At an intersection with an unmarked crosswalk, a pedestrian steps into your lane. Does the absence of painted lines let you keep moving?
Correct answer: No; stop and remain stopped for the pedestrian.
Oregon requires stopping for pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks. A crosswalk exists at an intersection even without painted lines.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 46, physical PDF page 54: Pedestrians — stop and remain stopped. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A pedestrian using a white cane is crossing the road. Your traffic light changes to green before the person reaches the far side. What should you do?
Correct answer: Remain stopped until the person has crossed the entire road.
For a blind or limited-vision pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog, remain stopped until the person has crossed the entire road, even when your light is green.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 48, physical PDF page 56: White Canes and Guide Dogs. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The only open curb space is directly in front of a private driveway. May you park there and leave the car while visiting a store?
Correct answer: No; do not block the driveway.
The handbook prohibits leaving a vehicle parked in front of a public or private driveway. Flashers do not legalize the obstruction.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 70, physical PDF page 78: No Parking. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You intend to pull from a parallel parking space into the traffic lane. What should you do?
Correct answer: Check traffic and over your shoulder, signal and yield until it is safe to enter.
The driver leaving a parking space does not have the right-of-way. A signal announces an intention; it does not create a safe gap.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 68, physical PDF page 76: Parking & Stopping — reentering traffic. Also printed page 38, physical PDF page 46: Turn Signals — leaving a curb. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You park on the right side of a street facing uphill, with a curb. Which direction should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Left, away from the curb.
With an uphill curb, front wheels turned away from the curb help the curb arrest a backward roll.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 69, physical PDF page 77: Parking on Hills. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You park facing uphill on the right side of a road with no curb. Which way should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Toward the right shoulder.
For uphill parking without a curb, turn the wheels toward the shoulder so a rolling vehicle is directed away from traffic.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 69, physical PDF page 77: Parking on Hills — No Curb. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
What is the best way to reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a rain-covered road?
Correct answer: Reduce speed so the tires have a better chance to maintain contact with the pavement.
Water can separate tires from the road. Lower speed is a basic precaution; sudden control changes and close following increase the danger.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 78, physical PDF page 86: Rain — hydroplaning. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
On a two-way street, you are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches using its warning light or siren. What should you do?
Correct answer: Clear the intersection safely, then pull close to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Yield clear of the intersection unless an officer directs otherwise. Stopping inside it can block the emergency vehicle.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 58, physical PDF page 66: Emergency Vehicles. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
As you use an interstate entrance, what should you do before entering the through lane?
Correct answer: Find a safe gap, adjust speed appropriately and signal before merging.
Prepare for the merge while obeying speed controls. Enter only when the gap is safe; a signal does not force through traffic to make room.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 34, physical PDF page 42: Entering a Freeway. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Another vehicle occupies the freeway gap you hoped to use. Who must adjust?
Correct answer: You must yield and find a safe gap before entering the through lane.
A signal states your intention but does not create a gap or right-of-way. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the freeway.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 34, physical PDF page 42: Entering a Freeway — yield. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Before moving into another interstate lane, what should you do?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and the blind spot, signal and change lanes only when the space is clear.
A vehicle may be outside your mirrors’ view. Look for that hidden traffic before beginning the move; signaling does not grant priority.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 30, physical PDF page 38: Changing Lanes. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Why should you avoid lingering alongside a tractor-trailer while passing?
Correct answer: You may remain in the other driver’s blind spot and limit space to avoid a conflict.
A car lingering beside a truck can remain in its blind spot and restrict the truck driver’s ability to evade a hazard. Complete a permitted pass safely rather than remaining alongside.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 53, physical PDF page 61: Large Vehicles — unsafe passing. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A narrow road and oncoming traffic leave no room for a safe bicycle pass. What should you do?
Correct answer: Slow and wait behind the cyclist until you can pass with adequate clearance.
Wait for safe space rather than squeezing through. A delayed pass is better than endangering the cyclist or oncoming traffic.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 51, physical PDF page 59: Bicycles — safe pass. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You have just passed a cyclist and want to turn right at the next driveway. What must you avoid?
Correct answer: Turning across the cyclist’s path without enough clearance.
Do not cut off a bicycle immediately after passing it. Check its position and yield as needed before turning across its path.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 39, physical PDF page 47: Turns — bicycle lane. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A cold medicine’s directions warn that it may cause drowsiness. What should you do if it affects your alertness?
Correct answer: Do not drive while the medicine impairs your alertness.
Even ordinary cold medicines can impair driving. Read the directions and do not drive while drowsy or otherwise unable to operate safely.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 83, physical PDF page 91: Impaired Driving — medication. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
While your car is moving in traffic, how far before a turn or lane change does Oregon require you to begin signaling?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet.
Signal early enough to communicate the intended movement. Check traffic and use a safe gap; the signal does not grant priority.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 38, physical PDF page 46: Turn Signals. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
All traffic signals at an ordinary intersection are dark. No officer or temporary control directs traffic. How must you treat the intersection?
Correct answer: Treat it as an all-way stop, then proceed under the normal yielding rules.
A dark intersection signal requires a stop as at an all-way stop. Oregon's separate rule for an inactive freeway ramp meter does not apply here.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 15, physical PDF page 23: Traffic Signals — dark signals; compare printed page 35, physical PDF page 43: inactive ramp meters. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The car’s right wheels leave the pavement. What is the handbook’s initial recovery sequence?
Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly, reduce speed, check traffic and return gradually when safe.
A panicked immediate turn can send the car across the road. Stabilize the vehicle and reduce speed before gradually returning to the driving lane.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 75, physical PDF page 83: Driving Off the Road. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
An approaching motorcycle has its turn signal on, but its actual intended movement is not yet clear. Should you pull from your driveway in front of it?
Correct answer: No; wait until its actual movement and a safe gap make entry safe.
A motorcycle’s narrow profile makes speed and distance harder to judge. Wait until the intended movement and a safe gap are clear.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 52, physical PDF page 60: Motorcycles and Mopeds — turn signals. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Water covers the road ahead, but it looks shallow. What is the safer decision?
Correct answer: Turn around and find another route rather than enter the flooded road.
Floodwater can cause you to lose control or stall the engine. Do not enter a flooded roadway just because the water looks shallow.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 78, physical PDF page 86: Rain — flooded areas. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
