OH Permit Practice Test 21

All 20 questions in test 21

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1. 1. A train has passed, but the crossing warning signals are still operating. What should you do?

   1. Cross as soon as the last train car passes
   2. Wait until the warning signals have stopped before crossing
   3. Cross if the driver ahead begins moving
   4. Use the shoulder to pass the waiting traffic
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   Wait until the warning signals have stopped before crossing. Wait for both conditions: the train must have passed and the warning signals must have stopped. The last car clearing your view does not alone release you to drive across. A moving car ahead is not a substitute for checking the crossing signals yourself. Keep the vehicle off the tracks while waiting, then proceed with care only after the required warning stage has ended.

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2. 2. Which traffic-control rules must a bicyclist follow while riding on the roadway?

   1. Traffic signs and signals, but not pavement markings or other road rules
   2. Signals only, because lane markings are optional for bicycles
   3. Rules for bicycle paths, since roadway rules are meant for motor vehicles
   4. Traffic signs, signals, pavement markings, and the same road rules as motor vehicles
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   Traffic signs, signals, pavement markings, and the same road rules as motor vehicles. Bicycles count as vehicles on the roadway. Ohio requires riders to obey traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings and to follow the same road rules as motorized vehicles. A bicycle’s size does not make a traffic light or lane marking optional. Drivers should expect lawful bicycle travel and remain alert, keeping enough room and passing only when doing so can be completed safely.

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

3. 3. After passing a bicyclist, how must you handle a turn across the rider's path?

   1. Turn as soon as the front of your vehicle is ahead of the bicycle
   2. Turn if the rider can move onto the shoulder to avoid you
   3. Signal and turn immediately, expecting the bicyclist to make room
   4. Avoid turning sharply in front of the rider or forcing the rider off the road
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   Avoid turning sharply in front of the rider or forcing the rider off the road. Ohio tells motorists to avoid turning sharply in front of a bicyclist and not to force a rider off the roadway. Getting ahead of the bicycle does not justify immediately cutting across its path. The turn must not become a way of crowding the rider aside. When a planned turn would cut sharply in front of the bicycle, avoid that action instead of treating the completed pass as permission to take away the rider's space.

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

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. An Ohio driver age 30 is stopped at a red traffic light. Which device-use exception does the adult law list for that situation?

   1. Holding or using a phone while stopped at the traffic light
   2. Holding the phone after traffic begins moving again
   3. Typing continuously while following the vehicle ahead
   4. The same unrestricted permission for all drivers under 18
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   Holding or using a phone while stopped at the traffic light. The adult device-use exceptions include holding or using a phone while stopped at a traffic light. That condition does not extend to holding it while the vehicle moves again. Ohio lists a different restriction for drivers under 18, including when they sit at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. Check the driver's age and whether the vehicle is actually stopped at the light before applying this particular exception.

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

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. While driving through fog, how should you use your eyes?

    1. Fix your gaze on one roadside reflector
    2. Stare only at the center of the lane
    3. Watch the vehicle ahead without looking elsewhere
    4. Shift your gaze and keep scanning instead of staring at one point
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    Shift your gaze and keep scanning instead of staring at one point. Fog driving requires scanning the surrounding area for possible hazards. Shift your gaze rather than staring at one fixed point, even if that point seems easy to follow through the fog. A reflector or the vehicle ahead does not show every hazard in the area. The manual pairs this scanning advice with low-beam lighting and slower travel. Keep looking around the path ahead instead of letting reduced visibility narrow your attention to a single object.

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

11. 11. Where should your head be when adjusting the right outside mirror using Ohio's method?

    1. Against the closed driver-side window
    2. Centered above the steering wheel
    3. Directly above the center console
    4. Resting against the rear head restraint
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    Directly above the center console. Lean to the right until your head is directly over the center console before setting the right outside mirror. Adjust that mirror so the rear edge of the vehicle is barely visible. Using the driver-side window position would confuse this with the left-mirror procedure. The guidance describes different body positions for the two mirrors so that both provide useful side and rear views. Complete these adjustments before beginning to drive.

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

12. 12. Behind a motorcycle in heavy traffic or poor visibility, how long should the following gap be?

    1. At least four seconds
    2. At least two seconds
    3. At least three seconds
    4. At least one second
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    At least four seconds. Ohio increases motorcycle following space to at least four seconds when conditions are less than ideal. Examples include heavy traffic, higher speeds, poor visibility, bad weather, unfamiliar surroundings, and fatigue. The three-second minimum applies only at low speeds in ideal conditions. Use the conditions around you to choose the larger gap rather than keeping the smaller interval after visibility or traffic becomes more demanding.

    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. After moving a broken-down vehicle off the road and activating warning lights, where should you wait?

    1. Beside the traffic lane so drivers can see you
    2. Inside the vehicle until help arrives
    3. Behind the vehicle in the lane to direct traffic
    4. In front of the vehicle waving drivers past
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    Inside the vehicle until help arrives. Ohio’s breakdown guidance ends with staying in the vehicle until help arrives. First get off the road and away from traffic if possible, turn on emergency flashers, and warn other roadway users. If available, flares may be placed behind the vehicle. After taking those warning steps, do not use the travel lane as a place to wait or direct other drivers around the disabled vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies and crashes

20. 20. What speed adjustment should you make as you enter a roundabout?

    1. Accelerate to match the speed of the road you are leaving
    2. Maintain your approach speed until reaching the first exit
    3. Slow down before entering
    4. Stop in the circle to choose a safe speed
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    Slow down before entering. The manual calls for slowing down to enter a roundabout or traffic circle. Make that adjustment on the approach, while checking signs and circulating traffic. Maintaining the speed from the road you are leaving does not follow the entry instruction. Once you have entered, keep moving instead of stopping to decide on speed or direction. Choose the proper approach lane before joining the circular flow.

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