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To get an unrestricted motorcycle endorsement in Oregon, you must take a vision test and the DMV motorcycle knowledge test. You must also have a valid (or expired less than one year) motorcycle instruction permit or present a Team Oregon Basic Rider Training course completion card. The OR DMV knowledge test is based on the information in the Oregon Motorcycle Manual manual and the questions are multiple choice. The Oregon motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80%). If you have a valid motorcycle endorsement from another state, you are not required to take the motorcycle knowledge or skills tests.
1. To increase your visibility to other drivers, you should:
Reduce your following distance.
Wear reflective clothing.
Avoid wearing reflective clothing.
Use your high beam.
2. ______ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.
Alcohol
Prescription medication
Illegal drugs
All of the above.
3. When a driver on an entrance ramp is merging into your lane, you should:
increase your speed.
change to another lane if one is open.
slow down.
sound your horn.
4. When should motorcycles share lanes with cars?
In heavy traffic.
When riding in a staggered formation.
In school zones.
Never.
5. You can initiate a swerve by:
pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.
pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.
applying the rear brake.
downshifting gears.
6. When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:
None of the other answers is correct.
should be used when riding on curves.
should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.
is recommended at all times.
7. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
In front of the group.
Just behind the leader.
At the tail end of the group.
In a separate staggered formation.
8. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is:
only permitted in residential areas.
permitted in heavy traffic.
never permitted.
only permitted if you are carrying a passenger.
9. Riders in a staggered formation should:
pass in pairs.
pass one at a time.
ensure the group is larger than five riders.
should pair up.
10. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if:
you have had one drink and are over the age of 21.
your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.05% or higher.
your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher.
you have had at least one drink.
 
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Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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