Printable OH Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Orange
2. Purple
3. White
4. Blue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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