2025 Oregon Permit Test 16
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/oregon/car.
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15. To promote traffic safety, the DMV's Driver Improvement Program:
Explanation
If you have been convicted of multiple traffic offenses and/or preventable traffic accidents over a certain period of time, you may be subject to the Driver Improvement Program. Among other penalties, drivers age 18 and older will receive a 30-day license suspension if they have four convictions and/or accidents in a 24-month period. Drivers under the age of 18 will receive a 90-day restriction if they have two convictions and/or accidents, and a six-month suspension if they have a third.
16. What may help drivers conserve gasoline?
Explanation
Every time you have to stop quickly, it takes time and fuel to accelerate and get your vehicle back up to the speed of traffic. Drivers who look far ahead of their vehicles can slow down gradually or change lanes to avoid unnecessary braking, leading to better gas mileage.
17. Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
Explanation
Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, and pavement markings. People authorized to direct traffic include police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing persons.
18. 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.
19. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
Explanation
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day for several reasons. It is harder to see in the dark, you may be temporarily blinded by the glare from other vehicles' lights, and there are likely to be more drivers on the road who are tired or under the influence.
20. Before switching on the ignition, you should:
Explanation
Develop a routine for entering and leaving your car. Before switching on the ignition, buckle your safety belt and see that all passengers do likewise.
21. Drive below the posted speed limit when:
Explanation
When the road is wet or slippery, when you cannot see well, or when anything else makes conditions less than perfect, drive below the posted speed limit. Even if you are driving within the posted speed limit, you can still be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.
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