop.✓DSlow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-shoulder_drop_off.png

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ADriving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.✓BDamaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.✓CHydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.✓DLosing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-bicycle_crossing.png

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ABicycle crossing.✓BStop.✓CFines double in a work zone.✓DStop ahead.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

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ADrive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.✓BContinue driving, as they have the right-of-way.✓CStop only if a police officer is nearby.✓DCome to a complete stop.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

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AAs long as you aren't driving.✓BIf you are riding in the back seat.✓CIf you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.✓DUnder no circumstances.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

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AWill drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.✓BCan drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.✓CShould take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.✓DShould call a friend to vent while driving.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

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AMake sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.✓BAlways yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.✓CYield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.✓DSlow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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APull onto the shoulder.✓BSplit the difference.✓CLet the car pass and then pass the bike.✓DPass the bike quickly.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A red traffic signal light means that you must:

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AStop at the stop line.✓BStop before entering any crosswalk.✓CStop before entering the intersection.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-deer_crossing.png

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AHunting area.✓BState park.✓CDeer crossing.✓DWildlife preserve.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

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ADrive cautiously and reduce your speed.✓BNot use your high beam headlights.✓CUse low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

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AFlashing yellow✓BSteady green✓CSteady red✓DFlashing red✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

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ABlow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.✓BStop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.✓CDrive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.✓DYield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

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ACorrect the defect as soon as possible.✓BCorrect the defect when you can afford it.✓CDrive the vehicle at slower speeds.✓DDrive normally.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

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AThat drivers should come to a complete stop.✓BThat an action is forbidden.✓CThat some drivers should yield to other drivers.✓DThat drivers should drive under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

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AWhite✓BBlue✓CGreen✓DOrange✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

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ARegulatory signs.✓BWarning signs.✓CInformation signs.✓DGuide signs.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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AHonk your horn to make others aware of your presence.✓BLook ahead and maintain a safe following distance.✓CDrive in the right lane only.✓DDrive more slowly than the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Larger vehicles have:

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ALarger blind spots.✓BSmaller blind spots.✓CNo blind spots.✓DThe same blind spots as smaller vehicles.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

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AHave done as much as you can.✓BMust stay until the police arrive.✓CMust leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.✓DMay go on your way.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

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AAdd extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.✓BGet off the highways as quickly as possible.✓CEngage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.✓DReduce their speed and increase their following distance.✓