Oregon Drivers Ed Practice Test 8

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80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
Oregon drivers spend a lot of time dealing with intersections that require more than a quick glance. A four-way stop in a quiet neighborhood can still get messy. A left turn across traffic on a wet afternoon can feel longer than it should. And on rural roads, where sightlines are not always generous, right-of-way rules stop being abstract handbook material and start becoming the thing you actually need to know. This Oregon DMV practice test keeps its focus there: intersections, right-of-way decisions, four-way stops, signs, signals, and the small but important judgment calls that show up on real roads. It includes 20 multiple-choice questions based on the official Oregon Driver Manual, with hints, explanations, and a review of missed answers afterward. That matters because memorizing a few familiar answers will only carry you so far. The real advantage is understanding why one driver goes first, why another driver must wait, and why Oregon’s rainy weather can make a technically simple situation feel a little less simple in practice. For the actual Oregon Class C knowledge test, expect 35 multiple-choice questions. You need 28 correct answers to pass, which works out to an 80% score. Road signs are included in that same exam, not spun off into a separate road-sign-only test for standard Class C applicants, so the material blends together: traffic laws, safe driving rules, highway signs, signals, and the driver judgment Oregon expects you to bring with you. And then there is the testing process itself, because of course there is. Oregon lets applicants take the knowledge test online or at a DMV office. Online testing requires a desktop or laptop with a webcam, keyboard, and mouse; phones and tablets do not count. Applicants under 18 need a proctor over 21, while adults do not. At the DMV, the test is given on a touchscreen computer with audio available, and the rules are strict enough to be worth knowing before you walk in: no manual, no notes, no phone, no sneaky last-minute rescue mission from your smart device. The knowledge test fee is $7 each time. Use this Oregon practice permit test alongside the Oregon Driver Manual, especially the sections on intersections, road signs, signals, and safe driving. It is built to help with the Oregon drivers ed written test, yes, but more importantly, it gives you a cleaner read on the decisions you will have to make once the permit is no longer theoretical.
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Sample Oregon Permit Test Questions

Question 1

If you become too sleepy to remain alert while driving, what should you do?

If you are driving and you feel that you cannot stay alert and awake, you:
  1. A. Open a window and continue to your destination
  2. B. Turn up the music and keep driving
  3. C. Find a safe place to stop and rest
  4. D. Drive faster to shorten the trip

Correct answer: C. – Find a safe place to stop and rest

Tired drivers react more slowly and are less aware of changing traffic conditions. Warning signs include heavy eyelids, repeated yawning, head nodding, blurred vision, and difficulty staying in a lane. If you feel sleepy, find a safe place to stop and rest rather than trying to force yourself to continue.

Source: 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Safe and Responsible Driving, “Fatigue and Drowsy Driving”

Question 2

Compared with passenger cars traveling at the same speed, large trucks generally:

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:
  1. A. Need substantially more distance to stop
  2. B. Can be passed more quickly on downgrades
  3. C. Need less space when making turns
  4. D. Accelerate more quickly when climbing hills

Correct answer: A. – Need substantially more distance to stop

Large vehicles take longer to accelerate and require more room to maneuver than smaller vehicles. According to the driver manual, they may need about three times the stopping distance of a smaller vehicle traveling at the same speed. Avoid cutting closely in front of a truck after passing because the truck needs substantial room to slow.

Source: 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Sharing the Road, “Large Vehicles”

Question 3

A yellow diamond sign showing an arrow that bends sharply to the right warns of:

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:
  1. A. One-way traffic traveling to the right
  2. B. A construction detour to the right
  3. C. A sharp right turn ahead
  4. D. A side road entering from the right

Correct answer: C. – A sharp right turn ahead

Yellow warning signs alert drivers to possible hazards or changing road conditions. The sharply bent arrow identifies a sharp turn in the direction shown. Reduce speed before entering the turn and remain within your lane.

Source: 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Signs and Traffic Signals, “Warning Signs: Sharp Turn”, 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Lane Travel, “Curves”

Question 4

In Oregon, a steady circular yellow signal warns that which indication will be shown immediately?

  1. A. A flashing yellow indication
  2. B. A green indication
  3. C. A red or flashing red indication
  4. D. A green arrow

Correct answer: C. – A red or flashing red indication

A steady circular yellow signal warns that the related right of way is ending and that a red or flashing red indication will follow immediately. A driver must stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection boundary. If stopping cannot be done safely, the driver may proceed cautiously through the intersection.

Source: ORS 811.260(4) – Appropriate driver responses to traffic control devices

Question 5

In Oregon driver materials, a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally provides what kind of information?

  1. A. A warning about a hazard or changing road condition
  2. B. An interstate route number
  3. C. A speed limit requirement
  4. D. Directions to motorist services

Correct answer: A. – A warning about a hazard or changing road condition

Warning signs are yellow and alert drivers to known possible hazards or changes in road conditions. Examples include curves, sharp turns, merging traffic, lane reductions, and slippery pavement. Their symbols help drivers quickly recognize the type of condition ahead.

Source: 2026–2027 Oregon Driver Manual — Signs and Traffic Signals, “Warning Signs”

Question 6

What should you do when facing a steady yellow traffic signal?

  1. A. Accelerate before the light turns red
  2. B. Yield without stopping, regardless of conditions
  3. C. Stop before entering, unless you cannot stop safely
  4. D. Stop immediately, even if you are already in the intersection

Correct answer: C. – Stop before entering, unless you cannot stop safely

Oregon law requires a driver facing a steady circular yellow signal to stop at the marked stop line, before the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection. If the driver cannot stop safely, the driver may proceed cautiously through. The signal is not permission to accelerate into the intersection.

Source: ORS 811.260(4) – Appropriate driver responses to traffic control devices

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