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When a highway speed limit suddenly increases, you should:
A. Gradually accelerate to the new limit after checking it is clear — When a speed limit increases, check mirrors and surroundings, then gradually accelerate to the new limit. Sudden acceleration can surprise drivers behind you and may reduce traction on some surfaces.
When turning left at an intersection, a motorcycle is most at risk from:
B. Oncoming vehicles that misjudge the motorcycle's speed and pull out — Left turns are the most dangerous maneuver for motorcycles. Oncoming drivers frequently fail to see or correctly judge an approaching motorcycle's speed and pull into the intersection, causing a collision.
In Oregon, who must wear a DOT-approved helmet when operating a motorcycle?
B. All riders, regardless of age — Oregon has a universal helmet law: every motorcycle operator must wear a DOT-compliant helmet at all times, regardless of age or experience.
Motorcycle riding scenario 7: How should you cross railroad tracks that meet the road at an angle?
C. Cross as close to a 90-degree angle as practical — Cross as close to a 90-degree angle as practical. The motorcycle operator manual stresses smooth control inputs, visibility, and planning ahead. This response gives the rider time and space to manage the hazard safely.
In Oregon, is lane splitting (riding between lanes of traffic) legal?
D. No — lane splitting is illegal — Lane splitting is illegal in Oregon. Only California expressly permits it; riding between lanes here can result in a citation.
Before passing a vehicle on the left, check:
C. Both mirrors, do a head check left, signal, and ensure adequate space ahead — Check both mirrors, turn your head left to check the blind spot, signal, verify clear space, then pass.
When braking on a curve, you should:
D. Straighten the bike first if possible, then brake; or use gentle trail braking — Braking mid-curve can cause loss of traction. If you must brake, try to straighten the bike first. Experienced riders use gentle trail braking.
Fatigue from long highway riding is dangerous because:
A. Reaction time slows and the rider may stop scanning effectively — Motorcycle riding fatigue reduces reaction time, scanning ability, and decision-making. Take breaks every 1–2 hours on long rides, and stop immediately if you feel drowsy or your concentration lapses.
Riding a motorcycle requires more coordination than driving a car. Alcohol affects:
C. Balance, coordination, judgment, and reaction time — Alcohol impairs the balance, coordination, judgment, and reaction time that safe motorcycle riding demands. Because motorcycles are inherently less stable than four-wheeled vehicles, even a small amount of alcohol creates a disproportionately high crash risk.
Motorcycle riding scenario 11: Why should tire pressure be checked when tires are cold?
C. Heat from riding can raise pressure and hide an underinflated tire — Heat from riding can raise pressure and hide an underinflated tire. The motorcycle operator manual stresses smooth control inputs, visibility, and planning ahead. This response gives the rider time and space to manage the hazard safely.
The Oregon motorcycle permit test has 35 questions, and you need 80% to pass — at least 28 correct answers. The practice tests on this page use the same format.
80%. You can miss at most 7 of the 35 questions. The readiness dashboard on this page tracks whether you're consistently scoring above that bar.
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMVPrep iPhone app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curriculum and state motorcycle manuals — the same sources the real exams are drawn from. Every question in the DMVPrep app cites its source.
Yes — the DMVPrep app includes all 3,745+ questions in Spanish, and the whole app works in Spanish.