OREGON DMV STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Communicating With Other Drivers: It is important to let other drivers know where
you are and what you plan to do. How can you safely do this? - ✔✔Use your headlights,
horn, hazard lights, in a place where your vehicle can be seen
✔✔Looking Ahead: How many seconds ahead should you scan the entire driving
scene? - ✔✔At least 12 seconds ahead
✔✔The Drivers Role: What is the cause of more crashes during the evening hours? -
✔✔Fatigue may account for this fact
✔✔Sharing The Road: When should drivers stop for pedestrians? - ✔✔In a crosswalk.
✔✔Parking On Hills: What must you do when parking UPHILL against a curb? -
✔✔Turn your wheels outward away from the curb
✔✔Stopping, Standing, And Parking: Do not stop or park in the traffic lanes of a road,
unless you are in what? - ✔✔A residential area, A business area
✔✔Traffic Signals: What does a FLASHING red light indicate? - ✔✔Stop
✔✔Pavement Markings: What are yellow CENTER lines on a roadway? - ✔✔Dashed or
solid, marks the center of a two-way road used for traffic in opposite directions
✔✔Animals: Stop your vehicle if a person riding on horseback or leading an animal
raises a hand or it is obvious the animal is frightened, unless stopping would cause an
accident. What does a raised hand mean? - ✔✔The animal is frightened. You should
not use your horn or do anything that could frighten the animal further.
✔✔Leaving A Freeway: You are driving in the far right lane of a four - ✔✔lane freeway
and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:-An
exit lane
✔✔Defensive Driving: Animals often dart onto roads or streets. The best defense
against animal related accidents is which of the following? - ✔✔Watch for animals
ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement
✔✔White Canes And Guide Dogs: A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses
traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide
dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should: - ✔✔Pull up to the crosswalk
so the person can hear your engine
, ✔✔Motorcycles And Mopeds: When passed by a motorcycle, you should
________________ your speed and ________________ your position. - ✔✔Maintain;
maintain
✔✔Bad Weather: What is hydroplaning? - ✔✔When tires lose traction because of water
over the road
✔✔Licenses, Permits, And Identification (Id) Cards: What type of vehicle can you drive
with a Class C driver's license? - ✔✔Pickups towing small trailers,Motor homes,A fire or
emergency vehicle,Passenger vehicles
✔✔Driving While Intoxicated: At what level is one's BAC (Blood Alcohol Level)
considered too high to legally drive?,0.08% - ✔✔
✔✔Safety Belts, Passengers, And Inside Distractions: In Oregon, drivers 18 years of
age and older are required by law to use what? - ✔✔A hands-free accessory while
using a cell phone
✔✔Parallel Parking: Parallel parking is a skill that requires practice. When parallel
parking, what are some basic rules one must be sure to follow? - ✔✔Park in the
direction vehicles are moving in the lane,Park within 12 inches of the curb
✔✔Driver Signals And Turns: When should you use your turn signal? - ✔✔At least 100
feet before the turn or changing lane
✔✔Railroad Crossings: When should a driver stop before railroad tracks? - ✔✔A train is
clearly visible or is so close to crossing,A crossing gate is lowered,A flagger signals you
to stop or a stop sign is posted,Flashing red lights are activated
✔✔Skidding: Skidding is one of the most dangerous driving situations. Which of the
following statements is true? - ✔✔Skids are caused when the tires can no longer grip
the road
✔✔Rules Of The Road: What does the Basic Rule Law state? - ✔✔You must drive at a
speed that is reasonable and cautious for existing conditions
✔✔Railroad Crossing Signs And Signals: What must a driver do when there are red
flashing lights used with a crossbuck? - ✔✔Stop
✔✔Funeral Processions: What is exempt from certain rules of the road? - ✔✔Funeral
processions
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Communicating With Other Drivers: It is important to let other drivers know where
you are and what you plan to do. How can you safely do this? - ✔✔Use your headlights,
horn, hazard lights, in a place where your vehicle can be seen
✔✔Looking Ahead: How many seconds ahead should you scan the entire driving
scene? - ✔✔At least 12 seconds ahead
✔✔The Drivers Role: What is the cause of more crashes during the evening hours? -
✔✔Fatigue may account for this fact
✔✔Sharing The Road: When should drivers stop for pedestrians? - ✔✔In a crosswalk.
✔✔Parking On Hills: What must you do when parking UPHILL against a curb? -
✔✔Turn your wheels outward away from the curb
✔✔Stopping, Standing, And Parking: Do not stop or park in the traffic lanes of a road,
unless you are in what? - ✔✔A residential area, A business area
✔✔Traffic Signals: What does a FLASHING red light indicate? - ✔✔Stop
✔✔Pavement Markings: What are yellow CENTER lines on a roadway? - ✔✔Dashed or
solid, marks the center of a two-way road used for traffic in opposite directions
✔✔Animals: Stop your vehicle if a person riding on horseback or leading an animal
raises a hand or it is obvious the animal is frightened, unless stopping would cause an
accident. What does a raised hand mean? - ✔✔The animal is frightened. You should
not use your horn or do anything that could frighten the animal further.
✔✔Leaving A Freeway: You are driving in the far right lane of a four - ✔✔lane freeway
and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:-An
exit lane
✔✔Defensive Driving: Animals often dart onto roads or streets. The best defense
against animal related accidents is which of the following? - ✔✔Watch for animals
ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement
✔✔White Canes And Guide Dogs: A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses
traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide
dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should: - ✔✔Pull up to the crosswalk
so the person can hear your engine
, ✔✔Motorcycles And Mopeds: When passed by a motorcycle, you should
________________ your speed and ________________ your position. - ✔✔Maintain;
maintain
✔✔Bad Weather: What is hydroplaning? - ✔✔When tires lose traction because of water
over the road
✔✔Licenses, Permits, And Identification (Id) Cards: What type of vehicle can you drive
with a Class C driver's license? - ✔✔Pickups towing small trailers,Motor homes,A fire or
emergency vehicle,Passenger vehicles
✔✔Driving While Intoxicated: At what level is one's BAC (Blood Alcohol Level)
considered too high to legally drive?,0.08% - ✔✔
✔✔Safety Belts, Passengers, And Inside Distractions: In Oregon, drivers 18 years of
age and older are required by law to use what? - ✔✔A hands-free accessory while
using a cell phone
✔✔Parallel Parking: Parallel parking is a skill that requires practice. When parallel
parking, what are some basic rules one must be sure to follow? - ✔✔Park in the
direction vehicles are moving in the lane,Park within 12 inches of the curb
✔✔Driver Signals And Turns: When should you use your turn signal? - ✔✔At least 100
feet before the turn or changing lane
✔✔Railroad Crossings: When should a driver stop before railroad tracks? - ✔✔A train is
clearly visible or is so close to crossing,A crossing gate is lowered,A flagger signals you
to stop or a stop sign is posted,Flashing red lights are activated
✔✔Skidding: Skidding is one of the most dangerous driving situations. Which of the
following statements is true? - ✔✔Skids are caused when the tires can no longer grip
the road
✔✔Rules Of The Road: What does the Basic Rule Law state? - ✔✔You must drive at a
speed that is reasonable and cautious for existing conditions
✔✔Railroad Crossing Signs And Signals: What must a driver do when there are red
flashing lights used with a crossbuck? - ✔✔Stop
✔✔Funeral Processions: What is exempt from certain rules of the road? - ✔✔Funeral
processions
