Oregon: Exam Simulator
35 random questions from every topic, like a mini exam.
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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).
Sample questions
The exam simulator picks 35 random questions from every topic each time you start. Here are a few examples.
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For an original driving privilege, which three things does Oregon DMV test?
- Your vision, driving knowledge and driving skill
- Your hearing, driving knowledge and reaction time
- Your vision, first-aid knowledge and parking skill
- Your medical history, vision and driving skill
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Correct answer: Your vision, driving knowledge and driving skill
DMV tests vision, driving knowledge and driving skill for an original driving privilege.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What is a mistake that drivers often make when backing up?
- Looking out through the rear window
- Failing to look both ways behind them
- Backing up slowly
- Glancing to either side for pedestrians
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Correct answer: Failing to look both ways behind them
The manual names failing to look both ways behind you as a common backing mistake, because mirrors do not give a full view.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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When may you disobey a pavement marking?
- When no other vehicles are anywhere near you on the road
- When the marking is faded
- When a police officer or road worker is redirecting traffic
- When you are driving slower than other traffic
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Correct answer: When a police officer or road worker is redirecting traffic
You must obey all pavement markings unless you see a police officer or road worker redirecting traffic.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a reason traffic on freeways usually moves more efficiently?
- There are traffic signals at every exit
- Access is controlled
- Speed limits are not posted
- Most freeways have railroad crossings
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Correct answer: Access is controlled
The manual says freeway traffic moves more efficiently because access is controlled, with few sharp curves, no railroad crossings and no traffic signals.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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A solid white line separates the parking area from streetcar or train tracks. Where must you park?
- On the track side of the white line
- Straddling the white line
- Behind the solid white line
- On the tracks if no train is near
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Correct answer: Behind the solid white line
You never park on the tracks; you park behind the solid white line that separates the parking area from the track.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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What color are traffic signs that prohibit certain actions or movements?
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
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Correct answer: Red
Prohibitive regulatory signs are red.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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You must obey all signs, signals and markings unless you see whom redirecting traffic?
- Another driver waving you on
- A pedestrian in a crosswalk
- A police officer or road worker
- A passenger in your vehicle
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Correct answer: A police officer or road worker
The only exception to obeying signs, signals and markings is a police officer or road worker redirecting traffic.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What does a NO TURN ON RED sign require?
- Stop completely, then turn when clear
- Wait for the signal to turn green before turning
- Turn only after yielding to pedestrians and traffic
- Turn right but not left
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Correct answer: Wait for the signal to turn green before turning
You may not turn during the red light and must wait for the signal to turn green.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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On which of these occasions may you drive on the left side of the road?
- When passing another vehicle going in the same direction as you
- When you plan to turn right at the next intersection ahead
- When approaching a hill with oncoming traffic
- When the road ahead is wet or slippery
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Correct answer: When passing another vehicle going in the same direction as you
The manual lists passing another vehicle going in the same direction as an exception to driving on the right side of the road.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A round yellow sign shows a black X with the letters R and R. What does it warn you of?
- A railroad crossing is ahead
- A light rail stop is ahead
- A school crossing is ahead
- A road closure is ahead
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Correct answer: A railroad crossing is ahead
A railroad advance sign warns you that a railroad crossing is ahead.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 63 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 63)