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Ohio BMV permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607), covering safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, road signs, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Ohio BMV test has 40 questions and you need 30 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1Besides turns and lane changes, when should you use a turn signal before slowing down?

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    A: When turning off a road without separate turn lanes, or parking or turning before an intersection. Use turn signals before reducing speed when turning off a roadway without separate turning lanes, or parking or turning before an intersection. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Signaling Your Movements, page 35.

  2. Question 2In which of these languages is the Ohio knowledge test NOT listed as available?

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    A: German. The test is available in ASL, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali and Spanish; for other languages you may use your own interpreter at a Driver Exam Station by appointment. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Knowledge Testing, page 4.

  3. Question 3What do drums, cones and barriers in a work zone do?

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    A: Keep traffic out of closed or dangerous areas. Barriers such as drums and cones keep traffic from entering closed roads or other dangerous areas. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Work Zone Signs, page 15.

  4. Question 4How far behind a large truck can its rear blind spot extend?

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    A: Up to 200 feet. Large vehicles have huge blind spots directly behind them that extend up to 200 feet. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): The "No Zone", page 40.

  5. Question 5How much can the temperature inside a parked car rise in 10 minutes, even with windows cracked?

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    A: 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Even with the windows cracked, the temperature in a vehicle can increase 20 degrees (F) in just 10 minutes. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Preventing Injury from Hot Vehicles: Pets, page 36.

  6. Question 6Why should you avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods?

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    A: You may be in the driver's blind spot and lose escape space. Driving alongside others for long periods may keep you in their blind spot and reduces the space you need to avoid a crash. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Space to the Side, page 35.

  7. Question 7What must a person under 18 present when purchasing the first Ohio driver license?

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    A: A notarized Fifty-Hour Affidavit (BMV 5791) and a parent or guardian who co-signs. Under 18s bring the TIPIC, identity documents, a notarized Fifty-Hour Affidavit (form BMV 5791), and a parent or guardian who presents ID and co-signs. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Purchasing Your Driver License, page 48.

  8. Question 8What do regulatory signs do?

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    A: Regulate the movement of traffic and give notice of traffic laws. Regulatory signs regulate the movement of traffic and give notice of traffic laws or regulations. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 14.

  9. Question 9After passing a large truck, when should you pull back in front of it?

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    A: When you can see the whole front of the truck in your rear-view mirror. Look for the whole front of the vehicle in your rear-view mirror before pulling in front and maintaining speed. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): The "No Zone", page 40.

  10. Question 10You see a child alone in a hot car and the child is unresponsive. What should you do?

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    A: Call 911 and, if needed, remove the child, even breaking a window. Call 911; if the child is in distress or unresponsive, remove the child, breaking a window if necessary. Ohio has Good Samaritan protections. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Preventing Injury from Hot Vehicles: Children, page 36.

  11. Question 11Ohio's equipment rules require how many red reflectors on the rear of a vehicle, and visible from how far?

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    A: Two, visible from 300 feet. Vehicles need two red rear reflectors visible from 300 feet. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Vehicle Equipment Regulations – ORC 4513 and OAC 4501:2-1, page 7.

  12. Question 12Until what age is a parent who co-signs a minor's license application liable for damages the minor causes while driving?

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    A: Until the minor's 18th birthday. The co-signing parent or guardian is jointly and severally liable for damages caused by the minor's negligence or willful misconduct until the minor's 18th birthday. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Co-signer Responsibility, page 48.

  13. Question 13A truck or bus is making a wide right turn from the left lane. What should you do?

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    A: Not squeeze between it and the curb; let it finish the turn. Trucks or buses may make a wide right turn from the left lane; do not squeeze between the vehicle and the curb. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Commercial Vehicles: Turning, page 39.

  14. Question 14What is the 'Look Before You Lock' habit?

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    A: Checking the back seat before locking your car. Make it a habit to look in the backseat before locking your doors. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Preventing Injury from Hot Vehicles: Children, page 36.

  15. Question 15An Ohio vehicle's horn must be audible from at least:

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    A: 200 feet. The horn must be in good working order and audible from 200 feet. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Vehicle Equipment Regulations – ORC 4513 and OAC 4501:2-1, page 7.

  16. Question 16How can a co-signer cancel a minor's Ohio license or TIPIC?

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    A: By mailing the license or TIPIC, or a notarized letter, to the BMV License Control. A co-signer can cancel by mailing the minor's license or TIPIC or a notarized letter requesting cancellation to BMV License Control; the co-signer is then relieved of liability. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Co-signer Responsibility, page 48.

  17. Question 17Why should you always stop behind the stop line at intersections?

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    A: It gives larger vehicles more room to turn. Stop lines set you farther back at an intersection to give larger vehicles more turning space. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Commercial Vehicles: Turning, page 39.

  18. Question 18In a work zone, what should you do about following distance?

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    A: Keep a clear distance; don't tailgate. Maintain a clear distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead—don't tailgate—in work zones. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Work Zone Signs, page 15.

  19. Question 19What minimum light transmission must a windshield allow in Ohio?

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    A: 70%. Windshield: 70% light transmission; front side windows: 50% plus or minus 3%. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Vehicle Equipment Regulations – ORC 4513 and OAC 4501:2-1, page 7.

  20. Question 20When does an Ohio license issued to a driver under 21 expire?

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    A: On the driver's 21st birthday. If you are under 21, your Ohio Driver License expires on your 21st birthday and must be renewed in person. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Renewing Your Driver License, page 50.

  21. Question 21When traveling up or down steep hills behind a large truck, which lane should you avoid?

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    A: The right lane. Avoid the right lanes on steep hills behind large vehicles or near truck weigh stations where trucks may re-enter traffic. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): The "No Zone", page 40.

  22. Question 22If you are in a crash in fog and your vehicle can't be moved, what should you do?

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    A: Leave your flashers and lights on and set up flares if possible. Get off the road if possible; if the vehicle can't move, leave flashers and lights on and set up flares if possible. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Driving in Fog, page 32.

  23. Question 23From how far must brake lights be visible when the brakes are applied?

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    A: 500 feet. Two red stop lights must be visible from 500 feet when the brakes are applied. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Vehicle Equipment Regulations – ORC 4513 and OAC 4501:2-1, page 7.

  24. Question 24What minimum liability insurance does Ohio require for injury or death of one person?

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    A: $25,000. Minimum liability: $25,000 for injury/death of one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Insurance — Financial Responsibility, page 27.

  25. Question 25Under Ohio's Move Over law, what should you do when approaching a stopped police car, tow truck or road maintenance vehicle with warning lights on?

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    A: Move to a lane not next to it if safe; otherwise slow down and proceed with caution. Slow down and change into a lane not next to the stopped vehicle if safe; if a lane change is unsafe, slow down and proceed with caution. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Move Over Laws, page 41.

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