Turning
Left turns, right turns, U-turns, and turn signals.
Turning 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.
Turning 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 where you'll turn right. From which lane should you make the turn? →
- You're making a left turn from one two-way road onto another two-way road in Oregon. From which position should you approach the turn? →
- What is Oregon's general rule for turning? →
- You're approaching an Oregon intersection and realize you're in the wrong lane to make the turn you want. What does the handbook tell you to do? →
- You're pulling out of a private driveway onto a residential road. Which statement about Oregon's turning rules is correct? →
- You're at an Oregon intersection controlled by a traffic signal and want to make a U-turn. Is this allowed? →
- You're driving in downtown Portland and want to make a U-turn between two intersections. Is this legal? →
- You're outside city limits on a rural Oregon road and you want to make a U-turn. What visibility threshold must your vehicle satisfy? →
- An Oregon intersection has dual right-turn lanes (two right-turn-only lanes side by side). You're in the left (inner) of the two right-turn lanes. As you make this turn, what must you do? →
- May you make a U-turn at or on an Oregon railroad crossing? →
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