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Ohio BMV permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607), covering emergencies, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, right of way, signals and pavement markings 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 1Your wheels drift off the paved road onto a lower shoulder. What should you do?

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    A: Let off the accelerator, slow gradually, and return to the pavement when safe. If your vehicle leaves the pavement, let off the accelerator, slow gradually, and return to the pavement when safe. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Uneven Surface Drop-Offs, page 42.

  2. Question 2Children of what age and younger should ride in the back seat to avoid air bag injury?

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    A: 12 and younger. Children age 12 and younger should sit in the rear seat to avoid injury from an air bag. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Child Passenger Restraints/Safety Laws - ORC 4511.81, page 30.

  3. Question 3An 18-year-old Ohio TIPIC holder may practice driving only when accompanied by:

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    A: A licensed driver age 21 or older. Age 18 and over: practice driving only if accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): TIPIC Restrictions, page 5.

  4. Question 4How should you treat a traffic light that is not working (for example, during a power outage)?

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    A: As a four-way stop. Except when an officer directs traffic, Ohio law requires treating a non-working signal as a four-way stop. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Inoperable Traffic Signals, page 42.

  5. Question 5A solid double yellow center line means you may cross it only to:

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    A: Turn left or pass a slow-moving vehicle such as a bicycle. Do not drive left of a solid double yellow line unless you must cross to turn left or pass a slow-moving vehicle (e.g., a bicycle or vehicle with a slow-moving vehicle sign). Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Lane Pavement Markings, page 16.

  6. Question 6A yellow sign shows a height such as 12'-6" with arrows above and below. What does it warn of?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    A: Limited clearance ahead. This sign warns of limited clearance ahead. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  7. Question 7Once you have entered a roundabout, what should you do?

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    A: Keep moving; do not stop or change lanes. Once inside, keep moving; do not stop or change lanes. Signal and exit at the appropriate exit. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Roundabouts or Traffic Circles, page 21.

  8. Question 8How much space must you leave between your vehicle and a bicycle when passing?

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    A: At least three feet. Maintain a safety zone of at least three feet between a motor vehicle and a bicycle. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Bicyclists - ORC 4511.52, page 38.

  9. Question 9In front of a public or private driveway, parking is:

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    A: Prohibited. No person shall stop, park or stand a vehicle in front of a public or private driveway. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Stopping, Parking, or Standing Prohibited - ORC 4511.68, page 26.

  10. Question 10Which part of driving does alcohol affect by slowing your ability to process information?

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    A: Reaction time. Alcohol and drugs slow your reaction time, blur vision and reduce judgment. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Effects of Alcohol and Drugs, page 11.

  11. Question 11Where can you find your vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire pressure?

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    A: On the door jamb. The recommended tire pressure, in PSI, is indicated on the door jamb. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Tire Safety, page 8.

  12. Question 12Which emergency technique involves quickly steering around a problem?

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    A: Swerving: grip with both hands, steer to avoid, then steer back to straighten. You may avoid a crash by steering around a problem ('swerving'): grip with both hands, steer to avoid traffic, then steer the opposite way to straighten out. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Steering, page 42.

  13. Question 13Where should a rear-facing child seat never be placed?

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    A: In front of an active passenger air bag. A rear-facing child safety seat is never placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Child Passenger Restraints/Safety Laws - ORC 4511.81, page 30.

  14. Question 14Which rule applies to ALL Ohio TIPIC holders?

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    A: Use of any mobile electronic device while driving is prohibited. For all ages, TIPIC holders must carry the TIPIC, all occupants must wear belts, and use of any mobile electronic device while driving is prohibited. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): TIPIC Restrictions, page 5.

  15. Question 15At a ONE LANE BRIDGE warning sign, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    A: The vehicle nearest the bridge. The Digest describes the One Lane Bridge sign as: vehicle nearest the bridge has the right of way. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  16. Question 16The center line has a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. May you pass?

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    A: No; passing is prohibited for the lane with the solid line. Passing is allowed for motorists in the lane with the broken line and prohibited for motorists in the lane with the solid line. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Lane Pavement Markings, page 16.

  17. Question 17A yellow diamond sign shows a truck on a slope. What does it warn of?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    A: Downhill grade ahead. This warning sign means downhill grade ahead. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  18. Question 18When turning onto a road, why do you need a large enough gap in traffic?

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    A: To get across, turn into the proper lane and get up to speed. You need a gap large enough to get your vehicle across the roadway, turn into the appropriate lane and get up to speed. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Tips, page 21.

  19. Question 19In Ohio, bicycles on the roadway are considered:

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    A: Vehicles that must ride with traffic. Bicycles are considered vehicles on roadways and must ride with, not against, other traffic. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Bicyclists - ORC 4511.52, page 38.

  20. Question 20In which direction must you face when parking on a two-way street?

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    A: The direction of traffic on that side of the street. Vehicles must be parked facing the direction of traffic on that side of the street. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Parking, page 26.

  21. Question 21Which of these can impair your driving?

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    A: Prescription sleep aids and over-the-counter medicines. Prescription drugs such as antidepressants, pain relievers, sleep aids and sedatives, and over-the-counter drugs, can affect your ability to drive. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Impairing Drugs and Driving, page 29.

  22. Question 22What is hydroplaning?

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    A: The steering tires ride on top of pooled water, like water skis. Hydroplaning occurs when the steering tires start to ride on top of pooled water, similar to water skis. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Hydroplaning, page 33.

  23. Question 23When might accelerating help you avoid a crash?

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    A: When another vehicle is about to hit you from behind or the side. It may be necessary to accelerate when another vehicle is about to hit you from behind or the side. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Accelerating, page 42.

  24. Question 24A driver of a pickup may not knowingly let a child under 16 ride in the open cargo bed when traveling faster than:

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    A: 25 mph. No driver may knowingly let a person under 16 ride in an unenclosed cargo area traveling faster than 25 mph, with limited exceptions. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Riding on the Outside of a Vehicle - ORC 4511.51, page 30.

  25. Question 25For a TIPIC holder, how many people may ride in the vehicle?

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    A: No more than the number of safety belts installed. The total number of occupants cannot exceed the total number of safety belts installed in the vehicle. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): TIPIC Restrictions, page 5.

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