OH Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. What does Ohio say about driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs?

   1. It is allowed below .08% BAC
   2. It is allowed when medication is prescribed
   3. It is against the law
   4. It is prohibited only for commercial drivers
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   It is against the law. Ohio states that driving while impaired under the influence of alcohol or drugs is against the law. A .08 percent figure is a BAC threshold for one legal classification, not permission to drive while visibly impaired below that number. A prescription also does not guarantee safe driving, because legally prescribed or over-the-counter medication may affect driving ability. The commercial-driver rule is only one category of alcohol regulation. The practical cue is impairment, not the source of the substance: if alcohol, drugs, or medication affects control or judgment, driving is unlawful and unsafe.

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

2. 2. How far from an intersection or crosswalk must you stay when parking in Ohio?

   1. At least 5 feet
   2. At least 10 feet
   3. At least 20 feet
   4. At least 50 feet
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   At least 20 feet. Ohio bars stopping, parking, or standing in or within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk, unless needed to avoid a conflict with traffic or directed by an officer or traffic control device. Five feet is far too close. Ten feet is the fire hydrant distance. Fifty feet is far more than the listed distance. Vehicles must also park facing the direction of traffic within 12 inches of the right curb.

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3. 3. Your Ohio vehicle starts accelerating out of control because the accelerator is stuck. What should you do first?

   1. Turn the engine off immediately while still at speed
   2. Pump the accelerator to free it while steering hard
   3. Shift into park while the car is still moving
   4. Turn on emergency flashers, shift to neutral, and look for an escape route
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   Turn on emergency flashers, shift to neutral, and look for an escape route. A stuck accelerator keeps the engine pushing the car forward. Ohio's steps start by turning on the emergency flashers, shifting to neutral so the engine no longer drives the wheels, and searching for an escape route. Then steer smoothly, brake gradually, and pull off the roadway. Only after the car is stopped do you shift to park and turn off the engine. Staying calm and steering smoothly keeps the vehicle under control while it slows.

   Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies and crashes

4. 4. You are entering an Ohio freeway and see a merge sign. How should you find room to merge?

   
   1. Rely only on the inside rear-view mirror
   2. Look over your shoulder and use your outside mirrors to find a gap
   3. Stop at the end of the ramp until no vehicles are in sight
   4. Drive on the shoulder until a gap opens
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   Look over your shoulder and use your outside mirrors to find a gap. Ohio tells a driver entering a freeway to be aware of the vehicle ahead, look over the shoulder toward the merging side, and use the outside mirrors to identify a gap in traffic. The driver then signals and uses the acceleration lane to reach the speed of other vehicles before merging, and cancels the signal afterward. Relying on the inside mirror alone is not the check the manual describes, stopping at the end of the ramp gives up the speed needed to blend in, and the shoulder is not an entrance lane. Find the gap first, then match speed and merge smoothly.

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5. 5. While passing another vehicle in Ohio, how do you know you have gone far enough to return to your lane?

   1. Your rear bumper is even with its front bumper
   2. You have counted two seconds after pulling alongside
   3. Both headlights of the passed vehicle appear in your rear-view mirror
   4. The other driver flashes the high beams at you
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   Both headlights of the passed vehicle appear in your rear-view mirror. Ohio's passing steps end with a clear visual test. Keep going until you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror. Then signal your return and steer smoothly back into the lane, keeping or adjusting speed as needed. Pulling back in sooner leaves the other driver too little space and can force a sudden brake or a crash. The mirror check works the same on any road where passing is allowed.

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6. 6. In an Ohio roundabout, which exit do you normally use to turn left?

   1. The 1st exit
   2. The 3rd exit
   3. The 2nd exit
   4. The 4th exit
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   The 3rd exit. Traffic in an Ohio roundabout moves counterclockwise, so the exits come up in a fixed order. The digest lays out the exit pattern drivers should expect: the 1st exit turns you right, the 2nd exit takes you straight, the 3rd exit turns you left, and the 4th exit makes a U turn. Knowing the count ahead of time lets you stay in the correct lane, signal before your exit, and avoid stopping inside the circle.

   Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts, lane use and parking

7. 7. If a railroad crossing has a stop sign posted with the crossbuck, what must drivers do?

