Ohio Permit Test Answers (Ohio BMV Digest)
Ohio permit test answers for independent study: review 52 temporary instruction permit knowledge test questions, the ones test takers report first, each answered from and quoted from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws on the Ohio Department of Public Safety site. Not an official Ohio BMV answer key.
Study questions for the Ohio temporary instruction permit (TIPIC) knowledge test, built from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws published online by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, as posted in 2026. Covers permit and licensing rules, vehicle equipment, traffic signals and lane markings, speed limits, right-of-way, turning and arm signals, school buses, parking, OVI and safety belt laws, sharing the road and emergencies. Every answer is grounded in the Digest text.
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01When you are approached by an emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights and an audible signal, you must: A. Speed up to clear the road ahead of it. B. Immediately pull to the right side of the road and stop. C. Stop where you are, even in the middle of an intersection. D. Keep driving at the same speed in your lane.
B. Immediately pull to the right side of the road and stop. The Digest says the driver must quickly and safely pull to the right side of the road and stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights and audible sirens and/or signals are approaching through traffic, the driver must quickly — and safely — pull to the right side of the road and stop.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗02It is against the law to make a left turn at a red light EXCEPT: A. From a one-way street onto another one-way street. B. From a two-way street onto a one-way street. C. When no traffic is coming from the left. D. At any intersection after a full stop.
A. From a one-way street onto another one-way street. A left turn on red is allowed only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign forbids it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may turn left at a red traffic signal, only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless the intersection has a sign posted forbidding a left turn on red.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗03In Ohio, after stopping at a red traffic signal when the traffic is clear, you are legally: A. Required to wait for the green light before any turn. B. Allowed to turn right, unless a sign prohibits it. C. Allowed to go straight through the intersection. D. Allowed to turn left onto any street.
B. Allowed to turn right, unless a sign prohibits it. You may turn right on red after a complete stop, once crossing traffic and pedestrians have cleared, unless a sign prohibits it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You may turn right at a red traffic signal, unless a sign specifically prohibits it . When making a right turn on red, you must come to a complete stop and allow all crossing traffic and all pedestrians to clear the intersection before you proceed.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗04What is the maximum speed limit in all alleys within a municipal corporation? A. 15 mph. B. 20 mph. C. 25 mph. D. 35 mph.
A. 15 mph. The Digest lists 15 mph for alleys within a municipal corporation.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“15 miles per hour Speed Limit sign Alleys within a municipal corporation”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗05What is the maximum speed limit in all portions of a municipal corporation, except state routes and through highways outside business districts, and alleys? A. 15 mph. B. 25 mph. C. 35 mph. D. 45 mph.
B. 25 mph. The Digest lists 25 mph for streets within a municipal corporation.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“25 mile per hour speed limit street sign Streets within a municipal corporation”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗06What does a traffic light with a flashing red signal mean? A. Slow down and go through without stopping. B. Come to a complete stop, then go when no traffic is crossing your path. C. The light is about to turn green. D. Stop only if a pedestrian is present.
B. Come to a complete stop, then go when no traffic is crossing your path. At a flashing red light, stop completely and make sure no traffic is crossing your path before entering.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Stop behind a stop line, crosswalk, or intersection before entering and come to a complete stop. Be sure no traffic is traveling across your path of travel before entering the intersection.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗07What does a traffic light with a red light and a green arrow mean? A. You must stop and wait for a full green light. B. You may turn only in the direction of the green arrow. C. You may go in any direction after stopping. D. The signal is not working.
B. You may turn only in the direction of the green arrow. A green arrow lets you turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A light marked with a green arrow indicates you can turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗08Yellow lane markings, such as a solid yellow line, separate what? A. Traffic traveling in the same direction. B. Traffic traveling in opposite directions. C. Parking spaces from travel lanes. D. Bicycle lanes from car lanes.
B. Traffic traveling in opposite directions. A solid yellow line separates traffic traveling in opposite directions.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“YELLOW SOLID LINE: Separates traffic traveling in opposite directions.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗09If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you must: A. Back up on the shoulder to the exit. B. Use the opening in the median to turn around. C. Take the next exit. D. Stop and wait for traffic to clear.
