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25 questions written from the Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607), covering sharing the road, parking, alcohol and drugs, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1A railroad crossing has only a crossbuck and no lights. You see a train approaching. What should you do?

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    A: Slow down and be prepared to stop; do not try to cross ahead of the train. At crossings with only pavement markings or crossbucks, slow down and be prepared to stop if a train approaches; don't cross when a train is coming. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Railroad Crossings, page 24.

  2. Question 2Ohio prohibits parking in or within how many feet of an intersection or crosswalk?

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    A: 20 feet. You may not stop, park or stand in or within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Stopping, Parking, or Standing Prohibited - ORC 4511.68, page 26.

  3. Question 3What is the legal drinking age in Ohio?

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    A: 21. In Ohio, the legal drinking age is 21 years or older. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Alcohol and the Law, page 28.

  4. Question 4How can you avoid being blinded by an oncoming vehicle's headlights at night?

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    A: Look toward the right side of the road. To keep from being momentarily blinded, look toward the right side of the road. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Night Driving, page 31.

  5. Question 5After a tire blowout, what should you do?

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    A: Grip the wheel firmly, keep going straight, don't brake, and slow down gradually. Grip the steering wheel, keep the vehicle straight, do not brake, slow down gradually and pull off in a safe place. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Tire Blowout, page 43.

  6. Question 6How should you adjust the left outside mirror to reduce blind spots?

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    A: Rest your head against the driver's window and adjust until the car's left edge is barely visible. Rest your head against the closed driver-side window and adjust the mirror until the vehicle's left edge is barely visible. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Adjusting the Mirrors, page 9.

  7. Question 7How many times may you take the Ohio knowledge test online through BMV Online Services?

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    A: Two attempts in a six-month period. Online testing allows two attempts in a six-month period; in-person testing is unlimited, one per day. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Knowledge Testing, page 4.

  8. Question 8What is the speed limit on state routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts?

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    A: 50 mph. State routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts have a 50 mph limit. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 12.

  9. Question 9Which of these must you yield to under Ohio's right-of-way rules?

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    A: Funeral processions. Ohio's list includes yielding to public safety vehicles and funeral processions, among others. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Right-of-Way, page 13.

  10. Question 10What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

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    A: Come to a complete stop and enter only when no traffic is crossing your path. Flashing red: stop behind the stop line, crosswalk or intersection, come to a complete stop, and make sure no traffic is crossing before you enter. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signals – ORC 4511.13, page 13.

  11. Question 11What does the red circle with a slash on a prohibitory sign represent?

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    A: The word 'NO'; the action shown is prohibited. The red circle with a slash represents the word 'NO'; the illustrated action is prohibited. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Prohibitory Signs, page 14.

  12. Question 12When making a turn from a multiple-turn-lane intersection, you should:

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    A: Enter the lane you will turn from and stay in it until the turn is completed. Identify and enter the lane from which you will turn, and stay in that lane until the turn is completed. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Multiple Lane Turning, page 20.

  13. Question 13When entering a freeway, how should you use the acceleration lane?

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    A: To reach the speed of traffic and merge into a gap. Signal and use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of other vehicles to merge with traffic, then cancel your signal. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Entering a Multi-Lane Highway, page 22.

  14. Question 14On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended for:

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    A: Passing slower vehicles. On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended for passing slower vehicles when the pass can be completed without interfering with traffic. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Multi-Lane, Two-way Roadway, page 24.

  15. Question 15What do four flashing amber (yellow) lights on a school bus mean?

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    A: The bus is preparing to stop; prepare to stop. Amber warning lights flash while the bus prepares to stop; other vehicles aren't required to stop yet but should prepare to stop. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Stopping for a School Bus – ORC 4511.75, page 25.

  16. Question 16How close may you park to another parked vehicle?

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    A: No closer than one foot. You may not park within one foot of another parked vehicle. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Stopping, Parking, or Standing Prohibited - ORC 4511.68, page 26.

  17. Question 17If you refuse a chemical test within two hours of an OVI arrest, what happens?

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    A: The officer takes your license and the BMV imposes a 1- to 5-year suspension that starts immediately. A refusal leads to a suspension of one to five years starting immediately, and it stands even if you are acquitted of the OVI charge. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Test Refusal, page 28.

  18. Question 18Why shouldn't you wear sunglasses at night or on overcast days?

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    A: Tinted or colored lenses reduce your vision. Do not wear sunglasses or colored lenses at night or on overcast days; they reduce your vision. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Night Driving, page 31.

  19. Question 19Your engine shuts off while driving. What should you expect and do?

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    A: Steering will be harder but possible; brake steadily and pull off. Keep a strong grip; the wheel may be hard to turn but you can turn it. Brake with steady pressure and pull off the road. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Power Failure, page 43.

  20. Question 20When backing up, where should your left hand be on the steering wheel?

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    A: At the 12 o'clock position. Grasp the wheel at 12 o'clock with your left hand, put your right arm on the passenger seat back and look through the rear window. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Backing Up, page 19.

  21. Question 21After passing the vision screening and knowledge test, within how many days must you buy your TIPIC?

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    A: 60 days. Visit a Deputy Registrar License Agency within 60 days to purchase a TIPIC, or you must start over. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC), page 5.

  22. Question 22What is the speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations?

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    A: 55 mph. The Digest lists 55 mph for freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 12.

  23. Question 23A police car with flashing lights and siren approaches from behind on a two-lane road. What must you do?

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    A: Pull as far right as possible and stop until it passes. Pull quickly and safely to the right side of the road and stop; remain there until the emergency vehicle has passed. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Emergency Vehicles (Police, Fire, Medical Vehicles), page 41.

  24. Question 24In Ohio, what is the normal order of lights on a vertical traffic signal, from top to bottom?

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    A: Red, yellow, green. Traffic lights are usually red, yellow and green from top to bottom. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signals – ORC 4511.13, page 13.

  25. Question 25A square sign shows a bicycle inside a red circle with a slash. What does it mean?

    white and black and red square road sign
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    A: No bicycles. The prohibitory sign with a bicycle means no bicycles. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Prohibitory Signs, page 14.

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