OH Permit Practice Test

How to use this OH practice test

1. Take the 40 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 75 percent or better, book the real test.

OH practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable OH practice test with answer key

All 40 questions, OH exam length

Every question below comes from the Ohio question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What does driving safely require regarding vehicle speed?

   1. Adjusting speed for roadway and traffic conditions
   2. Using the posted limit in every condition
   3. Driving faster whenever traffic is heavy
   4. Keeping the same speed on wet and dry pavement
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   Adjusting speed for roadway and traffic conditions. Ohio says safe driving includes adjusting vehicle speed for roadway and traffic conditions, maintaining an adequate following interval, and Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. At an intersection, another driver is already there before you arrive. Who should you yield to?

   1. The driver turning right
   2. The driver who is at or arrives before you
   3. The vehicle carrying more passengers
   4. The driver who sounds the horn
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   The driver who is at or arrives before you. Ohio's right-of-way list tells drivers to yield to the driver who is already at the intersection or arrived before them. Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. Who must you yield to when entering a public highway from a private road or driveway?

   1. Drivers already using the public highway
   2. Only vehicles turning left from the highway
   3. The last vehicle that entered the driveway
   4. No one if your vehicle is moving slowly
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   Drivers already using the public highway. Ohio treats traffic already on the public highway as having priority when another driver enters from a driveway or private road. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. What does an Ohio crosswalk define?

   1. A lane reserved for passing traffic
   2. A shoulder where vehicles may park
   3. A zone where bicycles must dismount
   4. The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway
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   The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway. An Ohio crosswalk marks the area where pedestrians may cross the roadway. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. What term does Ohio use for operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs?

   1. DUI, Driving Under the Influence
   2. DWI, Driving While Impaired
   3. OUI, Operating Under Influence
   4. OVI, Operating a Vehicle Impaired
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   OVI, Operating a Vehicle Impaired. Ohio identifies the offense as OVI, meaning Operating a Vehicle Impaired. Full explanation in Test 1

6. 6. What is Ohio’s legal drinking age?

   1. 18 years
   2. 19 years
   3. 20 years
   4. 21 years
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   21 years. Ohio identifies 21 years or older as the legal drinking age. The nearby underage driving rule also uses a . Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. When Ohio school-zone lights are flashing or children are present, what should drivers do?

   1. Keep the ordinary roadway speed
   2. Accelerate before children enter the roadway
   3. Obey the slower school-zone speed limit
   4. Stop in every lane until dismissal ends
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   Obey the slower school-zone speed limit. Ohio requires drivers to obey a slower speed limit in a school zone when the lights are flashing or children are present. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. What does Ohio law prohibit a driver from doing regardless of the posted speed limit?

   1. Driving below the posted limit when traffic is light
   2. Driving faster than the distance available allows the driver to stop
   3. Changing speed when roadway conditions change
   4. Stopping within an assured clear distance
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   Driving faster than the distance available allows the driver to stop. Ohio makes the stopping-distance rule independent of the number displayed on a speed sign. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. At what age may an applicant first complete Ohio’s vision screening and knowledge test for a TIPIC?

   1. 15 years and 6 months
   2. 14 years and 6 months
   3. 16 years exactly
   4. 17 years and 6 months
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   15 years and 6 months. Ohio sets the minimum age for completing the vision screening and knowledge test at 15 years and six months. Full explanation in Test 2

10. 10. Without a parent or guardian present, how many non-family passengers under 21 may an Ohio probationary driver carry?

    1. Two
    2. One
    3. Three
    4. No limit
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    One. An Ohio probationary driver may carry no more than one non-family passenger under age 21 unless a parent or guardian accompanies the driver. Full explanation in Test 2

11. 11. Which samples may be used in an Ohio chemical test for alcohol or drugs?

