Traffic Laws & Signals

Study questions with answers

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

1. 1. In Oregon, which single organization is authorized to deliver approved motorcycle rider training?

   Correct answer: Team Oregon

   Team Oregon is recognized as the state's only authorized provider of approved rider education courses.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Mandatory Rider Education

2. 2. By definition, a moped cannot exceed a top speed on level ground of:

   Correct answer: 30 mph

   A moped, by definition, cannot go faster than 30 mph on the flat, and any gasoline engine is capped at 50 cc.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Motorcycles and Mopeds

3. 3. To operate an autocycle in Oregon, you need:

   Correct answer: Any class of driver license, with no endorsement

   An autocycle may be driven with any class of license and needs no motorcycle endorsement; occupants must wear DOT helmets if it is not enclosed.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Autocycles

4. 4. Carrying a passenger while operating a moped is:

   Correct answer: Against the law

   Operating a moped with a passenger aboard is prohibited by law.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Riding Mopeds

5. 5. Which vehicle has no instruction permit available in Oregon?

   Correct answer: A moped

   There is no instruction permit for a moped or a three-wheel motorcycle; only a two-wheel motorcycle permit exists.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Instruction Permits

6. 6. A permit holder must ride under the watch of a separately mounted rider who meets what requirement?

   Correct answer: At least 21 with a valid motorcycle endorsement

   The permit holder must be accompanied and observed by an endorsed rider at least 21 years old riding a separate motorcycle.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Restrictions on a Motorcycle Instruction Permit

7. 7. Riding a motorcycle in Oregon without a motorcycle endorsement is:

   Correct answer: A Class A traffic violation

   Riding a motorcycle without the required endorsement is a Class A traffic violation.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Riding Unendorsed

8. 8. Oregon's insurance law requires liability coverage on:

   Correct answer: Every vehicle, including motorcycles and mopeds used on public roads

   Oregon obliges each motorist to carry insurance on any vehicle, a motorcycle or moped included, once it is used on public roads or areas open to the public.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Mandatory Insurance

9. 9. If you finish an approved rider course while temporarily living out of state, you must apply for the endorsement within:

   Correct answer: Two years, unless the card expires sooner

   You must apply for the endorsement within two years of completing the course, unless the completion card expires sooner.

   Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Out of state

10. 10. A motorcycle instruction permit in Oregon is valid for:

    Correct answer: One year

    The instruction permit stays good for a single year, allowing supervised street practice within its limits.

    Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Instruction Permits

11. 11. Oregon law lets a moped use a bicycle lane or path only when it is:

    Correct answer: Being pedaled

    A moped may use bike lanes or paths only while being pedaled; under its own power it must use regular traffic lanes.

    Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Riding Mopeds

12. 12. Which of the following is a restriction on a motorcycle instruction permit?

    Correct answer: Riding is limited to daylight hours

    Permit restrictions include daylight riding only, no passengers, wearing a DOT-compliant helmet, and being supervised.

    Source: Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual, Section One - Restrictions on a Motorcycle Instruction Permit