OH Permit Practice Test 20

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1. 1. What maximum fine does the Ohio manual list for a conviction for driving under suspension?

   1. Up to $100
   2. Up to $250
   3. A fine of up to $1,000, plus a possible additional one-year Driver License suspension
   4. No fine, only jail time
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   A fine of up to $1,000, plus a possible additional one-year Driver License suspension. Driving under suspension is a first-degree misdemeanor. A conviction can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and an additional one-year Driver License suspension. Vehicle owners who knowingly allow a suspended driver to operate their vehicle may face the same penalty. Consider "Up to $100": The stated maximum fine is $1,000, not $100. Consider "Up to $250": That ceiling also understates this misdemeanor.

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

2. 2. What visibility distance does the Ohio manual specify in its natural-light rule requiring headlights to be on?

   1. When objects cannot be clearly seen 500 feet ahead
   2. When driving faster than 55 mph at dawn
   3. Only when other drivers flash their lights
   4. At any other time when natural light conditions do not make it possible to clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead
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   At any other time when natural light conditions do not make it possible to clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead. Headlights must be on when natural light conditions do not allow objects to be clearly seen 1,000 feet ahead. They are also required from sunset to sunrise, in unfavorable weather, and when wipers are used because of precipitation. Consider "When objects cannot be clearly seen 500 feet ahead": Visibility reaches the trigger well before 500 feet. Consider "Only when other drivers flash their lights": The manual uses visibility of objects 1,000 feet ahead as the natural-light criterion.

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

3. 3. What minimum liability insurance amounts must an Ohio driver maintain for injury or death?

   1. $15,000 for one person and $30,000 for two or more people
   2. $25,000 for injury or death of one person, and $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people
   3. $50,000 for one person and $100,000 for two or more people
   4. $10,000 for one person and $20,000 for two or more people
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   $25,000 for injury or death of one person, and $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people. Minimum liability insurance amounts are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage in an accident. Consider "$15,000 for one person and $30,000 for two or more people": Those figures fall short on both injury amounts. Consider "$50,000 for one person and $100,000 for two or more people": Higher limits exceed the floor but are not minimums.

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

4. 4. You are pulled over by Ohio law enforcement. What should you do first with your vehicle?

   1. Stop in the travel lane and exit quickly
   2. Activate your turn signal and, when safe, pull over on the right side of the roadway or at the nearest safe location
   3. Speed up to the next parking lot, however far
   4. Pull onto the left shoulder for visibility
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   Activate your turn signal and, when safe, pull over on the right side of the roadway or at the nearest safe location. Activate your turn signal and, when safe, pull over on the right side of the roadway or at the nearest safe location. Shift to PARK and turn the ignition off. Remain in the vehicle unless the officer tells you otherwise. Consider "Stop in the travel lane and exit quickly": Pull over safely and remain in the vehicle unless the officer tells you otherwise.

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

5. 5. Which combination needs an Ohio Class A commercial driver license?

   1. A single truck rated 26,001 pounds towing nothing
   2. A school bus rated under 26,001 pounds
   3. Any van carrying eight passengers
   4. Any combination rated 26,001 pounds or more combined, with towed units rated over 10,000 pounds
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   Any combination rated 26,001 pounds or more combined, with towed units rated over 10,000 pounds. Class A covers a combination with a combined gross vehicle weight rating of at least 26,001 pounds when the towed vehicle or vehicles have a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds. A single vehicle rated at least 26,001 pounds falls under Class B. Class C applies only to vehicles outside Classes A and B that meet its passenger, hazardous-materials, or school-bus criteria.

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

6. 6. When passing on an Ohio road, when should the passing driver return to the original lane?

   1. As soon as the passed driver honks
   2. Continue to pass until both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in the rear-view mirror
   3. Immediately after drawing even with the front bumper
   4. After counting two seconds beside the vehicle
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   Continue to pass until both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in the rear-view mirror. Continue passing until both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in your rear-view mirror. Then signal your intention to return and steer smoothly into the lane, maintaining or adjusting speed as appropriate. Consider "As soon as the passed driver honks": A honk carries no authority over lane timing. Consider "Immediately after drawing even with the front bumper": Continue passing until both headlights are visible in the rear-view mirror.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way

7. 7. Which traits define a moped or motorized bicycle that needs an Ohio moped or Class D license?

