Take 2026 Oregon Permit Test 5

QUESTION 1 / 25

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

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AWhen pavement is wet, reduce your speed.✓BThe road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.✓CTraffic increases ahead.✓DSteep grade ahead.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Taking drugs along with alcohol:

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AIncreases the risk of causing a crash.✓BIs no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.✓CLessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.✓DHas no effect on your general driving ability.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

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AAllergy medicine✓BMarijuana✓CCold remedies✓DAll of these choices✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

You are driving at night and a car is coming toward you. To help avoid blinding the other driver with your headlights, dim your lights when the other car is within:

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A500 feet.✓B400 feet.✓C450 feet.✓D350 feet.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

You may not park:

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AOn a hill.✓BIn a parking lot.✓COn a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.✓DWithin 12 inches of the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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AExcessive stops.✓BSudden stops.✓CSudden turns.✓DExcessive speed.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

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AStop quickly.✓BImmediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.✓CAccelerate and steer back on the road quickly.✓DTake your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Downward-facing triangular signs:

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AIndicate school zones.✓BTell drivers to yield.✓CIndicate construction zones.✓DIndicate railroad crossings.✓

QUESTION 9 / 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 10 / 25

Defensive driving is:

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AIdentifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.✓BDefending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.✓CFollowing the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.✓DQuickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

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AThe increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.✓BThe decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.✓CThe decreased noise of larger vehicles.✓DThe increased speed of larger vehicles.✓

QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 25

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

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AAllow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.✓BDrive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.✓CAllow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.✓DPass using the same lane as the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

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AA steady red light✓BA police officer✓CA stop sign✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

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ALoud noises.✓BExcess air pollution.✓CWind gusts produced by the large vehicle.✓DFalling vehicle parts.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

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ASlow down and keep moving in your lane.✓BKeep driving in your lane.✓CPull to the right curb and stop.✓DStop exactly where you are.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

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AWhite✓BRed✓CBlack✓DYellow✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

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AThe amount of food in the stomach✓BThe body weight of an individual✓CHow much time passes between drinks✓DAll three choices✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

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

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ARailroad crossing.✓BOne-way traffic.✓CLimited parking.✓DPlayground ahead.✓

QUESTION 20 / 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 21 / 25

When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

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AAssume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.✓BSpeed up.✓CSlam on your brakes.✓DAssume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

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AWhen driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic✓BWhen in heavy traffic in a construction zone✓COnly when driving in rural areas.✓DWhen driving under adverse weather conditions✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Motorcycles are entitled to:

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AThe bicycle lane.✓BThe same full lane width as other motor vehicles.✓CHalf the width of a lane.✓DThe width of the sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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ALanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓BLanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓CLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓DLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 25 / 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.✓