OH Permit Practice Test 21

All 20 questions in test 21

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1. 1. When a train approaches an Ohio railroad crossing, where must a driver stop?

   1. No closer than 5 feet and no farther than 25 feet
   2. No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing
   3. Directly on the nearest rail
   4. At least 100 feet before the crossing
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   No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing. When a train is approaching, stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing. Wait until the train has passed and warning signals have stopped before crossing. Consider "No closer than 5 feet and no farther than 25 feet": Five feet is less than the required minimum of 15 feet. Consider "Directly on the nearest rail": The manual says not to stop on the tracks.

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2. 2. How does winter change the speed needed for safe vehicle handling in Ohio?

   1. Faster speeds stabilize the vehicle
   2. Speed matters only below zero degrees
   3. Posted limits guarantee safe handling
   4. A slower speed is necessary for safe handling, especially on snow covered or icy roads
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   A slower speed is necessary for safe handling, especially on snow covered or icy roads. For winter driving, a slower speed is necessary for safe handling, especially on snow-covered or icy roads. Consider "Faster speeds stabilize the vehicle": The manual calls for slower speed for safe handling, especially on snow-covered or icy roads. Consider "Speed matters only below zero degrees": The winter-driving guidance does not limit the need for slower speed to temperatures below zero. Consider "Posted limits guarantee safe handling": Limits assume cancelled ideal conditions.

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

3. 3. An Ohio probationary driver is in the second year of holding a license, after the first 12 months. Which hours are off limits for driving, barring exceptions?

   1. Midnight to 6 a.m.
   2. No hours are restricted after year one
   3. 10 p.m. to midnight only
   4. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
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   1 a.m. to 5 a.m.. For drivers under 18, after the first 12 months of holding a license, driving from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. is prohibited unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work with employer documentation, or traveling to or from an official school-sponsored or religious event with appropriate event-official documentation. Consider "Midnight to 6 a.m": That wider ban covers year one.

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4. 4. After an Ohio crash, what should you exchange and what should you avoid discussing?

   1. Exchange information with others involved, but do not discuss fault or insurance coverage
   2. Exchange blame assignments first
   3. Discuss insurance limits to settle quickly
   4. Leave before exchanging anything in minor crashes
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   Exchange information with others involved, but do not discuss fault or insurance coverage. Exchange information with others involved in the accident, but do not discuss fault or insurance coverage. Consider "Exchange blame assignments first": The manual says to exchange information without discussing fault. Consider "Discuss insurance limits to settle quickly": The manual says not to discuss insurance coverage at the crash scene. Consider "Leave before exchanging anything in minor crashes": The manual says not to leave until contact and insurance information has been exchanged, including a note if the damaged vehicle is unoccupied.

   Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies and crashes

5. 5. A family moves to Ohio and the parents start jobs there. Within how long must the drivers hold an Ohio-issued Driver License?

   1. Within 30 days of establishing residency
   2. Within six months of establishing residency
   3. By the next birthday
   4. Only when the old license expires
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   Within 30 days of establishing residency. Ohio drivers must have an Ohio-issued Driver License within 30 days of establishing residency. The listed residency triggers are employment, signing a lease, buying a home, or enrolling children in school. Consider "Within six months of establishing residency": Six months fits crash reports. Consider "By the next birthday": Birthdays govern young renewals. Consider "Only when the old license expires": Expiry dates do not extend grace.

6. 6. When may you drive on the left half of an Ohio roadway while passing?

   1. Whenever the left half looks empty
   2. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction
   3. Only on Sundays in rural areas
   4. Never, under any circumstance
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   When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. The manual lists overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction as an exception to driving on the right half of the roadway. Passing must also comply with the manual’s passing restrictions. Consider "Whenever the left half looks empty": Empty appearance is not an exception. Consider "Only on Sundays in rural areas": Calendar allowances do not exist. Consider "Never, under any circumstance": Never erases lawful exceptions.

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7. 7. An Ohio driver reaches six penalty points within two years. What does the BMV send that driver?

   1. A notice that the license is suspended for one year
   2. An order to surrender the vehicle plates
   3. A refund of earlier fines
   4. A six-point warning letter
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   A six-point warning letter. If a driver accumulates six points within two years, the BMV sends a six-point warning letter. If a driver accumulates 12 or more points within two years, the BMV imposes a 12-point license suspension. The manual lists reinstatement requirements including a remedial driving course, an SR-22 filing and fees. Consider "A notice that the license is suspended for one year": Six points trigger a warning letter. The separate 12-point suspension applies at 12 or more points within two years.

