Ohio Permit Practice Test

Are you prepping for the Ohio BMV written knowledge test? Well, maybe it’s time to sharpen up your know-how in our practice test, and see if you have what it takes to pass it! Think you know all your road signs in Ohio, the rules of the road, and how to drive safely? Our Ohio permit practice test here will help you revise and pass the real thing…

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Ohio Permit Practice Test

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1) When must a child safety seat be used in Ohio?

A) For all children under 12 years old

B) For children weighing less than 60 pounds

C) For children under 6 years old

D) For children under 8 years old and under 4 feet 9 inches tall

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2) What is the minimum distance you should maintain between your vehicle and a bicyclist when passing in Ohio?

A) 5 feet

B) 3 feet

C) 1 foot

D) 2 feet

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3) In Ohio, how far must you stop from a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?

A) More than 50 feet

B) Between 10 and 50 feet

C) Exactly 5 feet

D) At least 75 feet

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4) When must you yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in Ohio?

A) Only if the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk

B) Only if they have a green light

C) Only in residential areas

D) At all times, even if not in a marked crosswalk

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5) What is the purpose of a "No Zone" around large trucks in Ohio?

A) It's the truck driver's blind spot

B) It's where you should pass quickly

C) It's a designated passing lane

D) It's an area for emergency vehicles

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6) When driving on a narrow road in Ohio and meeting an oncoming vehicle, who has the right-of-way?

A) The vehicle traveling downhill

B) The vehicle going uphill

C) The larger vehicle

D) The vehicle traveling faster

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7) If you are driving in Ohio and your vehicle skids on ice, what should you do?

A) Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction

B) Speed up to gain traction

C) Steer into the direction of the skid

D) Brake hard immediately

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8) When driving on a highway in Ohio, what should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching behind you?

A) Move to the left and stop

B) Speed up to stay ahead

C) Move to the right and stop

D) Continue driving at the same speed

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9) What should you do if you are driving on an Ohio road and see a "Lane Ends" sign?

A) Remain in your lane until it ends

B) Merge into the next lane safely

C) Immediately stop

D) Speed up to merge quickly

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10) In Ohio, how many points on your driving record may result in a license suspension?

A) 6 points

B) 8 points

C) 15 points

D) 12 points

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11) In Ohio, when approaching a red light at an intersection, can you turn right?

A) Yes, after coming to a complete stop and checking for traffic

B) No, right turns on red are prohibited

C) Only during non-rush hours

D) Only if there is a sign permitting it

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12) When is it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving in Ohio?

A) At all times for drivers under 18

B) Only in construction zones

C) Hand-held phones are illegal for all drivers

D) Only in school zones

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13) When driving through an intersection in Ohio and the traffic lights are out, how should you proceed?

A) Yield to vehicles on your left

B) Stop only if there is cross traffic

C) Speed through the intersection

D) Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

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14) In Ohio, when must you stop for a pedestrian at a crosswalk?

A) Only if there is a stop sign or traffic signal

B) Only if the pedestrian is already in the crosswalk

C) Always, whether or not they are in the crosswalk

D) Only in school zones

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15) In Ohio, can you pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road?

A) No, passing on the shoulder is illegal

B) Yes, if the road is clear

C) Yes, if the vehicle is stopped

D) Yes, but only in rural areas

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16) If you are approaching a flashing yellow arrow at an intersection in Ohio, what should you do?

A) Turn left immediately

B) Proceed without caution

C) Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe

D) Stop and wait for the light to turn green

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17) In Ohio, when driving at night, what should you do to avoid being blinded by oncoming headlights?

A) Look toward the right edge of the road

B) Flash your high beams

C) Speed up to pass the oncoming vehicle

D) Look directly at the lights

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18) What should you do if you see a "Road Closed" sign while driving in Ohio?

A) Continue driving cautiously

B) Turn around immediately

C) Drive slowly through the closed road

D) Stop and find another route

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19) If you are convicted of an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) in Ohio for the first time, you may face:

A) Only a warning

B) No penalties

C) Jail time only

D) A fine and mandatory license suspension

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20) What should you do if you are driving and it starts to rain in Ohio?

A) Stop immediately on the side of the road

B) Continue driving at the same speed

C) Turn on your high beams

D) Slow down and increase your following distance

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