Within how many hours after a reportable Oregon collision must you file a collision report (Form 735-32) with DMV?
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A.
24 hours.
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B.
48 hours.
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C.
72 hours. Correct
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D.
30 days.
The answer is "72 hours."
You must file a collision report within 72 hours of a reportable Oregon collision. The form is DMV Form 735-32 (Oregon Traffic Collision and Insurance Report). A police report does not replace your requirement; the driver/owner has an independent obligation to file with DMV when the reportability thresholds are met.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. 24 hours.
The window is 72 hours, not 24. Misreading: Shortens the manual's 72-hour DMV filing window to 24 hours, a deadline the manual does not state for Form 735-32.
B. 48 hours.
The window is 72 hours. Misreading: Shortens the manual's 72-hour DMV filing window to 48 hours.
D. 30 days.
The window is much shorter than 30 days. Misreading: Extends the manual's 72-hour DMV filing window to 30 days, conflating the Form 735-32 deadline with longer administrative timelines not stated in the manual.
This question tests your knowledge of Crash Procedures in Oregon. Source: Oregon Driver Manual, "Your Responsibilities," p.94..
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