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Oregon: Right-of-way and turning — Part 2 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “You are turning left from a one-way road onto a one-way road. In which lane should you approach the turn?” · “While making a turn, what should you avoid doing?”

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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. If a left turn lane is provided at an intersection, what must you do?

    A blue car signaling left in a city street's left lane approaches the opening of a left-turn lane with a turn arrow, where one car waits at a red light.
    • Turn from the lane nearest the right curb
    • Turn from that lane
    • Use it only when traffic is heavy
    • Turn from any lane that is open
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    Correct answer: Turn from that lane

    If a left turn lane is provided, you must turn from that lane.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 39 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. You are turning left from a one-way road onto a one-way road. In which lane should you approach the turn?

    • The traffic lane nearest the right curb
    • The lane just to the right of the center line
    • Any lane, because both roads are one-way
    • The traffic lane nearest the left curb
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    Correct answer: The traffic lane nearest the left curb

    For a left turn from a one-way road to a one-way road, approach in the traffic lane nearest the left curb.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. When turning left from a one-way road onto a one-way road, into which lane should you turn?

    A blue car at the stop line of a one-way street with three lanes, its amber side lamps flashing at green signals; a ONE WAY street with three lanes crosses ahead, with a green car and a white car at its right end.
    • The nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering
    • The lane nearest the right curb of the road you are entering
    • The center lane of the road you are entering
    • Any lane, as long as you stay to the left of other vehicles
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    Correct answer: The nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering

    You turn into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. At a red light, you are turning left from a one-way road onto a one-way road. What does the manual say?

    A blue car signaling left in the left lane of a one-way street nears a red light at another one-way street, with ONE WAY signs pointing up and left.
    • You must wait for the light to turn green before you turn at all
    • You may turn without stopping if you see no traffic coming
    • You may turn after stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians
    • You may turn only if a sign posted at the corner permits it
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    Correct answer: You may turn after stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians

    This turn may be made against a red light after stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. You are turning left or right from a two-way road onto a one-way road. In which lane should you approach the turn?

    A blue car on a two-way street, signaling left at a STOP sign, faces a three-lane ONE WAY cross street flowing left, with a short dashed yellow arrow curving left
    • The lane nearest the center line, whichever way you turn
    • The lane farthest away from the direction you will turn
    • The traffic lane nearest to the direction of the turn
    • The right-hand lane, whichever way you are turning
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    Correct answer: The traffic lane nearest to the direction of the turn

    Approach in the traffic lane that is nearest to the direction of the turn.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. When turning from a two-way road onto a one-way road, into which lane should you turn?

    A blue car on a two-way street, signaling left at a STOP sign, faces a three-lane ONE WAY cross street flowing left, with a short dashed yellow arrow curving left
    • The nearest lane for traffic on the road you are entering
    • The lane that is farthest from the one you started in
    • The lane just to the right of the center line of that road
    • The middle lane of the road you are entering, if any
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    Correct answer: The nearest lane for traffic on the road you are entering

    You turn into the nearest lane for traffic on the road you are entering.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. A red light is showing and you want to turn from a two-way road onto a one-way road. When may you turn?

    A blue car on a two-way street signals left as it nears a red traffic light at a multi-lane cross street marked with ONE WAY signs pointing left.
    • Only after the light has changed back to green again
    • Only if a sign posted there permits turns on red
    • Only if you are turning left and no one is behind you
    • After stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians
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    Correct answer: After stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians

    A turn from a two-way road to a one-way road may be made against a red light after stopping and yielding.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. You are turning left from a one-way road onto a two-way road. In which lane should you approach the turn?

    • The traffic lane nearest the right curb
    • The traffic lane nearest the left curb
    • The lane just to the right of the center line
    • The center lane
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    Correct answer: The traffic lane nearest the left curb

    For a left turn from a one-way road to a two-way road, approach in the traffic lane nearest the left curb.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. When turning left from a one-way road onto a two-way road, into which lane should you turn?

