Oregon Practice Test 09

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How should you respond if one of your tires blows out while driving?

Leave the road immediately.

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

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

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

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If you are driving in the left lane and want to switch to the right lane, what should you do after checking your mirrors and signaling?

look over both shoulders for vehicles in front of you.

look over your right shoulder.

look over your left shoulder.

accelerate slightly before looking around your vehicle.

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For speeds over 30 mph, what is considered a safe following distance?

2-4 seconds.

5 seconds or less.

3 seconds or more.

4 seconds or more.

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What precautions should you take when driving in heavy traffic?

drive faster than the flow of traffic.

drive with the flow of traffic.

maintain a constant speed.

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

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How should drivers adjust their driving on slick roads?

accelerate quickly.

use alternate routes.

take turns more slowly.

drive as they would on dry roads.

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What are the key safety measures to follow when driving on major highways?

keep your eyes moving.

be ready to react to road hazards.

stay alert.

All of the above.

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What steps should you take when changing lanes?

signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

check your mirrors, signal and change lanes.

signal, change lanes and check your mirrors.

signal and change lanes.

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Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise. When using high beams, at what distance must you dim them for an oncoming vehicle?

250 feet

400 feet

500 feet

100 feet

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What actions can the driver of an emergency vehicle legally take when using lights and a siren?

pass red lights.

exceed the speed limit.

go the wrong way.

All of the above.

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If you plan to drink at a social event with friends, what precautions should you take?

avoid alternating between drinks with alcohol and drinks without any alcohol.

make alcohol the focus of the event.

arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.

stop drinking several minutes before you intend to leave.

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What is the first action you should take if your wheels drift off the pavement?

Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.

Pull the steering wheel back.

Try pumping the gas pedal to increase pressure.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

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Which lights should drivers use when driving in heavy rain?

low beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

high beam headlights.

parking lights.

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Under what conditions is passing another vehicle prohibited?

when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road.

whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane.

at intersections.

All of the above.

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What do pentagonal signs indicate?

dangerous intersections.

possible hazards on roadways.

no passing zones.

school crossings.

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At what point should you begin to slow down when exiting a highway?

when you first see the exit sign.

before moving into the exit lane.

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

once you see the toll booth.

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What should you do if an approaching driver at night fails to dim their high beams and blinds you?

None of the other answers is correct.

towards the right side of the road.

towards the left side of the road.

straight down the middle of the road.

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If there is no designated bicycle lane, where should a bicyclist ride on the road?

near the left edge of the road.

on the left shoulder of the road.

near the right curb or edge of the road.

None of the above.

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If vehicles from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.

a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.

None of the above.

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How does reaction distance change when a hazard is detected ahead?

equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.

is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.

None of the above.

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Under what circumstances is it important to slow down while driving?

when the road is wet.

on narrow roads.

at intersections.

All of the above.

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What do orange traffic signs indicate?

Construction and maintenance warning.

Stop, do not enter or wrong way.

Yield.

Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

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What should you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?

use the right turn signal, check your mirrors and move to the right.

make a quick U-turn from your lane of travel.

go to the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

None of the above.

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Why should drivers be especially alert for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians?

They are hard to see in traffic.

They always have the right-of-way.

They don’t have rearview mirrors.

They obey specific traffic laws.

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What is usually the first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection?

a speed limit sign.

an advance warning sign.

a crossbuck sign.

a stop sign.

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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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