Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Oregon 2025 #1 Page 3 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Oregon class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a OR CDL class A permit in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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15 . When carrying a wide load, you should:
Drive on the shoulder.
Over-sized loads require special permits, may be allowed on the roads only at certain times, and may require special warning signs or equipment.
16 . What is a tire load?
The weight of the air within a fully inflated tire
Tire load is the maximum weight that a tire can safely carry at a specified pressure. This will be stated on the side of a tire.
17 . If you must drive in reverse, it is helpful to:
Stick your head out the window and look backward.
If you must drive in reverse, you should first walk around the vehicle to check for hazards in your path of travel. Make frequent use of the mirrors on both sides of your vehicle while backing. Always back up as slowly as possible.
18 . While driving downhill, you should brake until you reach a speed that is ____ below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal.
20 mph
While driving downhill, you should hold down the brake pedal until your vehicle reaches a speed 5 mph below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal. Repeat this process.
19 . A steering wheel should be held:
At the base of the wheel.
A steering wheel should be held firmly with both hands, positioned on opposite sides of the wheel.
20 . Which of the following is not a problem?
Exhaust system parts that are not leaking
When inspecting an exhaust system, you should verify that parts of the system are not loose, broken, or missing. The system's parts must be properly mounted and should not be rubbing against moving parts of the vehicle.
21 . When backing a truck, you should:
Only use the mirror on the passenger's side.
To remain aware of hazards behind your vehicle when backing, you should frequently check your mirrors on both sides of the vehicle. Have a helper watch your blind spots whenever possible.
2025 Oregon | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in Oregon allows a driver to operate single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or a vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
A Class B CDL license in Oregon allows a driver to operate single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or tow a vehicle not heavy than 10,000 pounds. It covers vehicles like city buses, delivery trucks, dump trucks with small trailers, and large straight trucks.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Oregon, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), have a valid Oregon driver's license, pass a vision test, and pass the General Knowledge exam. You'll also need to pass a skills test which includes pre-trip inspection, basic controls, and on-road driving. A medical examination is also required.
In Oregon, to qualify for a Class B CDL license, you must be at least 21 years old for interstate driving and at least 18 years old for intrastate driving. You must also pass a knowledge test, a skills test, and a medical examination.
Specific endorsements aren't necessary for a Class B CDL license, but they can expand your driving opportunities. Endorsements are additional qualifications for driving certain types of vehicles or transporting specific cargo, like hazardous materials. To get an endorsement, you must pass a specific knowledge test.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Oregon includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to drive, a basic vehicle control test to assess your ability to handle the vehicle, and an on-road driving test to evaluate your ability to drive safely in various traffic situations and road conditions.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders are limited to operating vehicles that are under 26,001 pounds or towing vehicles that weigh less than 10,000 pounds. They cannot operate Class A vehicles without the appropriate license. Additionally, they may need specific endorsements to drive buses, tank trucks, or transport hazardous materials.
Yes, it is possible. The Oregon DMV provides the written Class B CDL test in several languages other than English. However, federal regulations require that all CDL holders understand English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, you can request accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in Oregon if you have a documented disability. The Oregon DMV provides various accommodations such as sign language interpreters, extra time, and separate testing rooms. You must make your request in advance and provide appropriate documentation to support your need for accommodation.
Yes, if you do not pass the Class B CDL written test in Oregon, you can retake it. However, there's a waiting period of one day before you can try again. The test can be retaken multiple times, but after three failures, you must wait 28 days before the next attempt. Each test attempt requires a separate fee.