OH Permit Practice Test 16

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1. 1. 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. Slow down when approaching or passing, pass only when safe, and maintain at least three feet between the motor vehicle and bicycle. Consider "Slowing down while approaching": Slowing near a rider is advised, not avoided. Consider "Checking mirrors before returning": Mirror checks protect the rider after passing. Consider "Waiting for a safe gap to pass": Waiting for a safe gap is exactly what drivers should do.

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

2. 2. A person with a flag directs traffic inside an Ohio work zone. What must drivers do?

   1. Follow the posted signs only and ignore the flagger
   2. Follow their instructions
   3. Stop until police arrive to take over
   4. Choose whichever open lane looks fastest
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   Follow their instructions. In work zones, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag. Drivers must follow that person’s instructions. Consider "Follow the posted signs only and ignore the flagger": The manual requires drivers to follow the flagger’s instructions. Consider "Choose whichever open lane looks fastest": Lane choice must follow directions, not speed hunts. The matching option reads, "Follow their instructions." The cited passage states, "In Work Zones, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag directing traffic. You must follow their instructions."

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

3. 3. What must an Ohio driver do for pedestrians entering or already in a crosswalk?

   1. Yield the right-of-way to them
   2. Honk so they hurry across
   3. Proceed if the light is green for vehicles
   4. Stop only at marked crosswalks with signals
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   Yield the right-of-way to them. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk. Obey any stop line before the crosswalk. Not all crosswalks are marked in the same way. Consider "Honk so they hurry across": A honk does not satisfy the duty to yield. Consider "Proceed if the light is green for vehicles": Drivers must yield to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk. Consider "Stop only at marked crosswalks with signals": The yielding rule applies to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk; not all crosswalks are marked the same way.

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

4. 4. How many headlights does the Ohio manual list for the average motor vehicle, and how must they be arranged?

   1. One center headlight, working or not
   2. Two headlights, one on each side, in working order
   3. Two headlights, both mounted on the left side
   4. Four headlights, with only one required to work
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   Two headlights, one on each side, in working order. The manual lists two headlights, one on each side and both in working order, for the average motor vehicle. Consider "One center headlight, working or not": One lamp fails the required count. Consider "Two headlights, both mounted on the left side": The manual specifies one headlight on each side. Consider "Four headlights, with only one required to work": The manual specifies two headlights in working order, not only one working lamp.

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

5. 5. Your lane borders a solid yellow line paired with a broken yellow line. May you pass?

   1. Yes, the broken line on your side allows passing
   2. No, the solid line on your side prohibits passing
   3. Yes, if the vehicle ahead is below the speed limit
   4. Only at night when traffic is light
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   No, the solid line on your side prohibits passing. When a solid yellow line runs beside your lane and a broken line runs beside the opposing lane, passing is prohibited for motorists traveling in the lane with the solid line. The broken side belongs to traffic facing you, so borrowing its permission puts you on the wrong side of the pairing. A slow vehicle ahead does not erase a solid line, however frustrating the delay feels. Darkness changes nothing about the marking. Wait for the pattern to change, then pass only where your side carries the broken line.

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

6. 6. What average perception time does Ohio give for an alert driver noticing the need to stop?

   1. About 158 feet of travel
   2. One vehicle length per 10 mph
   3. Three-quarters of a second to one second
   4. Four seconds of following gap
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   Three-quarters of a second to one second. Perception time for an alert driver averages three quarters of a second to one second, covering the stretch between seeing a hazard and grasping that a stop is needed. Reaction time uses the same span for moving a foot to the brake, which makes the pair easy to swap. The 158 feet figure measures braking distance at 50 mph, not thinking time. Four seconds measures following gap. Keep the stop broken into seeing, reacting, and braking pieces.

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7. 7. What uses are forbidden in a center two-way left turn lane in Ohio?

   1. Entering it briefly before a left turn
   2. Passing, merging into traffic, or traveling
   3. Waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic
   4. Turning left from either direction
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   Passing, merging into traffic, or traveling. The center two-way left turn lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles in either direction. It is not used for passing, merging into traffic, or traveling. Vehicles may enter it immediately before making a left turn. Consider "Entering it briefly before a left turn": Brief entry before a left turn is its purpose. Consider "Waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic": The lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles.

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8. 8. What does Ohio forbid a vehicle owner to do about insurance?