    A blue car on a three-lane one-way street nears a T-intersection with a two-way street, as a green car comes from the left and a white car from the right.
    • The lane just to the right of the center line
    • The lane just to the left of the center line
    • The lane nearest the left curb
    • The lane nearest the curb on either side
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    Correct answer: The lane just to the right of the center line

    You turn into the lane just to the right of the center line.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. When may multiple lanes turn in the same direction at the same time?

    At a red light, a blue car and a red car signal left side by side in two left-turn lanes marked ONLY, beside a grey car in the through lane.
    • Whenever traffic is light and both roads are clear
    • Only when a police officer directs the traffic
    • When lane use signs or pavement markings permit it
    • Never, because only one lane may turn at a time
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    Correct answer: When lane use signs or pavement markings permit it

    Multiple lanes may turn in the same direction at the same time only where lane use control signs or pavement markings permit it.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. You are in one of two dual turn lanes and turning onto a roadway that has more lanes than the lane you are turning from. What must you do?

    At a red light, a blue car and a red car signal left side by side in two left-turn lanes marked ONLY, beside a grey car in the through lane.
    • Move to the outside lane as you complete the turn
    • Follow the pavement markings and stay in your lane
    • Move into the lane that is closest to the curb
    • Choose the lane with the least traffic
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    Correct answer: Follow the pavement markings and stay in your lane

    Follow the pavement markings and stay in your lane when turning onto roadways with more lanes.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. What is the general rule for turning?

    • From the center lane into the farthest lane going in your new direction
    • From the nearest lane into whichever new lane has the least traffic
    • From the farthest lane so that you have more room to swing wide
    • From the nearest lane in your direction to the nearest lane in the new direction
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    Correct answer: From the nearest lane in your direction to the nearest lane in the new direction

    The general rule is to turn from the nearest lane in your direction of travel to the nearest lane in the direction you want to go.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. While making a turn, what should you avoid doing?

    • Slowing down before you start the turn
    • Looking over your shoulder first
    • Using your turn signal early enough
    • Swinging wide or changing lanes
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    Correct answer: Swinging wide or changing lanes

    You should avoid swinging wide or changing lanes while turning.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. A U-turn at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal is prohibited unless

    • No vehicles are approaching
    • A sign permits the turn
    • You are driving a small vehicle
    • The light is green
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    Correct answer: A sign permits the turn

    U-turns are prohibited at intersections controlled by a traffic signal, unless a sign permits the turn.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. Where are U-turns prohibited in a city?

    • At intersections with no signs or signals
    • At intersections with a stop sign
    • Between intersections
    • In a bicycle lane only
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    Correct answer: Between intersections

    U-turns are prohibited between intersections in a city.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. Within city limits, a U-turn is prohibited at any location where your vehicle cannot be seen by traffic from either direction within what distance?

    • 500 feet
    • 100 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 1,000 feet
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    Correct answer: 500 feet

    Within city limits, U-turns are prohibited where your vehicle cannot be seen within 500 feet.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. Outside city limits, a U-turn is prohibited at any location where your vehicle cannot be seen by traffic from either direction within what distance?

    • 500 feet
    • 1,000 feet
    • 250 feet
    • 2,000 feet
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    Correct answer: 1,000 feet

    Outside city limits, U-turns are prohibited where your vehicle cannot be seen within 1,000 feet.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. May you make a U-turn at or on a railroad crossing?

    A two-lane road with a double yellow center line leading to railroad tracks: a large X with the letters R R painted in the lane, a white line across the lane before the rails, a crossbuck and a round yellow sign beside the road, and a blue car approaching
    • Yes, if no train is in sight
    • Yes, if you signal first
    • Yes, but only in daylight
    • No, it is prohibited
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    Correct answer: No, it is prohibited

    U-turns are prohibited at or on a railroad crossing.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. What does a defensive driver never assume at an intersection?

    • That a stop sign or signal will stop approaching traffic
    • That a steady yellow signal warns it is about to turn red
    • That the lane you are in is wide enough for your vehicle
    • That a green arrow gives you the right of way for its turn
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    Correct answer: That a stop sign or signal will stop approaching traffic

    A defensive driver never assumes a stop sign or a traffic signal will stop approaching traffic.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 42 · Open this page in the manual

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