Ohio BMV driver's license practice test 4
25 original questions from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws make up this free Ohio driver's license practice test. Expect questions from Section 9: Sharing the Road (10), Section 10: Emergency Situations (8), and Section 8: Safe Driving Tips (7). The first one asks: "How far ahead should you try to look while driving?" Each answer is explained, and there's nothing to sign up for.
Checked on
- Questions
- 25
- Passing score
- 75% (19 of 25)
- Mistakes allowed
- 6
- Official handbook
- Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws
Practice questions
Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered
How far ahead should you try to look while driving?
What this test covers
Every question comes from one of these sections of the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws.
- Section 8: Safe Driving Tips7 questions
- Section 9: Sharing the Road10 questions
- Section 10: Emergency Situations8 questions
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.
Question 1: How far ahead should you try to look while driving?
- A. 2 to 3 seconds ahead
- B. 5 minutes ahead
- C. 20 to 30 seconds ahead
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips
Question 2: What following distance does the Digest recommend behind the vehicle ahead?
- A. One vehicle length per 10 mph, or four seconds
- B. A fixed 20 feet at any speed
- C. One car length total, regardless of speed
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips
Question 3: About how far can it take to stop at 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes?
- A. About 58 feet
- B. About 158 feet
- C. About 300 feet
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips
Question 4: About how long is the average driver's perception and reaction time combined?
- A. About 5 seconds total
- B. Under a quarter second total
- C. About 1.5 to 2 seconds total
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips
Question 5: When should you use your vehicle's horn?
- A. Whenever another driver's behavior frustrates or annoys you
- B. To communicate briefly, such as when a pedestrian may not see you
- C. Continuously while passing a cyclist on the road
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips
Question 6: About how many children die each year in the U.S. from vehicular heatstroke?
- A. About 38
- B. About 5
- C. About 200
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips
Question 7: How much can the temperature inside a parked vehicle rise in just 10 minutes, even with windows cracked?
- A. About 20 degrees Fahrenheit
- B. About 2 degrees Fahrenheit
- C. About 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips
Question 8: A pedestrian is crossing with a white cane or guide dog. What must you do?
- A. Sound your horn so they know you're there
- B. Yield the right-of-way, since they have priority
- C. Proceed carefully if you think you can pass in time
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 9: How much following distance should you keep behind a motorcyclist in ideal conditions?
- A. One second is enough at any speed
- B. No extra distance is needed if the motorcycle is moving quickly
- C. At least three seconds, more in less than ideal conditions
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 10: A motorcycle ahead of you has its turn signal flashing. What should you assume?
- A. The rider is definitely turning immediately in that direction
- B. It may not mean the rider is about to turn, since the signal may not self-cancel
- C. The signal is definitely broken and should be completely ignored
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 11: How much space should you leave when passing a bicyclist?
- A. At least one foot
- B. At least six inches
- C. At least three feet
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 12: About how far does a loaded truck need to stop from 55 mph?
- A. A minimum of 335 feet
- B. About 100 feet
- C. About 600 feet
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 13: How far can a large truck's rear blind spot extend?
- A. Up to 20 feet
- B. Up to 1,000 feet
- C. Up to 200 feet
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 14: Ohio's Move Over law applies to which stopped vehicles?
- A. Only marked police cruisers with their emergency lights activated
- B. Police, emergency, road service, waste collection, and utility vehicles with warning lights on
- C. Only vehicles that are stopped specifically on an interstate highway
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 15: What does an orange and red triangle on the back of a vehicle mean?
- A. The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
- B. The vehicle is a school bus
- C. The vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 16: When can you cross a solid yellow line to pass a slow-moving vehicle?
- A. When it's traveling less than half the speed limit and you have a clear lane to pass in
- B. Any time you're behind a vehicle displaying a slow-moving vehicle emblem
- C. Only if a passing lane is marked with a dashed white line
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
Question 17: Your brakes fail while driving. What should you try first?
- A. Turn off the engine immediately while the vehicle is still moving
- B. Shift into neutral and coast to a stop
- C. Use the parking brake slowly, to avoid locking the rear wheels
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 18: Your accelerator sticks and the vehicle won't slow down. What should you do?
- A. Turn on flashers, shift to neutral, and steer to a safe stop
- B. Pump the accelerator repeatedly to free it
- C. Turn off the ignition immediately while still moving fast
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 19: A tire blows out while you're driving. What should you do?
- A. Brake hard immediately to stop as fast as possible
- B. Grip the wheel firmly, avoid braking, and slow down gradually
- C. Accelerate briefly to maintain control
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 20: The engine shuts off while you're driving. What should you expect?
- A. The steering wheel may be harder to turn, but it will still turn
- B. The steering wheel will lock completely and cannot be turned
- C. The brakes will stop working entirely
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 21: If your vehicle breaks down, about how far behind it should you place emergency flares?
- A. About 10 to 20 feet
- B. About 1,000 feet
- C. About 200 to 300 feet
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 22: Under what conditions can you file an Ohio Crash Report (form BMV 3303) yourself?
- A. Any crash at all, no matter the amount of damage or insurance status
- B. Damage over $400 or personal injury, and the other party lacked insurance
- C. Only if the crash happened on a state highway
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 23: You're involved in a crash. What should you do at the scene?
- A. Leave immediately to avoid blocking traffic
- B. Warn traffic, stay calm, exchange information, and check for injuries
- C. Discuss fault with the other driver before the police arrive
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 24: Your vehicle's wheels leave the paved road surface unexpectedly. What should you do?
- A. Let off the accelerator, slow down gradually, and return to the pavement when safe
- B. Steer back onto the pavement immediately, whatever the current speed
- C. Brake hard to stop before returning to the road
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations
Question 25: Why do many crashes between passenger vehicles and trucks happen at intersections?
- A. Trucks are required to run red lights in some cases
- B. Trucks always have the right-of-way at every intersection
- C. Motorists misjudge the speed of an approaching truck
Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road
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