Road Signs
Oregon Laws & Rules of the Road
Safe Driving Practices
Sharing the Road
Emergencies & Vehicle Knowledge
100

This yellow sign warns you that two lanes will merge into one.

Merge Sign

100

Oregon’s “Move Over Law” requires drivers to move over or slow to a safe speed when approaching these types of stopped vehicles.

Emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and roadside assistance vehicles with flashing lights.

100

Oregon recommends increasing following distance to at least this many seconds in rain, fog, or poor visibility.

4 seconds or more.

100

Oregon law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in all crosswalks. What is the legal definition of an “unmarked crosswalk”?

The area within the intersection where a sidewalk would extend across the street.

100

If your engine overheats, turning on this system helps pull heat away from the engine.

Heater

200

A red and white triangle pointing downward means you must do this.

Yield

200

Oregon’s basic speed rule requires you to drive at a speed that is what?

Safe for conditions.

200

When hydroplaning, you should do this with the accelerator.

Ease off gently.

200

You must stop for a school bus when these lights are flashing.

Red lights.

200

A flashing red traffic light means the same as this sign.

Stop sign

300

white rectangular sign with black letters is this type of sign.

Regulatory sign.

300

You must turn on headlights when visibility is less than this distance.

1,000 feet.

300

When backing up, you should look in this direction.

Over your right shoulder.

300

When passing a bicyclist at speeds over 35 mph, Oregon requires at least this much space.

5ft

300

If your tire blows out, you should avoid doing this.

Slamming the brakes.

400

This sign shows a curved arrow and warns drivers to slow down for a sharp turn.

Curve ahead.

400

Oregon law requires children under age 2 to use this type of car seat.

Rear‑facing car seat.

400

If your brakes fail, the first thing you should try.

Pump the brakes.

400

You must yield to pedestrians in these areas, marked or unmarked.

Crosswalks.

400

This indicator light means your battery isn’t charging properly.

Battery warning light.

500

This yellow sign shows a truck descending a steep grade. Oregon requires drivers to check brakes and use lower gear before entering these zones. What is the sign?

Steep downgrade / Hill warning sign.

500

Under Oregon’s Implied Consent Law, refusing a breath test triggers an immediate license suspension. How long is the minimum suspension for a first refusal?

1 year.

500

If your vehicle begins to skid due to over‑correction, Oregon’s manual instructs you to do three things: steer this way, avoid this action, and adjust this pedal.

Steer in the direction you want to go, avoid braking hard, and ease off the accelerator.

500

Large trucks have four major blind spot zones. Name all four.

Front, rear, left side, and right side (right side is largest).

500

If your accelerator sticks, Oregon’s manual lists three steps: attempt this action first, then do this with the transmission, and finally do this with the ignition only when stopped.

Kick the pedal once, shift to neutral, and turn off the ignition once safely stopped.