Oregon driver handbook

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   you will fail your test. You will not be allowed to test again for 90 days. The following is considered cheating: talking, writing or note taking, cell phone use, operation of any electronic devices, or allowing someone else to take a test for you. • If you fail a knowledge test, you may test again the same day, depending on the DMV office testing

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   2 | 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual Knowledge Tests Class C Knowledge Test This manual includes all the information necessary to pass this test. The test includes questions about road signs, traffic laws, and other information a driver needs to know. It has 35 multiple- choice questions. You must

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   Manual Knowledge Tests Class C Knowledge Test This manual includes all the information necessary to pass this test. The test includes questions about road signs, traffic laws, and other information a driver needs to know. It has 35 multiple- choice questions. You must answer 28 questions correctly to

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   2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual | 11 Winding Road: The road contains a series of turns or curves.

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   ii | 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual ID requirements for f lying as of May 2025 • If you are 18+, you need a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial U.

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   ii | 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual ID requirements for f lying as of May 2025 • If you are 18+, you need a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial U.S. f light. • A standard issue, non- REAL ID Oregon driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card is no longer accepted. Additional acceptable IDs include, but are not limited to: •

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   14 | 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual Motorist Service Signs: These blue signs tell you about services or facilities along the highway.

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   rule, Oregon has maximum speed limits. A speed limit is the maximum speed considered safe for the area under ideal driving conditions. The following speed limits are set in law for the specified areas, whether posted or not. They apply unless a different speed is posted. 1 5 Miles Per Hour • When driving in alleys. • Narrow residential areas. 20 Miles Per Hour

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   posted or not. They apply unless a different speed is posted. 1 5 Miles Per Hour • When driving in alleys. • Narrow residential areas. 20 Miles Per Hour • In any business district. • Within a school speed zone. 25 Miles Per Hour • In residential districts. • In public parks. • On ocean shores, if vehicles are permitted. 55 Miles Per Hour

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    for the area under ideal driving conditions. The following speed limits are set in law for the specified areas, whether posted or not. They apply unless a different speed is posted. 1 5 Miles Per Hour • When driving in alleys. • Narrow residential areas. 20 Miles Per Hour • In any business district. • Within a school speed zone. 25 Miles Per Hour

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    2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual | iii 2026 – 2027 Oregon Driver Manual Visit us at OregonDMV.com Published by: Oregon Department of Transportation Driver and Motor Vehicle Services 1905 Lana Avenue NE Salem, Oregon 97314 Front cover photo:

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    traveling, the less time you have to spot hazards, judge the speed of other traffic, and react to conditions. Always maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you. You will have a better view of the road to watch for problems and more time to react. A safe following distance is defined as 2-4 seconds. For speeds greater than 30

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    70 | 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual Why can’t I park in a Disabled Person parking space?

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    70 | 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual Why can’t I park in a Disabled Person parking space? • It can be expensive! Fines begin at $165 and go up to $1,000 if you are not a Disabled Person Parking Permit holder. This includes parking even for “just a few

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    stop or park. • In a traffic lane, on a highway, street or road. • Within an intersection. • On the road side of any parked vehicle (double parking). • On a sidewalk, crosswalk, bicycle lane or path. • On any railroad or light rail tracks. • On a bridge, overpass, or in a tunnel. • Between separate roads of a divided highway. •

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    vehicle is within 500 feet. Dim your lights when following another vehicle within 350 feet. Headlight glare in a rearview mirror can blind another driver. When you are required to dim your headlights, other auxiliary lights such as fog lights, must be off. These extra lights make it difficult for oncoming drivers to see. It is illegal to drive a vehicle at night or

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    80 | 2026-2027 Oregon Driver Manual Dangerous Driving Behaviors Driving requires your full attention.

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    find different transportation. Oregon’s DUII law applies to any substance that impairs your mental or physical ability to drive. Oregon’s Implied Consent law means that by driving a motor vehicle, you have agreed that you will take a breath, blood, or urine test when asked by a police officer. If you refuse to take a test, you may receive a fine, and/or your driving

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    commercial driver license (CDL) or motorcycle endorsement requirements. How to Apply To qualify for a Class C non-commercial driving privilege you must: • Be at least 15 years of age to apply for an instruction permit. • Be at least 16 years of age to apply for a license. • Complete an electronic application. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent