Take 2026 Oregon Permit Test 9

QUESTION 1 / 25

The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

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AThrough shallow water.✓BMore quickly.✓CMore slowly.✓DThrough deep water.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

A good defensive driver:

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ADrives slowly at all times.✓BLooks out for the actions of other drivers.✓CTravels at a constant speed.✓DOnly drives in familiar areas.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When changing lanes you should not:

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ACheck your side and rearview mirrors.✓BGive a turn signal to signal your intentions.✓CCheck for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.✓DUse your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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AOnly a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can✓BAlcohol does not✓CEven the smallest amount of alcohol can✓DOnly a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

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ASpeed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.✓BSlam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.✓CChange lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.✓DIgnore them.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

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AWhoever started moving last✓BThe driver✓CWhoever is slower✓DThe pedestrian✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

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AIn curves and on hills.✓BNext to churches and schools.✓CAt intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.✓DOn freeway on-ramps.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When driving on an interstate:

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AStop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.✓BYou should always use cruise control.✓CSignal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.✓DYou should change lanes often.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

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ANo special action is required.✓BThe driver should honk their horn.✓CThe driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.✓DThe driver should be very cautious.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

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

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ACars in right lane must slow down.✓BNo left turn.✓CMerge.✓DPass only in the right lane.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

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AMerging traffic✓BProceed with caution.✓CPedestrian crossing✓DCome to a full stop.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:

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

QUESTION 13 / 25

Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

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APull off the road.✓BSignal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.✓CCheck for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.✓DSpeed up.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

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AIs used only on one-way streets.✓BHas the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.✓CMeans that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.✓DPoints the way to an airport.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

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AAvoid sudden stops.✓BBefore stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.✓CRelease the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When you are being tailgated:

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AMove over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.✓BIf there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.✓CNever slow down abruptly.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

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AIs necessary only if other traffic is present.✓BIs a good driving habit and is required by law.✓CIs necessary only during the maneuver, not before.✓DIs not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

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AThe driver on the right has the right-of-way.✓BThe driver on the left has the right-of-way.✓COne driver may continue driving without stopping.✓DOne driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.✓

QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 25

What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

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AYellow with black letters✓BBlack with white letters✓CRed with white letters✓DGreen with white letters✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

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ACombination solid and broken yellow✓BSingle broken yellow✓CDouble solid yellow✓DSingle broken white✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

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AStraight ahead.✓BOver your shoulder.✓CAt the center of the road✓DTo the right edge of the road.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

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ASlow down until it passes you.✓BDrive to the right side of the road and stop.✓CMotion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.✓DMerge into the right lane and continue driving.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

An arrow painted on the pavement means:

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ADrivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.✓BDrivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.✓CDrivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.✓DDrivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Driving while being distracted by any activity:

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AIs never dangerous.✓BUsually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.✓CUsually causes the driver to drive faster.✓DIs only dangerous for young drivers.✓