   1. Stop only if a gate is descending
   2. Stop before proceeding
   3. Continue after sounding the horn
   4. Cross without stopping if no train is visible
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   Stop before proceeding. At some railroad crossings, a stop sign is posted with the warning signs. Ohio says every vehicle must stop before going on when that stop sign is present. The gate-only choice is wrong because the stop sign creates the stopping requirement even without a gate. Use the stop sign as the cue, then look both ways and listen before crossing. Proceed only after checking for trains and confirming the tracks can be cleared without stopping on them.

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8. 8. When entering a freeway, what should a driver use to merge with the traffic flow?

   1. The shoulder until the next exit
   2. The median to pass established traffic
   3. The acceleration lane after reaching the speed of other vehicles
   4. The deceleration lane before entering
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   The acceleration lane after reaching the speed of other vehicles. Ohio directs a driver entering a freeway to look for a gap, signal, and use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of other vehicles before merging. The shoulder is not a substitute for the entrance lane, and the median is not a travel lane for passing. A deceleration lane serves exiting traffic, so using it to enter reverses its purpose. Match the lane to the maneuver: accelerate and merge from the entrance lane when the gap is safe.

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9. 9. A driver under 18 in Ohio is cited a second time for using an electronic device while driving. What is the penalty?

   1. A 60 day suspension and a $150 fine
   2. A 1-year license suspension and a $300 fine
   3. 3 points and a fine of up to $250
   4. A warning letter with no suspension
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   A 1-year license suspension and a $300 fine. Drivers under 18 in Ohio may not use any electronic device while driving, even hands free, except for navigation or emergency calls. It is a primary offense, so an officer can stop the driver for it alone. The first violation brings a 60 day suspension and a $150 fine. A second violation is far more serious: the young driver loses the license for one year and pays a $300 fine.

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

10. 10. When Ohio school-zone lights are flashing or children are present, what should drivers do?

    1. Keep the ordinary roadway speed
    2. Obey the slower school-zone speed limit
    3. Accelerate before children enter the roadway
    4. Stop in every lane until dismissal ends
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    Obey the slower school-zone speed limit. Ohio requires drivers to obey a slower speed limit in a school zone when the lights are flashing or children are present. The ordinary roadway speed does not replace the school-zone limit, and accelerating increases risk near children. The rule also directs drivers to obey crossing guards at nearby intersections. The cue is flashing lights or visible children: reduce speed and watch for crossings.

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

11. 11. At what age may an applicant first complete Ohio’s vision screening and knowledge test for a TIPIC?

    1. 15 years and 6 months
    2. 14 years and 6 months
    3. 16 years exactly
    4. 17 years and 6 months
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    15 years and 6 months. Ohio sets the minimum age for completing the vision screening and knowledge test at 15 years and six months. This is the starting age described for the TIPIC process, not 14 years and six months or a full sixteenth birthday. The applicant still must complete the required steps and purchase the permit after passing. The cue is the half-year detail: the initial eligibility point is 15 years, 6 months.

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

12. 12. How many points does Ohio assess for failing to stop and disclose your identity after a crash?

    1. 2 points
    2. 3 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 6 points
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    6 points. Ohio's point categories put failure to stop and disclose identity after a crash at 6 points, with other dangerous and serious actions. Two points is for ordinary moving violations, some speed offenses, and restriction violations. Four points is for willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. Three points appears for a second handheld phone offense, not here. Twelve points within two years brings a suspension.

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

13. 13. What does a white railroad crossbuck identify, and what should the driver do?

    
    1. A highway railroad crossing, approached slowly with readiness to stop
    2. A one-way road where passing must continue through the intersection
    3. A parking area where stopping is prohibited even for an approaching train
    4. A school crossing where the driver should accelerate after checking mirrors
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    A highway railroad crossing, approached slowly with readiness to stop. The white X-shaped crossbuck identifies a highway railroad grade crossing. Ohio tells drivers to slow down and be prepared to stop when they see or hear a train approaching. The sign is not a school, one-way, or parking instruction. Accelerating does not provide the cautious approach required, and the crossing warning does not remove the duty to respond to a train. Look in both directions, listen, and keep enough space to stop before the tracks. Never stop on the rails, since a vehicle there can be trapped in the train’s path.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

14. 14. While reversing, in which direction should you steer to guide the rear of the vehicle?

