Ohio 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. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

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
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable OH practice test with answer key

40 sample practice questions from the OH bank

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. A school bus stops with red lights flashing on an Ohio road with four or more lanes. Which traffic must stop?

   1. Only traffic going the same direction as the bus
   2. All traffic in both directions
   3. Only traffic coming toward the bus
   4. No one, as long as drivers slow to 20 mph
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   Only traffic going the same direction as the bus. Ohio's school bus rule depends on the width of the road. Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way

2. 2. How many Ohio penalty points accumulated within two years cause the BMV to impose a point suspension?

   1. 9 points
   2. 6 points
   3. 12 or more points
   4. 18 points
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   12 or more points. The BMV imposes a 12-point suspension when a driver accumulates 12 or more points within a two-year period. Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: Phone laws, insurance and license points

3. 3. This yellow right-angle arrow sign warns a driver about what condition ahead?

   
   1. A no passing zone ending
   2. A required right turn at every signal
   3. A one-way street ending
   4. A sharp right turn ahead
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   A sharp right turn ahead. A yellow right-angle arrow is a warning sign, not a regulatory command. Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Reasonable speed and the assured clear distance rule

4. 4. What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR warn a driver about?

   
   1. A roundabout ahead
   2. A bicycle crossing
   3. A highway-railroad grade crossing
   4. A no-passing zone
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   A highway-railroad grade crossing. The round yellow sign with an X and RR letters marks a highway-railroad grade crossing ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way

5. 5. Where does the Ohio digest tell drivers to place their hands on the steering wheel?

   1. At 10 and 2 o'clock near the top
   2. Both hands together at 12 o'clock
   3. One hand at the bottom center of the wheel
   4. At the 4 and 8 o'clock positions on opposite sides
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   At the 4 and 8 o'clock positions on opposite sides. Ohio teaches a lower hand position than older driving lessons did. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way

6. 6. What does Ohio say about driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs?

   1. It is allowed below .08% BAC
   2. It is allowed when medication is prescribed
   3. It is against the law
   4. It is prohibited only for commercial drivers
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   It is against the law. Ohio states that driving while impaired under the influence of alcohol or drugs is against the law. A . Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

7. 7. During the first 12 months of an Ohio probationary license, when may a driver operate between midnight and 6 a.m.?

   1. When accompanied by a parent or guardian
   2. When accompanied by any licensed friend age 18 or older
   3. When a sibling with a permit sits in front
   4. When the driver promises to return before 6 a.m.
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   When accompanied by a parent or guardian. For the first 12 months of holding a Driver License, an Ohio driver under 18 may not operate from midnight to 6 a.m. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

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

   
   1. U-turns are prohibited
   2. Left turns are prohibited
   3. The road is one-way
   4. U-turns are required
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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 8

   Study this in the handbook: Reasonable speed and the assured clear distance rule

9. 9. A 16-year-old Ohio driver is convicted of a traffic offense in the first months of licensing. What may be required?

   1. A permanent license revocation
   2. A parent or guardian must accompany the driver for six months or until age 17
   3. Only a written warning
   4. Retaking driver education
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   A parent or guardian must accompany the driver for six months or until age 17. Ohio may require a parent or legal guardian to ride along for six months, or until the driver turns 17, after a traffic conviction in the fi Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

10. 10. What should a driver do with lane position after entering an Ohio roundabout?

    1. Do not change lanes once inside
    2. Change lanes only at the center island
    3. Change lanes before every exit
    4. Stop and wait before changing lanes
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    Do not change lanes once inside. The manual says a driver cannot change lanes once inside the roundabout. Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts, lane use and parking

11. 11. After pulling over for Ohio law enforcement, what gear and ignition steps should you take?

