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Oregon: Pavement markings — Part 2 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “A dotted white line appears before an exit ramp or intersection. What does it tell you?” · “Are all Transit Only lanes painted red?”

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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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  1. A dotted white line appears before an exit ramp or intersection. What does it tell you?

    • The lane you are in will not continue on the same route
    • You must come to a full stop at the line and then proceed
    • You must merge into traffic
    • You may not change lanes
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    Correct answer: The lane you are in will not continue on the same route

    Before an exit ramp or intersection, it informs you that your lane will not continue on the same route, such as a right-turn only lane or an exit only lane.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 24 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. A dotted white line appears at a freeway entrance ramp. What does it tell you?

    • You must come to a stop and wait for a gap in traffic
    • Your lane will not continue on the same route
    • Lane changes are prohibited
    • You are entering the freeway and must merge into traffic
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    Correct answer: You are entering the freeway and must merge into traffic

    At a freeway entrance ramp, the dotted white line informs you that you are entering the freeway and must merge into traffic.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 24 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. What is a dotted white line within an intersection used for?

    • To show where you must stop before entering the intersection
    • To guide you through the intersection into the proper lane
    • To separate opposing traffic
    • To mark a crosswalk
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    Correct answer: To guide you through the intersection into the proper lane

    Within an intersection, a dotted white line helps guide you through into the proper lane.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 24 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. What does a double solid white line mean?

    Two lanes going the same direction, separated by double solid white lines, with a car signaling left toward the other lane.
    • You may not change lanes; stay in your lane
    • You may change lanes only with caution
    • You must stop before the lines
    • The lane is reserved for buses
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    Correct answer: You may not change lanes; stay in your lane

    A double solid white line, usually with a sign prohibiting lane changes for a certain distance, means you may not change lanes.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 24 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. What must you do when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk in your lane?

    A marked crosswalk with a pedestrian crossing and a car approaching
    • Slow down and sound your horn
    • Continue if you can pass behind the pedestrian
    • Stop
    • Continue if the pedestrian has stopped walking
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    Correct answer: Stop

    The manual says to stop when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 24 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. What does a stop line show?

    A red car driving up a street toward a white bar painted across its half of the road, with a wider street at the top and grass and trees at both sides.
    • The point at which you are required to yield
    • The point at which you are required to stop
    • The start of a bike lane
    • The end of a no-passing zone
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    Correct answer: The point at which you are required to stop

    A stop line is a solid white line across your lane showing the point at which you are required to stop.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. How is a bike lane identified?

    • A wide solid yellow line with a bicycle symbol on it
    • A row of triangles pointing toward you
    • A double white line only
    • A wide white line with a bicycle symbol or a bike lane sign
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    Correct answer: A wide white line with a bicycle symbol or a bike lane sign

    A bike lane is identified by a wide white line with a bicycle symbol or a bike lane sign.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. What color may a bike lane be painted?

    • Blue
    • Yellow
    • Green
    • Orange
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    Correct answer: Green

    The manual says bike lanes may be painted green.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. A row of triangles in your lane points toward your vehicle. What does it show?

    Overhead view of a two-lane road with a marked crosswalk: a row of white triangles is painted across each lane before the crosswalk, a person walks in the crosswalk, a yellow-green pedestrian sign stands at the side and a red car approaches.
    • The point at which you are required to yield
    • The point at which you are required to stop
    • A lane for transit vehicles only
    • An area where you may not change lanes
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    Correct answer: The point at which you are required to yield

    A yield line is a row of triangles pointing toward your vehicle that shows where you are required to yield.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. What may white chevrons on the pavement inform you of?

    Overhead view of a highway exit ramp splitting off to the right, with white chevron stripes painted in the area between the ramp and the through lane.
    • A lane that ends a short distance ahead and requires traffic to merge
    • A place where you may park
    • A lane reserved for buses
    • Fixed objects ahead, or other areas where vehicle use is not allowed
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    Correct answer: Fixed objects ahead, or other areas where vehicle use is not allowed

    White chevrons may be used to inform you of fixed objects in the road ahead or other areas where vehicle use is not allowed.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. What are red pavement markings used to designate?

