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Oregon Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions
Following distance, headlights, seat belts and distractions.
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Question 1
According to the chart in the Oregon manual, about what is the risk of death for a pedestrian hit at 42 mph?
10%
50%
25%
90%, the same as at highway speed
Correct answer: 50%
The FHWA chart shows 10% at 23 mph, 50% at 42 mph and 90% at 58 mph.
Source: Speed Regulations
Question 2
What following distance does Oregon recommend at speeds above 30 mph?
4 seconds or more
3 car lengths
1 second per 10 mph
2 seconds, the same as in town
Correct answer: 4 seconds or more
A safe following distance is 2–4 seconds, and 4 seconds or more above 30 mph.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 3
When you stop behind another vehicle, how much space should you leave?
Enough to see where its rear tires meet the road
About one foot
Exactly one car length
Enough to read its license plate, which is usually a few feet
Correct answer: Enough to see where its rear tires meet the road
Stop where you can see where the rear tires of the vehicle in front meet the road.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 4
Why should you leave extra space when stopped behind another car on a hill?
To leave room for bicycles to pass between you
Hills reduce your headlight range
Your brakes work better with more space
The vehicle ahead may roll back when it starts to move
Correct answer: The vehicle ahead may roll back when it starts to move
When stopped on a hill, the vehicle ahead may roll back as it starts.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 5
Why should you increase following distance when the driver behind you wants to pass?
To give yourself room to change lanes
To leave room ahead for the passing vehicle to complete the pass
So you can speed up and block the pass
Because passing is illegal and you must slow traffic down
Correct answer: To leave room ahead for the passing vehicle to complete the pass
Slow down to allow room in front of you for the passing vehicle to finish.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 6
In general, where in your lane is it safest to drive?
Close to the center line to see ahead
In the center, so you can move left or right if needed
Close to the right edge at all times, even beside parked cars
Straddling the lane line
Correct answer: In the center, so you can move left or right if needed
It is generally safest to drive in the center of your lane so you can move left or right.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 7
A car behind you is tailgating and there is no right lane to move into. What should you do?
Turn on your hazard lights and stop in the lane
Speed up well above the limit
Brake hard to warn the driver
Slowly reduce your speed
Correct answer: Slowly reduce your speed
If you cannot move over, slowly reduce speed; never brake hard to discourage tailgating.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 8
How should you look when backing up?
Open the door and lean out
Rely on the rearview mirror and the side mirrors, checking each in turn
Turn your body and head right and look through the rear window
Watch the rearview mirror the whole time
Correct answer: Turn your body and head right and look through the rear window
Mirrors do not give a full view; turn your body and head to the right and look out the rear window.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 9
At 60 mph, the total distance to stop after spotting a hazard is longer than:
A city block of about 50 feet
A basketball court
Two car lengths
A football field
Correct answer: A football field
At 60 mph the distance from recognizing a hazard to stopping is greater than the length of a football field.
Source: Maintaining a Space Cushion – Following Distance
Question 10
When should you slow down for a curve?
Only if a sign posts an advisory speed for it
Before you enter it
In the middle of the curve
Never; keep a steady speed
Correct answer: Before you enter it
Slow down before you enter a curve and increase speed gradually as you come out.
Source: Curves, Changing Lanes and Passing
Question 11
Traffic ahead on the freeway is slowing. What does the manual suggest to warn drivers behind you?
Lightly tap your brake pedal several times
Honk repeatedly
Turn on your high beams and leave them on until traffic speeds up
Move onto the shoulder
Correct answer: Lightly tap your brake pedal several times
If you spot traffic slowing ahead, lightly tap your brake pedal several times to alert drivers behind.
Source: Freeway Driving
Question 12
What does the Oregon manual say about construction vehicles in a work zone?
They must always yield to you
Do not follow them
Follow them closely to get through faster
Pass them on the shoulder
Correct answer: Do not follow them
Do not follow construction vehicles when in a work zone; they may enter the road and cause slowing.
Source: Work Zones
Question 13
If there is no stop line at a railroad crossing where you must stop, where do you stop?
At least 15 feet from the nearest rail
At least 50 feet from the rail
Right at the crossbuck sign, however close it is
At least 5 feet from the nearest rail
Correct answer: At least 15 feet from the nearest rail
With no stop line, stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.
Source: Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars
Question 14
A stop sign is posted at a railroad crossing and no train is in sight. What must you do?
Slow down and cross
Stop only if the gate is down
Stop anyway
Honk and cross
Correct answer: Stop anyway
You must stop when a stop sign is posted, even if you do not see a train coming.
Source: Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars
Question 15
Which vehicles must stop at railroad tracks, so you should be ready to stop when following them?
Motorcycles and mopeds, because the rails are slippery
School buses and hazmat vehicles
All pickup trucks
Taxis
Correct answer: School buses and hazmat vehicles
All school buses, hazmat vehicles and some school activity vehicles must stop at railroad tracks.
Source: Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars
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