C. Take the next exit. Take the next exit; the median opening is only for emergency and public safety vehicles.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If you miss your exit, take the next one. Do not use the opening through the median, which is for use only by emergency and public safety vehicles.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗10If a car approaches you with bright headlights, what must you do to prevent being temporarily blinded? A. Look directly at the headlights. B. Look toward the right edge of the road. C. Turn on your own high beams. D. Close one eye until the car passes.
B. Look toward the right edge of the road. Looking toward the right side of the road keeps you from being blinded by oncoming headlights.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“To keep from being momentarily blinded by an approaching vehicle’s headlights, look toward the right side of the road.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗11When must vehicle lights be displayed in Ohio? A. Only between midnight and dawn. B. From sunset to sunrise, when visibility is poor, and whenever the wipers are in use because of precipitation. C. Only when it is raining heavily. D. Only on highways outside cities.
B. From sunset to sunrise, when visibility is poor, and whenever the wipers are in use because of precipitation. Ohio law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise, in poor visibility and whenever wipers are used for precipitation.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Headlights : Ohio law requires headlights to be on sunset to sunrise, at any time visibility is poor (rain, snow, fog, etc.), and any time the windshield wipers are in use because of precipitation.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗12You must use headlights when natural light conditions do not make it possible to clearly see objects how far ahead? A. 500 feet. B. 750 feet. C. 1,000 feet. D. 1,500 feet.
C. 1,000 feet. Headlights are required whenever you cannot clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“At any other time when natural light conditions do not make it possible to clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗13On one-way streets, the driver may park a vehicle parallel to and not more than how far from the right or left curb? A. 6 inches. B. 12 inches. C. 18 inches. D. 24 inches.
B. 12 inches. On one-way streets a vehicle may be parked no more than 12 inches from the right or left curb.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“On one-way streets, vehicles may be parked parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the right or left curb.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗14Under Ohio's child restraint law, children who are under what age and weigh less than 40 pounds must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat? A. Age 2. B. Age 4. C. Age 6. D. Age 8.
B. Age 4. Children under age 4 and under 40 pounds must ride in a child safety seat.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Infants and children who are either or both under age 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds must be properly restrained in a child safety seat while being transported in a motor vehicle.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗15If a potential Ohio driver is under the age of eighteen, how long must the TIPIC be held before the driver may take the skills test? A. 30 days. B. 90 days. C. 6 months. D. 1 year.
C. 6 months. Drivers under 18 must hold the temporary permit (TIPIC) for at least six months.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Hold the TIPIC for at least six months. (Applicable to drivers under age 18 ONLY.)”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗16Before obtaining an Ohio license, a driver must complete and document at least how many hours of behind-the-wheel supervised practice? A. 24. B. 40. C. 50. D. 60.
C. 50. The Digest requires 50 logged hours with an eligible licensed driver, at least 10 of them at night.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Complete and log 50 hours of driving with an eligible licensed driver (see TIPIC Restrictions above), with at least 10 hours of night driving.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗17Potential Ohio drivers who are under what age must have their driver's license applications signed by a parent or guardian? A. 16. B. 17. C. 18. D. 21.
C. 18. An applicant under 18 needs a parent or guardian present to co-sign the temporary permit application.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If the applicant is under age 18 , the applicant’s parent or guardian must be present to co-sign the TIPIC application.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗18When traveling on a highway divided into four traffic lanes, which vehicles are required to stop for a school bus that has stopped to unload children? A. All vehicles from both directions. B. Only vehicles approaching the rear of the bus, traveling in the same direction as the bus. C. Only vehicles approaching from the front of the bus. D. No vehicles are required to stop.
B. Only vehicles approaching the rear of the bus, traveling in the same direction as the bus. On a road with four or more lanes, only traffic going the same direction as the bus must stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If the bus is stopped on a street or road with four or more lanes, only traffic proceeding in the same direction as the bus must stop at the rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗19If a school bus with its four red lights flashing is stopped on a street or road which has fewer than four lanes, what must vehicles do? A. Only traffic behind the bus must stop. B. All traffic approaching from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the bus until it moves or the driver signals. C. Traffic may pass slowly on the left. D. Only traffic facing the front of the bus must stop.
