2025 Oregon Permit Test 17
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Oregon. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Oregon please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/oregon/car.
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Passing Score
29. Defensive driving is:
Explanation
You drive defensively when you identify dangerous driving situations and take action before an accident occurs. Defensive driving helps prevent conflicts with aggressive, offensive, discourteous, careless, inattentive, impulsive, ignorant, or intoxicated drivers or pedestrians.
30. An octagonal sign is always a:
Explanation
Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.
31. When you are being tailgated:
Explanation
If you are being tailgated by another driver and there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear and then reduce your speed slowly. This will encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Never slow down abruptly as this will only increase the risk of your vehicle being hit from behind.
32. Emergency vehicles:
Explanation
You must yield the right-of-way to police cars, fire engines, ambulances, or any other emergency vehicles using a siren or air horn and a red or blue flashing light. Follow any instructions given over the emergency vehicles' loudspeakers. Emergency vehicles often follow each other so you should proceed only when you are certain the way is clear.
33. Larger vehicles have:
Explanation
The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Large trucks and SUVs have spots close to their rears that cannot be seen in their side or rearview mirrors.
34. Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
Explanation
Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing at any intersection without a traffic light, whether or not there is a crosswalk.
35. What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
Explanation
