OR DMV Sharing the Road Questions and Answers Flashcards

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

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

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

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

Answer: 3 feet of clearance

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

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

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

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.

In Oregon, bicyclists operating on public roads have:

Answer: The same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers

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

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

Answer: Yield to the pedestrian's safety regardless of signal violation

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

In Oregon, where may a bicyclist legally ride on the road?

Answer: In a bike lane if present, or as far right as practicable in the right lane, but they may use the full lane in certain situations

Cyclists must ride as far right as practicable but may take the full lane when avoiding hazards, passing, or turning left.