Ohio BMV permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607), covering hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, speed limits and more. 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.
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Question 1Under Ohio's headlight rule, you must turn on headlights whenever natural light does not let you clearly see objects how far ahead?
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A: 1,000 feet. Headlights are required any time natural light does not make it possible to clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): When to Use Headlights – OAC 4501-15-01, page 31.
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Question 2Your accelerator sticks and the car speeds up. What should you do?
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A: Turn on flashers, shift to Neutral, find an escape route, brake gradually and pull off. Turn on emergency flashers, shift to Neutral and look for an escape route; steer smoothly, brake gradually and pull off, then shift to Park and turn off the engine. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Stuck Accelerator, page 43.
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Question 3How far should your chest be from the steering wheel for air bag safety?
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A: At least 10 inches. There should be at least 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel to allow space for air bag deployment. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Adjusting the Driver's Seat, page 8.
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Question 4What score do you need to pass the Ohio knowledge test?
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A: 75%. The 40-question test requires a 75% passing rate. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Knowledge Testing, page 4.
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Question 5Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on streets within an Ohio municipal corporation?
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A: 25 mph. Streets within a municipal corporation have a 25 mph limit. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 12.
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Question 6You are entering a public highway from a private road. Who has the right-of-way?
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A: Drivers already on the highway. Yield to drivers on a public highway if you are entering from a driveway or private road. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Right-of-Way, page 13.
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Question 7A green arrow signal means:
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A: You may turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping. A light marked with a green arrow indicates you can turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signals – ORC 4511.13, page 13.
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Question 8What does a YIELD sign mean according to the Ohio Digest?
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A: Stop only if other traffic is affected; yield to all oncoming traffic. Yield: stop only if other traffic is affected; yield to all oncoming traffic. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 14.
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Question 9When turning left, which lane should you turn into?
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A: The lane furthest left, just right of the center line. Turn left from the left-most portion of your lane into the lane furthest left, just to the right of the center dividing line, even on four-lane highways. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Left Turns, page 20.
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Question 10Before changing lanes, how do you check your blind spot?
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A: Turn your head and look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Check mirrors and blind spots by turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Changing Lanes, page 22.
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Question 11Which is a situation where you should NOT attempt to pass?
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A: Before a highway-railroad crossing or bridge. Do not pass when an oncoming vehicle is approaching, when your view is blocked by a curve or hill, at intersections, or before a railroad crossing or bridge. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Passing, page 23.
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Question 12Which vehicles are required to stop at all railroad crossings in Ohio?
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A: Vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses, and vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids. Operators of vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses and vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop at railroad crossings. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Railroad Crossings, page 24.
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Question 13How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Ohio?
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A: No closer than 10 feet. Ohio law prohibits stopping, parking or standing within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Stopping, Parking, or Standing Prohibited - ORC 4511.68, page 26.
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Question 14What is the BAC limit for commercial drivers in Ohio?
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A: .04%. It is illegal for commercial drivers to operate with a BAC of .04% or higher. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Alcohol and the Law, page 28.
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Question 15When may you use high beam headlights in Ohio?
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A: Whenever headlights are used, except when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. High beams can be used any time headlights are used except when an oncoming vehicle is approaching; Ohio law requires dimming for approaching traffic. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Know When to Use Your Lights, page 8.
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Question 16If a front tire blows out, what will the vehicle do?
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A: Pull sharply toward the side of the blowout. A front tire blowout makes the vehicle pull sharply in the direction of the blowout; a rear blowout causes wobbling and some pull. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Tire Blowout, page 43.
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Question 17How should your head restraint be adjusted?
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A: So it contacts the back of your head and is not below the level of your ears. Adjust head restraints to contact the back of your head, not below ear level, to avoid whiplash. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Adjusting the Driver's Seat, page 8.
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Question 18If you fail the Ohio knowledge test, how long must you wait before retesting?
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A: One day. You must wait one day before retesting; there is no limit on attempts, but only one test per day. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Knowledge Testing, page 4.
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Question 19What is the speed limit on state routes or through highways (except controlled-access highways) within municipal corporations outside business districts?
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A: 35 mph. The table lists 35 mph for state routes or through highways within municipal corporations outside business districts. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 12.
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Question 20On an entrance ramp to an interstate, whom must you yield to?
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A: Drivers already on the interstate. Yield to drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway when you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Right-of-Way, page 13.
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Question 21What should you do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?
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A: Slow down and proceed with caution, ready to stop for traffic entering the intersection. Flashing yellow: slow down, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop for traffic entering the intersection. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signals – ORC 4511.13, page 13.
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Question 22A school speed limit sign reading 20 mph DURING RESTRICTED HOURS means:
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A: Observe the posted speed limit in the school zone during the restricted hours. Observe the posted speed limit in the school zone during restricted hours. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 14.
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Question 23You are turning left at a green light and heavy oncoming traffic gives you no gap. What should you do?
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A: Position the front of your vehicle slightly past the stop bar, yield, and turn when safe. If traffic doesn't allow an opportunity, position the front of the vehicle slightly past the stop bar, yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, and turn as soon as it is safe. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Left Turns, page 20.
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Question 24What is the correct order when changing lanes?
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A: Check mirrors and blind spot, find a gap, signal, look again, then move and cancel the signal. Check mirrors and blind spots, identify a gap, signal, look again, adjust speed and steer into the lane, then cancel the signal. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Changing Lanes, page 22.
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Question 25Is it ever legal to pass on the shoulder in Ohio?
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A: No, never pass on the shoulder, paved or not. Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Multi-Lane, Two-way Roadway, page 24.
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