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

8. 8. You stop at an Ohio stop sign but buildings block your view of crossing traffic. What should you do next?

   1. Enter slowly without stopping again
   2. Sound the horn and proceed at once
   3. Edge forward to check for traffic before entering the intersection
   4. Back up and choose a different street
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   Edge forward to check for traffic before entering the intersection. After stopping at a stop sign where crossing traffic is not visible, edge forward to check for traffic before entering the intersection. The manual also says to reduce speed at intersections and search for traffic, pedestrians, traffic controls, roadway conditions and limited visibility. Consider "Enter slowly without stopping again": Entering without a clear view gambles on unseen cross traffic. Consider "Sound the horn and proceed at once": A horn cannot guarantee cross traffic will stop or hear you.

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9. 9. On an Ohio two-way road with four lanes, which lane does the manual recommend for ordinary travel, and which is used to pass?

   1. Travel in the left lane; pass on the right
   2. Drive in the right lane; use the lane just right of center to pass and make left turns
   3. Travel in the center lane at all times
   4. Use any lane, since lane choice has no guidance
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   Drive in the right lane; use the lane just right of center to pass and make left turns. Section 5 directs drivers on roads with four or more lanes to drive in the right lane and use the lane just right of center to pass and make left turns. When changing lanes, check mirrors and blind spots, identify a gap, signal, and ensure the change can be made safely. Consider "Travel in the left lane; pass on the right": The manual directs ordinary travel to the right lane and passing to the lane just right of center.

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10. 10. From what distance must an Ohio vehicle horn be audible?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 300 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 200 feet
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    200 feet. A vehicle's horn must be in good working order, audible from 200 feet, and identifiable as a motor vehicle horn. Consider "100 feet": One hundred feet understates the audibility standard. Consider "300 feet": Three hundred feet is a lamp visibility distance. Consider "500 feet": Five hundred feet applies to rear lighting. The matching option reads, "200 feet." The cited passage states, "Horn in good working order, audible from 200 feet, and identifiable as a motor vehicle horn".

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

11. 11. An Ohio driver under 18 is cited for a second illegal device use while driving. What penalty follows?

    1. A 60-day suspension and a $150 fine
    2. Only a $300 fine with no suspension
    3. A one-year license suspension and a $300 fine
    4. 4 points and a possible 90-day suspension
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    A one-year license suspension and a $300 fine. A second violation under age 18 brings a one year suspension together with a $300 fine. Sixty days with $150 repeats the first violation and pretends the record is clean. A $300 fine by itself deletes the year off the road that gives the repeat its weight. Four points with a possible 90 day suspension comes from the adult third offense rung. With young drivers the suspension length is the signal: sixty days first, then a full year.

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

12. 12. At low speeds in ideal conditions, what minimum following interval does the Ohio manual specifically recommend behind a motorcyclist?

    1. A minimum three-second following distance
    2. A minimum four-second following distance at all speeds
    3. One vehicle length total
    4. Close enough to read the license plate
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    A minimum three-second following distance. When following a motorcyclist at low speeds in ideal conditions, maintain a minimum three-second following distance. Increase it to at least four seconds or more for higher speeds, heavy traffic, reduced visibility, bad weather, unfamiliar environments, or fatigue. Consider "A minimum four-second following distance at all speeds": Four seconds applies as conditions worsen. Consider "One vehicle length total": The manual specifies a minimum three-second following interval for these conditions.

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

13. 13. What is the lowest blood alcohol concentration threshold the Ohio manual lists for commercial drivers age 21 or older?

    1. .08% or higher
    2. .02% or higher
    3. .04% or higher for commercial drivers
    4. .10% or higher
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    .04% or higher for commercial drivers. The manual lists .04% or higher for commercial drivers. It also lists .08% or higher at any age and .02% or higher for drivers under age 21. The question asks for the lowest listed threshold for a commercial driver age 21 or older. Consider ".08% or higher": Although .08% is unlawful, it is above the .04% threshold listed for commercial drivers. Consider ".02% or higher": That level applies when the driver is under age 21.

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

14. 14. A qualified Ohio applicant age 40 renews a Driver License. Which license lengths may be issued?

    1. An 8-year license option, otherwise a 4-year license is issued
    2. Only a 2-year license until age 65
    3. A 10-year license for every adult
    4. A license lasting until age 75
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    An 8-year license option, otherwise a 4-year license is issued. Renewal length in Ohio depends on age and qualification. Applicants age 21 or older but not yet 65 who qualify may purchase an 8-year license; otherwise a 4-year license is issued. A two year cycle for a healthy 40-year-old invents a restriction that belongs to no stated rule here. Ten year terms and licenses running to age 75 exceed every option described. Drivers under 21 follow a different path entirely, since their license expires on the 21st birthday and renewal happens in person within the allowed window.