    1. Move from drive to park and turn the ignition off, or press stop
    2. Stay in drive with the engine running
    3. Shift to neutral and rev the engine
    4. Turn the engine off before stopping fully
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    Move from drive to park and turn the ignition off, or press stop. After pulling over safely, move the vehicle from DRIVE to PARK and turn the ignition OFF or press the STOP button. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, night driving and bad weather

12. 12. On an Ohio road with fewer than four lanes, a school bus is stopped to pick up students with red lights flashing but has no stop arm. What must approaching drivers do?

    1. Proceed slowly past the bus
    2. Stop only if children are visible
    3. You are still required to stop
    4. Stop only during morning hours
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    You are still required to stop. Drivers must still stop when a school bus picking up or dropping off students has no stop arm. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

13. 13. Which Ohio motorcycle applicants must complete the Motorcycle Ohio program before applying for a motorcycle license or endorsement?

    1. Applicants under age 18
    2. Only applicants under age 16
    3. Applicants under age 21
    4. Applicants age 65 or older
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    Applicants under age 18. The Motorcycle Ohio program is required for people under 18 before they can apply for a motorcycle license or endorsement. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

14. 14. A child age 6 in Ohio weighs 50 pounds and is 4-foot 10-inches tall. Does the manual’s booster-seat rule require a booster seat for this child?

    1. A booster seat on every trip regardless of height
    2. No restraint until age 8
    3. A child safety seat with a full harness
    4. The booster seat is not required once the child is 4-foot 9-inches or taller
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    The booster seat is not required once the child is 4-foot 9-inches or taller. For a child at least age 4 but under age 8, the manual requires a booster seat unless the child is at least 4-foot 9-inches tall. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

15. 15. According to the Ohio manual’s equipment list for an average motor vehicle, how many front-seat belts should it have at a minimum?

    1. At least two seat belts in the front seat
    2. One belt shared by both front occupants
    3. Belts only where air bags are absent
    4. Four belts across the front bench
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    At least two seat belts in the front seat. The manual’s vehicle-equipment list requires at least two seat belts in the front seat. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle equipment, seat belts and child seats

16. 16. Passing a bicyclist in Ohio, what should a driver avoid doing close to the rider?

    1. Slowing down while approaching
    2. Checking mirrors before returning
    3. Sounding the horn close to a bicyclist
    4. Waiting for a safe gap to pass
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    Sounding the horn close to a bicyclist. Avoid sounding your horn close to a bicyclist. Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Reasonable speed and the assured clear distance rule

17. 17. A 17-year-old Ohio TIPIC holder practices at 2 p.m. Who may supervise from the front passenger seat?

    1. Any adult passenger, even without a driver license
    2. Any valid licensed driver age 21 or older
    3. Any licensed driver age 18 or older
    4. Only a parent, guardian, or custodian
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    Any valid licensed driver age 21 or older. For a TIPIC holder age 16 or 17, daytime practice may be supervised by any valid licensed driver who is at least 21 and sits beside the perm Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Knowledge test, TIPIC and driver education

18. 18. Before passing, what checks does Ohio guidance require besides watching oncoming traffic?

    1. Only a horn tap
    2. Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for following or passing vehicles
    3. Check only the fuel gauge
    4. Wait for the driver ahead to wave
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    Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for following or passing vehicles. Check your mirrors and over your shoulder for following or passing vehicles. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

19. 19. After a work crew leaves, which roadway conditions can still make its work zone hazardous?

    1. Wider traffic lanes and longer entrance ramps
    2. New passing lanes and increased speed limits
    3. Wider shoulders and longer sight distances
    4. Narrow lanes and rough pavement
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    Narrow lanes and rough pavement. Work-zone risks remain even when no crew is visible. Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, night driving and bad weather

20. 20. An Ohio officer sees a 17-year-old illegally using a phone while driving. Is another violation needed before the officer may stop the driver?

    1. Yes; the driver must also cross a lane line
    2. Yes; the device use must first cause a crash
    3. No; illegal device use is a primary offense
    4. Yes; the driver must also be speeding
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    No; illegal device use is a primary offense. For drivers under 18, illegal electronic-device use is a primary offense, meaning it can be the main reason for a traffic stop. Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

21. 21. A train has passed, but the crossing warning signals are still operating. What should you do?

