Right-of-way rules on the Oregon DMV test
Study who yields at intersections, stop signs, crosswalks, roundabouts, and turning situations on the Oregon knowledge test.
Right-of-way questions are really judgment questions. Oregon wants drivers to know when they must give space, slow down, or wait, especially when the road user at risk is a pedestrian, cyclist, or a driver already in the intersection.
Study points
- At stop-controlled intersections, track both order and direction. First stopped usually goes first, but left-turning drivers still yield when required.
- A green light is not permission to force your way through a blocked or occupied intersection.
- Roundabouts reward patience. Enter only when traffic already in the circle leaves a safe opening.
- Crosswalk questions usually favor the vulnerable road user. If a pedestrian is in your half of the roadway or close enough to be endangered, yield.
- When two rules seem close, choose the answer that prevents conflict and protects the road user with less protection.
Official handbook references
Last reviewed: 2026-03-28
Practice right-of-way questions