OH Permit Practice Test 23

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1. 1. After a chemical test in an Ohio OVI arrest, what testing right does the individual hold?

   1. A free retest at any hospital within a year
   2. No further testing of any kind
   3. A retest administered by the arresting officer
   4. The right to have an independent chemical test taken at their own expense
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   The right to have an independent chemical test taken at their own expense. The individual has the right to have an independent chemical test taken at their own expense. Consider "A free retest at any hospital within a year": The independent test is paid by the individual. Consider "A retest administered by the arresting officer": The stated right is to an independent chemical test at the individual’s expense. Consider "No further testing of any kind": A safeguard for a second test does exist.

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2. 2. May a passenger car stop on a sidewalk simply to let someone out?

   1. Yes, if only two wheels are on it
   2. Yes, if the stop lasts less than one minute
   3. Yes, whenever the adjacent traffic lane is busy
   4. No, sidewalks are among the prohibited stopping locations
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   No, sidewalks are among the prohibited stopping locations. A sidewalk is a prohibited place to stop, park, or stand a passenger car. The general exceptions cover avoiding an actual conflict with traffic or complying with an officer or traffic-control device. A quick passenger drop-off is not one of those listed exceptions. Ohio separately permits certain small vehicles on sidewalks when they do not impede pedestrians, but that does not include a passenger car.

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3. 3. A tractor-trailer is passing your car on an Ohio highway. How should you adjust your lane position?

   1. Move toward the truck to stay visible
   2. Leave a little more space by moving to the outside portion of your lane space, away from the tractor-trailer
   3. Match the truck speed exactly beside it
   4. Move onto the shoulder until it passes
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   Leave a little more space by moving to the outside portion of your lane space, away from the tractor-trailer. When a tractor-trailer passes, leave a little more space by moving to the outside portion of your own lane, away from the truck. Section 5 also says that when being passed, you should stay in your lane and maintain a constant speed. Consider "Move toward the truck to stay visible": The manual says to move within your lane away from the passing tractor-trailer, not toward it.

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4. 4. Which routine helps you prepare for vehicle problems before an emergency occurs?

   1. Wait for a breakdown before arranging maintenance
   2. Service the vehicle only before a long trip
   3. Use the same service intervals for every vehicle
   4. Follow the maintenance schedule in the vehicle owner's manual
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   Follow the maintenance schedule in the vehicle owner's manual. Vehicle problems can happen while you are driving. Ohio advises following the recommended maintenance schedule in the vehicle owner's manual before describing what to do when equipment fails. Use that schedule rather than waiting for a breakdown or assuming every vehicle has the same service intervals. The manual also says to seek assistance when a problem occurs. Routine maintenance and responding to a malfunction are both parts of preparing for vehicle emergencies.

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5. 5. People are hurt in an Ohio crash. After calling 911, how should injured people be treated at the scene?

   1. Move them to the nearest sidewalk at once
   2. Give them food and drink while waiting
   3. Do not move the injured; keep them warm
   4. Help them walk to a nearby building
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   Do not move the injured; keep them warm. Call emergency services (911) if anyone has been injured. Do not move the injured; keep them warm. Notify the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Sheriff, or local police. Consider "Move them to the nearest sidewalk at once": The manual says not to move the injured and to keep them warm. Consider "Give them food and drink while waiting": The manual instructs you to keep injured people warm without moving them; it does not direct you to give them food or drink.

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6. 6. After entering a freeway deceleration lane, which posted speed should you check?

   1. Only the speed posted on the main roadway
   2. The speed posted for the deceleration lane
   3. The speed limit on the opposite entrance ramp
   4. The speed of the last vehicle that passed you
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   The speed posted for the deceleration lane. The exit guidance says to maintain speed while on the main roadway, signal, move into the deceleration lane, and slow your exiting speed. Check the speed posted for that lane as you do so. Do not use the speed of another driver or an opposite entrance ramp as your reference. Plan the exit and its lane position early enough to avoid a quick lane change, and take the next exit if you miss yours.

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7. 7. You want to turn left, but you cannot judge the speed of an approaching truck. What should you do?

   1. Do not turn left in its path
   2. Turn if the truck looks farther away than a small car
   3. Turn quickly and expect the truck to brake
   4. Begin the turn and stop across its lane if necessary
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   Do not turn left in its path. When unsure of an approaching truck or bus’s speed, Ohio says not to turn left across its path. Large vehicles take longer to stop than smaller ones, and the manual describes intersection crashes caused by drivers misjudging their speed. Looking distant is not enough reason to begin the turn. Wait for a safe opportunity instead of expecting the truck to brake or planning to stop in its lane.

