Traffic Signals
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane-use signals, and pedestrian signals.
Traffic Signals in Oregon
Traffic Signals rules in Oregon follow the federal framework with state-specific limits, distances, and exceptions. The practice questions below are drawn from the Oregon driver handbook, so they track the state's own rules.
Practice
Traffic Signals questions, Oregon edition.
Each question links through to a full explanation, the rule it tests, and a citation back to the manual.
- You're approaching an Oregon intersection, intending to drive straight through, and the traffic signal is showing a steady circular red. What must you do? →
- An Oregon traffic signal is flashing red. How should you treat it? →
- You're approaching an Oregon intersection when the signal turns to a steady yellow. What does this signal tell you? →
- You arrive at an Oregon intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark because of a power outage. What should you do? →
- You have a steady green circular signal in Oregon and you intend to turn left. Who must you yield to? →
- An Oregon signal is showing a flashing yellow circular light (not an arrow). What does it mean? →
- You're at an Oregon intersection in the left-turn lane when your signal shows a flashing yellow arrow. What does this signal allow? →
- An Oregon left-turn-only signal shows a steady green arrow pointing left. How does this change a left-turning driver's duty to yield to oncoming traffic, compared with a steady green circular light? →
- After coming to a complete stop at a red light in Oregon, in which of these situations is a turn against the red light NOT allowed? →
- You have a steady green light at an Oregon intersection, but the traffic ahead has stopped and there isn't room for your vehicle on the far side. What should you do? →
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