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Ohio BMV driver's license practice test 6

Here are 25 free Ohio driver's license practice questions drawn from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws. They focus on Section 2: Before You Drive (6), Section 8: Safe Driving Tips (5), and Section 13: What Else Should I Know? (4). The test opens with: "What does Ohio law require of a vehicle's service brake?" You get an explanation after each answer, and you need no account.

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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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Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered

What does Ohio law require of a vehicle's service brake?

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

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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: What does Ohio law require of a vehicle's service brake?

    • A. It must be adequate to slow, stop, and control the vehicle
    • B. It only needs to work reliably at low, in-town speeds
    • C. It is optional if the parking brake works

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 2: Before You Drive

  2. Question 2: How far away must an Ohio vehicle's horn be audible?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 200 feet
    • C. 50 feet

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 2: Before You Drive

  3. Question 3: How far must the white light illuminating the rear license plate be visible?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 10 feet
    • C. 50 feet

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 2: Before You Drive

  4. Question 4: When should you use your hazard lights?

    • A. Whenever driving in heavy rain while still moving
    • B. To increase visibility of a vehicle stopped on or near a roadway
    • C. As a substitute for turn signals when changing lanes

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 2: Before You Drive

  5. Question 5: What is the purpose of an air bag, according to the Digest?

    • A. A full replacement for wearing a safety belt
    • B. A device that only protects rear-seat passengers
    • C. A supplemental restraint that works best with a safety belt

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 2: Before You Drive

  6. Question 6: How should a lap belt be adjusted?

    • A. Snug and low across the hips
    • B. Loose, so it doesn't dig into the stomach
    • C. High, across the stomach for comfort

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 2: Before You Drive

  7. Question 7: A driver under 21 is convicted of Operating a Vehicle after Underage Alcohol Consumption. What can result?

    • A. A formal warning letter mailed to the driver's home address
    • B. An automatic lifetime revocation of every driving privilege the person holds
    • C. A license suspension of three months to two years, plus a remedial course and possible jail time

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

  8. Question 8: When is a driver placed on Ohio's Habitual OVI/OMWI Offender Registry?

    • A. After a single OVI conviction
    • B. After five or more OVI convictions in the preceding 20 years
    • C. After any single moving violation conviction of any kind

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

  9. Question 9: How many points does a moving violation such as some speed offenses typically carry?

    • A. 6 points
    • B. 12 points
    • C. 2 points

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

  10. Question 10: Is it legal to ride on the outside of a moving vehicle in Ohio?

    • A. No, riding on the outside of a moving vehicle is not allowed
    • B. Yes, as long as you hold on securely with both hands the whole time
    • C. Yes, if the vehicle is traveling under 15 mph

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

  11. Question 11: Why is it useful to look 20 to 30 seconds ahead while driving?

    • A. It lets you avoid checking your mirrors as often while driving
    • B. It's required only on highways, not city streets
    • C. It gives you time to see and adjust to road and traffic conditions

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

  12. Question 12: When should you reduce speed most before a curve?

    • A. When traction is poor, you're following others, or you can't see the end of the curve
    • B. Only when a posted advisory sign shows a lower recommended speed
    • C. Curves never require a lower speed if you already know the road well

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

  13. Question 13: You start to hydroplane in the rain. What should you do?

    • A. Brake firmly to regain traction quickly
    • B. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
    • C. Turn the wheel sharply to break free of the water

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

  14. Question 14: Why should you avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods?

    • A. You may be in their blind spot, reducing your room to avoid a crash
    • B. It uses more fuel than driving directly behind another vehicle
    • C. It's illegal in every case under Ohio law

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

  15. Question 15: How should you adjust your position when a tractor-trailer passes you?

    • A. Move closer to the truck's trailer to complete the pass more quickly
    • B. Brake to let more distance open up behind you
    • C. Move to the outside portion of your lane, away from the truck

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

  16. Question 16: If a bicyclist can't signal with their hand, what should you watch for instead?

    • A. Nothing; assume the bicyclist isn't changing position at all
    • B. Other clues such as turning their head or looking over their shoulder
    • C. A verbal call from the cyclist

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road

  17. Question 17: An emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching from behind. What must you do?

    • A. Keep driving at the same speed and lane position
    • B. Pull to the right side of the road and stop
    • C. Pull to the left side of the road and stop

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 9: Sharing the Road

  18. Question 18: Which vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings in Ohio?

    • A. School buses and vehicles carrying passengers for hire
    • B. Every car and pickup, whenever the crossing has only a crossbuck sign
    • C. Only trucks and cars that are towing a trailer or a boat

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 5: Learning to Drive

  19. Question 19: How long do you have to file an Ohio Crash Report after a qualifying crash?

    • A. 48 hours
    • B. 30 days
    • C. Six months

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 10: Emergency Situations

  20. Question 20: How can you add emergency contact information to your Ohio driver record?

    • A. Only by visiting a Deputy Registrar in person
    • B. Only through a mobile app
    • C. Online, in person, or by mail

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 13: What Else Should I Know?

  21. Question 21: What does the living will designation on an Ohio license or ID indicate?

    • A. The holder has executed a power of attorney for health care or a life-sustaining treatment declaration
    • B. The holder has donated a vehicle to the state government surplus fleet
    • C. The holder is exempt from taking the standard vision screening test

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 13: What Else Should I Know?

  22. Question 22: What is the purpose of an Ohio ID R Kids card?

    • A. To let a child drive under adult supervision
    • B. To help authorities identify a lost or missing child
    • C. To register a child for school enrollment

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 13: What Else Should I Know?

  23. Question 23: Which of these describes an Ohio motor scooter, requiring its own license or endorsement?

    • A. Any bicycle with pedals and no motor
    • B. A three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cab and steering wheel
    • C. A motor between 50cc and 100cc that can exceed 20 mph on a level surface

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 12: Purchase Your Driver License

  24. Question 24: Where is Ohio's standard for vision requirements found?

    • A. The vehicle owner's manual
    • B. Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4501:1-1-20
    • C. The Ohio Revised Code chapter on speed limits

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 3: Be Alert

  25. Question 25: How much are Ohioans asked to voluntarily contribute to the Save Our Sight fund?

    • A. $1
    • B. $10
    • C. $25

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 13: What Else Should I Know?

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