Oregon DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice Questions

12 free Oregon DMV practice questions

Real Oregon-specific questions sourced from the official Oregon Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

1. Question 1 · Speed Limits

   Which statement about Oregon speed limits is true?

   • AThe speed limit in residential districts is 25 mph✓ Correct
   • BSchool zones have a speed limit of 25 mph
   • CThe speed limit in business districts is 25 mph

   Why: The speed limit in Oregon residential districts is 25 mph whether or not it is posted. School zones are 20 mph and business districts are 20 mph unless a different limit is posted.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 19 · Speed Limits

2. Question 2 · Right of Way

   The right of way is something that should be:

   • ADemanded by the driver with priority
   • BYielded, never assumed✓ Correct
   • CTaken by the faster vehicle

   Why: Never assume another driver will yield the right of way to you. The right of way should be given, not taken — always be prepared to yield.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 42 · Intersections

3. Question 3 · Pedestrian Laws

   When must you stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

   • AOnly at marked crosswalks with painted lines
   • BWhen the pedestrian is in your lane or the lane next to yours✓ Correct
   • COnly when a crossing guard is present

   Why: You must stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian in your lane, in the lane next to your lane, or in the lane you are turning into. The rule applies at marked and unmarked crosswalks.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 47 · Marked Crosswalks

4. Question 4 · Sharing the Road

   Motorcycles are harder to see because they:

   • AAlways drive faster than cars
   • BCan be hidden in your blind spot and easily missed✓ Correct
   • CNever use headlights during the day

   Why: A motorcycle or moped is more difficult to see than other vehicles. Because of their small size, they can be hidden in your blind spot and easily missed, so check carefully before changing lanes or turning.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 52 · Motorcycles and Mopeds

5. Question 5 · Parking Rules

   In Oregon, you may not park:

   • AWithin 10 feet of a fire hydrant✓ Correct
   • BWithin 5 feet of a fire hydrant
   • CWithin 20 feet of a fire hydrant

   Why: You may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant in Oregon. Other restrictions prohibit parking near crosswalks and intersections.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 70 · Parking

6. Question 6 · Lane Changes & Passing

   Why is checking your blind spot important when changing lanes?

   • AMirrors provide a complete view of surrounding traffic
   • BThe blind spot is the area mirrors cannot show you✓ Correct
   • CBlind spots only exist on the right side of vehicles

   Why: Your blind spot is the area around your vehicle that you cannot see from the driver's seat even when using your mirrors. Glance over your shoulder to check it before changing lanes.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 30 · Changing Lanes

7. Question 7 · Turns & Intersections

   When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?

   • AThe vehicle on the left goes first
   • BThe faster vehicle should proceed first
   • CThe vehicle on the right has the right of way✓ Correct

   Why: When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, yield to the driver on your right. When in doubt, yield — never assume another driver will yield to you.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 42 · Intersections

8. Question 8 · DUI Laws

   Combining alcohol and drugs before driving is dangerous because they can:

   • ACancel each other out
   • BFurther reduce your ability to drive safely✓ Correct
   • COnly affect passengers, not the driver

   Why: Using alcohol and other drugs together can further reduce your ability to drive safely. The safest choice is not to drive after using any impairing substance.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 82 · Health and Hearing

9. Question 9 · Weather & Visibility

   When driving in fog, you should use:

   • AHigh beam headlights for maximum visibility
   • BLow beam headlights✓ Correct
   • CParking lights only

   Why: If you drive into fog, use your headlights on low beam. High beams reflect off the fog back at you, causing glare and making it harder to see ahead.

   Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 77 · Fog, Dust and Smoke

10. Question 10 · Highway Driving

    If you miss your exit on the interstate, what should you do?

    • AGo to the next exit✓ Correct
    • BBack up on the shoulder to the exit
    • CMake a U-turn on the freeway

    Why: If you miss your exit, continue to the next one. Never stop, back up, or make a U-turn on a freeway — doing so is extremely dangerous and illegal.

    Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 35 · Leaving a Freeway

11. Question 11 · Accidents & Emergencies

    Hydroplaning occurs when tires:

    • ASkim or float over a wet road surface✓ Correct
    • BGrip the road too tightly in dry conditions
    • CLose air pressure gradually

    Why: Hydroplaning happens when your tires skim or float over a wet road surface instead of gripping it. Your ability to steer and stop can be reduced or lost, so slow down on wet roads.

    Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 78 · Snow and Ice

12. Question 12 · Driver Readiness

    Oregon law requires seat belt use for:

    • AOnly front seat occupants
    • BAll drivers and passengers in all seating positions✓ Correct
    • COnly children under 16

    Why: Safety belt use is mandatory in Oregon for all drivers and passengers in every available seating position. Children must be properly secured in an appropriate child restraint.

    Source: Oregon Driver Handbook, page 73 · Safety Belts

How to get your Oregon driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in Oregon's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

1. 1

   Check the age and eligibility requirements

   Eligibility in Oregon: 15 for a provisional instruction permit (drivers 15, 16, and 17 receive a provisional permit); 16 for a provisional driver license. Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.

2. 2

   Study the official handbook

   Read the Official Oregon Driver Manual (oregon.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.

3. 3

   Pass the knowledge test

   The Oregon written test has 35 questions, and you need 28 correct (80%) to pass. Permit/licensing fee: $7 each time you take the knowledge test, plus the separate permit issuance fee set on the Oregon DMV fees page.

4. 4

   Build supervised driving experience

   Hold your permit for the period Oregon requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.

5. 5

   Pass the road test and get licensed

   After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, Oregon issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local Oregon DMV office.

How DMV Ace prepares you for the Oregon test

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