Oregon: Speed and following distance — Part 6 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which places freeze first and may be icy when the rest of the road is free of ice?” · “When is a snow or ice-covered road likely to be most slippery?”
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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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Why can even summer showers make roads slippery?
- Rain mixes with oil and dirt on the road
- Rain freezes quickly on the pavement
- Rain lowers the pressure in your tires
- Rain washes the painted markings off the road
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Correct answer: Rain mixes with oil and dirt on the road
Even summer showers can cause slippery roads when rain mixes with oil and dirt.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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Which of these should you not do in wet conditions?
- Turn on your headlights
- Use cruise control
- Keep windows clear of moisture
- Apply the brakes gently
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Correct answer: Use cruise control
The manual says not to use cruise control in wet conditions.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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What can happen when vehicle tires hydroplane over a wet road surface?
- The tires grip the wet road better than usual
- The brakes work faster than they normally do
- The engine stalls and the vehicle stops at once
- The ability to steer and stop can be reduced or lost
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Correct answer: The ability to steer and stop can be reduced or lost
When tires hydroplane (skim or float) over a wet surface, the ability to steer and stop can be reduced or lost.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Because tires can hydroplane on wet roads, what does the manual tell you to do?
- Slow down when roads are wet
- Brake hard on wet roads
- Use cruise control on wet roads
- Follow the vehicle ahead closely
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Correct answer: Slow down when roads are wet
Tires can hydroplane (skim or float) on a wet road surface, and the manual says to slow down when roads are wet.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How should you drive on snow and ice?
- At normal speeds, leaving more room ahead of your vehicle
- At slower speeds, leaving the same room ahead as usual
- At slower speeds, with cruise control turned on
- At slower speeds, leaving more room ahead of your vehicle
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Correct answer: At slower speeds, leaving more room ahead of your vehicle
Snow and ice call for slower speeds and more room between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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What do snow and ice do to the distance needed to stop your vehicle?
- They increase the braking distance
- They decrease the braking distance
- They have no effect on the braking distance
- They affect it only below freezing
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Correct answer: They increase the braking distance
Snow and ice impair your ability to see ahead and increase the braking distance needed to stop your vehicle.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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What should you do when police or highway officials say driving is very hazardous?
- Drive with your hazard lights on
- Drive only in the daytime
- Stay off the road
- Drive at the minimum speed
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Correct answer: Stay off the road
When police or highway officials say driving is very hazardous, stay off the road.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How should you press the gas pedal when driving on snow and ice?
- Firmly
- Gently
- In short, hard bursts
- Fully, to keep the tires turning
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Correct answer: Gently
Too much power may cause the tires to spin or the vehicle to slide, so gently press the gas pedal.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How should you use the brakes on snow and ice?
- Slam on them
- Press them firmly and hold
- Keep your foot resting on them
- Gently press and release them
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Correct answer: Gently press and release them
If you slam on the brakes, your vehicle will likely skid, so gently press and release them.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How can you get the “feel” of a snowy or icy road when you start driving?
- Lightly try your brakes away from traffic
- Accelerate hard on a straight, open stretch
- Brake firmly in heavy traffic to test them
- Turn the wheel sharply back and forth in traffic
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Correct answer: Lightly try your brakes away from traffic
Get the feel of the road away from traffic and try your brakes lightly so you know what to expect.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How should you make turns on snow and ice to avoid a skid?
- At a high, steady speed
- While braking through the turn
- At a reduced, steady speed
- While speeding up through the turn
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Correct answer: At a reduced, steady speed
The manual says to make turns at a reduced, steady speed to avoid a skid.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Which places freeze first and may be icy when the rest of the road is free of ice?
- A road with a wide shoulder
- A bridge or a shaded area
- A straight stretch in sunlight
- A freshly paved road
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Correct answer: A bridge or a shaded area
A bridge or shaded area freezes first and may be icy when the rest of the road is free of ice.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How much power should you apply when going uphill on a snow or ice-covered road?
- As much power as possible to climb the hill quickly
- Very little, letting the vehicle roll back a little
- None, coasting up the hill with the gears in neutral
- Just enough to maintain motion without the wheels spinning
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Correct answer: Just enough to maintain motion without the wheels spinning
Apply just enough power to maintain motion without causing the wheels to spin.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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When is a snow or ice-covered road likely to be most slippery?
- When the temperature is near the freezing point
- When the temperature is well below the freezing point
- When the temperature is above 50 degrees
- When the temperature is changing quickly
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Correct answer: When the temperature is near the freezing point
The road is likely to be most slippery when the temperature is near the freezing point rather than below freezing.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Which is advised when driving on snow and ice?
- Use cruise control to hold a steady speed
- Leave frost on the side windows
- Keep windows clear of snow, ice, and fog
- Keep your headlights off to avoid glare
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Correct answer: Keep windows clear of snow, ice, and fog
The manual says to keep windows clear of snow, ice and fog, and not to use cruise control.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Which driving habit helps improve gas mileage?
- Accelerating quickly from each stop
- Driving steadily within posted speed limits
- Letting the engine idle while waiting
- Making separate trips for each errand
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Correct answer: Driving steadily within posted speed limits
Driving steadily and avoiding exceeding posted speed limits improves gas mileage.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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Which of these helps you save fuel?
- Letting the engine idle before leaving
- Taking separate trips for each errand
- Avoiding rapid starts and sudden stops
- Driving a little over the speed limit
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Correct answer: Avoiding rapid starts and sudden stops
Avoiding rapid starts and sudden stops is a listed fuel saving technique.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual (2026-2027), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)