Oregon permit test: turns, intersections, roundabouts and railroads
Turn signals, turns and turning errors, U-turns, intersections, roundabouts, railroad crossings and light rail. 29 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key turns, intersections, roundabouts and railroads rulesShow the rules
- Never trust another driver's turn signal alone; they may change their mind or turn without signaling. (p. 46)
- In moving traffic, turn on your signal no less than 100 feet before turning or changing lanes. (p. 46)
- Drivers turning left must let oncoming traffic go first until a safe gap appears. (p. 47)
- On a two-way road, line up just right of the center line to turn left. (p. 47)
- You may not turn left on red onto a two-way road, even from a one-way street. (p. 48)
- Outside cities, do not U-turn where other traffic cannot see you within 1,000 feet. (p. 49)
- Never make a U-turn at or on railroad tracks. (p. 49)
- Trucks may need both lanes in a roundabout, so never pass or ride alongside one there. (p. 52)
- Never go around or under a railroad gate that is down, lowering or rising. (p. 72)
- If there is no stop line, stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail. (p. 72)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample turns, intersections, roundabouts and railroads questions
1.When making a right turn, where should your car be?
- AIn the center of the road
- BNext to the center line
- CAs near as you can to the right curb
- DIn the left lane
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✓ C. As near as you can to the right curb
For a right turn, position your car close to the right curb or road edge.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 47
2.Where is a U-turn always prohibited?
- AOn a railroad crossing
- BIn a parking lot
- CAt an uncontrolled intersection
- DOn a quiet country road
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✓ A. On a railroad crossing
Never make a U-turn at or on railroad tracks.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 49
3.In a multi-lane roundabout, a large truck is straddling both lanes. What should you do?
- AStay behind it; do not pass or drive beside it
- BPass it carefully on the inside lane
- CHonk so the truck moves over for you
- DDrive beside it in the other lane
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✓ A. Stay behind it; do not pass or drive beside it
Trucks may need both lanes in a roundabout, so never pass or ride alongside one there.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 52
4.A streetcar beside you in the next lane is stopped and going your way. You want to turn right in front of it. What should you do?
- ADo not turn in front of it
- BTurn quickly before it moves
- CHonk and then turn
- DTurn if you signal first
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✓ A. Do not turn in front of it
Never turn across the path of a streetcar or train in an adjacent lane going your direction, even when it is stopped.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 74