Oregon Driver Manual: 2026 - 2027 Paperback – January 18, 2026

IntroductionThe purpose of the Oregon Driver Manual is to help drivers prepare for Oregon licensing tests by providing a summary of rules of the road and safe driving practices.This manual condenses and paraphrases selected language in the Oregon Revised Statutes. It also provides safety recommendations not included in law. This manual is not a source of law and should not be relied upon or cited as legal precedent in a court of law or other administrative or legal proceeding. Local governments may have additional ordinances not covered in this manual.Table of ContentsTestingVision TestKnowledge TestsDrive TestStudy for Your TestsSigns & Traffic SignalsSignsTraffic SignalsLane TravelSpeed RegulationsPavement MarkingsMaintaining a Space CushionCurvesChanging LanesPassingNo PassingFreeway DrivingDriving a Large Vehicle or TowingTurns & IntersectionsTurn SignalsTurnsIntersectionsRoundaboutsSharing the RoadPedestriansSchool ZonesBicyclesMotorcycles and MopedsLarge VehiclesSchool, Places of Worship or Worker and Public Transit BusesOther VehiclesApproaching Stopped VehiclesEmergency VehiclesPolice StopsWork ZonesRailroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street CarsParking & StoppingSafe & Responsible DrivingDefensive DrivingSafety BeltsCommunicating With Other DriversAvoiding a CollisionHazardous ConditionsDangerous Driving BehaviorsVehicle Equipment FailuresFuel Saving TechniquesOther Important InformationHow to ApplyAdditional ServicesMandatory InsuranceTraffic CollisionsLoss of Driving PrivilegesContact DMV Read more