OH Permit Practice Test 25

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1. 1. A parent co-signs a minor license application in Ohio. For what, and until when, is the co-signer liable?

   1. For all traffic fines until age 25
   2. Jointly and severally liable with the minor for damages caused by the minor’s negligence or willful misconduct while operating a motor vehicle, until the minor’s 18th birthday
   3. Only for parking tickets for one year
   4. For insurance premiums until graduation
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   Jointly and severally liable with the minor for damages caused by the minor’s negligence or willful misconduct while operating a motor vehicle, until the minor’s 18th birthday. The parent or legal guardian who co-signs a minor’s application for a license is jointly, and severally, liable with the minor for any damages caused by negligence or willful misconduct while operating a motor vehicle until the minor’s 18th birthday. Consider "For all traffic fines until age 25": Age 25 stretches the endpoint. Consider "For insurance premiums until graduation": The stated co-signer liability is for damages from the minor’s negligent or willful misconduct while driving, not a promise to pay premiums.

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

2. 2. A tire blows out while you drive in Ohio. What should you do about braking?

   1. Do not brake; grip the wheel firmly, keep going straight, and slow down gradually
   2. Brake hard at once to stop quickly
   3. Accelerate to regain control
   4. Turn sharply toward the blown tire
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   Do not brake; grip the wheel firmly, keep going straight, and slow down gradually. After a tire blowout, grip the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle going straight. Do not brake; slow down gradually. Pull off the road in a safe place, turn on hazard lights, shift to PARK, and turn off the engine. Consider "Brake hard at once to stop quickly": The manual says not to brake after a blowout; slow down gradually. Consider "Accelerate to regain control": The manual says to slow down gradually after a blowout.

   Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies and crashes

3. 3. How should spacing change on Ohio winter roads?

   1. Follow closer to benefit from cleared tracks
   2. Tailgate trucks for wind shelter
   3. Keep normal spacing at any speed
   4. Put greater distance than usual ahead, since stopping distance grows on slippery roads
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   Put greater distance than usual ahead, since stopping distance grows on slippery roads. Put a greater distance than usual between you and other vehicles, as vehicles need a greater stopping distance on slippery roads. Consider "Follow closer to benefit from cleared tracks": The manual says to increase following distance on slippery roads, not follow more closely in cleared tracks. Consider "Tailgate trucks for wind shelter": The manual calls for greater spacing on slippery roads and extra following distance behind large vehicles.

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

4. 4. What light transmission percentage does Ohio list for a vehicle windshield?

   1. 50% light transmission, plus or minus 3%
   2. 35% light transmission
   3. 20% light transmission
   4. 70% light transmission
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   70% light transmission. Window tint limits are stated separately for the windshield and for the side windows beside the front seat. Ohio lists the windshield at 70% light transmission, noting that most new cars already meet that level. The 50% figure with a three point tolerance belongs to those front side windows, so moving it forward to the windshield would allow a darker tint than permitted. Lower guesses of 35% or 20% would darken the main forward view far beyond the stated level. Checking the glass position before quoting a percentage avoids the mixup.

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

5. 5. How much lane room should a driver allow a motorcyclist in Ohio traffic?

   1. Half a lane shared side by side
   2. Only the paved shoulder
   3. A full lane width
   4. Room only at speeds above 45 mph
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   A full lane width. Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. The manual explains that this space is needed for the motorcyclist to react to other traffic. Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. Consider "Half a lane shared side by side": The manual directs drivers to allow a full lane width, not half a lane. Consider "Only the paved shoulder": The manual calls for a full lane width for the motorcyclist, not only shoulder space.

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

6. 6. A temporary resident age 24 in Ohio who is not exempt from the temporary-resident driver education requirements must hold a TIPIC for at least how long before getting a Driver License?

   1. Six months
   2. Sixty days
   3. Thirty days
   4. At least 14 days
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   At least 14 days. A temporary resident age 21 or older who is subject to these requirements must hold the TIPIC for at least 14 days. The six-month holding period applies only to drivers under age 18. The 60-day period is the deadline for purchasing a TIPIC after passing the test, and the 30-day period concerns licensing after establishing Ohio residency. Consider "Six months": Six months is the holding period that applies to drivers under age 18.

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

7. 7. Heavy traffic blocks your left turn at a green light in Ohio. How should you position the vehicle while waiting?

