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Ohio BMV quick permit practice test 1

A short Ohio permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws. This one draws mostly on Section 2: Before You Drive (3), Section 8: Safe Driving Tips (2), and Section 11: Taking the Driving Test (1). It starts with: "At what age can you take the vision screening and knowledge test in Ohio?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
75% (9 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
3
Official handbook
Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

At what age can you take the vision screening and knowledge test in Ohio?

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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 12 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: At what age can you take the vision screening and knowledge test in Ohio?

    • A. 16 years old
    • B. 15 years old
    • C. 15 years and six months

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 1: How to Get Your Driver License

  2. Question 2: How should you adjust your outside mirrors to reduce blind spots?

    • A. So the vehicle's edge is barely visible at the mirror's edge
    • B. So you can see the full side of your own vehicle in each mirror
    • C. So both mirrors show exactly what the rearview mirror shows

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

  3. Question 3: 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

  4. Question 4: 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

  5. Question 5: What size is the course used for the maneuverability skills test?

    • A. 20 feet by 40 feet, formed by two markers
    • B. 5 feet by 10 feet, formed by six markers
    • C. 9 feet by 20 feet, formed by four markers

    Source:Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 11: Taking the Driving Test

  6. Question 6: 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

  7. Question 7: What is the minimum light transmission allowed for an Ohio vehicle's windshield?

    • A. 50%
    • B. 35%
    • C. 70%

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

  8. Question 8: What must you do when a pedestrian is entering or in a crosswalk?

    • A. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
    • B. Sound your horn and proceed slowly
    • C. Proceed if the pedestrian has not yet stepped off the curb

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

  9. Question 9: 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

  10. Question 10: 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

  11. Question 11: When does an Ohio driver's license expire if you're under 21?

    • A. On your 21st birthday
    • B. Four years after issuance
    • C. On your 18th birthday

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

  12. Question 12: 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

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