Oregon DMV Permit Test Flashcards

Oregon DMV Permit Test Flashcards What is the single most common cause of traffic accidents?Human error.What type of vehicles can you drive with a Class C driver license?Passenger vehicles, motor homes, fire trucks, and pickups towing small trailers.What does a double solid yellow line mean? Used to mark a centerline where passing is not allowed for both directions of traffic.What should you do if you are hit from the side? Brace yourself with the steering wheel and be ready to steer quickly in case you spin around.On the highway, how many seconds ahead should you scan?12 to 15.When do headlights have to be turned on? Sunset to sunrise.What does a flashing round red light mean? Same as stop sign.What happens if you take a breath test and fail it?DMV will suspend your driving privileges for 90 days.Alcohol is involved in what percent of traffic crashes where a person is killed?40%.If you are driving at 55 MPH, how many feet will it take you to stop?275 ft.What does a yellow broken line mean?Used to mark the center of a two way road used for traffic traveling in opposite directions where both sides can pass.What is the speed limit for any business district or school zone?

20 MPH.

When is a road the most likely to become slippery?When it's icy and the temperature is near freezing.What locations can you NOT pass at?Solid yellow lines, no passing zones, hills, curves, intersections, railroads and crosswalks.If you are parking uphill with no curb, which way should your wheels go?Inward, toward the edge of the road.What does a solid yellow line mean?Used to mark the left edge of one-way roads and ramps.

Remember: When driving, the line should always be to

your left.For speeds greater than 30 MPH, what should a safe following distance be?

• seconds or more.

What is the speed limit for alleys and narrow residential districts?

15 MPH.

What should you do if your vehicle has broken down and you have to make an emergency park?Pull off the road and use your four-way flashers.What does a steady yellow arrow mean?A protected turn is ending and the signal is about to turn red.The first thing alcohol affects is...Your judgement.When do you have to stop for pedestrians? When they are in either a marked or unmarked crosswalk.What does a green light mean?Go.If you are parking downhill against the curb, which way should your wheels go?Inward, toward the curb.

How much alcohol does it take to impair your driving?ANY amount.If it is foggy outside, what type of lights should you use?Low beams.What does a "stop line" mean?The point where you are required to stop.What does a round red light mean?Stop.What happens if you refuse to take a breath test? DMV will suspend your driving privileges for one year.What are yellow markings in the road used for? Separate traffic moving in opposite directions, the left edge of one-way roads and ramps and two way turn lanes.What happens if you refuse to take a urine test? DMV will suspend your driving privileges for one year.What should you do if you are driving and become tired?Pull over to a rest stop or have someone else drive while you rest in the backseat.What does a double line consisting of a yellow solid line and yellow broken line mean?Used to mark a centerline where passing is permitted to one side of traffic but not the other.What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?Turns are permitted or allowed but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.If you are parking uphill against a curb, which way should your wheels go?Outward, towards the travel lane.Who has the right of way at a "T" section if there are no signs or signals?Traffic on the through road.What does a flashing round yellow light mean? Slow down and proceed with caution.What is the speed limit in residential districts, public parks and ocean shores?

25 MPH.

Another car is trying to pass your car. You should:Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.What should you do if you are hit from the rear? Be ready to apply your brake and brace yourself between the steering wheel and the back of the seat.What is the speed limit on interstate highways? 65 MPH, but may be posted up to 70 MPH.Expert drivers try to scan the entire driving scene at least how many seconds ahead?

12.What does a round yellow light mean?A warning that the signal is about to turn red. You should be prepared to stop.What is the speed limit on most roads and highways?50 MPH.What does a steady red arrow mean?Stop.Can you stop in an intersection?NO.If you are entering a freeway from a merging lane, who has the right of way?The traffic already on the freeway.What does a "yield line" mean?The point where you are required to yield?What should you do if you are hit from the front? Use your arms and hands to protect your face.What does a steady green arrow mean?You are allowed to make a protected turn.