Oregon DMV Practice Test with 100% complete solutions

The Driver's Role: What is the most common cause of traffic crashes? Human Error Speed Limits: What is the speed limit in a residential district, public parks, and ocean shores? 25 mph Speed Limits: What is the speed limit in school zones? The speed limit is 20 mph Following Distances: What is a safe following distance on roadways? 2-4 seconds Traffic Signals: Who must obey traffic signals at crosswalks? Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists Safety Corridors: What has more fatal and serious injury crashes than the statewide average? The Safety Corridors (Stretches of State and local highway) Safety Belts, Passengers, And Inside Distractions: Who must wear safety belts? All drivers/passengers must wear safety belts Backing Up: Backing a vehicle is a small part of driving, but it is dangerous because you cannot see what is immediately behind you. What should you do when backing a vehicle? Turn your head so you can look through the rear window, Be sure it is safe to do so, Be sure it will not interfere with other traffic, Do not depend on your mirrors and back no further than needed Other Locations: You cannot stand or park a vehicle within 10 feet of a what? Fire Hydrant Meeting A Vehicle: What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is drifting into your lane? Warn the other driver with your horn or lights, Pull to the right as far as possible, Slow down Stopping Distances: You need to know how long it takes to stop any vehicle before you drive. What does this depend on? Your reaction time, The braking ability of your vehicle,The speed you are traveling,Road and weather conditions Driving While Intoxicated: If you drink alcohol, even a little, your chances of being in a traffic crash are much greater than what? If you did not drink any alcohol Driver Safety And Responsibility: What is the Open Container Law? The law states that it is illegal to drink alcohol or have an open bottle or container with any alcohol in it while you are in a motor vehicle on any roadway or highway Safety Belts, Passengers, And Inside Distractions: Child passengers under one year of age, regardless of weight, or a child who weighs 20 pounds or less must be what? Properly secured in a child safety system in a rear-facing position Night And Bad Weather Driving: When should your headlights be turned on? From sunset to sunrise Avoiding Collisions: What are ways that you as a driver can avoid car collisions? By stopping quickly,By turning quickly Communicating With Other Drivers: You can let other drivers know what you plan to do by doing what? Signaling before changing direction, Signaling before and during slowing or stopping 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