Oregon: Speed Regulations Questions
5 real, verified Oregon driving-test questions on speed regulations, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Speed Regulations practice round.
1. In Oregon, what is the speed limit by law in alleys and narrow residential areas, regardless of whether it's posted?
Why: Oregon law sets a 15 mph speed limit when driving in alleys and in narrow residential areas, whether or not it is posted.
2. In Oregon, what is the speed limit by law in any business district and within a school speed zone, regardless of whether it's posted?
Why: Oregon law sets a 20 mph speed limit in any business district and within a school speed zone, whether or not it is posted.
3. In Oregon, what is the speed limit by law in residential districts, public parks, and on ocean shores where vehicles are permitted?
Why: Oregon law sets a 25 mph speed limit in residential districts, in public parks, and on ocean shores where vehicles are permitted, whether or not it is posted.
4. What is Oregon's default speed limit on roads and highways that don't meet any other specifically defined category, unless a different speed is posted?
Why: Oregon sets 55 mph as the default speed limit on all roads and highways not meeting any other defined category, unless a different speed is posted.
5. How does the Oregon Driver Manual define illegal racing on a road?
Why: It is illegal to race on any road in Oregon; racing is defined as any acceleration or speed contest, or the making of a speed record.
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