B. All traffic approaching from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the bus until it moves or the driver signals. On a road with fewer than four lanes, all traffic from both directions stops at least 10 feet away.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If the bus is stopped on a street or road with fewer than four lanes, all traffic approaching the bus from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the bus driver signals motorists to proceed.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗20When are studded tires legal in Ohio? A. October 1 through March 31. B. November 1 through April 15. C. December 1 through March 1. D. All year.
B. November 1 through April 15. Studded tires are legal in Ohio from November 1 through April 15.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Studded Tires: In Ohio, studded tires are legal from November 1 through April 15.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗21The minimum administrative license suspension period for a refusal in the state of Ohio is: A. 90 days. B. 6 months. C. 1 year. D. 3 years.
C. 1 year. A first refusal to test carries a one-year administrative license suspension (ALS).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“ALS — Refusal to Test First Refusal – One year license suspension”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗22A driver who refuses to submit to chemical testing may have his or her license suspended for up to how many years? A. 1. B. 3. C. 5. D. 10.
C. 5. After a refusal, the BMV must impose a suspension of one to five years, starting immediately.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The BMV is then required to impose a suspension for a period of one to five years, which starts immediately.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗23The minimum administrative license suspension period for an OVI in the state of Ohio is how many days? A. 30. B. 60. C. 90. D. 180.
C. 90. A first chemical test over the limit brings a three-month (90-day) administrative license suspension.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“First Test Over the Limit – Three months (90 days) license suspension”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗24Ohio's Habitual OVI Offender Registry records the names of drivers who have been convicted of how many or more OVI charges, and is available to the public? A. 2. B. 3. C. 5. D. 10.
C. 5. A driver convicted of OVI five or more times in the preceding 20 years is placed on the registry.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“if an individual is convicted of OVI five or more times in the preceding 20 years of an OVI violation, he or she will also have to serve jail time; may be subject to immobilization or forfeiture of his or her vehicle; and will be placed on Ohio’s Habitual OVI/OMWI Offender Registry.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗25An underage driver who is convicted of Operating a Vehicle After Underage Consumption (OVUAC) may have his or her license suspended for up to how long? A. 90 days. B. 6 months. C. 1 year. D. 2 years.
D. 2 years. An OVUAC conviction can bring a license suspension of three months to two years.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An OVUAC can result in a license suspension of three months to two years”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗26What does a flashing yellow light indicate? A. Stop and wait for a green light. B. Slow down and proceed with caution. C. The light is broken; treat it as a stop sign. D. Speed up to clear the intersection.
B. Slow down and proceed with caution. At a flashing yellow light, slow down, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Slow down and proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop for any traffic flow that may be entering the intersection.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗27You are approaching a solid yellow traffic light. This indicates: A. The light is about to turn red; use caution and prepare to stop. B. Speed up to beat the red light. C. You have the right-of-way. D. Stop and wait for a green arrow.
A. The light is about to turn red; use caution and prepare to stop. A steady yellow means the light is about to change to red; use caution and prepare to stop.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A yellow traffic light indicates the color is about to change to red; use caution. Prepare to stop.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗28If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must: A. Brake hard immediately. B. Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight. C. Turn sharply toward the shoulder. D. Shift into neutral and coast.
B. Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight. For a blowout, grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle going straight.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle going straight.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗29When a driver is being passed by another vehicle, the law requires the driver of the slower vehicle to: A. Speed up so the other driver must pass quickly. B. Maintain a constant speed and stay in the lane until the other driver has passed. C. Move onto the shoulder and stop. D. Flash the headlights to warn the passing driver.
B. Maintain a constant speed and stay in the lane until the other driver has passed. When being passed, stay in your lane and keep a constant speed so the other driver can pass.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“When being passed: Stay in your lane. Maintain a constant speed to allow the driver to pass you.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗30You must maintain a safe stopping distance between you and the vehicle ahead by following: A. The one-second rule. B. The three-to-four-second following-distance rule. C. The ten-car-length rule. D. The half-second rule.
