Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Trucks & Bicycles) practice test: free Ohio BMV Permit questions

Sample Practice Questions for Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Trucks & Bicycles)

1. Question 1Ref: Ohio Driver Manual — Sharing the Road — School buses

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

   APass slowlyBStop at least 10 feet away and remain stopped until the bus moves or the driver signalsCHonk for the childrenDContinue if no children are visible
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   B. Stop at least 10 feet away and remain stopped until the bus moves or the driver signals

   A stopped bus with flashing reds requires traffic from both directions to halt at least 10 feet away on roads with fewer than four lanes. The manual says to remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the bus driver signals motorists to proceed. Only same-direction traffic must stop on roads with four or more lanes. Rolling past risks lives and severe penalties.

2. Question 2Ref: Ohio Driver Manual — Sharing the Road — Bicycles

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

   AForce them onto the sidewalkBTailgate until they moveCSqueeze past immediatelyDWait until you can leave safe clearance, then pass wide
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   D. Wait until you can leave safe clearance, then pass wide

   Cyclists hold the same lane rights as motor vehicles, and Ohio requires at least three feet of clearance when you pass a bicycle — you may even cross a solid yellow line for a slow bicycle going under half the posted limit without exceeding it. Pass only with generous clearance, since wobble, gusts and potholes move riders sideways, then return without cutting back sharply.