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Ohio road signs practice test

Road signs are part of the Ohio BMV knowledge test. Practise the 26 sign questions we wrote from the Ohio handbook, then drill every common sign.

Ohio handbook sign questions

26 questions

  1. Question 1What is the Ohio school zone speed limit during recess and while children are arriving or leaving during normal school hours?

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    A: 20 mph. School zones have a 20 mph limit during recess and while children are arriving or leaving during normal hours. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 12.

  2. Question 2At a ONE LANE BRIDGE warning sign, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

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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.

  3. Question 3How is a two-way left turn only lane marked?

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    A: A broken yellow line and a solid yellow line on each side, with white two-way left-turn arrows. A two-way left turn lane has a broken and a solid yellow line on each side and white two-way left-turn arrows. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Two-Way Left Turn Only Lane, page 17.

  4. Question 4What does an octagonal red STOP sign require?

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    A: All traffic in that lane must stop before proceeding. The Digest describes the stop sign as: all traffic in this lane must stop before proceeding. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 14.

  5. Question 5According to the Ohio Digest, where is a DO NOT ENTER sign used?

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    A: At intersections of one-way roads and on freeway exit ramps. The Do Not Enter sign is used at intersections of one-way roads and at freeway exit ramps. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 14.

  6. Question 6What 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.

  7. Question 7A 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.

  8. Question 8What 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.

  9. Question 9A square sign shows a bicycle inside a red circle with a slash. What does it mean?

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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.

  10. Question 10What do Ohio warning signs usually look like?

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    A: Yellow diamonds with black lettering or symbols. Warning signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  11. Question 11A pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road reads NO PASSING ZONE. What does it mean?

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    A: Passing is prohibited. The pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign means passing is prohibited. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  12. Question 12A yellow diamond sign shows a T shape. What does it warn of?

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    A: Intersection ahead where you must turn left or right. The T-shaped sign warns of an intersection ahead where you must turn left or right. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  13. Question 13A yellow diamond sign shows a Y shape. What does it warn of?

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    A: The road branches ahead. The Y-shaped sign means road branches ahead. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  14. Question 14A yellow diamond sign shows two vertical arrows pointing in opposite directions. What does it mean?

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    A: Traffic travels in opposite directions (two-way traffic). This warning sign means traffic travels in opposite directions. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 14.

  15. Question 15A yellow sign shows a height such as 12'-6" with arrows above and below. What does it warn of?

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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.

  16. Question 16A yellow diamond sign shows a truck on a slope. What does it warn of?

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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.

  17. Question 17A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR means:

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    A: Railroad crossing ahead. A round yellow warning sign with an X and RR letters indicates a highway-railroad grade crossing ahead. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Railroad Crossings, page 24.

  18. Question 18What is a white X-shaped sign reading RAILROAD CROSSING called?

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    A: A crossbuck. A white X-shaped (crossbuck) sign with the text Railroad Crossing marks a highway-railroad grade crossing. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Railroad Crossings, page 24.

  19. Question 19What background color do Ohio work zone signs have?

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    A: Orange with black letters or symbols. Work Zone signs have an orange background with black letters or symbols. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Work Zones, page 32.

  20. Question 20In a work zone, a person with a sign or flag is directing traffic. What must you do?

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    A: Follow their instructions. In work zones traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag; you must follow their instructions. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Work Zone Signs, page 15.

  21. Question 21What colors may guide signs be?

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    A: Green, brown, or blue. Guide signs may be square or rectangular and green, brown or blue; they show services, points of interest and directions. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Traffic Signs: Guide Signs, page 15.

  22. Question 22What do route number signs tell you by their shape and color?

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    A: The type of roadway, such as interstate, U.S., state, county or local. The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city, county or local road. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Route Number Signs, page 15.

  23. Question 23A fluorescent or reflective orange-and-red triangle on the back of a vehicle means it travels at less than:

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    A: 25 mph. The slow-moving vehicle triangle means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Slow Moving Vehicles – ORC 4511.31, page 41.

  24. Question 24What 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.

  25. Question 25What 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.

  26. Question 26In an Ohio roundabout, which exit do you use to go straight?

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    A: The 2nd exit. Use the 1st exit to turn right, the 2nd to go straight, the 3rd to turn left and the 4th to make a U-turn. Ohio Driver Manual — Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607): Roundabouts or Traffic Circles, page 21.

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