   1. Fully inside the crosswalk with wheels turned left
   2. Diagonal across two lanes to see around traffic
   3. Two car lengths before the stop bar
   4. With the front of the vehicle slightly past the stop bar
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   With the front of the vehicle slightly past the stop bar. When turning left at a green light, do not proceed into the intersection until there is an opportunity to turn. If high traffic volume prevents a turn, position the front of the vehicle slightly past the stop bar. Yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic and turn when safe. Consider "Fully inside the crosswalk with wheels turned left": The manual specifies positioning the front of the vehicle slightly past the stop bar while waiting for an opportunity to turn.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way

8. 8. What can fatigue do to a driver’s ability to drive safely?

   1. Affect vision and decrease reaction time
   2. Improve scanning during long trips
   3. Make stopping distance shorter
   4. Remove the need for rest breaks
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   Affect vision and decrease reaction time. Fatigue can hurt a driver’s vision and slow reaction time, which makes hazards harder to recognize and respond to. The shorter-stopping-distance choice is wrong because a tired driver reacts later, giving the vehicle more time to keep moving before braking begins. Watch for cues such as drifting attention, heavy eyelids, repeated yawning, or missing signs. The safer response is to rest before those symptoms turn into delayed steering or braking.

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

9. 9. A consented chemical test within two hours of arrest shows a BAC of .08 or higher in Ohio. What does the arresting officer do?

   1. Returns the license and mails a warning
   2. Confiscates the Driver License and notifies the driver of their suspension
   3. Impounds the vehicle for five years
   4. Orders an independent test at state expense
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   Confiscates the Driver License and notifies the driver of their suspension. When a driver consents to a chemical test within two hours of arrest and results show a BAC of .08 or higher, the arresting officer confiscates the Driver License and notifies the driver of the suspension, with a sworn statement sent to the BMV. Returning the license with a warning treats a failed test like a courtesy stop. Vehicle impoundment for five years confuses license action with property penalties. An independent test is the driver right at personal expense, not a state funded order. A suspension up to five years begins immediately under this administrative track.

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

10. 10. Where does Ohio say a driver must never pass another vehicle?

    1. On the shoulder, whether paved or not
    2. On any road with a posted limit above 45 mph
    3. Beside a vehicle turning left
    4. On a multi-lane road with light traffic
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    On the shoulder, whether paved or not. Never pass on the shoulder, whether paved or not. On multi-lane roads, passing is permitted when safe, without interfering with traffic in either direction. Consider "On any road with a posted limit above 45 mph": The manual prohibits shoulder passing; it does not give a 45 mph cutoff for passing. Consider "Beside a vehicle turning left": The manual’s categorical prohibition here concerns passing on the shoulder.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

11. 11. An approaching Ohio driver shows a turn signal near your driveway. When may you pull out in front of that vehicle?

    1. As soon as the signal starts flashing
    2. Only without risk because signals always mean a turn
    3. Not without assured proper distance, since the driver may pass or forgot the signal
    4. Whenever your vehicle can accelerate quickly
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    Not without assured proper distance, since the driver may pass or forgot the signal. Do not pull out or turn in front of a vehicle displaying a turn signal without assured proper distance. The manual warns that the driver may turn after passing your vehicle or may have forgotten to cancel the signal. When turning onto a road, make sure your path is clear and there is enough space to enter the appropriate lane and get up to speed.

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12. 12. An Ohio driver shows willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. How many points follow?

    1. 2 points
    2. 6 points
    3. No points without a crash
    4. 4 points
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    4 points. Section 6 lists four points for willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. It lists two points for moving violations, some speed offenses and restriction violations, and six points for failure to stop and disclose identity after a crash among other dangerous and serious actions. Points are assessed for convictions. Consider "2 points": Two points cover ordinary moving violations and some speeding.

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

13. 13. Another driver is passing your vehicle on an Ohio two-lane road. How should you respond?

    1. Speed up so the pass ends sooner
    2. Move toward the center line to give a warning
    3. Stay in your lane and maintain a constant speed to allow the driver to pass
    4. Brake hard to create a gap behind you
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    Stay in your lane and maintain a constant speed to allow the driver to pass. When being passed, stay in your lane and maintain a constant speed to allow the other driver to pass. The instruction to wait until both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in the rear-view mirror applies to the driver doing the passing before returning to the lane. Consider "Speed up so the pass ends sooner": Speeding up does not follow the manual’s instruction to maintain a constant speed while being passed.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

14. 14. Where may a bicycle or small moped be parked in Ohio under the parking guidance?

