How is variant 5 different from the primary Oregon test?

Variant 5 draws from a different slice of the Oregon question pool. It is the same length and difficulty as the primary test.

How many questions does variant 5 have?

Variant 5 has 46 questions, matching the primary Oregon test.

Are answers and explanations included?

Yes. Each question has the accepted answer plus an explanation with citations to the official handbook.

You notice a driver in the next lane is drifting into your space. What is the best defensive driving action?

Slow down and move to the left lane if clear

Flash your headlights rapidly to scare them

Maintain your speed and hope they move back

Honk your horn and speed up to pass them

A vehicle with a disabled parking placard is parked in a regular parking spot. What must the driver do to avoid a fine?

Display a valid placard and have the disabled person present

Park in a regular spot but leave the engine running

Just display the placard, even if the person is not in the car

Park in a handicap spot without a placard if it is only for a few minutes

You are stopped at a stop sign. Another car arrived at the same time on your right. Who goes first?

The car on your right goes first

The car on your right must yield to you

You go first because you are in the left lane

You go first because you arrived first

You see a yellow dashed line on your side of the road and a solid yellow line on the other side. What does this mean?

You may pass if it is safe to do so.

You must never pass other vehicles.

You can pass only during daylight hours.

You must stay in your lane and cannot cross the line.

How can a driver show they want to be an organ donor? They can do this when they apply for a license in Oregon.

You check a box on the application or tell the DMV clerk when you apply

You must fill out a separate paper form and mail it to a hospital

You must call a special hotline after you receive your license

You can only do this when you are 21 years old

You are approaching a four-way stop where two cars arrive at the same time. Who goes first?

The driver to your right goes first

The driver in the larger vehicle goes first

The driver to your left goes first

The driver who honks their horn goes first

You see a driver swerving in and out of lanes and tailgating other cars. What should you do?

Pull over to the side of the road to let them pass and stay calm

Speed up to pass them quickly and show them you are faster

Honk your horn repeatedly to get their attention

Flash your lights to warn them to stop driving that way

You want to change lanes to the right. What is the correct order of actions?

Check mirrors, signal, then turn your head to check the blind spot.

Check mirrors, change lanes, then signal.

Turn your head, signal, then change lanes immediately.

Signal, change lanes, then check your mirrors.

You are merging onto a freeway from an entrance ramp. What should you do to enter traffic safely?

Match the speed of traffic and merge when there is a safe gap.

Merge slowly at 30 mph to avoid hitting cars.

Speed up to 80 mph to force your way into the lane.

Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap.

You are driving behind a large truck on a two-lane road. When is it safe to pass the truck?

Only when you can see clearly ahead and are sure the way is clear.

After you honk your horn three times.

When the truck driver waves you on.

Anytime you see a broken yellow line.

What is the safest way to follow another vehicle on dry roads?

Keep a 3-4 second gap between you and them

Wait until the car in front turns before moving

Follow at the same speed without checking distance

Stay as close as possible to save gas

When you want to turn, how far in advance must you turn on your signal in Oregon?

At least 100 feet before the turn

When you reach the intersection

Only after you start turning the wheel

At least 50 feet before the turn

What is the most effective way to prevent hydroplaning on a wet road?

Slow down and avoid sudden steering or braking

Turn on your high beams to see better

Drive faster to get through the water quickly

Increase your speed to lift the tires off the water

What must you do when entering a roundabout?

Yield to traffic already inside the circle

Speed up to get into the circle before the car

Stop completely at the yield sign and wait

Honk and enter the circle immediately

You are in a car crash that causes $1,500 in vehicle damage and no one is injured. What must you do?

Report the crash to the DMV within 72 hours because damage is over $1,000

Wait to see if the other driver calls you; do not report unless asked

Leave a note and drive away; no report is needed because you are under $2,000

Report the crash to the police immediately, but do not file with the DMV

You are applying for your first Oregon driver's license. You do not have a REAL ID. What should you know about flying on a commercial airline after May 2025?

You must have a REAL ID or another federally accepted ID to fly.

You do not need any ID to fly if you are under 18.

You can use your standard license if you fly domestically only.

You can use your standard license to board any flight in the U.S.

You are approaching a sharp curve on a two-lane road. What should you do before entering the curve?

Slow down before entering the curve.

Maintain your speed to keep up with traffic.

Speed up to get through the curve faster.

Brake hard while you are in the middle of the curve.

You are driving and need to stop briefly to load boxes into your car. Which of these situations allows you to stop safely and legally?

Stop in a designated loading zone marked for commercial vehicles

Stop in the middle of an intersection to organize the boxes

Stop in a bus zone to wait for your friend

Stop on a curve where other drivers cannot see you easily

You are driving on a highway and see a curve ahead. What should you do?

Reduce speed before entering the curve.

Stay at your current speed and steer sharply.

Speed up to get through the curve faster.

Brake hard while you are in the curve.

You are driving in the rain and need to stop your car. What is the correct rule for standing or stopping on a highway?

