Question 1

At what distances must Oregon drivers dim their high-beam headlights for an oncoming vehicle and for a vehicle they are following?

Accepted Answer

Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and within 350 feet when following another vehicle — Oregon drivers must dim their high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet, and when following another vehicle within 350 feet.

Question 2

During what part of the year are studded tires generally allowed in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

November 1 through March 31 — Studded tires are generally allowed only from November 1 through March 31 in Oregon.

Question 3

Before turning at a signaled Oregon intersection, how far away must a pedestrian be from the lane you're turning into?

Accepted Answer

6 feet or more — At a signaled intersection, before you begin to turn, the pedestrian must be 6 feet or more from the lane you're turning into. At an unsignaled intersection, the pedestrian must be past the lane you're turning into, plus the next lane.

Question 4

Does an unmarked crosswalk exist at an Oregon intersection with no painted lines and no sidewalk, and if so, how wide is it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it exists and is at least 6 feet wide — An unmarked crosswalk exists at every Oregon intersection, even without painted lines -- imagined as the sidewalk or shoulder at the corner extending to the other side -- and is at least 6 feet wide, even if there is no sidewalk or shoulder.

Question 5

At speeds greater than 35 mph, when may an Oregon driver pass a person riding a bicycle in the travel lane?

Accepted Answer

Only if leaving enough distance to prevent contact with the rider if they were to fall — At speeds greater than 35 mph, a driver may only pass a person riding a bicycle in the travel lane if leaving enough distance to prevent contact with the rider if they were to fall.

Question 6

At an intersection with a bike box, when the traffic signal is red, what turn is not allowed?

Accepted Answer

A right turn at the intersection — At a bike box, no right turns are allowed at the intersection when the traffic signal is red.

Question 7

You're on a divided highway with an unpaved median separating the two roads, and a school bus on the opposite side has stopped with red lights flashing. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

You are not required to stop, because the unpaved median makes the two sides separate roads — On a divided highway with two roads separated by an unpaved median strip or barrier, you must stop for a stopped school bus only if you're on the same side of the road as the bus. A painted median or turn lane, however, does not create separate roads, so in that case all lanes must stop.

Question 8

On a road with two or more lanes going the same direction, you approach a vehicle stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. If you can't change lanes away from it, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down by at least 5 mph under the posted speed limit — Approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing lights on a road with two or more same-direction lanes requires you to change lanes away from it if you can; if you can't, you must slow down by at least 5 mph under the posted speed limit.

Question 9

When approaching a streetcar or light rail train in Oregon, and there is a left-turn signal at the intersection, what must you do before turning left across the tracks?

Accepted Answer

Always let the streetcar or train go first, and wait for a proper left-turn signal before turning — Drivers must always let streetcars and light rail trains go first, and when there is a left-turn signal, must wait for a proper signal before making a left turn over the tracks.

Question 10

What happens to traffic fines in Oregon work zones?

Accepted Answer

They are doubled in all work zones — Traffic fines are doubled in all Oregon work zones.

Question 11

Until what age or height must a child in Oregon be restrained in an approved child safety seat, and until what age must infants ride rear-facing?

Accepted Answer

Age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall (whichever comes first) for a safety seat; infants rear-facing until age 2 — Child passengers must be restrained in approved child safety seats until they are 8 years old or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, whichever comes first, and the adult belt fits them correctly. Infants must ride rear-facing until they reach 2 years of age.

Question 12

What are Oregon's mandatory minimum insurance amounts for bodily injury, property damage, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?

Accepted Answer

$25,000 per person / $50,000 per collision bodily injury, $20,000 property damage, and $15,000 per person PIP — Oregon requires at least $25,000 per person / $50,000 per collision for bodily injury, $20,000 per collision for property damage, and $15,000 per person in Personal Injury Protection.

Question 13

Within how many hours must you file an Oregon collision report if damage to any vehicle involved exceeds $2,500, or there is injury or death?

Accepted Answer

72 hours — You must file a collision report (Form 735-32) within 72 hours if damage to any vehicle exceeds $2,500, or if there is injury or death resulting from the collision.

Question 14

Is it legal for a 16-year-old to ride in the bed of a pickup truck on an Oregon road?

Accepted Answer

No, anyone under 18 is barred from any external part of a vehicle, pickup beds included — Oregon law prohibits anyone under 18 years of age from riding on the hood, fender, running board, or other external part of a vehicle, including a pickup bed.

Question 15

How many trailers or vehicles may a passenger or recreational vehicle tow behind it at once in Oregon?

Accepted Answer

A maximum of one boat, general utility trailer, or other vehicle -- no second trailer allowed — Oregon law allows a passenger or recreational vehicle to tow a maximum of one boat, general utility trailer, or other vehicle behind it -- you cannot tow a second trailer or vehicle.

Oregon: Other Topics Questions

1. At what distances must Oregon drivers dim their high-beam headlights for an oncoming vehicle and for a vehicle they are following?

2. During what part of the year are studded tires generally allowed in Oregon?

3. Before turning at a signaled Oregon intersection, how far away must a pedestrian be from the lane you're turning into?

4. Does an unmarked crosswalk exist at an Oregon intersection with no painted lines and no sidewalk, and if so, how wide is it?

5. At speeds greater than 35 mph, when may an Oregon driver pass a person riding a bicycle in the travel lane?

6. At an intersection with a bike box, when the traffic signal is red, what turn is not allowed?

7. You're on a divided highway with an unpaved median separating the two roads, and a school bus on the opposite side has stopped with red lights flashing. What must you do?

8. On a road with two or more lanes going the same direction, you approach a vehicle stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. If you can't change lanes away from it, what must you do?

9. When approaching a streetcar or light rail train in Oregon, and there is a left-turn signal at the intersection, what must you do before turning left across the tracks?

10. What happens to traffic fines in Oregon work zones?

11. Until what age or height must a child in Oregon be restrained in an approved child safety seat, and until what age must infants ride rear-facing?

12. What are Oregon's mandatory minimum insurance amounts for bodily injury, property damage, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?

13. Within how many hours must you file an Oregon collision report if damage to any vehicle involved exceeds $2,500, or there is injury or death?

14. Is it legal for a 16-year-old to ride in the bed of a pickup truck on an Oregon road?

15. How many trailers or vehicles may a passenger or recreational vehicle tow behind it at once in Oregon?

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