    1. Cross as soon as the last train car passes
    2. Wait until the warning signals have stopped before crossing
    3. Cross if the driver ahead begins moving
    4. Use the shoulder to pass the waiting traffic
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    Wait until the warning signals have stopped before crossing. Wait for both conditions: the train must have passed and the warning signals must have stopped. Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

22. 22. An Ohio applicant passes the vision screening while wearing glasses. What follows for driving after licensure?

    1. Glasses are needed only for night driving
    2. The license shows no restriction if the test was passed
    3. The Driver License will indicate a vision restriction and corrective lenses must always be worn when driving
    4. Contacts may replace glasses only after one year
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    The Driver License will indicate a vision restriction and corrective lenses must always be worn when driving. If you complete the vision screening with corrective lenses, the Driver License will indicate a vision restriction, and you must always wear Full explanation in Test 22

    Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

23. 23. After a chemical test in an Ohio OVI arrest, what testing right does the individual hold?

    1. A free retest at any hospital within a year
    2. No further testing of any kind
    3. A retest administered by the arresting officer
    4. The right to have an independent chemical test taken at their own expense
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    The right to have an independent chemical test taken at their own expense. The individual has the right to have an independent chemical test taken at their own expense. Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: Probationary license limits for drivers under 18

24. 24. Which identity elements must TIPIC documents prove in Ohio?

    1. Only full legal name and date of birth
    2. Employer address and emergency contact only
    3. Vehicle color, insurance carrier, and driving school name
    4. Full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number if assigned, citizenship or legal presence, and Ohio street address
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    Full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number if assigned, citizenship or legal presence, and Ohio street address. TIPIC applicants must document their full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number if assigned, citizenship or legal presence, and Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Knowledge test, TIPIC and driver education

25. 25. What steering condition does Ohio's vehicle-equipment list require?

    1. A large amount of free wheel movement before the road wheels respond
    2. Normal operation without excessive play in the steering wheel
    3. Normal steering in one direction even if the other direction responds poorly
    4. A steering assembly that responds normally only after speed increases
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    Normal operation without excessive play in the steering wheel. Ohio's equipment list requires the steering assembly to operate normally without excessive play in the wheel. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle equipment, seat belts and child seats

26. 26. A 16-year-old with an Ohio TIPIC is driving at 2 a.m. Which accompanying adult is required?

    1. Any licensed driver age 18 or older
    2. No adult if the trip is less than five miles
    3. A passenger age 16 or older with a valid ID
    4. A parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License
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    A parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License. A permit holder ages 16 or 17 may normally practice with any valid licensed driver who is at least 21 in the front seat. Full explanation in Test 1

    Study this in the handbook: Knowledge test, TIPIC and driver education

27. 27. 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. Facing the direction of traffic, parallel and no more than 12 inches from the right curb
    4. Parallel and no more than 36 inches from either 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 2

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

28. 28. What is required when a school bus is stopped on a road with fewer than four lanes and its red lights are flashing?

    
    1. Only traffic behind the bus must stop at least 5 feet away
    2. All traffic may proceed after slowing to 15 mph
    3. Oncoming traffic may pass if it uses the opposite shoulder
    4. Traffic approaching from either direction must stop at least 10 feet away
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    Traffic approaching from either direction must stop at least 10 feet away. On a road with fewer than four lanes, Ohio requires traffic approaching a stopped school bus from either direction to stop at least 10 feet Full explanation in Test 3

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, school buses and railroad crossings

29. 29. From what distance must an Ohio vehicle's horn be audible under the equipment rules?

    1. 200 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet
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    200 feet. Ohio's equipment list requires a horn in good working order that other road users can actually hear. Full explanation in Test 4

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle equipment, seat belts and child seats

30. 30. What do Ohio work zone signs generally have as their background color?

