Defensive Driving

Defensive Driving questions, Oregon edition.

Each question links through to a full explanation, the rule it tests, and a citation back to the manual.

• Another driver is following you too closely (tailgating) on an Oregon road. What's the recommended response? →
• What does Oregon's handbook define as a safe following distance under most conditions? →
• How can you measure your following distance in seconds while driving in Oregon? →
• When stopping behind another vehicle in traffic, what visual rule does the Oregon handbook give for how close to stop? →
• Which of these conditions does NOT increase the following distance you should keep, according to the Oregon handbook? →
• You're driving on a multi-lane Oregon street and another vehicle is alongside you in the next lane. What's the side-cushion recommendation? →
• When driving past parked cars on an Oregon street, what does the handbook recommend? →
• Why does the Oregon Driver Manual recommend driving in the center of your lane? →
• When backing up your vehicle, what is the safest practice? →
• At 60 mph in ideal conditions, the Oregon handbook says the total distance from when you recognize a hazard to when your vehicle stops is approximately what? →
• A driver behind you on an Oregon road wants to pass. What does the Oregon Driver Manual tell you to do with your following distance? →
• You see a driver showing signs of road rage (shouting, gesturing, driving aggressively). What should you do? →
• You're on a long Oregon road trip and notice you're yawning frequently and finding it hard to stay in your lane. What's the safe response? →
• Why should you increase your following distance when approaching or driving in a work zone? →