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8. 8. Which roadway design is an exception to the usual rule to drive on the right half of the road?

   1. Any road with a narrow shoulder
   2. Any road where traffic happens to be light
   3. A roadway designed and posted for one-way traffic
   4. Any two-way road with no painted center line
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   A roadway designed and posted for one-way traffic. A road designed and posted for one-way travel is one of Ohio’s listed exceptions to the normal right-half rule. Traffic is assigned one direction there, unlike an ordinary two-way road with a missing center stripe. A narrow shoulder or a quiet traffic period does not create the same exception. Read the roadway signs and layout before deciding that travel on the left portion is allowed.

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9. 9. How should you accelerate while backing up in Ohio guidance?

   1. Quickly, since rear visibility is limited
   2. Gently and smoothly, keeping speed slow, since the vehicle is harder to steer in reverse
   3. At normal forward speed to finish sooner
   4. Without looking until the turn begins
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   Gently and smoothly, keeping speed slow, since the vehicle is harder to steer in reverse. Accelerate gently and smoothly, keeping your speed slow. Your vehicle is much harder to steer while you are backing up. Consider "Quickly, since rear visibility is limited": The manual says to accelerate gently and smoothly while backing and keep speed slow. Consider "At normal forward speed to finish sooner": The manual specifies slow speed because the vehicle is much harder to steer in reverse.

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10. 10. How fast can a parked vehicle interior heat up for pets in Ohio guidance?

    1. Twenty degrees Fahrenheit in just 10 minutes, even with windows cracked
    2. Five degrees in one hour
    3. Two degrees per hour at noon
    4. Heat stays stable with cracked windows
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    Twenty degrees Fahrenheit in just 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Even with the windows cracked, the temperature in a vehicle can increase 20 degrees Fahrenheit in just 10 minutes. The manual says not to leave pets in a vehicle. Consider "Five degrees in one hour": Hourly figures understate danger greatly. Consider "Two degrees per hour at noon": The manual warns of a possible 20-degree Fahrenheit increase in just 10 minutes. Consider "Heat stays stable with cracked windows": The temperature can increase 20 degrees Fahrenheit in 10 minutes even with the windows cracked.

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11. 11. From what distance must an Ohio vehicle's two red brake lights be visible when the brakes are applied?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 300 feet
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    500 feet. A vehicle must have two red stop lights, or brake lights, visible from 500 feet when the brakes are applied. The rear license plate light must be visible from 50 feet, while rear reflectors and turn signals must be visible from 300 feet. Consider "50 feet": Fifty feet is the plate lamp figure. Consider "200 feet": Two hundred feet measures horn sound, not light.

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12. 12. Where does Ohio say the vehicle manufacturer recommended tire pressure can be found?

    1. Indicated on the door jamb, measured in PSI
    2. On the sidewall of each tire
    3. Printed on the fuel filler door
    4. Listed on the vehicle registration card
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    Indicated on the door jamb, measured in PSI. The vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure is indicated on the door jamb and measured in PSI. Check pressure when the tires are the same temperature as the surrounding air, using a pressure gauge at the valve stem. Add or release air as needed to reach the recommended level. Consider "On the sidewall of each tire": The manual identifies the door jamb as the location of the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure.

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13. 13. How many times may an Ohio applicant take the knowledge test online through BMV Online Services during a six-month period?

    1. Once in that period
    2. Three attempts in that period
    3. Two attempts permitted in a six-month period
    4. Unlimited attempts, one per day
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    Two attempts permitted in a six-month period. The online route carries its own attempt cap, which separates it from testing in person. Ohio permits two attempts in a six-month period through BMV Online Services. Unlimited attempts with one try per day describes testing at a Driver Exam Station or at select Deputy Registrar agencies, so applying that pattern online would misstate the limit. A single attempt understates what the online service allows. After two online tries inside the window, an applicant who still needs to test should use an in-person location instead of expecting another online sitting.

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14. 14. A pedestrian is crossing outside a marked crosswalk. Does the absence of markings remove your duty to yield?

