OR DMV Special Driving Conditions Questions and Answers Flashcards

In Oregon, when driving near large trucks, you should avoid:

Answer: Driving in the truck's no-zones (blind spots) directly behind, beside, or just in front

Large trucks have significant blind spots on all four sides; staying out of these no-zones prevents collisions the truck driver cannot avoid.

When driving on a two-lane highway at night in Oregon and a vehicle approaches with high beams on, you should:

Answer: Look toward the right edge of the road to guide you

Looking toward the right edge of the road avoids the glare of oncoming high beams and keeps you from drifting into the oncoming lane.

In Oregon, what should you do when approaching a flooded roadway with a 'Road Closed' barricade?

Answer: Turn around and find an alternate route

Barricades indicate the road is unsafe; driving around them is illegal and dangerous since flood depths are deceptive.

When driving through a tunnel in Oregon, you should:

Answer: Turn on headlights and maintain steady speed

Oregon law requires headlights in tunnels; they help others see your vehicle and aid your own visibility at the darker ends.

In Oregon, when do you have to carry tire chains or traction devices on mountain passes?

Answer: Whenever ODOT's 'Traction Tires Required' or 'Chains Required' signs are posted

ODOT activates traction device requirements based on actual road conditions, and you must comply when the signs are posted.

What is the safest action when your vehicle starts to skid on a curve in Oregon?

Answer: Ease off the gas, avoid braking, and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go

Easing off the gas and steering gently toward the intended path restores grip without the overreaction that can worsen a skid.