OH Permit Practice Test 14

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1. 1. 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. The child described is taller than that threshold and weighs more than 40 pounds, so the stated booster requirement does not apply. The manual still advises making sure all passengers use safety belts or child restraints.

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2. 2. 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. Consider "A working horn and two headlights": Those items are required safety equipment. Consider "A rear view mirror with a clear view behind": A clear mirror aids rather than endangers. Consider "Turn signals visible from 300 feet": Visible signals are required, not banned.

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3. 3. How should a driver respond when a vehicle begins to hydroplane?

   1. Brake hard and turn sharply
   2. Accelerate until the tires regain contact
   3. Move immediately onto the shoulder without steering control
   4. Slowly ease off the gas pedal
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   Slowly ease off the gas pedal. During hydroplaning, Ohio advises slowly easing the foot off the gas pedal. That gradual release helps the tires regain contact without adding a sudden braking or steering demand. Hard braking and a sharp turn can make the loss of traction worse, while acceleration keeps the vehicle moving over pooled water. The shoulder choice is not a controlled response and may create a second hazard. Keep the steering steady, reduce power smoothly, and wait for grip to return.

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4. 4. What limits the distance you can see ahead while driving at night?

   1. The amount of lighting provided by your headlights
   2. How far the road continues straight ahead
   3. The distance visible on the same road during daylight
   4. The distance your brakes need to stop the vehicle
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   The amount of lighting provided by your headlights. At night, the amount of light from the headlights limits the distance visible in front of the vehicle. Ohio describes night driving as more difficult and hazardous than daytime driving and calls for a cautious, reasonable speed. A road continuing far ahead does not mean that all of it is visible. Base your attention on the illuminated area and the hazards you can see rather than assuming the road's length or posted limit provides visibility.

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5. 5. Which two conditions does Ohio list among the factors that set stopping distance?

   1. Driver height and seat position
   2. Tire brand and paint color
   3. Condition of the vehicle brakes and condition of the pavement
   4. Radio volume and passenger count
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   Condition of the vehicle brakes and condition of the pavement. Stopping distance depends on the driver’s reaction time, vehicle speed, the condition of the brakes, and the condition of the pavement, such as whether it is wet, dry, icy, salted, or gravel. Consider "Driver height and seat position": Driver height and seat position are not the stopping-distance factors listed in this section. Consider "Tire brand and paint color": The listed factors include brake and pavement condition, not tire brand and paint color.

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6. 6. What must you do with your turn signal after completing a turn or lane change in Ohio guidance?

   1. Leave it on for one full mile
   2. Remove the bulb until the next turn
   3. Signal again in the opposite direction
   4. Cancel your signal so other drivers are not confused
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   Cancel your signal so other drivers are not confused. Use turn signals when changing lanes, merging, or turning. Signal a turn at least 100 feet ahead and cancel the signal to avoid confusing other drivers. Consider "Leave it on for one full mile": Leftover blinking teaches false turns. Consider "Remove the bulb until the next turn": Bulb removal deletes safety gear. Consider "Signal again in the opposite direction": Opposite blinks confuse anew.

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7. 7. A yellow warning sign shows arrows circulating around a central point. What is ahead?

   1. A railroad crossing
   2. A road branching into two routes
   3. A roundabout
   4. A mandatory U-turn location
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   A roundabout. The circulating-arrow warning identifies a roundabout ahead. It gives advance notice of the intersection layout rather than directing every driver to make a U-turn. As you approach a roundabout, check the signs for your travel direction and select the appropriate lane before entering. Ohio says you cannot change lanes once inside. Recognizing this warning early helps you prepare for the roundabout instead of mistaking it for a branch or railroad crossing.

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8. 8. Who may use the opening through a freeway median?

   1. Emergency and public safety vehicles
   2. Any driver who misses an exit
   3. Drivers making a U-turn when traffic is light
   4. Drivers returning to an entrance ramp
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   Emergency and public safety vehicles. The median opening on a freeway is reserved for emergency and public safety vehicles. If you miss an exit, Ohio tells you to take the next one. Light traffic does not change the restriction, and the opening is not a shortcut back to an entrance ramp. Plan your exit early enough to move toward the proper lane without a quick last-minute lane change.

