DMV SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES KNOWLEDGE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
Human error
What is the speed limit in a residential district, public parks and ocean shores?
25 mph
What is the speed limit in school zones?
20 mph
What is a safe following distance on roadways?
2-4 seconds
Who must obey traffic signals at crosswalks? (3 parties)
Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists
What has more fatal and serious injury crashes than the statewide average?
The safety corridors (Stretches of state and local highway)
Who must wear safety belts?
All drivers and passengers
What should you do when backing up a vehicle? (3 things)
Turn your head to look out the rear window, be sure it is safe to do so and be sure not
to interfere with traffic
You cannot stand or park a vehicle 10 feet near what?
A fire hydrant
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is drifting into your lane? (3 things)
Warn the other driver with your horn or lights, pull to the right as far as possible and
slow down
What is hydroplaning?
When tires lose traction because of water over the road
, At what level is one's BAC (Blood alcohol level) considered to high to legally
drive?
0.08%
In Oregon, drivers 18 years of age and older are required by law to use what
device?
A hands-free accessory while using a cell phone
When parallel parking, what are some basic rules one must be sure to follow? (2
rules)
Park in the direction that vehicles are moving in the lane and park within twelve inches
of the curb
What are skids caused by?
Skids are caused when the tires can no longer grip the road
What does the Basic Rule Law state?
You must drive at a speed that is reasonable and cautious for existing conditions
What must a driver do when there are red flashing used with a cross buck?
Stop
When should you use your turn signal?
At least 100 feet before the turn or changing lanes
When should a driver stop before rail road tracks? (5 reasons)
A train is clearly visible, a crossing gate is lowered, a flagger signals you to stop, there
is a stop sign posted or flashing red lights are activated
What is exempt from certain rules of the road?
Funeral proccesions
What is a blind spot on a vehicle?
Areas where you can NOT see in your mirror
What should you do if you have a blowout?
Slow down then break smoothly to the side of the road, steer straight down the center of
your lane, grip the steering wheel firmly and do not oversteer
What is the implied consent law? (3 tests)
By driving a motor vehicle you consent to a blood test, a breath test and a urine test
What does a steady yellow signal indicate?
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
Human error
What is the speed limit in a residential district, public parks and ocean shores?
25 mph
What is the speed limit in school zones?
20 mph
What is a safe following distance on roadways?
2-4 seconds
Who must obey traffic signals at crosswalks? (3 parties)
Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists
What has more fatal and serious injury crashes than the statewide average?
The safety corridors (Stretches of state and local highway)
Who must wear safety belts?
All drivers and passengers
What should you do when backing up a vehicle? (3 things)
Turn your head to look out the rear window, be sure it is safe to do so and be sure not
to interfere with traffic
You cannot stand or park a vehicle 10 feet near what?
A fire hydrant
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is drifting into your lane? (3 things)
Warn the other driver with your horn or lights, pull to the right as far as possible and
slow down
What is hydroplaning?
When tires lose traction because of water over the road
, At what level is one's BAC (Blood alcohol level) considered to high to legally
drive?
0.08%
In Oregon, drivers 18 years of age and older are required by law to use what
device?
A hands-free accessory while using a cell phone
When parallel parking, what are some basic rules one must be sure to follow? (2
rules)
Park in the direction that vehicles are moving in the lane and park within twelve inches
of the curb
What are skids caused by?
Skids are caused when the tires can no longer grip the road
What does the Basic Rule Law state?
You must drive at a speed that is reasonable and cautious for existing conditions
What must a driver do when there are red flashing used with a cross buck?
Stop
When should you use your turn signal?
At least 100 feet before the turn or changing lanes
When should a driver stop before rail road tracks? (5 reasons)
A train is clearly visible, a crossing gate is lowered, a flagger signals you to stop, there
is a stop sign posted or flashing red lights are activated
What is exempt from certain rules of the road?
Funeral proccesions
What is a blind spot on a vehicle?
Areas where you can NOT see in your mirror
What should you do if you have a blowout?
Slow down then break smoothly to the side of the road, steer straight down the center of
your lane, grip the steering wheel firmly and do not oversteer
What is the implied consent law? (3 tests)
By driving a motor vehicle you consent to a blood test, a breath test and a urine test
What does a steady yellow signal indicate?
