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US Oregon DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 1

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Oregon — Cdl General DMV — Oregon (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Oregon State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Oregon DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Oregon (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Oregon.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Oregon, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Oregon — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Oregon — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — Oregon

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In Oregon, what is a pre-trip inspection for?
A) paperwork
B) warming engine only
C) washing truck
D) catching unsafe conditions before driving
Question 2
In Oregon, what are hours-of-service limits (property)?
A) 11 driving hours after 10 off
B) 20 hours straight
C) no limits
D) 5 hours max
Question 3
In Oregon, what is GVWR vs GCWR?
A) speed limits
B) single-unit vs combination max weight
C) same thing
D) tire sizes
Question 4
In Oregon, what belongs in an emergency kit?
A) snacks only
B) triangles, extinguisher, spare fuses
C) extra fuel cans
D) pillow
Question 5
In Oregon, how check cargo securement?
A) never
B) once a year
C) within first 50 miles, then regularly
D) only at delivery
Question 6
In Oregon, what is the bridge formula for?
A) legal axle weight/spacing limits
B) paint colors
C) bridge height
D) toll prices
Question 7
In Oregon, how far ahead scan at highway speed?
A) 12-15 seconds (quarter mile)
B) never
C) 1 mile always
D) 2 seconds
Question 8
In Oregon, what is stopping distance made of?
A) brakes only
B) luck
C) tires only
D) perception + reaction + braking
Question 9
In Oregon, how should you brake on downgrades?
A) pump fast
B) select low gear + light steady braking
C) neutral coast
D) ride brakes hard
Question 10
In Oregon, what is brake fade?
A) cold brakes
B) new brakes
C) overheated brakes losing power
D) wet brakes
Question 11
In Oregon, how handle blowout in truck?
A) firm grip, ease off, pull over
B) slam brakes
C) jerk hard
D) accelerate
Question 12
In Oregon, what is hydroplaning speed risk?
A) as low as 30 mph on film of water
B) never in trucks
C) only 100+
D) only ice
Question 13
In Oregon, how back a trailer?
A) steer same way
B) no spotter needed
C) turn wheel opposite, use mirrors/spotter
D) fast with camera
Question 14
In Oregon, what is off-tracking?
A) brake wear
B) rear wheels cut inside in turns
C) speeding
D) tire brand
Question 15
In Oregon, how take curves with CMV?
A) same as cars
B) slow below posted truck speed
C) faster
D) no need to slow
Question 16
In Oregon, what are escape ramps for?
A) runaway trucks on downgrades
B) parking
C) rest stops
D) weigh stations
Question 17
In Oregon, when use hazard flashers?
A) breakdowns, slow traffic warnings
B) night driving
C) parking legally
D) always driving
Question 18
In Oregon, what is night driving rule?
A) slower, within headlight range
B) no lights rural
C) same speed
D) high beams always
Question 19
In Oregon, how park a CMV?
A) level ground, parking brake, chock if needed
B) neutral anywhere
C) any slope
D) in gear only
Question 20
In Oregon, what is coupling inspection?
A) tire shine
B) fifth-wheel jaws locked, no gap, lines secure
C) radio test
D) paint check

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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