    1. Only a tire-pressure reading
    2. Only a vehicle exhaust sample
    3. A written estimate from another driver
    4. Blood, breath, plasma, urine, or oral fluid
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    Blood, breath, plasma, urine, or oral fluid. Ohio identifies several possible samples for determining alcohol or drug content: blood, breath, plasma, urine, or oral fluid. Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. Besides police and emergency vehicles, which Ohio roadside vehicles are covered by the Move Over Law?

    1. Only ambulances
    2. Only school buses with red lights
    3. Tow trucks, snowplows, waste collection, highway maintenance, and public utility vehicles with warning lights
    4. Any parked passenger car, even without warning lights
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    Tow trucks, snowplows, waste collection, highway maintenance, and public utility vehicles with warning lights. Ohio's Move Over Law covers road service vehicles such as tow trucks or snowplows, waste collection vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles, Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. What does this sign require before entering the roadway?

    1. Make a complete stop every time
    2. Slow and yield, stopping if needed
    3. Enter without checking for pedestrians
    4. Proceed only after a police officer signals
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    Slow and yield, stopping if needed. A yield sign tells the driver to slow down and give priority to traffic and pedestrians, stopping when necessary. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. A red circle with a slash over a U-turn arrow appears at an intersection. What does the sign mean?

    1. U-turns are required
    2. Left turns are prohibited
    3. The road is one-way
    4. U-turns are prohibited
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    U-turns are prohibited. The pictured U-shaped arrow identifies the movement, and the red slash marks that movement as prohibited. Full explanation in Test 3

15. 15. Which features help a driver understand the information provided by an Ohio traffic sign?

    1. The vehicle’s tire pressure and engine temperature
    2. The driver’s speedometer and fuel gauge
    3. Its shape, color, symbols, and instruction
    4. The time remaining before the next traffic signal
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    Its shape, color, symbols, and instruction. Ohio says a sign’s shape, color, symbols, and instruction give clues to the type of information it provides. Full explanation in Test 3

16. 16. What action is required when a pedestrian is entering a marked crossing?

    1. Sound the horn and continue without changing speed
    2. Pass the pedestrian before the crosswalk begins
    3. Yield and be prepared to stop
    4. Yield only if a crossing guard is present
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    Yield and be prepared to stop. A pedestrian warning sign calls for attention well before the crossing. Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. Before changing lanes, what should an Ohio driver check?

    1. Only the rear-view mirror, without looking beside the vehicle
    2. The radio display and instrument panel before signaling
    3. The shoulder after moving first, because signaling is optional
    4. Mirrors and blind spots by turning the head toward the planned movement
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    Mirrors and blind spots by turning the head toward the planned movement. Ohio directs a driver changing lanes to check mirrors and blind spots, including areas that cannot be seen in the mirrors. Full explanation in Test 4

18. 18. What driving adjustment is recommended before entering a curve?

    1. Reduce speed to a safe level before the curve
    2. Wait until the middle of the curve to brake sharply
    3. Accelerate hard before checking whether the end is visible
    4. Keep the same speed even when traction is poor
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    Reduce speed to a safe level before the curve. Reduce speed before entering a curve so the vehicle is balanced and controllable through the bend. Full explanation in Test 4

19. 19. What does a warning sign marked for prohibited passing tell a driver?

    1. Passing is required before the next hill
    2. Passing is prohibited
    3. All speed restrictions end ahead
    4. Parking is encouraged on the shoulder
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    Passing is prohibited. Ohio’s warning-sign list includes passing is prohibited, so the driver should remain behind the slower vehicle until a legal passing opportu Full explanation in Test 4

20. 20. When approaching a stopped vehicle with warning lights activated, what should an Ohio driver do if a lane change is safe?

    1. Change into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle
    2. Pass in the shoulder without reducing speed
    3. Stop in the lane beside the stopped vehicle
    4. Maintain speed because only police vehicles qualify
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    Change into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle. Ohio's Move Over guidance calls for a lane change away from an authorized roadside vehicle when traffic and safety conditions permit. Full explanation in Test 4

21. 21. What do the shape and color of a route number sign help identify?

    1. The type of roadway
    2. The driver license class required
    3. The number of parking spaces ahead
    4. The pavement material used on the route
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    The type of roadway. Ohio route number signs use shape and color to identify whether the road is an interstate, U.S., state, city, county, or local route. Full explanation in Test 5

22. 22. What following interval does the Ohio manual recommend as a minimum in ordinary conditions?

    1. One second
    2. Four seconds
    3. Two seconds
    4. Ten seconds in every situation
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    Four seconds. The Ohio manual recommends keeping four seconds between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead, using a stationary object to measure the interva Full explanation in Test 5

23. 23. What does a solid double yellow line generally mean on an Ohio two-way road?

    1. Passing is prohibited from both directions
    2. Passing is required from both directions
    3. Only trucks may cross it to pass
    4. The center lane is reserved for parking
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    Passing is prohibited from both directions. A solid double yellow center line prohibits passing from both directions. Full explanation in Test 5

24. 24. In a work zone, what must a driver do when a flagger uses a sign to direct traffic?

    1. Follow the flagger’s instructions
    2. Obey only the painted lane lines
    3. Proceed if no worker is in the lane
    4. Stop only when a police officer is present
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    Follow the flagger’s instructions. Ohio work zones may use a person with a sign or flag to control traffic, and drivers must follow that person’s directions. Full explanation in Test 5

25. 25. What do pedestrians entering or standing in an Ohio crosswalk require from a driver?

    1. The driver may proceed if the vehicle is already slowing
    2. The driver must sound the horn and continue
    3. The driver must yield the right-of-way
    4. The driver may use the crosswalk to pass another vehicle
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    The driver must yield the right-of-way. Ohio requires a driver to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians entering or already in a crosswalk. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. What type of sign uses an orange background with black letters or symbols?

    1. A guide sign for a service area
    2. A railroad crossing sign
    3. A school zone speed sign
    4. A work zone sign
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    A work zone sign. Ohio uses orange backgrounds for work zone signs, so the color itself is a useful advance warning that roadway work may be ahead. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. If a railroad crossing has a stop sign posted with the crossbuck, what must drivers do?

    1. Stop before proceeding
    2. Stop only if a gate is descending
    3. Continue after sounding the horn
    4. Cross without stopping if no train is visible
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    Stop before proceeding. At some railroad crossings, a stop sign is posted with the warning signs. Full explanation in Test 6

28. 28. Why should a driver allow more space ahead on a wet or snow covered road?

    1. The tires grip better, so extra space is unnecessary
    2. The posted limit automatically increases in bad weather
    3. The vehicle takes longer to stop and is harder to turn without skidding
    4. The vehicle must remain in the left lane
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    The vehicle takes longer to stop and is harder to turn without skidding. Ohio explains that a slippery roadway reduces tire grip. Full explanation in Test 6

29. 29. When may a driver cross a solid double yellow center line in Ohio?

    1. Whenever the driver wants to pass a car
    2. Only to turn left into a driveway or pass a slow-moving vehicle when safe
    3. Only when traveling faster than the posted limit
    4. Whenever the road has two lanes in each direction
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    Only to turn left into a driveway or pass a slow-moving vehicle when safe. A solid double yellow center line prohibits passing in both directions. Full explanation in Test 6

30. 30. What is the center two way left turn lane reserved for?

    1. Left turning vehicles traveling in either direction
    2. Passing slower vehicles in either direction
    3. Merging onto the roadway at any speed
    4. Continuous travel when traffic is heavy
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    Left turning vehicles traveling in either direction. The center two way left turn lane is reserved for vehicles preparing to make a left turn, whether they approach from one direction or the ot Full explanation in Test 6

31. 31. When is a driver allowed to turn left on red in Ohio?