    1. Slightly in the direction you want the rear to move
    2. Opposite the direction you want the rear to move
    3. Keep the steering wheel centered for every reverse movement
    4. Turn fully to one side before beginning to reverse
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    Slightly in the direction you want the rear to move. When backing, steer slightly toward the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to travel. Keep acceleration gentle and smooth, with speed low because the vehicle is harder to steer in reverse. A full steering movement before every backing maneuver is not the instruction. If you are backing while turning, make quick checks in front and to the sides as well as watching behind. Continue looking rearward until the vehicle has stopped.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

15. 15. When is a driver allowed to turn left on red in Ohio?

    1. From any lane onto any two way street after slowing
    2. Whenever the vehicle has a green left turn arrow behind it
    3. Only after a police officer waves the driver through
    4. From the extreme left lane of a one way street onto another one way street, unless prohibited
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    From the extreme left lane of a one way street onto another one way street, unless prohibited. Ohio permits a left turn on red only from the extreme left lane of a one way street onto another one way street, unless a posted sign forbids that movement. A two way destination does not meet the stated condition, and slowing alone cannot replace the legal requirements. A police officer is not required when the turn is otherwise lawful, while a separate green arrow would not describe a turn on red. Check both roadway directions and the sign before considering this narrow exception.

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16. 16. Which drivers are required to stop at railroad crossings even when no train is plainly visible?

    1. Drivers of vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses, or vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids
    2. Drivers of passenger cars, pickup trucks, or vans that are towing small personal trailers
    3. Only drivers of passenger cars with children aboard
    4. Drivers of motorcycles, mopeds, or other vehicles with fewer than four wheels
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    Drivers of vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses, or vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids. Ohio singles out certain vehicles for railroad crossing stops because their passengers or cargo make a train conflict especially severe. Vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses, and vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop and check carefully. The personal trailer choice adds a category the manual does not list. Watch for buses, placards, or passenger-for-hire vehicles near tracks, and expect them to stop even when other traffic might continue.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way

17. 17. When should you signal if you will slow to turn off a road that has no separate turn lane?

    1. Before reducing speed
    2. Only after braking to turning speed
    3. Only while the front wheels are already turning
    4. After leaving the roadway
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    Before reducing speed. Use the turn signal before reducing speed when leaving a roadway that has no separate turning or exit lane. Following drivers need notice of the planned movement while you are still in their lane. Brake lights show slowing or stopping, while the turn signal identifies the direction change. Waiting until the wheels are turning omits the earlier signal that Ohio recommends for this situation.

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

18. 18. When may a driver park in a space marked with a wheelchair symbol?

    1. Only when all other spaces are full
    2. Whenever the driver expects to stay less than five minutes
    3. Only when issued a removable windshield placard or accessible license plate
    4. Whenever another passenger remains in the vehicle
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    Only when issued a removable windshield placard or accessible license plate. A wheelchair-symbol space is reserved, and Ohio says a driver may use it only with the proper removable windshield placard or accessible license plate. The short-stop choice is wrong because convenience or time does not replace the required authorization. The cue is the wheelchair symbol on the sign or pavement. If the vehicle lacks the placard or plate, choose a regular space even when the reserved space is open.

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19. 19. Which tool should you use to measure the air pressure in a tire?

    1. A penny inserted into a tread groove
    2. A ruler held against the sidewall
    3. The tire tread wear indicator
    4. A tire pressure gauge applied to the valve stem
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    A tire pressure gauge applied to the valve stem. Remove the valve cap and use a pressure gauge to check the air in the tire. Compare the reading with the vehicle manufacturer's recommended pressure on the door jamb. Take the reading when the tires are at the same temperature as the surrounding air. A penny can help check tread depth, but that is a different tire check. Inflate a low tire to the correct level or release air if the reading is too high.

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

20. 20. When does the Ohio manual list school zones as a basis for reduced speed limits?

    1. During weekends when the building is closed
    2. Only after sunset on school nights
    3. Only when every lane has a crossing guard posted
    4. During recess and while children arrive or leave during normal school hours
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    During recess and while children arrive or leave during normal school hours. The school zone speed rule is tied to times when children are likely to be near the roadway: recess and normal arrival or dismissal periods. The weekend choice is wrong because the manual connects the reduced speed setting to school activity, not to an empty building. Watch for school zone signs, flashing lights, children near sidewalks, and buses loading nearby. Those cues mean the posted school zone speed may apply even when the broader road normally allows faster travel.

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