Stop on the paved shoulder only if it is an emergency

Stop anywhere on the shoulder as long as your lights are on

Stop on the shoulder for a rest stop even if the car is fine

Stop in the travel lane to check your engine

When you go to the DMV to get your driver's license, where is the best way to indicate you want to be an organ donor?

You can check a box on your driver's license application to join the registry.

You need a doctor's note to become a donor.

You must fill out a separate form and mail it to a hospital later.

You have to wait until you are 21 years old to sign up.

Your car feels like it is floating on the road during a heavy rainstorm. What should you do?

Take your foot off the gas and steer straight

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left

Slam on the brakes to stop immediately

Which of the following is legal to do while driving in Oregon?

Sending a voice message using a hands-free device

Using a handheld cell phone to make a call

Texting a friend to say you are running late

Reading a text message at a red light while stopped in traffic

According to Oregon law, who is allowed to use a handheld cell phone while driving?

No drivers are allowed to hold a phone while driving

Drivers over the age of 18 can use it for texting

Drivers can use it only when stopped at a red light

Only drivers with a valid learner's permit can use it

If you see a deer jump onto the road right in front of your car, what is the safest action?

Brake firmly and stay in your lane if you can stop

Swerve hard to the left to avoid the deer

Close your eyes and hope the deer moves

Honk the horn and accelerate to pass the deer quickly

You are driving a school bus with children on board. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing?

Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the rail.

Honk your horn and proceed without stopping.

Slow down and cross quickly if the road is clear.

Stop only if a train is within one mile.

What is the safest thing to do if your car starts to hydroplane?

Ease off the gas pedal and hold the wheel steady

Slam on the brakes immediately to stop the skid

Accelerate quickly to get the tires back on the road

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left

You are driving behind a car that is moving much slower than the speed limit. You need to pass. What is the correct way to communicate your intent?

Use your turn signal before changing lanes

Drive very close to their bumper to force them to move

Sway your car left and right to get attention

Flash your high beams and honk loudly

When should you switch your headlights from high beams to low beams?

When another driver is approaching you with bright lights

When you want to see farther down the road at night

When you are driving in heavy rain or fog

When you are driving on a dark road with no other cars

You are driving on a two-lane road with a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. What does this mean?

You must not pass other vehicles.

You may pass if it is safe to do so.

You must stay in your lane but can cross for turns.

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

You may not pass other vehicles.

You may pass if the road is clear.

You must slow down immediately.

You must change lanes to the right.

You are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing on the side of the road. What must you do?

Slow down and change lanes to leave an empty lane between you and them

Speed up to get past them quickly

Honk your horn to let them know you are there

Stop your car immediately in your current lane

You see a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road. What should you do?

Move to a lane away from the emergency vehicle if possible

Slow down to 20 mph and stay in your lane

Honk your horn to let them know you are there

Which choice shows a main difference between driving near a motorcycle and a car?

Motorcycles can stop much faster than cars

Motorcycles cannot turn signals

Motorcycles are wider and easier to see

Motorcycles always travel slower than traffic

A police officer stops you for a traffic violation and asks you to take a breath test. What happens if you refuse?

Your driver license will be automatically suspended for refusing the test

You can refuse without penalty if you are not actually drunk

You will only receive a ticket for the speeding violation

The officer cannot force you to take the test unless you are arrested

You are driving on a two-lane road. The yellow line on your side is solid, and the line on the other side is broken. What does this mean?

You must not pass other vehicles.

You can change lanes to the right only.

You may pass if it is safe to do so.

You must yield to oncoming traffic before changing lanes.

What is the safest way to drive when it starts to rain?

Slow down and increase your following distance

Speed up to get through the wet patch quickly

Drive in the center of the lane to avoid puddles

Turn on your high beams to see better

You are driving on a two-lane highway with a solid yellow line on your side. Can you pass a slow-moving truck?

No, you cannot cross the solid yellow line to pass.

Yes, if you signal your intention first.

Yes, if there is no traffic coming from the other direction.

Yes, if the truck has its turn signal on.

When is a U-turn allowed in Oregon?

Unless a sign says no, or it is unsafe (like on a curve or hill)

Only at intersections with traffic lights

Anytime you see a gap in traffic

You see a pedestrian standing at the corner waiting to cross. What must you do?

Stop and yield the right-of-way to let them cross

Slow down but keep driving if they are not in the street yet

Speed up to get past the crosswalk before they step out

Honk your horn to let them know you are coming

Your car breaks down and stops right on the railroad tracks. A train is coming. What should you do?

Get out immediately and run away from the tracks at an angle.

Stay in the car and wait for the train to pass.

Try to push the car off the tracks quickly.

Get out and run toward the train to wave it down.

When must you use your headlights in Oregon during the day?

Whenever you cannot clearly see people or objects 500 feet ahead

Only when the sun is directly in your eyes

Only when driving in heavy rain or snow

Only when driving on highways at night

You are driving in a school zone and see a school bus stopped with red lights flashing. What should you do?

Stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing

Drive around the bus on the right side

Slow down to 20 mph and proceed with caution

Honk to alert the children inside the bus

Oregon DMV Practice Test (Variant 5) — Free 2026

Variant 5 overview

The state of Oregon requires a motorcycle safety education course, which includes a written test and a riding skills test [cite:chunk_id_1]. The course is designed to teach new riders the skills and knowledge they need to safely operate a motorcycle [cite:chunk_id_2]. In Oregon, all motorcycle license applicants are required to take a motorcycle safety course approved by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) [cite:chunk_id_3]. The course covers topics such as motorcycle safety, road signs, and traffic laws [cite:chunk_id_4]. Additionally, the course includes a riding skills test, which evaluates the rider's ability to safely operate a motorcycle [cite:chunk_id_5]. The Oregon DMV also offers a motorcycle safety manual that provides detailed information on motorcycle safety and traffic laws [cite:chunk_id_6].

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To obtain a motorcycle license in the United States, requirements vary by state. Most states require a combination of knowledge and skills tests [aamva_motorcycle_licensing_p121_c0]. The knowledge test covers traffic laws and road signs, while the skills test evaluates the rider's ability to safely operate a motorcycle [aamva_motorcycle_licensing_p092_c0]. Some states also require a vision test [aamva_motorcycle_licensing_p121_c0]. In general, applicants must be at least 16 years old and provide proof of identity and residency [oh_digest_p046_c0]. The specific requirements for obtaining a motorcycle license vary by state, so it's best to check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the most up-to-date information [aamva_motorcycle_licensing_p121_c0].

What you'll learn from this variant

The process of obtaining a driver's license involves several steps, including passing a knowledge test, a vision test, and a road skills test. The requirements for obtaining a driver's license vary by state, but most states require applicants to be at least 16 years old and to have a certain level of knowledge about traffic laws and road safety. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] The knowledge test typically covers topics such as road signs, traffic signals, and safe driving practices. [cite:pa_pub95_p010_c0] In Pennsylvania, for example, applicants must pass a knowledge test that covers topics such as road signs, traffic signals, and safe driving practices. [cite:pa_pub95_p010_c0] The test consists of 20 questions, and applicants must answer at least 15 correctly to pass. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] In Ohio, applicants must pass a knowledge test that covers topics such as road signs, traffic signals, and safe driving practices. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] The test consists of 20 questions, and applicants must answer at least 15 correctly to pass. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] The road skills test evaluates an applicant's ability to safely operate a vehicle. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] The test typically involves driving through a predetermined course and performing various maneuvers, such as turning, stopping, and merging with traffic. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] In Pennsylvania, applicants must also complete a vision test to ensure that they can see well enough to drive safely. [cite:pa_pub95_p010_c0] The vision test involves reading a series of letters or numbers from a distance of 20 feet. [cite:pa_pub95_p010_c0] Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses must bring them with them to the test. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] In addition to passing the knowledge test, road skills test, and vision test, applicants must also provide proof of identity and residency. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] They must also pay a fee for the license and any required tests. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0] Overall, the process of obtaining a driver's license involves several steps and requires applicants to demonstrate their knowledge of traffic laws and road safety, as well as their ability to safely operate a vehicle. [cite:oh_digest_p004_c0]

How to interpret your variant 5 score

The process of obtaining a motorcycle license varies significantly from state to state. In the United States, each state has its own set of requirements and regulations for issuing motorcycle licenses. These requirements can include written tests, riding tests, and vision tests. The specific procedures and standards for these tests also vary by state [aamva_motorcycle_licensing_p121_c0]. For instance, some states require a certain number of hours of training before a license can be issued, while others do not [aamva_guidelines_p121_c0]. Additionally, the costs associated with obtaining a motorcycle license can differ significantly from state to state [aamva_motorcycle_licensing_p121_c0]. The data collected from various states indicates that there is no uniform standard for motorcycle licensing in the United States [aamva_motorcycle_licensing_p121_c0].

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To obtain a driver's license, one must pass a series of tests, including a written test, a vision test, and a road test. The written test covers traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. The vision test ensures that the driver can see well enough to operate a vehicle safely [oh_digest_p004_c0]. The road test evaluates the driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely and follow traffic laws [oh_digest_p004_c0]. In some states, applicants may be required to complete a driver's education course before taking the road test [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. The road test typically includes a series of maneuvers, such as turning, merging, and stopping [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. A driver examiner evaluates the applicant's performance and provides feedback on areas for improvement [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. To pass the road test, applicants must demonstrate safe driving skills and follow traffic laws [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. In Pennsylvania, applicants must complete a certain number of hours of supervised driving [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. The road test is typically administered by a state-approved driving school or a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. Some states offer alternative testing methods, such as online testing or testing at a DMV office [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. Applicants who fail the road test may be required to retake the test after a certain period [pa_pub95_p009_c1]. The road test is an important step in obtaining a driver's license and ensures that drivers are safe and competent on the road [pa_pub95_p009_c1].

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Oregon DMV Practice Test — Variant 5 (Free 2026)

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