    Overhead view of a city street with a double yellow center line: the lane next to the right curb is painted red, and the blue car drives in the lane beside it.
    • Where drivers must stop for pedestrians who are crossing the road
    • Where transit only vehicles, like buses or light rail trains, may travel
    • Where parking is allowed for short periods
    • Where passing is prohibited
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    Correct answer: Where transit only vehicles, like buses or light rail trains, may travel

    Red markings designate where transit only vehicles may travel continuously.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. Are all Transit Only lanes painted red?

    • No, so always look for signs or other markings on the road
    • Yes, every Transit Only lane is red
    • Yes, but red may fade, so also check for white lines
    • No, and signs are never used for them
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    Correct answer: No, so always look for signs or other markings on the road

    Not all Transit Only lanes are red, so always look for signs or other markings on the road.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. What does a solid red lane mean?

    Overhead view of a city street with a double yellow center line: the lane next to the right curb is painted red, and the blue car drives in the lane beside it.
    • It is a lane for emergency stopping
    • It is a left turn lane for all vehicles
    • It is a Transit Only lane, not for cars
    • It is a parking lane
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    Correct answer: It is a Transit Only lane, not for cars

    A solid red lane is a Transit Only lane that is not for cars.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. What do striped red lines show?

    Overhead view of a city street whose right-hand lane is painted red, changing to red stripes on the stretch farther ahead; a curb, sidewalk and buildings line the street, and the blue car drives in the lane beside the red lane.
    • Where you must stop for a train and wait for it to pass
    • Where you may enter the Transit Only lane to turn or park
    • Where you may pass a bus
    • Where you must yield to people riding bicycles
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    Correct answer: Where you may enter the Transit Only lane to turn or park

    Striped red lines show where you may enter the Transit Only lane to turn, park or enter a driveway.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. What should you do if you cannot safely return to your lane before entering a no-passing zone?

    • Pass and return to your lane inside the no-passing zone
    • Pass on the right
    • Do not attempt to pass the vehicle
    • Pass only if the vehicle ahead is traveling under the speed limit
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    Correct answer: Do not attempt to pass the vehicle

    The manual says not to attempt to pass if you cannot safely return to your lane before entering a no-passing zone.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 32 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. When may you cross the center line in a no-passing zone?

    • Only if no oncoming vehicle is in sight
    • Only if the vehicle ahead is moving slower than the speed limit
    • Only if you signal for at least five seconds
    • Only if the right side is blocked or you are turning left
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    Correct answer: Only if the right side is blocked or you are turning left

    The manual says you may cross the center line in a no-passing zone only if the right side is blocked or you are turning left.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 32 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. What does a bike box usually look like?

    • A white painted box on the road with a green bicycle symbol
    • A yellow painted box on the road with a black bicycle symbol
    • A red painted box on the road with a white bicycle symbol
    • A green painted box on the road with a white bicycle symbol
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    Correct answer: A green painted box on the road with a white bicycle symbol

    Most bike boxes are a green painted box on the road with a white bicycle symbol.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 51 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. What does a sharrow indicate?

    Two-lane road with a double yellow center line; two white chevrons above a white helmeted bicycle-rider symbol painted in the right lane, and a green car in the left lane.
    • Only people riding bicycles may use the lane at this point
    • The lane is shared and people riding bicycles may be there
    • A bike lane begins ahead on the right side of the road
    • Drivers must not pass people riding bicycles in this lane
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    Correct answer: The lane is shared and people riding bicycles may be there

    A sharrow indicates that the lane is shared and people riding bicycles may be in the road.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 51 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. How is a sharrow shown on the road?

    • A bicycle symbol inside a solid white box
    • Two parallel white lines with a bicycle symbol between them
    • Two chevrons above a bicycle symbol painted on the road
    • A green painted lane with a white bicycle symbol
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    Correct answer: Two chevrons above a bicycle symbol painted on the road

    A sharrow is indicated by two chevrons above a bicycle symbol painted on the road.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 51 · Open this page in the manual

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