Oregon Driver Manual 2024-2025

Important Identification Updates

• From May 2025, a federally acceptable form of ID is required to fly within the US.
• Current Oregon driver licenses are not acceptable for flights.
• REAL ID compliant driver licenses and ID cards available since July 2020.

Purpose of the Manual

• Helps prepare for Oregon licensing tests.
• Provides a summary of road rules and safe driving practices.
• Not a legal document or source of law.

Testing Requirements

Vision Test

• Confirms ability to see well enough to drive safely.

Knowledge Test

• Includes 35 multiple-choice questions.
• Passing score: 28 out of 35.
• Available online or at a DMV office.
• $7 test fee.

Drive Test

• Demonstrates driving skills and knowledge.
• Requires an appointment.
• $45 test fee.

Study Topics

Road Signs & Signals

• Regulatory Signs: Red signs indicate prohibitions (e.g., Stop, Yield).
• Warning Signs: Yellow signs alert to potential hazards (e.g., Pedestrian Crossing, Curves).
• Guide Signs: Provide directions and information.

Lane Travel

• Drive on the right, unless passing.
• Yield as necessary to other vehicles.

Speed Regulations

• Basic Rule Law: Drive at a speed that is reasonable for conditions.
• Variable speed signs may adjust speed limits based on conditions.

Pavement Markings

• Yellow lines separate opposing traffic; white lines separate lanes of same direction.
• Crosswalks, stop lines, and bike lanes marked accordingly.

Driving Techniques

Maintaining a Space Cushion

• Safe following distance: 2-4 seconds.
• Increase distance in adverse conditions.

Passing

• Pass only when safe and legal.
• Do not exceed speed limit when passing.

Freeway Driving

• Use ramps to accelerate to freeway speed.
• Yield to traffic already on the freeway.

Sharing the Road

Pedestrians

• Must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicycles

• Do not drive or park in bike lanes.
• Yield to bicycles at intersections.

Large Vehicles

• Be aware of larger blind spots.
• Allow extra space for turning and braking.

Special Conditions

Hazardous Conditions

• Slow down in rain, fog, and on ice.
• Use headlights to increase visibility.

Emergency Situations

• Yield to emergency vehicles.
• If stopped by police, comply with instructions.

Dangerous Driving Behaviors

• Distracted Driving: Illegal for drivers under 18 to use phones without hands-free.
• Impaired Driving: DUII laws apply to alcohol and drugs.
• Fatigue: Take breaks if drowsy.

Vehicle Equipment Failures

• Blowouts: Maintain firm grip on wheel, slow down gradually.
• Brakes Fail: Pump brakes and use parking brake.

Additional Information

How to Apply for a License

• Age requirements: 15 for permit, 16 for license.
• Must pass vision, knowledge, and drive tests.

Insurance Requirements

• Mandatory minimum coverage amounts specified.

Contact Information

• Visit OregonDMV.com for more details.
• In case of emergency or discrimination concerns, contact relevant authorities.