OR DMV OR DMV Sharing the Road Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

In Oregon, when must you yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

At all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, when a pedestrian is present

Answer

Oregon law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, including unmarked intersections, whenever a pedestrian is crossing.

Question 2

In Oregon, when you are passing a bicyclist on the road, you must leave at least:

Accepted Answer

3 feet of clearance

Answer

Oregon's 3-foot passing law requires drivers to give cyclists at least 3 feet of space when overtaking them.

Question 3

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended in Oregon, you must stop:

Accepted Answer

On both sides of the road unless separated by a physical median

Answer

All traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with activated lights on undivided roads; a raised physical median is the only exception.

Question 4

In Oregon, bicyclists operating on public roads have:

Accepted Answer

The same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers

Answer

Oregon law treats cyclists as vehicle operators with the same rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers on public roads.

Question 5

When a pedestrian is crossing at an intersection controlled by a 'Don't Walk' signal in Oregon, you should:

Accepted Answer

Yield to the pedestrian's safety regardless of signal violation

Answer

Regardless of signal violations by pedestrians, drivers must still avoid striking them; human safety takes priority over legal technicalities.

OR DMV - Oregon Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test