Oregon Practice Test 06

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What is the term for taking all possible measures to avoid crashes?

ABS Driving

Anti-Collision Driving

Crash-Prevention Driving

Defensive Driving

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What consequences can you face for providing false information on your DMV application?

Receive a fine.

Sentenced to jail.

A one-year suspension of your driving privileges.

All of the above.

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Which types of drugs can impact your ability to drive?

Tranquilizers.

A cold remedy.

Marijuana.

All of the above.

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What factors determine your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

how much alcohol you drink.

your weight.

how much time passes between drinks.

All of the above.

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In what order are traffic lights arranged from top to bottom?

green, red and yellow.

green, yellow and red.

red, green and yellow.

red, yellow and green.

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What effects does alcohol have on a person?

makes it easier to make correct decisions.

enhances your ability to see clearly.

improves your reaction time.

makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities.

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Why do drivers frequently fail to notice an approaching motorcycle?

Motorcycles are hard to see.

It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.

It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.

All of the above.

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What causes highway hypnosis while driving?

traveling on HOV lanes.

frequent rest stops.

staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

heavy traffic.

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When are you required to make a complete stop at a yield sign?

Before you decrease speed and reach the intersection.

Always.

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

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How should you respond if a vehicle is coming directly toward you in your lane?

Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.

Come to a complete stop and use your horn to warn the vehicles behind you.

Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.

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What is the purpose of arrows marked on the roadway?

show which lanes you must use.

indicate HOV lanes.

indicate that you cannot pass or change lanes.

indicate reserved lanes.

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If your turn signals stop working, what should you use to indicate your intention to turn?

your horn

hand signals

your emergency flashers

your high beams

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At an uncontrolled intersection, if you and a driver on your right arrive at the same time and both intend to go straight, who has the right-of-way?

You.

No one.

Both.

The other driver.

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What should you do if the headlights of an approaching vehicle blind you?

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by.

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

All of the above.

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What should you do after stopping for a school bus that is unloading children?

put on your emergency flashers.

watch for children walking along the side of the road.

wait at least 4 minutes.

accelerate quickly and pass.

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What factor(s) can restrict your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory?

Only a blood alcohol level greater than .05

Alcohol does not

Even the smallest amount of alcohol

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit

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What should drivers do on slippery roads?

increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.

leave more space in front of their vehicle.

reduce the reaction distance.

come to a complete stop.

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BAC stands for:

the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood.

the acronym for Beer ACcumulation.

the amount of alcohol in your body.

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In order to drive defensively, you need to:

assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.

anticipate errors by other drivers.

use only one hand on the wheel.

not check behind you through your mirrors.

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Why is maintaining a space cushion between your vehicle and others important?

gives you time to react to situations.

keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

prevents distractions from other vehicles.

keeps other drivers alert.

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What should you do if you start feeling drowsy while driving?

get an energy drink.

open your window.

get some coffee.

stop driving.

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What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

Railroad crossing ahead

You must change lanes ahead

Construction zone ahead

School zone ahead

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Which signs are green with white letters and symbols?

Destination signs (guide signs)

Regulatory signs

Warning signs

Service signs

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What should you do when approaching an intersection and the traffic signal turns yellow?

speed up to get through the intersection before the red light comes on.

slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.

stop, if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, cautiously cross the intersection.

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How does alcohol affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle?

makes it difficult for drivers to judge their condition.

makes drivers more prone to take chances.

increases reaction time.

All of the above.

Your score is

The Oregon DMV written test is based on the Oregon Driver’s Manual and covers important topics such as road rules, traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. The test consists of 35 questions, and you’ll need to answer at least 28 correctly to pass (80%). If you don’t pass on the first attempt, you’ll have to wait at least one day before retaking the test.

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