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9. 9. While backing straight, where should your left hand grasp the steering wheel?

   1. At the 12 o’clock position
   2. At the 3 o’clock position
   3. At the 6 o’clock position
   4. At the 9 o’clock position
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   At the 12 o’clock position. For backing, Ohio places the left hand at the top of the steering wheel, the 12 o’clock position. Rest the right arm on the passenger seat back and look directly through the rear window. This specific backing posture differs from the ordinary two-hand driving position. Keep reverse speed slow and use mirrors as aids, remembering that they do not show the area immediately behind the vehicle.

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10. 10. What can happen if a shoulder belt is worn under the arm or behind the back in a crash?

    1. Nothing changes because the lap belt still works alone
    2. The air bag turns off automatically
    3. Serious internal injuries can result
    4. Only a warning light on the dash appears
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    Serious internal injuries can result. Do not wear the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. Wearing it incorrectly could cause serious internal injuries in a crash. Wear it across the shoulder and chest with minimal slack. Consider "Nothing changes because the lap belt still works alone": The manual warns that wearing the shoulder belt incorrectly could cause serious internal injuries. Consider "The air bag turns off automatically": The manual identifies serious internal injuries as a possible result of incorrect belt use; it does not say the air bag switches off.

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11. 11. What causes an immediate failure on the Ohio maneuverability test?

    1. Running over or knocking down a marker, or removing a marker from the test area
    2. Stopping once to check position
    3. Pausing before reversing
    4. Finishing slightly slowly
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    Running over or knocking down a marker, or removing a marker from the test area. Running over or knocking down a marker, removing a marker from the designated area, or other dangerous actions cause immediate failure. Stopping and bumping markers are listed as reasons for point deductions. Consider "Stopping once to check position": Stopping costs points, not instant failure. Consider "Pausing before reversing": A pause before reversing is not listed as an immediate-failure condition; the manual separately lists stopping as a reason for point deductions.

12. 12. What must an Ohio vehicle's rear-view mirror provide?

    1. An unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicle
    2. A view of the front bumper area
    3. A magnified view of the license plate
    4. A view limited to the back seat
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    An unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicle. The rear-view mirror must provide an unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicle. Before driving, adjust the inside rear-view mirror so it frames the rear window and shows traffic behind the vehicle. Consider "A view of the front bumper area": The mirror watches traffic behind, not the front bumper. Consider "A magnified view of the license plate": The required view is an unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicle, not a magnified view of its plate.

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13. 13. At night, what lighting must farm machinery display in Ohio besides the slow-moving emblem?

    1. Blue flashing lights on the cab
    2. No lighting beyond the emblem
    3. A red flashing light at night
    4. White floodlights aimed at traffic
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    A red flashing light at night. Farm machinery must display the slow-moving emblem and use a red flashing light at night. The manual also tells drivers to pass farm machinery with caution. Consider "Blue flashing lights on the cab": Blue flashing lights are not the farm machinery requirement. Consider "No lighting beyond the emblem": Night operation adds a lighting duty beyond the emblem. Consider "White floodlights aimed at traffic": The manual specifies a red flashing light at night, not white floodlights.

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14. 14. How can alcohol or drugs affect the time an Ohio driver needs to respond to a hazard?

    1. They leave reaction time unchanged if the driver stays awake
    2. They slow information processing and the response to driving tasks
    3. They shorten reaction time whenever the driver feels relaxed
    4. They improve responses while reducing only sharpness of vision
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    They slow information processing and the response to driving tasks. Impairing substances can slow the processing of information and the response needed for driving. This effect is separate from blurred vision or difficulty judging distance. Feeling relaxed or remaining awake does not change the reaction-time effect described in the manual. When a hazard requires a response, the driver still has to recognize the information and act on it. Alcohol and drugs can interfere with those steps as well as with vision and judgment.

