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 regulatory sign shows a bicycle inside a red circle with a slash. What does it prohibit?

   1. Motorcycles
   2. Bicycles
   3. All motor vehicles
   4. Pedestrians
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   Bicycles. A red circle with a slash means no, and the pictured action or vehicle identifies what is prohibited. When the picture is a bicycle, the sign prohibits bicycles. Do not substitute motorcycles or pedestrians for the illustrated bicycle. Ohio lists this sign among prohibitory signs, alongside restrictions on particular turning movements. The symbol inside the slash is needed to understand the rule, even though the red circle is common to several prohibitions.

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3. 3. What should a driver be prepared to do near playgrounds and in residential areas?

   1. Stop quickly for a developing pedestrian hazard
   2. Assume pedestrians will remain behind parked vehicles
   3. Maintain speed until a pedestrian reaches the center line
   4. Watch only marked crosswalks for people
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   Stop quickly for a developing pedestrian hazard. Be cautious near playgrounds and in residential areas, and be ready to stop quickly. Ohio warns that pedestrians can be hard to see and their intentions may be unclear. They do not always stay in marked crosswalks or obey signals. Watch the surrounding area rather than waiting for someone to reach the center line before responding. Parked or stopped vehicles also call for extra pedestrian caution.

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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. Which reaction does Ohio describe when a rear tire blows out?

   1. A sharp directional pull without the rear wobbling described
   2. The vehicle wobbles, shakes, and pulls somewhat toward the failed tire
   3. A loss of acceleration without shaking or pulling
   4. Repeated side-to-side steering changes with no tire-side pull
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   The vehicle wobbles, shakes, and pulls somewhat toward the failed tire. A rear-tire failure may cause wobbling and shaking, with some pull toward the side of the failed tire. Ohio contrasts that with the sharp pull of a front-tire blowout. Hold the wheel firmly and keep the vehicle going straight rather than using a sudden braking response. Slow gradually, leave the road at a safe place, and activate the hazard lights after reaching that place.

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6. 6. At 40 mph, what following space does Ohio’s vehicle-length guideline suggest?

   1. At least two vehicle lengths
   2. At least three vehicle lengths
   3. At least four vehicle lengths
   4. At least six vehicle lengths
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   At least four vehicle lengths. Ohio gives a distance guideline of one vehicle length for each ten miles per hour of travel, alongside its four-second timing method. At forty miles per hour, that works out to four vehicle lengths. Three lengths would fall short of that guideline. This is a minimum starting point; the manual calls for additional front space in reduced visibility, on slippery roads, and behind large vehicles.

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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.

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10. 10. The engine shuts off while your car is moving. What should you expect from the steering?

    1. It may become difficult to turn, but you can still turn it
    2. It becomes impossible to turn until the engine restarts
    3. It takes less effort to turn after the engine stops
    4. Its effort stays exactly the same in every vehicle
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    It may become difficult to turn, but you can still turn it. Keep a strong grip if the engine shuts off while you are driving. Ohio warns that the steering wheel may be difficult to turn, but it can still be turned. Do not assume the wheel has become unusable just because the effort changes. Apply steady braking pressure, slow down, and pull off the roadway before trying to restart the engine from a parked position.

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11. 11. Which seated posture does Ohio recommend before driving?

    1. Lean forward with your back away from the seat
    2. Slouch with your lower back away from the seat
    3. Recline and stretch your legs forward toward the pedals
    4. Sit upright with your back against the seat and your feet on the floor
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    Sit upright with your back against the seat and your feet on the floor. Good driving posture starts with sitting upright, resting your back against the seat, and keeping your feet on the floor. Adjust the seat before driving so that you can see through the windshield and control the pedals and steering wheel. Leaning forward, slouching, or reclining does not match that starting posture. The aim is to combine a clear view with control of the vehicle while leaving appropriate space for the air bag.

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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.

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13. 13. With Ohio's outside-mirror adjustment, where should a passing vehicle become visible after it leaves the side-view mirror?

    1. Only in the inside rear-view mirror again
    2. Only after the driver turns completely around
    3. In the driver's peripheral view
    4. Nowhere until it is directly ahead of the hood
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    In the driver's peripheral view. The mirror arrangement describes a continuous sequence for a vehicle coming from behind. It moves from the inside rear-view mirror into an outside mirror and then into the driver's peripheral view. The final part of that sequence is direct peripheral vision beside the driver. This explains how the adjustment improves side and rear visibility. Set the mirrors before driving and understand where the view of a vehicle beside you should appear as it moves forward.

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14. 14. If the engine shuts off while you are driving, how should you use the brake?

    1. Apply steady pedal pressure while slowing and pulling off
    2. Pump rapidly and release the pedal between every stroke
    3. Avoid the brake and keep the same speed until the engine restarts
    4. Apply the brake only after selecting park
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    Apply steady pedal pressure while slowing and pulling off. For an engine power failure, maintain a firm steering grip and brake with steady pressure. Slow the vehicle and get off the roadway. Ohio then directs you to shift into park and try restarting. Selecting park before slowing reverses the sequence. The stopping action should remain controlled even though the steering may be harder to turn after the engine shuts down.

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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.

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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.

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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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