OR DMV Special Driving Conditions Questions and Answers Flashcards

In Oregon, when driving through a work zone, you must:

Answer: Slow down to the posted work zone speed limit and stay alert

Oregon law requires reducing speed to the posted work zone limit and paying close attention to workers and equipment.

When driving at night in Oregon, you should dim your high beams when within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

Answer: 500 feet

Oregon law requires drivers to dim high beams at least 500 feet before reaching an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.

What is the recommended following distance when towing a trailer in Oregon?

Answer: 4–5 seconds or more

Towing increases stopping distance significantly, so a following distance of 4–5 seconds or more is recommended for safety.

In Oregon, if you are driving and a wildfire makes visibility poor and the air is hazardous, you should:

Answer: Pull over, turn off the engine, close vents, and shelter in place if evacuation is not possible

If evacuation is impossible, staying in the vehicle with windows up and vents closed provides some protection from smoke inhalation.

When driving through standing water of unknown depth in Oregon, you should:

Answer: Test the depth carefully, then drive through slowly if shallow

Testing and going slowly through shallow water reduces the risk of flooding your engine or losing control; if too deep, find an alternate route.

What should you do when your vehicle gets stuck in snow in Oregon?

Answer: Gently rock the vehicle by alternating forward and reverse, and carry sand or kitty litter for traction

Rocking the vehicle gently and using sand or traction aids helps free it without overheating the transmission or digging deeper.