Oregon DMV Permit Practice Test 5

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
Oregon’s permit process gives new drivers a fair amount to keep straight, especially if you are under 18 and starting with a Provisional Instruction Permit. The knowledge test is part of that first gate, and this Oregon DMV practice permit test is built around one of the topics the state treats with real seriousness: alcohol, impairment, and the legal consequences of driving after drinking. This DMV practice test includes 20 questions on Oregon alcohol-related driving laws, including BAC limits, DUI penalties, and the less tidy but very important stuff — how alcohol changes reaction time, judgment, distance awareness, and the small decisions drivers make before they even realize they are making them. You can pass this practice test with a score of 80% or higher, which is a useful benchmark, although honestly, this is one section where “barely enough” is not the best study strategy. The rules matter because the situations they describe are not theoretical. They show up on roads, in court records, and sometimes in lives that get permanently rearranged. For teen drivers, the larger licensing picture matters too. Oregon allows drivers age 15, 16, and 17 to apply for a Provisional Instruction Permit. To get one, you will need to pass the knowledge test and vision screening, provide the required identity and address documents, have a parent or legal guardian sign, pay the fee, and get your photo taken. Once you have the permit, you may drive only with a licensed driver who is at least 21 and seated beside you. For supervised driving hours to count later, that person must have held a valid license for at least 3 years. Before moving on to a provisional driver license, an Oregon driver under 18 must hold the instruction permit for at least 6 months. From there, Oregon requires either an approved traffic safety education course plus 50 hours of supervised driving, or 100 supervised hours without the course. There are school eligibility requirements as well, which is one of those quiet details that can slow things down if nobody mentions it early enough. Use this Oregon DMV practice test alongside the Oregon driver’s handbook, road sign review, and other DMV practice tests. Take it more than once. Miss a few questions here, where it costs you nothing, and pay attention to the explanations. That is the whole advantage.
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Sample Oregon Permit Test Questions

Question 1

Driving faster than surrounding traffic while repeatedly changing lanes to pass is:

  1. A A reliable way to arrive much sooner
  2. B Unsafe behavior that should be avoided
  3. C A recommended way to reduce congestion
  4. D Required whenever traffic is below the speed limit

Correct answer: B – Unsafe behavior that should be avoided

Drivers should change lanes only when it can be done safely and should avoid frequent lane changes. Passing can be dangerous because it may expose a driver to sideswipe and head-on collision risks. Speed must remain reasonable and cautious for traffic and other existing conditions, and passing never permits exceeding the speed limit.

Source: 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Lane Travel, “The Basic Rule Law”, 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Lane Travel, “Passing”

Question 2

Under Oregon law, what should you do when traffic prevents you from clearing an intersection?

  1. A Enter slowly and wait inside the intersection
  2. B Follow the vehicle ahead as closely as possible
  3. C Wait before entering until there is room beyond the intersection
  4. D Use your horn until traffic moves

Correct answer: C – Wait before entering until there is room beyond the intersection

Do not enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is enough room on the far side to accommodate your vehicle without blocking other vehicles or pedestrians. This rule applies even when a traffic signal indicates that you may proceed. Obstructing cross traffic is a Class D traffic violation.

Source: ORS § 811.290 – Obstructing cross traffic; penalty

Question 3

Before opening a door on the traffic side of a parked vehicle, what must you verify?

  1. A The vehicle is at least two feet from the curb
  2. B The front wheels point toward the curb
  3. C The door can be opened safely without interfering with traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists
  4. D The engine remains running

Correct answer: C – The door can be opened safely without interfering with traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists

A vehicle door may not be opened until it is reasonably safe and will not interfere with moving traffic or with pedestrians and bicyclists on sidewalks or shoulders. A door on the side available to traffic must not remain open longer than necessary for loading or unloading passengers. Improperly opening or leaving a door open is a Class D traffic violation.

Source: ORS § 811.490 – Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle door; penalty

Question 4

In Oregon, what should you do before beginning a pass that requires changing lanes?

  1. A Wait for the other driver to signal that you may pass
  2. B Move into the passing lane before checking your blind spot
  3. C Signal, check for a clear path, and pass only when there is enough room
  4. D Follow closely to shorten the passing distance

Correct answer: C – Signal, check for a clear path, and pass only when there is enough room

Use the appropriate turn signal before changing lanes, then check your mirrors and blind spot. A pass to the left must be made at a safe distance, with enough visible roadway and freedom from oncoming traffic to complete it safely. Return to an authorized lane only after you are safely clear of the vehicle being passed.

Source: ORS § 811.400 – Failure to use appropriate signal for turn, lane change, stop or exit from roundabout; penalty, ORS § 811.410(1) – Unsafe passing on left; penalty, 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Lane Travel, “Passing”

Question 5

Under Oregon’s implied consent law, which statement about alcohol testing is correct?

  1. A A chemical analysis of breath may be used to determine the alcoholic content of the blood
  2. B A breath test measures only the driver’s reaction time
  3. C BAC is determined only by a person’s physical fitness
  4. D Coffee immediately removes alcohol from the blood

Correct answer: A – A chemical analysis of breath may be used to determine the alcoholic content of the blood

The implied consent law authorizes a chemical breath test to determine the alcoholic content of a driver’s blood after a qualifying DUII arrest. Breath analyses must be performed by a permitted individual using methods approved by the Department of State Police. Coffee and similar supposed remedies do not speed the body’s processing of alcohol.

Source: ORS § 813.100 – Implied consent to breath or blood test; confiscation of license upon refusal or failure of test, ORS § 813.160 – Methods of conducting chemical analyses; duties of Department of State Police; reports; costs, Oregon Commercial Driver Manual — § 2.22.1, “Alcohol and Driving”

Question 6

As blood alcohol concentration begins to rise, which ability is affected first?

If you drive after drinking, you should be aware that the first thing alcohol affects is:
  1. A Hearing
  2. B Alertness
  3. C Vision
  4. D Judgment and self-control

Correct answer: D – Judgment and self-control

The first part of the brain affected as BAC builds controls judgment and self-control. This can prevent a person from recognizing how impaired they are or making safe decisions about driving. As the alcohol level continues to rise, muscle control, vision, and coordination become increasingly affected.

Source: Oregon Commercial Driver Manual — § 2.22.1, “Alcohol and Driving”

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