A truck swings left to prepare for a right turn. What should you avoid?
Correct answer: Trying to squeeze between the truck and the right curb.
The truck may need a wider path, and its driver may not see a car alongside. Do not enter the space needed to finish the turn.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 53, physical PDF page 61: Large Vehicles — turns. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A motorcycle is riding in the same direction as your car. The lane seems wide enough for both. May you pass it within that same lane?
Correct answer: No; allow the rider the full lane and use a safe lawful passing movement.
A motorcycle needs lane space to maneuver around hazards. Do not treat its smaller width as an invitation to share its lane.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 52, physical PDF page 60: Motorcycles and Mopeds — full lane. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Traffic is stopped just beyond the railroad tracks and there is no room for your whole car on the far side. The crossing warning is inactive. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before the tracks until enough space is available beyond them.
Check the space beyond the tracks before entering. A clear warning signal does not create storage space on the other side.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 63, physical PDF page 71: Railroad Crossings — clear crossing. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Your car stalls on a railroad crossing and will not move. What is the immediate priority?
Correct answer: Get everyone out and away from the tracks, then contact emergency help and the railroad when safe.
People must clear the track area immediately. The posted railroad emergency number can alert dispatchers; do not delay evacuation to save the vehicle.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 64, physical PDF page 72: Railroad Crossings — stuck vehicle. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You can complete a proposed ordinary pass only by exceeding the posted speed limit. What does the Oregon manual direct?
Correct answer: Do not make that pass; exceeding the posted limit while passing is unlawful.
The manual directs drivers never to exceed the posted speed or the speed safe for conditions. Do not begin a pass that depends on speeding.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 31, physical PDF page 39: Passing — speed limit. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You miss your interstate exit. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and find a lawful route back.
Do not cross the expressway median or make a sudden turn to recover a missed exit. Use the next exit and a lawful route back.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 35, physical PDF page 43: Leaving a Freeway. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You strike an unattended parked car and cannot locate the owner. What note does the Oregon manual direct you to leave?
Correct answer: Your name and address, with a brief description of what happened.
Try to locate the owner first. If that fails, leave identifying information and a brief account of the collision; do not simply leave without notice.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 94, physical PDF page 102: Unattended Vehicles. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
After a collision, someone appears injured. What duty does an involved Oregon driver have?
Correct answer: Stop and provide reasonable assistance, without moving the injured person carelessly.
Stop and provide reasonable assistance. Handle an injured person cautiously and obtain needed help rather than moving them carelessly.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 93, physical PDF page 101: Traffic Collisions — assistance. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
On an undivided two-way road, an oncoming school bus stops with red loading lights flashing. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop before reaching the bus.
On this undivided road, stop for the flashing red lights and remain stopped until the bus driver turns them off.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 55, physical PDF page 63: School Buses — red lights. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The main pavement looks clear, but the temperature is near freezing. Why should you be cautious on bridges and shaded areas?
Correct answer: Bridges and shaded areas can be icy when the rest of the road is clear.
Bridges and shady spots freeze first and can remain icy after other pavement clears. Reduce speed and avoid abrupt steering or braking.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 78, physical PDF page 86: Snow and Ice — bridges and shade. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A tire blows out while you are moving. Which response follows Oregon's guidance?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, slow gradually and pull off the road.
Keep control of the steering and reduce speed gradually. Once you can do so safely, move off the road.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 84, physical PDF page 92: Vehicle Equipment Failures — Blowouts. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
At what blood-alcohol concentration does Oregon law presume an ordinary adult driver is impaired?
Correct answer: 0.08 percent.
At 0.08 percent or higher, Oregon presumes impairment. A driver can still be arrested for DUII below that level if impaired; it is not a safe-drinking allowance.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 82, physical PDF page 90: Impaired Driving — 0.08 percent. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A driver refuses a properly requested chemical test under Oregon's implied-consent law. Can that affect driving privileges?
Correct answer: Yes; refusal can lead to suspension of driving privileges.
Refusal can result in a fine and/or suspension. It is not a way to preserve driving privileges.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 83, physical PDF page 91: Implied Consent. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The circular signal changes from green to steady yellow before you reach the intersection. You can stop safely before entering. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop rather than accelerate into the intersection.
Stop before entering on steady yellow if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, proceed carefully through.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 15, physical PDF page 23: Steady Circular Yellow. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You realize too late that you are in the wrong lane for the turn you wanted. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue safely and make the turn at a later appropriate location.
Get into the proper lane well before a turn. When it is too late, continue and use a later safe opportunity rather than abruptly crossing lanes.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 39, physical PDF page 47: Turns — wrong lane. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Traffic is flowing normally as you leave a freeway on an exit ramp. When does Oregon's manual tell you to begin slowing to the ramp's advisory speed?
Correct answer: After leaving the freeway and entering the exit ramp.
Signal in advance, maintain speed until off the freeway, then slow on the ramp. Do not abruptly slow the through lane.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 35, physical PDF page 43: Leaving a Freeway — ramp speed. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Rain reduces traction and visibility. How should you adjust the space behind the vehicle ahead?
Correct answer: Increase the following gap and reduce speed as needed.
Poor conditions call for more time and space to respond. The question does not impose a single fixed interval for every condition.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 27, physical PDF page 35: Following Distance — wet roads. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A car in the next lane has stopped at a crosswalk. You cannot see why. What must you do?
Correct answer: Do not pass the stopped car; stop and check for a pedestrian hidden from view.
Oregon prohibits passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross. The stopped car can hide someone entering your lane.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 47, physical PDF page 55: Pedestrians — do not pass stopped vehicle. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A large truck is backing across your intended path into a driveway. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay out of its path and give the driver room to complete the maneuver.
Backing trucks have substantial blind areas. Waiting clear of the maneuver is safer than trying to slip through a narrowing space.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 54, physical PDF page 62: Large Vehicles — backing. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You approach a slow farm vehicle on a rural road. What should you anticipate?
Correct answer: A faster closing rate than expected; slow early and pass only when safe.
Farm equipment and other slow vehicles may be much slower than surrounding traffic. Reduce speed early instead of arriving close behind it before deciding what to do.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form 735-37 (1-26), printed page 56, physical PDF page 64: Other Vehicles — Slow Moving Vehicles. Current catalog-linked source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
