Oregon Permit Practice Test 1
25 questions written from the Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A pedestrian is in a crosswalk. Under Oregon law, in which case must you stop and remain stopped?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (2026-2027). 12 of the 20 Oregon questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Oregon or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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A pedestrian is in a crosswalk. Under Oregon law, in which case must you stop and remain stopped?
- A Only when the pedestrian is directly in front of your car's bumper
- B When the pedestrian is in your lane or the lane next to yours
- C Only at crosswalks marked with painted lines
- D Only when a pedestrian signal shows WALK
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B. When the pedestrian is in your lane or the lane next to yours
Oregon requires you to stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is in your lane, in a lane next to yours (including a bike lane) or in the lane you are turning into.
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At a four-way stop, you and a driver on the cross street to your right stop at the same time. Who should go first?
- A Whichever driver is going straight
- B You, because you are on the left
- C Whichever vehicle is larger
- D The driver on your right
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D. The driver on your right
At an all-way stop, the driver who stops first goes first. When you arrive together or are unsure, yield to the driver on your right, and never assume the other driver will yield to you.
What is the youngest age at which you can apply for an Oregon instruction permit?
- A 16
- B 15 and a half
- C 15
- D 14
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C. 15
You must be at least 15 to apply for an Oregon instruction permit and at least 16 to apply for a license. The permit lets you practice with a qualified supervisor.
You are 17 and have an Oregon license. May you talk on a cell phone while driving?
- A No, drivers under 18 may not use a mobile device at all
- B Yes, at a red light
- C Yes, for calls under one minute
- D Yes, with a hands-free accessory
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A. No, drivers under 18 may not use a mobile device at all
It is illegal for Oregon drivers under 18 to use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while driving, even hands-free. Turn it off or put it in the back seat.
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You are on a divided highway with an unpaved median. A school bus on the other side is stopped with red lights flashing. What must you do?
- A Continue with care; you stop only if you are on the bus's side
- B Stop until the red lights go off
- C Stop, then proceed at 20 mph
- D Pull onto the shoulder and wait
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A. Continue with care; you stop only if you are on the bus's side
On a divided highway with two roads separated by an unpaved median or barrier, only drivers on the same side as the bus must stop. Still watch for children near the road.