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1. When 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.
2. It 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.
3. In 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.
4. What is the maximum speed limit in all alleys within a municipal corporation? A. 15 mph. B. 20 mph. C. 25 mph. D. 35 mph.
5. What 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.
6. What 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.
7. What 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.
8. Yellow 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.
9. If 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.
10. If 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.
11. When 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.
12. You 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.
13. On 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.
14. Under 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.
15. If 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.
16. Before 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.
17. Potential 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.
18. When 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.
19. If 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.
20. When 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.
21. The 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.
22. A 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.
23. The 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.
24. Ohio'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.
25. An 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.
26. What 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.
27. You 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.
28. If 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.
29. When 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.
30. You 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.
31. Safety 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.
32. In 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.
33. When 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.
34. When 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.
35. The hand signal "left arm out and bent downward" means: A. A left turn. B. A right turn. C. Slow or stop. D. Hazard ahead.
36. The hand signal "left arm out and extended upward" means: A. A left turn. B. A right turn. C. Slow or stop. D. Hazard ahead.
37. A 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.
38. Every 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.
39. Before 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.
40. Before 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.
41. Can 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.
42. When 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.
43. When 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.
44. Tires 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.
45. How 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.
46. A blind pedestrian can be identified by his or her: A. Bright clothing. B. White cane or guide dog. C. Orange flag. D. Reflective vest.
47. When 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.
48. A 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.
49. When 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.
50. For 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.
51. What is it called when your tires ride on top of water on the road? A. Skidding. B. Hydroplaning. C. Fishtailing. D. Overdriving.
52. Rain, 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.

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