B. The three-to-four-second following-distance rule. The Digest says to allow a 3-4 second following distance behind the vehicle ahead.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Allow 3-4 second following distance of the vehicle ahead of you.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗31Safety belts are required to be worn by: A. The driver only. B. The driver and all front-seat passengers. C. Back-seat passengers only. D. Only drivers under 18.
B. The driver and all front-seat passengers. Ohio's safety belt law covers drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Ohio’s mandatory safety belt usage law requires drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles to wear safety belts whenever they drive or ride in a motor vehicle on Ohio’s roadways.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗32In Ohio, it is unlawful for a driver 21 or above to operate a vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of: A. .02 percent or higher. B. .04 percent or higher. C. .08 percent or higher. D. .10 percent or higher.
C..08 percent or higher. A BAC of.08% or higher is illegal at any age (.04% for commercial drivers,.02% under 21).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of: .08% or higher at any age”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗33When your vehicle starts to skid in winter due to icy road conditions, you must: A. Slam on the brakes. B. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. C. Turn the steering wheel away from the skid. D. Accelerate to regain traction.
B. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. Take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“If your vehicle starts to skid, take your foot off the accelerator and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗34When you intend to turn, you must give the turn signal at least how far before the actual turn? A. 50 feet. B. 100 feet. C. 200 feet. D. 500 feet.
B. 100 feet. A turn signal must be given at least 100 feet before the turn.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A turn signal must be given at least 100 feet before the intended turn.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗35The hand signal "left arm out and bent downward" means: A. A left turn. B. A right turn. C. Slow or stop. D. Hazard ahead.
C. Slow or stop. The left arm extended out and pointing down is the arm signal for slow or stopping.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An image of a driver with their left arm horizontally extended out of the window in a downward manner. This is the arm signal for slow or stopping”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗36The hand signal "left arm out and extended upward" means: A. A left turn. B. A right turn. C. Slow or stop. D. Hazard ahead.
B. A right turn. The left arm out with the forearm bent upward at 90 degrees is the arm signal for a right turn.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An image of a driver with their left arm extended out of the window in an upright 90 degree angle. This is the arm signal for right turn”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗37A driver holds the left arm out stretched, straight out of the window. What is this hand signal for? A. A left turn. B. A right turn. C. Slow or stop. D. Hazard ahead.
A. A left turn. The left arm extended straight out horizontally is the arm signal for a left turn.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“An image of a driver with their left arm horizontally extended straight out of the window. This is the arm signal for left turn”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗38Every vehicle must be equipped with two or more stop lights emitting a red light from the rear, visible for how many feet whenever the brakes are applied? A. 100. B. 200. C. 500. D. 1,000.
C. 500. Brake lights must be visible from 500 feet when the brakes are applied.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Two red stop lights (brake lights) visible from 500 feet when the brakes are applied”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗39Before making a left-hand turn, the driver must wait for which traffic to clear the intersection? A. Traffic behind you. B. Oncoming traffic. C. Traffic in the lane to your right. D. Parked vehicles.
B. Oncoming traffic. When turning left, yield to drivers in the opposing (oncoming) traffic lane.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Drivers in the opposing traffic lane when you are making a left turn.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗40Before making a right or left turn on red, what must the driver do? A. Slow down and turn if no cars are close. B. Stop and allow all crossing traffic and pedestrians to clear the intersection. C. Sound the horn and proceed. D. Wait for the light to turn green.
B. Stop and allow all crossing traffic and pedestrians to clear the intersection. A legal turn on red requires a full stop and yielding to all crossing traffic and pedestrians.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The driver may only proceed with a legal turn on red after coming to a full stop and yielding the right-of-way to all crossing traffic and to all pedestrians crossing the intersection.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗41Can you park on a sidewalk? A. Yes, if your hazard lights are on. B. Yes, for up to 15 minutes. C. No, parking on a sidewalk is prohibited. D. Only at night.
