OR DMV OR DMV Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Oregon, when are you required to use your headlights?
- Only at night
- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet (Correct answer)
- Only during rain
- Only when driving on highways
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet
Oregon law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever weather conditions reduce visibility to less than 1,000 feet.
Question 2: What is the minimum tread depth required for tires in Oregon?
- 1/16 inch
- 2/32 inch (Correct answer)
- 4/32 inch
- 1/8 inch
Correct answer: 2/32 inch
Oregon requires a minimum tire tread depth of 2/32 of an inch, though replacing tires at 4/32 inch is recommended for safety.
Question 3: In Oregon, how often must most passenger vehicles pass an emissions inspection?
- Every year
- Every 2 years (Correct answer)
- Every 4 years
- Only when registering a used vehicle
Correct answer: Every 2 years
Most vehicles in Oregon's Vehicle Inspection Program must pass an emissions test every two years at registration renewal.
Question 4: When should you check your vehicle's tire pressure?
- Only when a tire looks flat
- Regularly and before long trips, checking when tires are cold (Correct answer)
- Only during winter months
- Only when the TPMS warning light comes on
Correct answer: Regularly and before long trips, checking when tires are cold
Tire pressure should be checked regularly and before long trips when tires are cold, as heat from driving increases pressure readings.
Question 5: In Oregon, all passenger vehicles must be equipped with which of the following safety features?
- Backup cameras
- Seat belts for all seating positions (Correct answer)
- Anti-lock braking systems
- Side curtain airbags
Correct answer: Seat belts for all seating positions
Oregon law requires seat belts in all seating positions of passenger vehicles, and all occupants must wear them.
Question 6: If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving in Oregon, you should first:
- Turn off the ignition
- Shift into neutral and steer to safety (Correct answer)
- Pump the brakes rapidly
- Open the car door
Correct answer: Shift into neutral and steer to safety
Shifting into neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels, allowing you to steer safely to the side of the road.
OR DMV OR DMV Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Questions and Answers 1
In Oregon, when are you required to use your headlights?