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

15. 15. Before getting into a vehicle to back up in Ohio, what should the driver check first?

    1. Only the rear-view mirror from the driver seat
    2. The backup camera screen after starting the engine
    3. Behind the vehicle, since children and small objects cannot be seen from the driver seat
    4. The side mirrors while the vehicle is already moving
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    Behind the vehicle, since children and small objects cannot be seen from the driver seat. Before getting into the vehicle, check behind it because children and small objects cannot be seen from the driver seat. Section 5 says mirrors do not show the area immediately behind the vehicle and warns that a backup camera may not show the whole area. Back slowly and continue looking to the rear until you stop. Consider "Only the rear-view mirror from the driver seat": The mirror cannot show low objects close behind the vehicle.

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16. 16. Besides passing a motorcycle skills test at a Driver Exam Station, which course does the Ohio manual list as a way to obtain a motorcycle license or endorsement?

    1. By finishing 50 hours of supervised road practice
    2. By completing the Motorcycle Ohio Basic Rider Course
    3. By holding a Class D license for twelve months
    4. By passing only the general knowledge test again
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    By completing the Motorcycle Ohio Basic Rider Course. Section 1 lists completing a motorcycle skills test at a Driver Exam Station or completing the Motorcycle Ohio Basic Rider Course as ways to obtain a motorcycle license or endorsement. Section 12 also says riders under age 18 must complete the Motorcycle Ohio program and meet probationary driver license requirements before receiving an endorsement. Consider "By finishing 50 hours of supervised road practice": Fifty hours of supervised practice is not the motorcycle course named in Section 1; the named course is the Motorcycle Ohio Basic Rider Course.

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

17. 17. A 30-year-old Ohio TIPIC holder wants to practice driving. Who must ride along?

    1. Any passenger who holds a learner permit
    2. Only a parent or legal guardian
    3. No companion is required after age 18
    4. A licensed driver age 21 or older
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    A licensed driver age 21 or older. A TIPIC holder age 18 or older may practice driving only when accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older. The eligible adult in the front passenger seat must not be intoxicated. Consider "Any passenger who holds a learner permit": A permit holder cannot serve as the supervising driver. Consider "No companion is required after age 18": Adults on a permit still practice with supervision.

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

18. 18. How should a head restraint be adjusted under Ohio guidance to help avoid whiplash?

    1. So it contacts the back of the head and not below the level of the ears
    2. Low, below the level of the ears
    3. Tilted forward until it touches the neck
    4. Removed when wearing a safety belt
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    So it contacts the back of the head and not below the level of the ears. Adjust the head restraint so it contacts the back of your head and is not below the level of your ears. The manual gives this position to help avoid whiplash. A position below the ears or against the neck does not match the stated guidance. Consider "Low, below the level of the ears": The manual says the head restraint should not be below the level of your ears.

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

19. 19. What steps does Ohio list for parking a vehicle on a hill or grade?

    1. Wheels straight, stay in DRIVE, engine idling
    2. Turn front wheels toward the curb side, shift to PARK, set the parking brake, and turn the engine off
    3. Turn wheels away from traffic, leave in NEUTRAL, brake off
    4. Chock one wheel and keep the engine running
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    Turn front wheels toward the curb side, shift to PARK, set the parking brake, and turn the engine off. When parking on a hill or grade, turn the front wheels toward the curb side of the road to stabilize the vehicle, shift from DRIVE to PARK, set the parking brake, and turn the engine off. Consider "Wheels straight, stay in DRIVE, engine idling": The manual specifies wheels toward the curb side, PARK, the parking brake, and the engine off. Consider "Turn wheels away from traffic, leave in NEUTRAL, brake off": The manual specifies PARK and setting the parking brake.

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20. 20. At a four-way intersection with no signs or signals assigning priority, two drivers arrive at the same time. To whom must the driver on the left yield?

    1. The driver who honks first
    2. The driver in the smaller vehicle
    3. The driver on the right
    4. No one, if turning left
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    The driver on the right. When two drivers arrive at a four-way intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Consider "The driver who honks first": A honk creates no legal priority. Consider "The driver in the smaller vehicle": Vehicle size plays no part in this rule. Consider "No one, if turning left": A left turn adds duties instead of removing them.

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