    1. From any lane onto any two way street after slowing
    2. From the extreme left lane of a one way street onto another one way street, unless prohibited
    3. Only after a police officer waves the driver through
    4. Whenever the vehicle has a green left turn arrow behind it
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    From the extreme left lane of a one way street onto another one way street, unless prohibited. Ohio permits a left turn on red only from the extreme left lane of a one way street onto another one way street, unless a posted sign forbid Full explanation in Test 7

32. 32. How far before a turn must an Ohio driver activate a turn signal?

    1. At least 25 feet before the turn
    2. At least 100 feet before changing direction
    3. Only after beginning the turn
    4. At least 500 feet before every lane change
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    At least 100 feet before changing direction. Ohio requires a turn signal at least 100 feet before changing direction. Full explanation in Test 7

33. 33. Which warning sign alerts Ohio drivers that traffic ahead travels in opposite directions?

    1. Traffic travels in opposite directions
    2. County route marker
    3. Hospital services ahead
    4. No bicycles allowed
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    Traffic travels in opposite directions. Ohio’s warning sign list includes a sign for traffic traveling in opposite directions. Full explanation in Test 7

34. 34. How far before a turn should an Ohio driver activate the turn signal?

    1. At least 25 feet
    2. At least 50 feet
    3. Only after beginning the turn
    4. At least 100 feet
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    At least 100 feet. Ohio directs drivers to activate a turn signal at least 100 feet before changing direction. Full explanation in Test 7

35. 35. What should a driver do before entering an Ohio intersection when traffic is backed up on the other side?

    1. Enter because the signal gives permission
    2. Move into the crosswalk to reserve a place
    3. Stop before the intersection until there is room beyond it
    4. Use the shoulder to bypass the queue
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    Stop before the intersection until there is room beyond it. Ohio requires a driver to wait before entering an intersection when there is not enough space on the far side to accommodate the vehicle. Full explanation in Test 7

36. 36. What is the Ohio minimum tread depth for a tire to be considered safe?

    1. 1/32 inch
    2. 1/8 inch
    3. 1/4 inch
    4. 1/16 inch
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    1/16 inch. The Ohio manual says a tire in safe condition has at least 1/16 inch of tread depth on the road surface and no major bumps, bulges, breaks, Full explanation in Test 8

37. 37. How should an Ohio driver park on a two-way street when no angled spaces are marked?

    1. Facing against traffic, as close as possible to the center line
    2. At any angle if one wheel touches the curb
    3. Parallel and no more than 36 inches from either curb
    4. Facing the direction of traffic, parallel and no more than 12 inches from the right curb
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    Facing the direction of traffic, parallel and no more than 12 inches from the right curb. Ohio's ordinary parking rule requires a vehicle on a two-way street to face the direction of traffic, sit parallel to the curb, and be no mo Full explanation in Test 8

38. 38. What is the required minimum liability coverage for bodily injury to one person under Ohio's financial responsibility law?

    1. $50,000
    2. $100,000
    3. $25,000
    4. $250,000
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    $25,000. Ohio's minimum liability insurance requirements include $25,000 for bodily injury to one person in a crash. Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. What does a red traffic light require before you enter the intersection?

    1. Slow down, then continue if traffic appears light
    2. Stop after the crosswalk so pedestrians can see you
    3. Stop before the intersection and wait behind the stop line or crosswalk until green
    4. Turn without stopping whenever the signal is red
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    Stop before the intersection and wait behind the stop line or crosswalk until green. A red light requires a complete stop before entering the intersection. Full explanation in Test 8

40. 40. Which situation is identified as an example of aggressive driving in Ohio?

    1. Leaving a normal space before a turn
    2. Checking mirrors before changing lanes
    3. Reducing speed for poor weather
    4. Following another vehicle too closely
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    Following another vehicle too closely. Ohio lists following too closely as an example of aggressive driving because it intentionally creates danger for another road user. Full explanation in Test 8