   1. Shop for a lower premium
   2. Keep proof in the glove box
   3. List a second driver on the policy
   4. Allow anyone else to drive the vehicle without insurance
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   Allow anyone else to drive the vehicle without insurance. In Ohio, it is illegal to drive any motor vehicle without insurance, and it is illegal for a vehicle owner to allow anyone else to drive his or her motor vehicle without insurance. Consider "Shop for a lower premium": The stated prohibition is allowing the vehicle to be driven without insurance, not shopping for a premium. Consider "List a second driver on the policy": The stated prohibition is allowing uninsured driving, not listing another driver on a policy.

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9. 9. What is the leftmost lane for on an Ohio multi-lane road?

   1. Traveling slowly to save fuel
   2. Cruising below traffic speed indefinitely
   3. Parking during heavy congestion
   4. Passing slower vehicles when the pass interferes with traffic in neither direction
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   Passing slower vehicles when the pass interferes with traffic in neither direction. On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles when the pass can be completed without interfering with traffic in either direction. Consider "Traveling slowly to save fuel": Slow travel blocks passing purpose. Consider "Cruising below traffic speed indefinitely": Indefinite cruising hogs the lane. Consider "Parking during heavy congestion": The manual identifies passing slower vehicles as the intended use of the left-most lane, not parking.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way

10. 10. A driver age 30 in Ohio commits a first distracted driving offense, the first one within two years. What license points and fine can follow?

    1. 2 points and a fine of up to $150
    2. No points and a warning only
    3. 4 points and a fine of up to $500
    4. 3 points and a fine of up to $250
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    2 points and a fine of up to $150. For drivers age 18 and older, a first distracted-driving offense in two years carries 2 license points and a fine of up to $150. Completion of a distracted-driving course can help avoid the fine and points. Fines are doubled for violations in a work zone. Consider "No points and a warning only": The listed first-offense penalty is 2 points and up to a $150 fine; completing a distracted-driving course can help avoid both.

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

11. 11. What can a third distracted-driving offense within two years, outside a work zone, bring for an Ohio driver age 18 or older?

    1. 3 points and a fine of up to $250
    2. 2 points and a fine of up to $150
    3. Only a warning letter from the BMV
    4. 4 points, a fine of up to $500, and a possible 90-day license suspension
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    4 points, a fine of up to $500, and a possible 90-day license suspension. For drivers age 18 and older, a third or later distracted-driving offense in two years carries 4 points, a fine of up to $500 outside a work zone, and a possible 90-day license suspension. The second offense carries 3 points and up to $250, and the first carries 2 points and up to $150. Work-zone fines are doubled. Consider "3 points and a fine of up to $250": That is the second offense level.

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

12. 12. Another car is about to hit yours and steering offers an escape. How does Ohio guidance describe that swerve?

    1. Grip the wheel with one hand and close your eyes
    2. Turn the wheel fully and hold it there
    3. Brake hard first and steer only after stopping
    4. Grip the steering wheel in both hands, steer away from traffic, then steer opposite to straighten out
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    Grip the steering wheel in both hands, steer away from traffic, then steer opposite to straighten out. Grip the steering wheel in both hands and steer in the direction that avoids other traffic. Then steer in the opposite direction to straighten the vehicle, gain control, and start slowing. Consider "Grip the wheel with one hand and close your eyes": The manual directs you to grip the steering wheel with both hands. Consider "Turn the wheel fully and hold it there": After steering around the problem, steer in the opposite direction to straighten the vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies and crashes

13. 13. What minimum liability coverage for property damage in one accident must an Ohio driver carry?

    1. $50,000 for property damage
    2. $30,000 deposited with the Registrar
    3. $25,000 for property damage
    4. $25,000 for injury of two or more people
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    $25,000 for property damage. Property damage coverage bottoms out at $25,000 for one accident. The $50,000 figure covers injury or death of two or more people, a headcount measure rather than bent metal. Injury of one person also uses $25,000, yet that pot pays for a hurt body, not a crushed fender. Depositing $30,000 with the Registrar is a separate way to prove responsibility, not the property damage limit itself. Match each dollar figure to what it pays for before answering.

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

14. 14. A 19-year-old Ohio applicant fails the driving test. How long must that applicant wait before retesting?