    1. On the sidewalk provided it does not impede the normal flow of pedestrian traffic
    2. In front of a public or private driveway
    3. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant at any time
    4. On a sidewalk even when it blocks people walking
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    On the sidewalk provided it does not impede the normal flow of pedestrian traffic. Section 5 allows a bicycle, electric bicycle, moped, motor scooter of 150 cc or less, or micro-mobility device to be parked on a sidewalk if it does not impede normal pedestrian traffic. The same section lists parking in front of a driveway and within 10 feet of a fire hydrant among prohibited locations, subject to its stated traffic-conflict and official-direction exceptions.

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15. 15. What limit applies to Ohio probationary moped license holders ages 14 to 15?

    1. Driving only on residential streets
    2. Daylight driving only
    3. Driving only with a parent aboard
    4. Driving only below 15 mph
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    Daylight driving only. Probationary moped license holders ages 14 to 15 are limited to daylight driving only. Consider "Driving only on residential streets": The manual limits these riders by daylight, not by street type. Consider "Driving only with a parent aboard": The manual does not require a parent aboard a moped. Consider "Driving only below 15 mph": The manual sets no 15 mph cap; the limit is daylight only.

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

16. 16. A 17-year-old Ohio TIPIC holder drives at 2 a.m. Who must occupy the front passenger seat during those hours?

    1. Any licensed driver age 21 or older
    2. A licensed driving instructor only
    3. A parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License
    4. No adult, if the trip is under five miles
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    A parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License. For a TIPIC holder age 16 or 17, a valid licensed driver age 21 or older may occupy the front passenger seat, except from midnight to 6 a.m. During those hours, the accompanying person must be a parent, guardian, or custodian with a valid Driver License. Consider "Any licensed driver age 21 or older": Overnight hours require a parent, guardian, or custodian. Consider "A licensed driving instructor only": An instructor alone does not meet the overnight rule.

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

17. 17. According to the Ohio manual, what do pavement markings do?

    1. Show the toll amount at upcoming exits
    2. Name the next town on the highway
    3. Divide lanes, show when you may pass, and show where you must stop
    4. Set the legal speed limit on local streets
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    Divide lanes, show when you may pass, and show where you must stop. Pavement markings are lines, arrows, words, or symbols that divide lanes, tell you when you may pass, tell you which lanes to use for turns, define pedestrian walkways, and show where you must stop. Consider "Show the toll amount at upcoming exits": Toll amounts are not a pavement marking function in the manual. Consider "Name the next town on the highway": Town names appear on guide signs, not pavement markings. Consider "Set the legal speed limit on local streets": Speed limits are set by law and posted on signs.

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

18. 18. Who must wear safety belts under Ohio mandatory safety belt usage law in most passenger vehicles?

    1. Only the driver, on highways
    2. Drivers and front-seat occupants
    3. Every occupant, but only after dark
    4. Passengers age 16 and older only
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    Drivers and front-seat occupants. Ohio's mandatory safety belt law requires drivers and front-seat occupants of most passenger vehicles to wear safety belts whenever driving or riding on Ohio roadways. For drivers under age 18, all occupants must wear safety belts. Consider "Only the driver, on highways": Front seat occupants share the duty with the driver. Consider "Every occupant, but only after dark": The requirement applies day and night alike.

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

19. 19. What does Ohio say about driving distracted with a wireless device?

    1. It is discouraged only on freeways
    2. It is illegal to drive distracted, including using an electronic wireless communication device
    3. It is allowed below 25 mph
    4. It matters only after a crash occurs
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    It is illegal to drive distracted, including using an electronic wireless communication device. In Ohio, it is illegal to drive distracted. This includes using an electronic wireless communication device. Consider "It is discouraged only on freeways": Freeway only softens a statewide ban. Consider "It is allowed below 25 mph": The manual’s distracted-driving prohibition does not include a below-25-mph allowance. Consider "It matters only after a crash occurs": The manual prohibits distracted driving; the prohibition is not conditional on a crash occurring.

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

20. 20. What does a green arrow at an Ohio traffic light permit?

    1. Turning in the direction of the arrow without stopping
    2. Turning either direction at reduced speed
    3. Proceeding straight through a red light
    4. Passing stopped traffic on the shoulder
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    Turning in the direction of the arrow without stopping. A green arrow indicates that you can turn in the direction of the arrow without stopping. Consider "Turning either direction at reduced speed": The arrow authorizes only its indicated direction. Consider "Proceeding straight through a red light": The arrow permits a turn in its indicated direction. Consider "Passing stopped traffic on the shoulder": The manual says never to pass on the shoulder, paved or unpaved.

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