Signs & Traffic Signals — Oregon Driver's License Practice Test
68 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
What does a Side Road sign indicate?
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This Oregon Driver's License Signs & Traffic Signals practice set has 68 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Oregon Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Signs & Traffic Signals bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
When must you obey official signs, signals, and markings?
- Always, unless a police officer or road worker is redirecting traffic — Correct answer
- Only during daytime hours
- Only on freeways
- Only when other vehicles are present
Explanation: You must obey all official signs, signals, and markings unless a police officer or road worker is redirecting traffic.
Handbook: Signs & Traffic Signals — Obeying Traffic Control Devices
Why does each type of sign have a special color and shape?
- To help you recognize the sign at a glance — Correct answer
- To make roads more colorful
- Because the law requires random colors
- To match the surrounding scenery
Explanation: Each type of sign has a special color and shape to help you recognize it at a glance.
Handbook: Signs & Traffic Signals — Sign Color and Shape
What color are regulatory prohibitive signs, and what do they do?
- Red; they increase safety by controlling traffic flow through intersections — Correct answer
- Yellow; they warn of hazards ahead
- Green; they give exit information
- Blue; they indicate motorist services
Explanation: Regulatory prohibitive signs are red and increase safety by controlling the flow of traffic through intersections.
Handbook: Signs & Traffic Signals — Regulatory Prohibitive Signs