    1. Two days before retesting
    2. One day before retesting
    3. Six months before retesting
    4. No wait at all
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    Two days before retesting. Applicants under age 21 who fail the driving test must wait two days before retesting. The one-day waiting period applies to the knowledge test. Consider "One day before retesting": One day fits knowledge retests. Consider "Six months before retesting": Six months is a permit span. Consider "No wait at all": A wait does apply under 21. The matching option reads, "Two days before retesting."

15. 15. An Ohio driver believes a traffic ticket was issued unfairly. What does the guidance say the driver may do?

    1. Argue at the roadside until the officer cancels it
    2. Ignore the ticket until it expires
    3. Contest the ticket in court
    4. Pay double to have the points removed
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    Contest the ticket in court. If you disagree with a traffic ticket, the manual says you may contest it in court. During the stop, remain calm, cooperate and do not argue with the officer. If you have questions, politely ask for clarification. Consider "Argue at the roadside until the officer cancels it": The manual says to be cooperative and not argue with the officer; a disputed ticket may be contested in court.

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16. 16. Why does Ohio advise against driving next to other vehicles for long periods?

    1. It wastes fuel through air pressure
    2. You may be in the driver blind spot, and it reduces the space you may need to avoid a crash
    3. It is allowed only on rural roads
    4. It makes turn signals harder to see
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    You may be in the driver blind spot, and it reduces the space you may need to avoid a crash. Avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods because you may be in the other driver’s blind spot and reduce the space needed to avoid a crash. A space cushion to the sides gives options to move right or left. Section 9 also warns that large vehicles have much larger blind spots than passenger vehicles. Consider "It wastes fuel through air pressure": Fuel economy plays no part in this safety warning.

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17. 17. How does alcohol affect vision under Ohio guidance?

    1. It may blur vision and reduce ability to focus and judge distance, speed, and movement of other vehicles
    2. It sharpens focus at night
    3. It affects only peripheral color vision
    4. It improves judging speed of other vehicles
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    It may blur vision and reduce ability to focus and judge distance, speed, and movement of other vehicles. Alcohol may cause blurred vision, reduce the ability to focus, and reduce the ability to judge distance, speed, and the movement of other vehicles. Consider "It sharpens focus at night": The manual says alcohol may reduce the ability to focus. Consider "It affects only peripheral color vision": Harm reaches focus and judgment broadly. Consider "It improves judging speed of other vehicles": Speed judgment worsens, not improves.

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

18. 18. What following distance does Ohio advise behind the vehicle ahead?

    1. One second in all conditions
    2. Eight seconds on dry pavement
    3. Allow 3-4 second following distance
    4. Half a vehicle length at highway speed
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    Allow 3-4 second following distance. Section 5 advises allowing a 3-4 second following distance behind the vehicle ahead. Consider "One second in all conditions": One second is less than the stated 3-4 second following distance. Consider "Eight seconds on dry pavement": Section 5 advises 3-4 seconds, not eight seconds. Consider "Half a vehicle length at highway speed": The manual advises a time gap of 3-4 seconds in Section 5.

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19. 19. According to Ohio guidance, which lane should you enter and maintain proper position in when preparing to turn?

    1. In the lane closest to the direction you want to go
    2. In the lane farthest from the turn direction
    3. Straddling two lanes to keep options open
    4. In any lane, since position does not matter
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    In the lane closest to the direction you want to go. Enter and maintain proper position in the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go. Consider "In the lane farthest from the turn direction": The manual says to use the lane closest to the direction you want to go. Consider "Straddling two lanes to keep options open": The manual calls for maintaining proper position in the appropriate lane. Consider "In any lane, since position does not matter": The manual specifically requires proper lane position for the turn.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

20. 20. Which pedestrian cautions does Ohio list for drivers?

    1. Pedestrians always stay in crosswalks
    2. Backing up needs no pedestrian check at home
    3. Pedestrians near parked vehicles are the driver responsibility of others
    4. Yield when turning, be cautious near parked or stopped vehicles, and look before backing up
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    Yield when turning, be cautious near parked or stopped vehicles, and look before backing up. Yield to pedestrians when turning, be cautious around pedestrians near parked or stopped vehicles, and look for pedestrians and other objects before backing up. Pedestrians do not always obey traffic signals or walk in marked crosswalks. Consider "Pedestrians always stay in crosswalks": Pedestrians stray beyond crosswalks. Consider "Backing up needs no pedestrian check at home": The manual says to look for pedestrians and other objects before backing up.

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