Oregon DMV Practice Test

Question 1

The national maximum highway speed limit set by the National Maximum Speed Law of 1974 was:

Accepted Answer

55 mph

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65 mph

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70 mph

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The law allowed states to set their own limits

Question 2

On an interstate highway in a state with an 80 mph speed limit, what is the maximum speed you may legally drive?

Accepted Answer

The state's posted limit — 80 mph

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65 mph — the federal maximum

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70 mph — the federal standard for interstates

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55 mph — the historical federal maximum still applies

Question 3

What is 'inattentional blindness' while driving?

Accepted Answer

The failure to perceive objects or events in plain sight because attention is focused elsewhere — a distracted driver may look at a hazard but not 'see' it

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Vision problems caused by long-distance driving

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Night blindness that develops from headlight glare

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Tunnel vision on long straightaways

Question 4

The dashboard warning light shaped like an engine indicates:

Accepted Answer

Check engine — the vehicle needs service

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Low fuel

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Battery is charging

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Oil change needed

Question 5

What does a 'Wrong Way' sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

You are about to enter a road going the wrong direction — stop and turn around

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You are approaching a road that has changed direction ahead

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The road ahead has detours

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Speed limit reduces ahead

Question 6

What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route

Answer

Slow down and back up on the shoulder

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Stop and wait for traffic to clear

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Cross the solid white line to exit late

Question 7

When a vehicle is attempting to merge from an on-ramp, what should you do if you are in the right lane?

Accepted Answer

If safe, move left one lane or adjust your speed to create a gap for the merging vehicle

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Speed up to close any gap so they cannot merge

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Maintain your speed — the merging driver must adjust

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Flash your lights and honk to indicate they must wait

Question 8

What does '15 mph school zone' mean during non-school hours?

Accepted Answer

The 15 mph limit only applies during designated school hours when the zone is active (shown by flashing lights or posted times) - outside those hours, the regular speed limit applies

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You must always drive 15 mph near schools

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You may drive the posted limit only when a crossing guard is absent

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The school zone speed applies only on school days not weekends

Question 9

Oregon's Move Over law now also covers which type of vehicles in addition to emergency vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Tow trucks with amber flashing lights

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Vehicles with a slow-moving vehicle emblem

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Any vehicle with its hazard lights on

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Delivery trucks making stops

Question 10

The shoulder belt should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Across your chest and shoulder, away from your neck

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Behind your back for comfort

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Across your neck

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Under your arm

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