Penalties & Licensing

Study questions with answers

12 sample Penalties & Licensing questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. Within how many hours must a reportable collision be reported to DMV?

   Correct answer: 72 hours

   A reportable collision must be reported to DMV within 72 hours using Form 735-32.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Traffic Collisions, p. 94

2. 2. What happens to traffic fines in a work zone?

   Correct answer: They are doubled

   Traffic fines are doubled in all work zones, and the posted temporary speed applies at all times.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Work Zones, p. 59

3. 3. What is the minimum age to apply for an Oregon driver license?

   Correct answer: 16

   The minimum age to apply for a driver license is 16.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — How to Apply, p. 89

4. 4. If police respond to your crash, does that remove your duty to file a DMV report?

   Correct answer: No, you must still file your own report with DMV

   A police report does not replace your requirement to file a collision report with DMV.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Traffic Collisions, p. 94

5. 5. The Class C knowledge test has 35 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass?

   Correct answer: 28

   You must answer 28 of the 35 multiple-choice questions correctly to pass the Class C knowledge test.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Knowledge Tests, p. 2

6. 6. You hit a parked, unoccupied car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

   Correct answer: Leave a note with your name, address, and a description of what happened

   If you hit an unattended vehicle and can't find the owner, leave a note with your name, address, and a brief account of what happened.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Unattended Vehicles, p. 94

7. 7. What is the minimum age to apply for an Oregon instruction permit?

   Correct answer: 15

   You must be at least 15 to apply for an instruction permit, and 16 for a driver license.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — How to Apply, p. 89

8. 8. A Class C non-commercial driving privilege lets you drive a vehicle up to what weight?

   Correct answer: 26,000 pounds

   A Class C non-commercial privilege covers vehicles of not more than 26,000 pounds that are exempt from CDL or motorcycle requirements.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Other Important Information, p. 89

9. 9. Who may supervise the practice driving of an under-18 permit holder?

   Correct answer: Someone at least 21 with valid driving privileges for at least 3 years

   Supervised driving counts only when the supervisor is at least 21 and has held valid driving privileges for at least three years.

   Source: Oregon Driver Manual — How to Apply, p. 90

10. 10. An applicant under 18 must hold an instruction permit for at least how long before getting a license?

    Correct answer: 6 months

    Drivers under 18 must hold an instruction permit for at least six months before applying for a license.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual — How to Apply, p. 90

11. 11. You must file a collision report with DMV if vehicle damage exceeds what amount?

    Correct answer: $2,500

    A collision report is required when damage to a vehicle exceeds $2,500, among other triggers like injury or death.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Traffic Collisions, p. 94

12. 12. In which case may the DMV waive your drive test?

    Correct answer: If you are a new resident surrendering a valid or recently expired out-of-state license

    The drive test may be waived for a new resident surrendering an out-of-state license valid or expired less than one year, or with proof of an approved driver education course within two years.

    Source: Oregon Driver Manual — Drive Test, p. 3