Oregon permit test: towing and passengers in trailers
Driving a large vehicle or towing, and trailer passenger rules. 7 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember7 key towing and passengers in trailers rulesShow the rules
- With vehicle trouble on a freeway, move to the right shoulder or an emergency stopping area and turn on your hazard lights. (p. 43)
- When you can, wait in or beside your car on the side farthest from traffic; walking on a freeway is risky. (p. 43)
- A slow towing vehicle should let a line of traffic go by by using the next safe turnout. (p. 43)
- When driving a large vehicle or towing, use the right lane on roads with two or more lanes going in the same direction. (p. 43)
- A fifth-wheel trailer carrying passengers needs safety glazing, a visual or sound signal to get the driver's attention, and an unobstructed exit. (p. 44)
- Passengers may not ride in a trailer except a commercial bus trailer, an independently steered trailer, or a properly equipped fifth-wheel trailer. (p. 44)
- Oregon law allows a maximum of one boat, utility trailer or other vehicle behind a passenger or recreational vehicle. (p. 44)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample towing and passengers in trailers questions
1.You are driving a motor home on a road with two lanes going your way. Which lane should you use?
- AThe shoulder
- BEither lane, freely
- CThe right lane
- DThe left lane
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✓ C. The right lane
When driving a large vehicle or towing, use the right lane on roads with two or more lanes going in the same direction.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 43
2.Your car is stopped on the freeway shoulder with a flat tire. Where is it better to wait, if possible?
- AWalking along the freeway for help
- BStanding behind the car on the traffic side
- CSitting on the guardrail by the lane
- DIn or near your car, away from traffic
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✓ D. In or near your car, away from traffic
When you can, wait in or beside your car on the side farthest from traffic; walking on a freeway is risky.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 43
3.Your car breaks down on a freeway. Where should you move it?
- AStop in your lane, hazards on
- BPull onto the left shoulder
- CCoast into the center median
- DMove to the right shoulder
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✓ D. Move to the right shoulder
With vehicle trouble on a freeway, move to the right shoulder or an emergency stopping area and turn on your hazard lights.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 43
4.Your friend wants to ride inside the plain utility trailer you are towing. Is that allowed in Oregon?
- AYes, on roads under 35 mph
- BOnly with a safety belt
- CYes, if they sit down
- DNo, it is against the law
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✓ D. No, it is against the law
Passengers may not ride in a trailer except a commercial bus trailer, an independently steered trailer, or a properly equipped fifth-wheel trailer.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027 (Form 735-37) (2026 - 2027), page 44