Ohio BMV Permit practice quiz

Question 1

In Ohio, operating a vehicle while impaired is called OVI, and the per se limit for 21+ is:

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.05%

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0.02%

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0.10%

Question 2

At an all-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, who goes first?

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The driver on the right

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Whichever driver gestures to the other to go first, regardless of the rules

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The driver on the left, since they were first to see the other

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The driver in the larger vehicle, because size gives priority

Question 3

Ohioans may take the temps knowledge test starting at age:

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15 years and 6 months

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14 years and 6 months, with a parent's signature

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15 years, with proof of enrollment in school only

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16 years, after finishing a driver education course

Question 4

When parking downhill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

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Toward the curb

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Away from the curb

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Toward the center of the road

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Straight ahead only

Question 5

Before passing on a two-lane road, you must be sure:

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The way is clear, the zone allows it, and you can return safely

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The way is clear, the zone allows it, and you can return safely, but signaling is optional

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You are going faster than the car ahead and the oncoming lane looks empty for a moment

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Oncoming drivers can see your headlights and will slow down to let you pass

Question 6

An octagonal red sign always means what?

Accepted Answer

Stop

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Yield to traffic

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School zone ahead

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Do not pass

Question 7

A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped ahead. On a road with fewer than four lanes, traffic must:

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Stop at least 10 feet away and remain stopped until the bus moves or the driver signals

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Continue at the posted speed, because the bus stop arm only applies to following traffic

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Stop only if the bus is on your side of the road, and ignore it if it is oncoming

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Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully on the left once any children have crossed

Question 8

In an Ohio work zone, you must slow down:

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Even when no workers are visible — narrow lanes and rough pavement still endanger you

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Only when workers are visibly present near the lane, since empty zones are open to normal speeds

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Never on weekends

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Only during daylight hours, when the signs and cones are easiest for drivers to see

Question 9

Ohio posts 70 mph on applicable freeways, and drivers must:

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Reduce speed for weather, traffic, and road conditions

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Hold 70 in every condition, because the posted number is a minimum for freeway traffic

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Match trucks exactly

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Exceed it when late

Question 10

A steady yellow traffic light means:

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The signal is about to turn red — stop if you can do so safely

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Pedestrians must run

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Speed up to beat it

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The signal is turning green soon, so prepare to accelerate through the intersection

Question 11

An Ohio driver under 21 with measurable alcohol faces:

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License suspension and penalties under zero-tolerance rules

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A warning letter and a voluntary alcohol class, with no effect on the license

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A small fine only, since drivers under 21 are held to the same limit as adults

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A free warning course

Question 12

Before turning left at a green light, you should:

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Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe

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Flash high beams and proceed

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Turn from the right lane only

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Hug the center line and turn immediately

Question 13

If you fail the Ohio knowledge test, you must:

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Wait at least 24 hours before retesting

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Retest immediately at another station, since the result carries over only when you move

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Wait 30 days for a fresh application, because only three attempts are allowed per year

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Wait a full week before retesting, and pay a new fee each attempt

Question 14

Before opening your door into traffic after parking, you must:

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Check mirrors and blind spot for cyclists and vehicles

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Open it a few inches and exit immediately, because traffic should yield to a stopped vehicle

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Exit from the right always

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Fling it open quickly

Question 15

When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

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Hold steady or slow slightly and stay right

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Brake hard

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Speed up

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Swerve left

Question 16

A sign shaped like an inverted triangle (point down) tells you to:

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Yield the right-of-way

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No entry for cars

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Stop completely always

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Merge only

Question 17

When passing a cyclist with no bike lane, you should:

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Wait until you can leave safe clearance, then pass wide

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Force them onto the sidewalk

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Honk first and then pass at the same speed, since cyclists must ride on the shoulder

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Tailgate until they move

Question 18

What does a yellow diamond with a black curving arrow warn about?

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Curve ahead

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Parking allowed

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No U-turn

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Detour end

Question 19

A red circle with a white horizontal bar (DO NOT ENTER style) means:

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No vehicles may enter this way

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You must yield, then continue after cross traffic has cleared the street

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The way is a dead end, but entry is optional if you signal first

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Yield after this point

Question 20

A white X-shaped crossbuck sign reading Railroad Crossing tells you:

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Slow down and be prepared to stop for a train

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Speed up across the tracks, because slowing increases the chance of stalling

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Stop only after midnight, when trains run less often and crossings are unguarded

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Park beside the tracks