Oregon Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least half

Drivers must give at least half the road to oncoming traffic.

Source: Lane Travel

Correct answer: When passing an obstruction, after yielding to oncoming traffic

You may go left of center to pass or go around an obstruction, but must yield to oncoming traffic.

Source: Lane Travel

Correct answer: Enter it just before your turn and wait there until it is clear

It is illegal to travel in a two-way left turn lane; enter just before you turn.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: You may turn left across it, but not use it as a turn lane

You may turn left across a painted median after traffic clears, but may not use it as a turn lane or travel in it.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: You are not allowed to change lanes

A double solid white line means you are not allowed to change lanes; stay in your lane.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: No; it is a transit-only lane, though striped red sections may be entered to turn or park

Solid red lanes are transit only, not for cars; striped red lines show where you may enter to turn, park or reach a driveway.

Source: Pavement Markings

Correct answer: Glance over your right shoulder

Glance over your right shoulder when moving right, and left when moving left.

Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing

Correct answer: Before you enter a no-passing zone

A pass may not begin before the start of a passing zone and must be completed before you enter a no-passing zone.

Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing

Correct answer: When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

When you can see the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, signal and return to your lane.

Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing

Correct answer: No, never pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk

Do not cross the center line to pass when the vehicle ahead is stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian.

Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing

Correct answer: When the right side of the road is blocked or you are turning left

You may cross the center line in a no-passing zone only if the right side is blocked or you are turning left.

Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing

Correct answer: When the car ahead is turning left and you stay on the pavement, out of the bike lane

You may pass on the right when the vehicle is turning left and there is room without leaving the pavement or using a bike lane.

Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing

Correct answer: Flash your signals to tell the driver when to pass

The law prohibits flashing any of your signals at drivers to tell them when to pass.

Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing

Correct answer: Traffic already on the freeway

You must yield to traffic already on the freeway and adjust your speed to merge.

Source: Freeway Driving

Correct answer: One per lane

Only one vehicle can proceed each time the green light comes on; multi-lane ramps have a meter for each lane.

Source: Freeway Driving