    1. Yes, yielding is required only between painted crosswalk lines
    2. No, drivers must yield to pedestrians even when they do not use a marked crosswalk
    3. Yes, unless a crossing guard is present
    4. Yes, unless the pedestrian carries a white cane
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    No, drivers must yield to pedestrians even when they do not use a marked crosswalk. Pedestrians do not always obey signals or walk in marked crosswalks. Ohio nevertheless directs drivers to yield to them. A lack of painted lines is not permission to continue through a person's path. Pedestrians can be hard to see, and their intentions may be difficult to judge. Be cautious around people near stopped or parked vehicles and be ready to stop quickly in residential areas and near playgrounds.

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15. 15. Which five identity elements must documents prove for an Ohio Compliant card?

    1. Full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, Ohio street address, and citizenship or legal presence
    2. Name, photo, height, weight, and eye color
    3. Address, employer, insurance carrier, and vehicle plate
    4. Birthplace, parents names, school, and blood type
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    Full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, Ohio street address, and citizenship or legal presence. A Compliant card requires proof of full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, Ohio street address, and citizenship or legal presence in the United States. Two documents are required to prove the Ohio street address. Consider "Name, photo, height, weight, and eye color": This list omits required identity elements, including Social Security number, Ohio street address, and citizenship or legal presence.

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16. 16. You enter a turn lane for a multiple-lane turn in Ohio. What must you do until the turn ends?

    1. Stay in your lane until the turn is completed
    2. Change to whichever lane looks emptiest mid-turn
    3. Signal only after the turn is finished
    4. Let faster vehicles pass inside the turn
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    Stay in your lane until the turn is completed. For a multiple-lane turn, identify and enter the lane from which you will turn. Stay in that lane until the turn is completed. Signal your intention before turning. Consider "Change to whichever lane looks emptiest mid-turn": The manual directs you to stay in the selected lane until the turn is completed. Consider "Signal only after the turn is finished": Signaling belongs before and during the turn.

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17. 17. How many points does Ohio assess for moving violations and some speed offenses?

    1. 6 points
    2. 4 points
    3. 2 points
    4. No points, fines only
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    2 points. Everyday moving violations sit at the lowest tier of the Ohio point schedule. Moving violations, some speed offenses and restriction violations each carry 2 points. Four points attach to willful or wanton disregard for safety, while six points follow the gravest listed conduct such as leaving a crash without disclosing identity. Fines can accompany the points rather than replacing them. Several small tickets still add up, since twelve points within two years brings suspension and six points already triggers a warning letter from the BMV.

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18. 18. For a first adult distracted-driving offense within two years in Ohio, what can help avoid the fine and points?

    1. Installing a phone mount after the citation
    2. Completing a distracted driving course
    3. Agreeing to make only hands-free calls in the future
    4. Keeping a clean record for the next thirty days
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    Completing a distracted driving course. Ohio says completion of a distracted driving course can help avoid the fine and points for the first offense in two years. The ordinary first-offense penalties remain two points and a fine of up to $150. Installing equipment later or waiting for a short period is not the course-based option described. The relevant action is education about distracted driving. This provision does not turn a later change to the vehicle into completion of the required course.

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19. 19. You spot a child alone inside a parked vehicle in Ohio. What action does the guidance direct?

    1. Wait quietly until a parent returns
    2. Post a photo online to find the owner
    3. Open every door and leave with the child
    4. Call 911 immediately, check for unlocked doors, and try to locate the parent while calling
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    Call 911 immediately, check for unlocked doors, and try to locate the parent while calling. Call 911 immediately, check for unlocked doors, and try to locate the parent while making the call. If the child is distressed or unresponsive, remove the child from the vehicle, breaking a window if necessary. Stay with the child until help arrives. Consider "Wait quietly until a parent returns": Waiting burns dangerous minutes. Consider "Post a photo online to find the owner": Photos delay urgent aid.

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20. 20. What should you remember about other drivers at traffic signals in Ohio guidance?

    1. Everyone always obeys signals and signs
    2. A horn blast guarantees others will stop
    3. Other drivers yield automatically if you arrive first
    4. Do not rely on others to obey signals or signs, since they may not yield the right of way
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    Do not rely on others to obey signals or signs, since they may not yield the right of way. When a traffic light turns green, pause before moving into the intersection. Do not rely on other road users to obey signals or signs, as they may not yield the right-of-way. Consider "Everyone always obeys signals and signs": The manual warns that other road users may not obey signals or signs. Consider "A horn blast guarantees others will stop": The manual warns not to rely on other road users to yield.

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