   1. A 150 cc motor doing 45 mph on level ground
   2. No pedals and a 100 cc motor
   3. Three wheels and a full occupant cabin
   4. Two tandem wheels or one front wheel and two rear wheels; pedals; and a helper motor of 50 cc or less, no more than one brake horsepower, and no faster than 20 mph on a level surface
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   Two tandem wheels or one front wheel and two rear wheels; pedals; and a helper motor of 50 cc or less, no more than one brake horsepower, and no faster than 20 mph on a level surface. The manual identifies a moped by two tandem wheels or one front wheel and two rear wheels, pedals, and a helper motor of no more than 50 cc producing no more than one brake horsepower and capable of no more than 20 mph on a level surface. It requires a moped license or a Class D license. Consider "A 150 cc motor doing 45 mph on level ground": A 150 cc motor and 45 mph capability exceed the moped limits of 50 cc and 20 mph.

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

8. 8. When outside mirrors are adjusted by the Ohio method, how much added viewing area does each side gain?

   1. About 12 to 16 degrees of additional viewing area to each side
   2. About 20 to 25 degrees on each side
   3. About 5 to 8 degrees on each side
   4. No added area; only the view of the car body changes
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   About 12 to 16 degrees of additional viewing area to each side. The Ohio method angles each outside mirror outward until the car body nearly leaves the glass. Leaning against the driver window for the left mirror and over the console for the right mirror widens coverage beside the car. That positioning adds roughly 12 to 16 degrees of view on each side, letting a passing vehicle move from the rear mirror into the side mirror and then into peripheral sight. Smaller gains understate the benefit, while larger ones promise coverage the method does not deliver. Blind spots shrink, yet a shoulder glance still matters before moving sideways.

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

9. 9. Why might a motorcyclist suddenly change speed or lane position on an Ohio road?

   1. To avoid hazards such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement
   2. To signal cars to pass on the right
   3. Because motorcycles may ignore lane markings
   4. To test the brakes of following traffic
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   To avoid hazards such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement. Motorcycle riders may suddenly change speed or adjust lane position to avoid potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement. The manual warns that these hazards can be deadly to a motorcyclist. Consider "To signal cars to pass on the right": The manual identifies avoiding roadway hazards as a reason for these changes in speed or lane position.

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

10. 10. You drive out of a driveway in an Ohio business district and there is no sidewalk. Where must you stop?

    1. Halfway into the roadway, then creep out
    2. At the first lane line after entering the street
    3. At a point just before entering the roadway
    4. Only if a pedestrian is already crossing
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    At a point just before entering the roadway. When emerging from an alley, driveway, or private road in a business or residential district, stop at the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, stop before entering the roadway. Consider "Halfway into the roadway, then creep out": Halfway into the street is already in traffic. Consider "At the first lane line after entering the street": The first lane line sits after the entry point.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

11. 11. In which languages does Ohio offer the knowledge test for a driver license?

    1. American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish
    2. English, Spanish, and French only
    3. English and Spanish only, with no signed option
    4. Any language, using a state-provided interpreter at every site
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    American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish. The Ohio knowledge test is available in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish. For other languages, applicants may use their own interpreter by scheduling an appointment at a Driver Exam Station. Consider "English, Spanish, and French only": That short list omits most languages Ohio names for the test. Consider "English and Spanish only, with no signed option": Ohio lists a signed option and several other languages too.

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

12. 12. What is the lowest BAC threshold the Ohio manual lists as unlawful for drivers under age 21?

    1. .08 percent or higher
    2. .04 percent or higher
    3. .02 percent or higher when under the age 21
    4. .10 percent or higher
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    .02 percent or higher when under the age 21. For a driver under age 21, the manual lists .02% or higher as an unlawful BAC. It lists .08% or higher at any age and .04% or higher for commercial drivers. Consider ".08 percent or higher": That general limit understates the stricter youth rule. Consider ".04 percent or higher": That figure belongs to commercial drivers. Consider ".10 percent or higher": No .10 threshold appears in this list.

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

13. 13. How firm should your grip on the steering wheel be in Ohio guidance?

    1. Firm but gentle
    2. As tight as possible at all times
    3. Loose enough that the wheel can slip
    4. One finger on smooth highways
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    Firm but gentle. Your grip on the steering wheel should be firm but gentle. Consider "As tight as possible at all times": The manual calls for a firm but gentle grip, not the tightest possible grip. Consider "Loose enough that the wheel can slip": The manual calls for a firm grip, not one that allows the wheel to slip. Consider "One finger on smooth highways": The manual says to place both hands on opposite sides of the wheel at the 4 and 8 o’clock positions.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

14. 14. A school bus stops to pick up or drop off students on an Ohio road with four or more lanes. Which traffic must stop?

