Oregon DMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Red octagon sign
- A stop sign. You must come to a complete stop at the limit line, crosswalk, or before entering the intersection, and yield to crossing traffic and pedestrians.
- Yield sign shape
- An inverted red-and-white triangle. Slow down, check for traffic on the cross road, and stop only if necessary to give the other vehicle the right-of-way.
- Yellow diamond signs
- Warning signs. They alert you to upcoming hazards such as curves, hills, merges, or traffic signals, and usually suggest slowing down or being alert.
- Flashing red light
- Treat it exactly like a stop sign: stop completely, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed only when it is safe.
- Flashing yellow light
- Proceed with caution. The signal is not a full stop, but you must slow down and check for cross traffic or hazards before continuing through.
- Broken yellow center line
- Passing is permitted for both directions when it is safe. A solid yellow line on your side means no passing; double solid yellow means neither direction may pass.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- Where no signs or signals control the intersection, yield to the vehicle that arrived first. If two arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right.
- Left turn right-of-way
- When turning left, you must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right, and to pedestrians in the crosswalk you are entering.
- Entering from driveway
- A vehicle entering a road from a driveway, alley, or private road must yield the right-of-way to all traffic already traveling on that road.
- Right turn on red
- After a complete stop, you may turn right on a red light unless a sign prohibits it, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic first.
- Oregon default urban speed
- Where no speed limit is posted, the limit is 25 mph in residential and business districts, 55 mph on open rural highways, and 65 mph on interstate freeways.
- Basic speed rule
- The posted limit is a maximum for ideal conditions. You must drive at a speed reasonable for weather, visibility, road surface, and traffic.
- Three-second following rule
- Pick a fixed object ahead; when the car in front passes it, you should not reach it for at least three seconds. Add a second for rain, darkness, or heavy loads.
- Oregon Move Over law
- On a multi-lane road, move over one lane away from stopped emergency or roadside vehicles. If you cannot, slow to a safe speed below the limit.
- Passing bicyclists
- When passing a bicycle, leave at least three feet of clearance. If you cannot do so safely, wait behind until there is room to pass.
- School bus red lights
- Stop for a school bus with red lights flashing and the stop arm out. On a divided highway, only traffic behind the bus must stop.
- Handheld device law
- Oregon prohibits handheld mobile device use while driving. Drivers 18 and older may use hands-free devices; drivers under 18 may not use any device.
- White cane pedestrian
- A pedestrian who is blind, or who uses a white cane or guide dog, always has the right-of-way on a roadway. Stop and give them time to cross.
- Driving in fog
- Use low-beam headlights in fog, rain, or snow. High beams reflect off the moisture and reduce your visibility instead of improving it.
- Parking downhill
- When parking downhill, turn your front wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail. Uphill with a curb, turn wheels away.
- Oregon seat belt law
- Oregon has primary enforcement: an officer may stop a vehicle solely because an occupant is not wearing a safety belt, and can issue a citation.
- Oregon child seat rule
- Children under age 8 or under 4 feet 9 inches must use an approved child seat or booster. Children under 2 must be rear-facing unless 20 pounds or more.
- Oregon minimum insurance
- Drivers must carry liability insurance of at least 25/50/20, meaning $25,000 per person injured, $50,000 per crash, and $20,000 property damage.
- Implied consent law
- By driving in Oregon, you agree to a breath, blood, or urine test after a DUI arrest. Refusing leads to license suspension even without conviction.
- Provisional license rules
- Drivers under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. except for work, school, or emergencies, and face passenger limits for the first six months.
- Oregon permit requirements
- A permit requires passing a knowledge test and vision screening. Drivers under 18 must hold it six months and log 50 supervised hours, 10 at night.
- Adult DUI limit
- Oregon's per se limit is 0.08% blood alcohol content for drivers 21 and older. Drivers under 21 may not drive with any measurable alcohol.
- Commercial driver limit
- A commercial driver is considered impaired at 0.04% blood alcohol content, which is half the limit that applies to non-commercial adult drivers.
- Ignition interlock device
- A breath-test device installed in a vehicle that prevents starting if alcohol is detected. A first DUI conviction in Oregon can require one.
- Alcohol metabolism rate
- The body clears roughly one standard drink per hour. Coffee, cold showers, food, and exercise do not speed this up or lower blood alcohol content.
- Open container law
- Oregon prohibits open containers of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle, whether the vehicle is moving or parked on a public road.
- Oregon license expiration
- Most Oregon adult driver licenses and ID cards expire after eight years. Renew before the expiration date to avoid late fees and re-testing.