Oregon: Emergency vehicles, work zones and police stops — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How do police vehicles attempting to stop a driver signal the driver?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Oregon Driver Manual" (2026-2027), Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV).
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Emergency vehicles are approaching a roundabout. What should you do if you have not entered yet?
- Enter quickly before the emergency vehicles arrive
- Stop at the entrance, in the lane
- Stop in the center of the roundabout
- Do not enter the roundabout and pull over to the right
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Correct answer: Do not enter the roundabout and pull over to the right
Do not enter a roundabout when emergency vehicles are approaching. Pull over to the right.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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You are already inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
- Stop right where you are inside the roundabout
- Exit the roundabout, then pull over to the right
- Pull over to the left inside the roundabout
- Speed up and stay ahead of the emergency vehicle
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Correct answer: Exit the roundabout, then pull over to the right
Never stop while inside the roundabout; move through and exit, then pull over to the right shoulder.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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You are on a road with two or more lanes going your direction and you approach a motor vehicle stopped with its lights flashing. What must you do?
- Stay in your lane and sound your horn at the vehicle
- Stop behind the vehicle until it starts moving again
- Drive next to the vehicle at your normal speed
- Change lanes so you do not drive next to the stopped vehicle
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Correct answer: Change lanes so you do not drive next to the stopped vehicle
The manual says you must change lanes so you do not drive next to the stopped vehicle.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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Besides changing lanes, by how much may you also slow down below the posted speed limit when approaching a vehicle stopped with its lights flashing?
- At least 10 miles per hour under it
- At least 5 miles per hour under it
- At least 15 miles per hour under it
- At least 20 miles per hour under it
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Correct answer: At least 5 miles per hour under it
The manual says you may also slow down by at least 5 miles per hour under the posted speed limit.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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How much room should you allow a stopped vehicle with its lights flashing?
- As much room as safely possible
- Exactly 10 feet, no more
- About 100 feet
- Only enough to pass without touching it
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Correct answer: As much room as safely possible
The manual says to allow the stopped vehicle as much room as safely possible.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What should you do when you approach an emergency scene?
- Keep your speed and watch for officers
- Speed up to clear the area quickly
- Slow down and be prepared to stop
- Stop at once and wait for an officer
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Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
The manual says to slow down and be prepared to stop at emergency scenes.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When may you drive over fire hoses at an emergency scene?
- When no firefighters are close by
- Only when officials at the scene tell you to
- When the hoses are lying flat on the road
- When you drive at a slow speed
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Correct answer: Only when officials at the scene tell you to
The manual says not to drive over fire hoses unless told to do so by officials at the scene.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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From which direction must you yield right of way to an emergency vehicle that is using a light or siren?
- Only from behind you
- Only from the front
- Only from the side
- Any direction
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Correct answer: Any direction
You must yield right of way to emergency vehicles approaching from any direction using a light or siren.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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What must you do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle warning?
- Slow down and keep driving in your lane until it passes
- Pull to the left side of the road and stop right away
- Immediately move as close as you safely can to the right and stop
- Stop where you are, even if you are in the middle of the road
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Correct answer: Immediately move as close as you safely can to the right and stop
The manual says to drive as close as safely possible to the right side of the road and stop.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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An emergency vehicle with a siren approaches while you are at an intersection. What must you not do?
- Stop in the intersection
- Pull to the right side of the road
- Stay stopped until the vehicle has passed
- Wait for an officer to tell you to move
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Correct answer: Stop in the intersection
The manual says not to stop in an intersection when yielding to an emergency vehicle.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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You have stopped for an emergency vehicle. How long must you stay stopped?
- Until the siren can no longer be heard clearly
- For at least 30 seconds after it passes
- Until the road ahead is clear of all traffic
- Until it passes or an officer tells you to move
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Correct answer: Until it passes or an officer tells you to move
The manual says to stay stopped until the vehicle has passed or an officer tells you to move.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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After an emergency vehicle passes you, how far must you stay behind it?
- At least 100 feet
- At least 500 feet
- At least 200 feet
- At least 300 feet
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Correct answer: At least 500 feet
The manual says you must stay at least 500 feet behind the vehicle after it passes.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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How do police vehicles attempting to stop a driver signal the driver?
- By turning on flashing lights or a siren
- By honking the horn two times in a row
- By driving alongside you and waving
- By turning on only the headlights
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Correct answer: By turning on flashing lights or a siren
The manual says police stop drivers by turning on flashing lights or a siren.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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A police vehicle signals you to stop. What should you do?
- Stop in the center median and leave the engine running
- Stop immediately in your lane and get out of your car
- Pull as far right as you safely can, stop and turn off the engine
- Drive to the next intersection and wait for the officer there
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Correct answer: Pull as far right as you safely can, stop and turn off the engine
The manual says to drive as close as safely possible to the right side of the road, stop and turn off the engine.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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Where must you not stop when a police vehicle signals you to stop?
- On the right shoulder of the road
- In an intersection or the center median
- In a parking lot beside the road
- Behind another vehicle parked ahead
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Correct answer: In an intersection or the center median
The manual says not to stop in an intersection or pull into the center median of a highway.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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During a police stop, where should you keep your hands?
- Resting in your lap
- On top of the dashboard
- Out of the window
- On the steering wheel
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Correct answer: On the steering wheel
The manual says to keep your hands on the steering wheel and for passengers to keep theirs in plain view.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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During a police stop, where should your passengers keep their hands?
- On the back of the front seats
- In their pockets
- In plain view
- On the door handles
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Correct answer: In plain view
Passengers should keep their hands in plain view.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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During a police stop, when should you show your driving privilege and vehicle registration?
- Only when requested
- Before the officer reaches your vehicle
- As soon as you stop the engine
- Only after you step out of the vehicle
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Correct answer: Only when requested
The manual says to show them only when requested.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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During a police stop, what should you do about your movements and those of your passengers?
- Reach for your documents right away
- Lean out of the window
- Move around so the officer can see inside
- Limit them
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Correct answer: Limit them
The manual says to limit your movements and those of any passengers.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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During a police stop, what should you do about getting out of your vehicle?
- Get out and walk back to the officer
- Stay in it unless requested to get out
- Get out and wait beside your vehicle
- Get out when you are on a freeway
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Correct answer: Stay in it unless requested to get out
The manual says to stay in your vehicle and not get out unless requested.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)