    1. Traffic from both directions, in every lane
    2. Only traffic proceeding in the same direction as the bus
    3. Only vehicles directly behind the bus
    4. No traffic, if a median separates the lanes
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    Only traffic proceeding in the same direction as the bus. On a road with four or more lanes, when a bus is stopped for student pickup or drop-off, only traffic proceeding in the same direction must stop at the rear of the bus and remain stopped until it begins to move. Consider "Traffic from both directions, in every lane": Both direction stopping applies under four lanes. Consider "Only vehicles directly behind the bus": Same direction lanes beside the bus must stop too.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

15. 15. Except when avoiding a traffic conflict or obeying an officer or traffic control device, what minimum clearance does the Ohio manual require from another parked vehicle?

    1. Within one foot of another parked vehicle is prohibited
    2. Touching bumpers is allowed if hazards flash
    3. Within three feet is prohibited
    4. Any distance, if both vehicles are small
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    Within one foot of another parked vehicle is prohibited. Stopping, parking, or standing is prohibited within one foot of another parked vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with traffic or comply with a law enforcement officer or traffic control device. Consider "Touching bumpers is allowed if hazards flash": Touching bumpers does not provide the required one-foot clearance. Consider "Within three feet is prohibited": Three feet exceeds the listed one foot buffer.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

16. 16. What minimum safety zone does the Ohio manual require between a motor vehicle and a bicycle?

    1. Whatever space the lane leaves
    2. At least ten feet at all speeds
    3. At least three feet
    4. Six inches on narrow streets
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    At least three feet. Maintain a safety zone of at least three feet between a motor vehicle and a bicycle. Slow down when approaching or passing a bicyclist, and pass only when it can be done safely. Consider "At least ten feet at all speeds": Ten feet is not the stated floor. Consider "Whatever space the lane leaves": Leftover space ignores the minimum. Consider "Six inches on narrow streets": Six inches is less than the required three-foot safety zone.

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

17. 17. How do you search to the sides under Ohio visual search guidance?

    1. Rely on mirrors alone for side traffic
    2. Check sides only after starting a turn
    3. Stare left for five full seconds
    4. Search the sides for crossing traffic, and look over your shoulders toward the rear for blind spots
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    Search the sides for crossing traffic, and look over your shoulders toward the rear for blind spots. Search to the sides to make sure other traffic will not cross your travel path. Look over your shoulders towards the rear to check your blind spots. Consider "Rely on mirrors alone for side traffic": Mirrors leave unseen wedges. Consider "Check sides only after starting a turn": The manual says to search for crossing traffic at intersections and when preparing to turn, not only after starting the turn.

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

18. 18. When does Ohio say a light horn tap can help communicate with other road users?

    1. When pedestrians or bicyclists appear to be moving into your lane of travel
    2. Whenever another driver travels slowly
    3. As a greeting at every intersection
    4. To demand the right-of-way at a stop sign
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    When pedestrians or bicyclists appear to be moving into your lane of travel. Tap the horn lightly when pedestrians or bicyclists appear to be moving into your lane, when a driver you are passing starts to turn into your lane, or when a driver is not paying attention or may have trouble seeing you. Use the horn only when needed to communicate; inappropriate use could scare or anger another road user. Consider "Whenever another driver travels slowly": Slow travel alone is not one of the situations listed for a light horn tap; the manual says to use the horn only when needed to communicate.

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

19. 19. A 17-year-old Ohio driver may use an electronic device while driving only for which purposes?

    1. Hands-free calls and texting at red lights
    2. Navigation device purposes, or emergency services calls
    3. Music selection and navigation device purposes
    4. Any use while sitting in a traffic jam
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    Navigation device purposes, or emergency services calls. For drivers under age 18, Section 3 prohibits electronic-device use while driving, even hands-free, and while sitting at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. It expressly allows exceptions for navigation device purposes and emergency services calls. Consider "Hands-free calls and texting at red lights": The under-18 exceptions are navigation device purposes and emergency services calls; ordinary hands-free conversations and texting at red lights are not exceptions.

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

20. 20. How is a two-way left turn lane marked on an Ohio roadway?

    1. With a solid white line on each side and red arrows
    2. With green arrows and a broken white line on each side
    3. With a broken yellow line and a solid yellow line on each side of the lane
    4. With double solid white lines and no arrows
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    With a broken yellow line and a solid yellow line on each side of the lane. A two-way left-turn lane has a broken yellow line and a solid yellow line on each side, along with white two-way left-turn arrows. Vehicles from either direction may use it immediately before a left turn. The manual says it is not for traveling, passing or merging into traffic. Consider "With a solid white line on each side and red arrows": White lines divide same direction traffic and do not mark this center lane.

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