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 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) Only in school zones

D) Hand-held phones are illegal for all drivers

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2) What should you do if your car breaks down on the highway in Ohio?

A) Signal for help by waving out the window

B) Pull over to the right shoulder and turn on your hazard lights

C) Continue driving at a slower speed

D) Stop in the lane

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3) In Ohio, if you are involved in a minor collision with a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, what should you do?

A) Wait at the scene for the owner to return

B) Call the police and leave the scene

C) Leave a note with your contact information

D) Drive away if the damage is minor

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

A) Drive slowly through the closed road

B) Stop and find another route

C) Continue driving cautiously

D) Turn around immediately

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5) In Ohio, how should you park your vehicle if there is no curb and you are facing uphill?

A) Turn your wheels toward the road

B) Turn your wheels toward the shoulder of the road

C) Leave your wheels straight

D) Apply the parking brake but leave the wheels straight

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

A) Speed up to gain traction

B) Brake hard immediately

C) Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction

D) Steer into the direction of the skid

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7) In Ohio, what should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

A) Speed up to regain traction

B) Brake hard

C) Steer in the opposite direction

D) Ease off the gas and steer straight

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8) If you are driving in fog, what lights should you use in Ohio?

A) Low beams

B) Parking lights

C) Emergency flashers

D) High beams

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

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

B) For all children under 12 years old

C) For children under 6 years old

D) For children weighing less than 60 pounds

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

A) The vehicle traveling faster

B) The vehicle going uphill

C) The larger vehicle

D) The vehicle traveling downhill

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11) In Ohio, when must you use your turn signals when making a turn or changing lanes?

A) At least 500 feet before the turn

B) Only when turning left

C) 100 feet before the turn

D) Only when there is traffic nearby

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12) In Ohio, how much space should you leave between your car and the vehicle in front of you?

A) 2 seconds of following distance

B) 3 seconds of following distance

C) 5 seconds of following distance

D) 1 second of following distance

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13) If a traffic signal is red, but a police officer waves you through the intersection in Ohio, what should you do?

A) Follow the traffic signal and stop

B) Proceed as directed by the officer

C) Honk to acknowledge the officer

D) Wait until the light turns green

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14) In Ohio, how far should you signal before making a turn?

A) 25 feet

B) 150 feet

C) 100 feet

D) 50 feet

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15) A sign with a red circle and a white horizontal line across the center means:

A) No left turn

B) No U-turn

C) Wrong way

D) Do not enter

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16) When parallel parking in Ohio, how close must your wheels be to the curb?

A) No more than 24 inches from the curb

B) As close as possible, but no specific distance is required

C) At least 18 inches from the curb

D) No more than 12 inches from the curb

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17) What should you do if your brakes fail while driving in Ohio?

A) Slam on the parking brake

B) Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes

C) Shift to neutral and coast to a stop

D) Speed up to regain control

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18) 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) Only in school zones

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

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19) What does a solid white line between lanes indicate in Ohio?

A) It's a passing lane

B) Lane changing is discouraged

C) Lane changing is allowed

D) Lane changing is prohibited

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

A) Jail time only

B) Only a warning

C) A fine and mandatory license suspension

D) No penalties

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