Oregon Permit Practice Test

1. In Oregon, what is the youngest age to get an instruction permit?

1. 14 years old
2. 15 years old (correct answer)
3. 16 years old
4. 17 years old

Answer: B. In Oregon you can get an instruction permit at 15.

Oregon handbook, page 89.

2. In Oregon, may a driver under 18 talk on a cell phone with a hands-free device?

1. No, not even hands-free (correct answer)
2. Yes, hands-free is always allowed
3. Yes, but only on highways
4. Yes, but only during the day

Answer: A. In Oregon, a driver under 18 may not use a cell phone while driving, not even with a hands-free device.

Oregon handbook, page 80.

3. In Oregon, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing and cannot change lanes safely. What must you do?

1. Keep your speed
2. Stop in your lane
3. Slow to at least 5 mph below the posted speed (correct answer)
4. Speed up to pass quickly

Answer: C. In Oregon, if you cannot safely move over, you must slow to at least 5 mph below the posted speed.

4. In Oregon, how old must the licensed person beside a permit driver be?

1. At least 16
2. At least 18
3. At least 21 (correct answer)
4. At least 30

Answer: C. An Oregon permit driver must have a licensed person who is at least 21 years old in the seat beside them.

Oregon handbook, page 90.

5. In Oregon, how long must the adult beside a permit driver have held a valid license?

1. At least 3 years (correct answer)
2. At least 1 month
3. At least 10 years
4. At least 20 years

Answer: A. In Oregon, the adult beside a permit driver must have held a valid license for at least 3 years.

Oregon handbook, page 90.