Speed Limits & Following Distance — Oregon
Oregon permit practice test: 538 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class C: 35 Q, pass 28. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 34 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Oregon Car learner's permit test (Class C) |
| Topic questions | 34 (6% of 538 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (34)
1. When you are being tailgated:
- Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
- If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
- Never slow down abruptly.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
2. While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:
- That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign. ✓
- That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
- That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
- That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.
Answer: A. That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.
3. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
- Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
- Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
- Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
- Keeps other drivers alert.
Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
4. Increase your following distance when:
- Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
- Exiting an expressway.
- Following a motorcycle.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
- Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
- Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
- Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass. ✓
- Ignore them.
Answer: C. Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
6. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
- Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
- Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
- Reduce your following distance.
- Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction. ✓
Answer: D. Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
7. When driving under normal conditions at speeds of 30 mph or slower, keep a safe following distance by staying at least ____ behind the vehicle in front of you.
- One second
- Five seconds
- Six seconds
- Two seconds ✓
Answer: D. Two seconds
8. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
- Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
- Decrease their following distance.
- Increase their following distance. ✓
- None of the above.
Answer: C. Increase their following distance.
9. Drive below the posted speed limit when:
- Anything makes conditions less than perfect. ✓
- You see a police car.
- Entering a highway where there are other cars.
- You are on a four-lane road.
Answer: A. Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
10. On slippery roads, you should:
- Slow down. ✓
- Drive more quickly.
- Drive the speed limit, with caution.
- Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.
Answer: A. Slow down.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook