Oregon Practice Test 12

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If two vehicles reach an intersection without signs or signals at the same time, which one has the right-of-way?

The car that is traveling faster.

The car in which the driver sounds the horn.

The car approaching from the left.

The car approaching from the right.

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What should you do if a traffic light turns green while a pedestrian is still crossing the street?

speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.

back up slowly.

wait 5 seconds before proceeding.

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How should you adjust your driving when the road is slippery?

pump your brakes.

brake suddenly carefully.

press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

use your emergency or parking brake.

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To stay prepared for unexpected situations on the road ahead, what should drivers do?

focus on the left side of the road.

drive with the right foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

scan the road for traffic conditions and possible hazards.

focus on the center of the lane.

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What is the correct way to make a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way road?

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

make a U-turn into the two-way road.

turn left into the one-way road.

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After parallel parking, is it permissible to open the door on the road-facing side of your vehicle?

Yes, always.

Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.

No, never.

Yes, but only if oncoming vehicles or bicycles are at least 10 feet away.

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What should you do if you accidentally miss your exit on an interstate expressway?

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

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

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

pull over to the right and back up with caution until you reach the exit ramp.

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What should you keep in mind while driving on the expressway?

to signal all lane changes.

your directional signal goes off before you change lanes.

you cut off vehicles behind you when you change lanes.

All of the above.

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If the entrance lane is too short to reach expressway speed, what should you do?

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

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For drivers under 21, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is considered driving under the influence?

.10% or higher.

.02% or higher.

.05% or higher.

.08% or higher.

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What is the term for following another vehicle too closely?

aggressive driving.

tailgating.

speedgating.

closetailing.

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If you need to stop along the road at night, what precautions should you take?

turn off all your lights.

turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

turn on your headlights only.

turn off your emergency lights and leave your high beams on.

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Why are minimum speed limits enforced?

To allow emergency vehicles with red flashing lights to safely pass other vehicles.

To keep a smooth traffic flow.

To halt the traffic flow.

To decrease the state average speed statistic.

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How should drivers respond to emergency vehicles on the road?

have the right-of-way when using siren and red/blue lights.

may follow each other.

may use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

All of the above.

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What precautions should drivers take when driving in foggy conditions?

not use high beam headlights.

slow down and drive cautiously.

use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road ahead.

All of the above.

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Under what circumstances is passing a vehicle on the left prohibited?

they cannot safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.

they approach a curve on a two-way road and cannot see around it.

their lane has a solid yellow center line.

All of the above.

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A steady yellow light indicates that a ______ light will appear soon.

steady red

steady green

flashing green

flashing yellow

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What three factors influence your blood alcohol content (BAC)?

Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.

How fit you are. How much alcohol you drink. Your height.

Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.

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What is the correct way to check your blind spot before changing lanes?

look into the left side mirror.

look into the rearview mirror.

look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

look into the right side mirror.

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How can you avoid being in a truck driver’s blind spot?

never pass the truck and put your headlights on.

sound your horn.

reduce your following distance.

avoid driving on either side of the truck and don’t tailgate.

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When turning left onto a roadway from a private road, who must you yield to?

vehicles from the right.

vehicles from the left.

pedestrians only.

vehicles from both directions.

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What should you keep in mind when approaching a curve?

accelerate slightly before entering the curve.

drive at the posted speed limit throughout the curve.

drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down gradually.

slow down before entering the curve.

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What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

No right turn.

The same thing as a stop sign.

Stop and proceed when a green light appears.

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How should you respond if another driver is following too closely behind you?

brake suddenly.

move to another lane if possible.

increase your speed as you are probably driving too slowly.

activate your stop lights.

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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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