    1. Orange
    2. Purple
    3. White
    4. Blue
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    Orange. Work zone signs in Ohio generally use an orange background with black letters or symbols. Full explanation in Test 5

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, night driving and bad weather

31. 31. How far from an intersection or crosswalk must you stay when parking in Ohio?

    1. At least 5 feet
    2. At least 10 feet
    3. At least 20 feet
    4. At least 50 feet
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    At least 20 feet. Ohio bars stopping, parking, or standing in or within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk, unless needed to avoid a conflict with traffi Full explanation in Test 6

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

32. 32. How much space should be between a properly adjusted driver's chest and the steering wheel?

    1. Exactly 6 inches
    2. At least 4 inches
    3. At least 10 inches
    4. No more than 2 inches
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    At least 10 inches. The Ohio manual recommends at least 10 inches between the driver's chest and the steering wheel. Full explanation in Test 7

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle equipment, seat belts and child seats

33. 33. Which Ohio drivers must wear safety belts under the mandatory safety belt usage law?

    1. Drivers of commercial trucks, buses, and delivery vehicles
    2. Only passengers under age 18
    3. Drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles
    4. Occupants of vehicles that have no air bags
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    Drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles. Ohio's mandatory safety belt law covers drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles whenever they drive or ride on Ohio road Full explanation in Test 8

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle equipment, seat belts and child seats

34. 34. 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 9

    Study this in the handbook: Reasonable speed and the assured clear distance rule

35. 35. A 25-year-old fails the Ohio driving test for the first time. What must they do before a second attempt?

    1. Complete an Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Course, unless they had approved driver education within the past year
    2. Wait 30 days and retest with no course
    3. Retake the knowledge test only
    4. Nothing; they may retest the same day
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    Complete an Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Course, unless they had approved driver education within the past year. An Ohio applicant 21 or older who fails the maneuverability or road skills test must complete an Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Course be Full explanation in Test 10

36. 36. After a tire blows out, how should you steer while slowing the vehicle?

    1. Turn sharply toward the shoulder immediately
    2. Let the steering wheel move freely until the car slows
    3. Steer back and forth to counter the shaking
    4. Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle going straight
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    Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle going straight. A blowout can make the vehicle pull or shake, but Ohio’s steering instruction is to keep a firm grip and maintain a straight path. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies and crashes

37. 37. Why might a motorcycle’s turn signal keep flashing after a completed turn?

    1. It must remain on until the motorcycle stops
    2. It may not cancel automatically, and the rider may forget to turn it off
    3. It automatically changes to a brake warning after a turn
    4. It always indicates another turn within one block
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    It may not cancel automatically, and the rider may forget to turn it off. Some motorcycle signals do not cancel themselves after a turn. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Reasonable speed and the assured clear distance rule

38. 38. In an Ohio curve, when should a driver reduce speed even more?

    1. Only after the vehicle starts to slide
    2. Only when a speed limit sign appears mid-curve
    3. Whenever the road is dry and empty
    4. When traction is poor, when following other vehicles, and when you cannot see the end of the curve
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    When traction is poor, when following other vehicles, and when you cannot see the end of the curve. Before entering a curve, reduce speed to a safe speed that allows slight and constant acceleration through the curve. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Reasonable speed and the assured clear distance rule

39. 39. Which vehicle equipment does Ohio forbid because it could injure someone who touches the vehicle?

    1. A working horn and two headlights
    2. Protruding objects, broken sharp edges, or parts dangerous to a person coming in contact with them
    3. A rear view mirror with a clear view behind
    4. Turn signals visible from 300 feet
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    Protruding objects, broken sharp edges, or parts dangerous to a person coming in contact with them. No vehicle may have protruding objects, broken sharp edges, or parts dangerous to a person coming into contact with them. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle equipment, seat belts and child seats

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

    
    1. Only vehicles turning left from the highway
    2. Drivers already using the public 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 15

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way