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Ohio BMV driver's license practice test 3

This Ohio driver's license test has 25 questions written from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Section 6: State Laws and Penalties (14), Section 7: Special Driving Situations (9), and Section 4: Rules of the Road (1). You begin with: "Is it legal to drive in Ohio without insurance?" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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Questions
25
Passing score
75% (19 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
6
Official handbook
Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

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Is it legal to drive in Ohio without insurance?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws.

All 25 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: Is it legal to drive in Ohio without insurance?

    • A. Yes, as long as you carry enough cash on hand to cover any damage
    • B. No, it's illegal to drive without insurance or another form of financial responsibility
    • C. Yes, if you've never caused or been involved in a crash before

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  2. Question 2: What is Ohio's minimum liability insurance requirement for injury to one person?

    • A. $25,000
    • B. $50,000
    • C. $10,000

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  3. Question 3: Besides an insurance policy, how else can you meet Ohio's financial responsibility requirement?

    • A. Sign a written promise to pay for damages if a crash ever happens
    • B. Provide a letter from your employer
    • C. Post a personal liability bond or deposit $30,000 with the Registrar

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  4. Question 4: What BAC makes it illegal for a commercial driver to operate a vehicle in Ohio?

    • A. .08% or higher
    • B. .02% or higher
    • C. .04% or higher

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  5. Question 5: You refuse a chemical test after your first OVI arrest. How long is your license suspended?

    • A. One year
    • B. 90 days
    • C. Two years

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  6. Question 6: You test over the limit for the first time. How long is the suspension?

    • A. One year
    • B. Three months (90 days)
    • C. Six months

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  7. Question 7: At how many points in a two-year period does the BMV send a warning letter?

    • A. 12 points
    • B. 4 points
    • C. 6 points

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  8. Question 8: At how many points in a two-year period does the BMV suspend a driver's license?

    • A. 6 or more points
    • B. 12 or more points
    • C. 20 or more points

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  9. Question 9: What is an SR-22?

    • A. A form filed with the state proving your insurance meets the minimum coverage required
    • B. A type of high-risk insurance policy sold only to repeat offenders
    • C. A ticket issued specifically for driving without any insurance at all

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  10. Question 10: A driver under 18 is convicted of two moving violations. What happens to their license?

    • A. An automatic three-month suspension
    • B. An automatic one-year suspension
    • C. A warning letter with no suspension

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  11. Question 11: What happens if you're convicted of driving while your license is under suspension?

    • A. It's treated as a minor infraction handled with a small fine and nothing else
    • B. It's a first-degree misdemeanor with a fine up to $1,000 and a possible added year of suspension
    • C. The original suspension is simply extended by 30 days

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  12. Question 12: A child is under 4 and weighs less than 40 pounds. What restraint does Ohio law require?

    • A. A booster seat
    • B. A regular safety belt
    • C. A child safety seat

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  13. Question 13: A child is at least 4 but under 8, and shorter than 4 feet 9 inches. What restraint is required?

    • A. A child safety seat designed for infants
    • B. A booster seat
    • C. A regular safety belt alone

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  14. Question 14: At what age can a child in Ohio be restrained with a safety belt instead of a booster seat?

    • A. At least 4, but not older than 8
    • B. Any age, as long as the child is in the back seat
    • C. At least 8, but not older than 15

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6: State Laws and Penalties

  15. Question 15: Which headlights should you use when driving in fog?

    • A. Low beam headlights
    • B. High beam headlights
    • C. Parking lights only

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  16. Question 16: Your vehicle starts to skid on an icy road. What should you do?

    • A. Apply the brakes firmly and repeatedly to try to regain traction
    • B. Accelerate gently in an attempt to power out of the skid smoothly
    • C. Take your foot off the accelerator and turn the wheel in the direction of the skid

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  17. Question 17: Why do bridges and overpasses need extra caution in winter?

    • A. They are always closed during snow
    • B. They tend to ice over before other parts of the road
    • C. They have a higher speed limit than other roads

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  18. Question 18: What should you expect when approaching an Ohio work zone?

    • A. A blue sign background with no need to slow down
    • B. No signs at all until you're inside the work zone
    • C. An orange sign background and the need to reduce your speed

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  19. Question 19: What should you do with your hands when pulled over by law enforcement?

    • A. Keep them on the steering wheel, in view of the officer
    • B. Reach into the glove box immediately for your documents
    • C. Keep them below the dashboard until asked

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  20. Question 20: Beyond sunset-to-sunrise hours, when else must your headlights be on?

    • A. Any time you're driving over 45 mph
    • B. Only during officially declared weather emergencies
    • C. Any time you can't clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  21. Question 21: When must you dim your high beam headlights?

    • A. For approaching (oncoming) traffic
    • B. Only in a construction zone
    • C. Only when directed by a police officer

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  22. Question 22: Should you wear sunglasses or tinted lenses while driving at night?

    • A. Yes, they help reduce glare from your own headlights
    • B. No, they reduce your vision in low light
    • C. Yes, but only on overcast days

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  23. Question 23: How can you avoid being blinded by an oncoming vehicle's headlights at night?

    • A. Look toward the right side of the road
    • B. Look directly at the oncoming headlights
    • C. Turn on your high beams to compensate

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 7: Special Driving Situations

  24. Question 24: You see a flooded roadway ahead. What should you do?

    • A. Drive through slowly in a low gear
    • B. Drive through quickly to avoid stalling
    • C. Find another route rather than drive through it

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips

  25. Question 25: In an Ohio work zone, a flagger is directing traffic. What must you do?

    • A. Follow only posted signs and ignore the flagger
    • B. Follow the flagger's instructions
    • C. Proceed at normal speed once past the flagger

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 4: Rules of the Road

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