C. No, parking on a sidewalk is prohibited. Ohio law (ORC 4511.68) prohibits stopping, parking or standing a vehicle on a sidewalk.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“or in compliance with the directions of a law enforcement officer or traffic control device: On a sidewalk;”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗42When an emergency vehicle is approaching with visual or aural warnings, you must: A. Yield the right-of-way by moving as far right as possible and stopping. B. Speed up to stay ahead of it. C. Continue at the same speed. D. Stop immediately in your lane.
A. Yield the right-of-way by moving as far right as possible and stopping. Yield to a public safety vehicle with lights and siren: move as far right as possible and stay there until it passes.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“At the approach of a public safety vehicle (such as a police car, fire engine, or ambulance) displaying flashing lights and sounding a warning signal, unless the vehicle is traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway. Move as far as possible to the right of the road”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗43When parking downhill parallel to a curb, you should turn your wheels: A. To the left, away from the curb. B. To the right, toward the curb. C. Straight ahead. D. It does not matter.
B. To the right, toward the curb. On a hill, turn the front wheels toward the curb side of the road and set the parking brake.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In the event you must park your vehicle on a hill or graded surface, turn the front wheels toward the curb-side of the road to stabilize the vehicle”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗44Tires should have a minimum tread depth of how much on the road surface? A. 1/32 inch. B. 1/16 inch. C. 1/8 inch. D. 1/4 inch.
B. 1/16 inch. Tires need at least 1/16-inch tread depth.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Tires with a minimum of 1/16-inch tread depth and no major bumps, bulges, or damage”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗45How far away should you be able to hear the sound of a car horn? A. 50 feet. B. 100 feet. C. 200 feet. D. 500 feet.
C. 200 feet. A horn must be audible from 200 feet.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Horn in good working order, audible from 200 feet, and identifiable as a motor vehicle horn”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗46A blind pedestrian can be identified by his or her: A. Bright clothing. B. White cane or guide dog. C. Orange flag. D. Reflective vest.
B. White cane or guide dog. Pedestrians who are blind carry a white cane or use a guide dog, and they have the right-of-way.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Pedestrians who are visually impaired or blind (carrying a white cane or using a guide dog) have the right-of-way.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗47When is it legal to share a lane with a motorcycle? A. When traffic is heavy. B. When the motorcycle is moving slowly. C. Never; allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. D. When the motorcyclist waves you by.
C. Never; allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. A motorcyclist needs a full lane width to react to other traffic.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width; space is needed for the motorcyclist to react to other traffic.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗48A reflective orange triangle sign on the rear of a vehicle means: A. A slow-moving vehicle. B. A vehicle carrying hazardous materials. C. An emergency vehicle. D. A vehicle about to turn.
A. A slow-moving vehicle. The orange and red triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle traveling less than 25 mph.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of vehicles drawn by animals, farm equipment, or construction equipment means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗49When you are approaching the rear of a vehicle with an orange triangle, you must: A. Honk to make it pull over. B. Slow down and pass with care. C. Pass immediately on the right. D. Follow closely until it turns.
B. Slow down and pass with care. The triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle (under 25 mph); use caution when passing.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Vehicles moving slower than the traffic flow must use the available right lane or stay as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the highway. Use caution when passing.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗50For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel where, except when passing? A. In the left lane. B. In the right-hand lane. C. On the shoulder. D. In any lane.
B. In the right-hand lane. Vehicles slower than the traffic flow must use the available right lane.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Vehicles moving slower than the traffic flow must use the available right lane or stay as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the highway. Use caution when passing.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗51What is it called when your tires ride on top of water on the road? A. Skidding. B. Hydroplaning. C. Fishtailing. D. Overdriving.
B. Hydroplaning. Hydroplaning is when the tires ride on top of pooled water.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Hydroplaning occurs when the steering tires start to ride on top of pooled water, similar to the action of water skis.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗52Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must do what to stop your vehicle safely? A. Increase your following distance. B. Follow closer so you can see the taillights ahead. C. Drive with your high beams on. D. Keep the same following distance as in dry weather.
A. Increase your following distance. The Digest says to increase following distance when weather limits visibility and on slippery roads.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Increase your following distance when: Visibility is lessened or limited by the weather (fog, rain, snow, etc.), or at night.”
— Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws) ↗Know questions we're missing?
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