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15. 15. What counts as a distraction under Ohio guidance?

    1. Only holding a phone in the hand
    2. Anything taking attention from driving, through hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, or mind off driving
    3. Anything that makes the vehicle louder, such as a noisy engine, open windows, or road noise
    4. Anything that makes the driver sleepy, such as long trips or lack of rest
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    Anything taking attention from driving, through hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, or mind off driving. A distraction is anything that takes attention away from driving, whether it is physically taking your hands from the wheel, eyes away from the road, or mental activities that take your mind away from driving. Consider "Only holding a phone in the hand": A held phone is only one example. Consider "Anything that makes the vehicle louder, such as a noisy engine, open windows, or road noise": Noise is not the test. Consider "Anything that makes the driver sleepy, such as long trips or lack of rest": That describes fatigue, not distraction.

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16. 16. Does Ohio give drivers a grace period after a driver license expires?

    1. Yes, 30 days
    2. Yes, 90 days
    3. No, there is no grace period for renewing
    4. Yes, six months
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    No, there is no grace period for renewing. Ohio has no grace period for renewing a license, and it is your responsibility to know when your license expires. Continuing to drive after the license has expired risks a traffic citation. Consider "Yes, 30 days": The manual gives no 30 day grace period. Consider "Yes, 90 days": The manual gives no 90 day grace period. Consider "Yes, six months": The manual gives no six month grace period.

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17. 17. On a two-way Ohio road, what does a solid yellow line in your lane mean for passing?

    
    1. Passing is required before the next intersection
    2. Passing is prohibited in your lane
    3. Passing is allowed if you use a turn signal
    4. The center lane is reserved for left turns
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    Passing is prohibited in your lane. A solid yellow line in your lane marks the side where passing is prohibited. Passing becomes available when the broken yellow line is in your lane and the maneuver is otherwise safe. A turn signal does not authorize crossing a prohibited marking, and the left-turn center lane is a separate roadway feature with its own restriction. Read the marking from your lane, not from the opposite driver's perspective, before deciding whether a pass is legal. The line controls the passing choice even when the road ahead appears clear.

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18. 18. When adjusting the left outside mirror by Ohio's method, where should you place your head?

    1. Directly above the center console
    2. Against the closed driver-side window
    3. Against the center of the head restraint without leaning
    4. Above the right side of the passenger seat
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    Against the closed driver-side window. For the left outside mirror, rest your head against the closed driver-side window. From there, adjust the mirror until the left edge of the vehicle is barely visible. The center-console position belongs to the right-mirror procedure, so swapping those positions does not follow the described method. Make the adjustment before driving. The outside mirrors are set to reduce blind spots and provide the widest useful view toward the sides and rear of the vehicle.

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19. 19. Through the Ohio Next of Kin program, how many emergency contacts may a person list on a driver record?

    1. One contact only
    2. Contacts are unlimited
    3. Five emergency contacts
    4. Up to two emergency contacts
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    Up to two emergency contacts. The Next of Kin program lets Ohioans identify up to two emergency contacts for law enforcement to notify when a crash or emergency leaves them unable to communicate. Parents may also add contact information to an Ohio ID record for a child who becomes lost or is reported missing. Consider "One contact only": One understates the allowance. Consider "Contacts are unlimited": Unlimited ignores the cap.

20. 20. In which listed situations does Ohio say more front space is needed?

    1. When the road is dry and clear, the weather is fine, and traffic is light
    2. When following small, light cars with good brakes on a clear day
    3. Only behind sports cars
    4. When visibility is limited by weather or night, on slippery roads, and behind large vehicles
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    When visibility is limited by weather or night, on slippery roads, and behind large vehicles. Increase following distance when visibility is limited by weather or night, on slippery roads, and when following large vehicles such as trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, or vehicles pulling trailers. Consider "When the road is dry and clear, the weather is fine, and traffic is light": The manual lists limited visibility, slippery roads, and following large vehicles as reasons for more space. Consider "When following small, light cars with good brakes on a clear day": The manual names large vehicles, not small cars.

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