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Ohio BMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick Ohio practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Section 9: Sharing the Road (2), Section 2: Before You Drive (2), and Section 5: Learning to Drive (1). The first question asks: "You fail the Ohio knowledge test. How long must you wait before retesting?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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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

You fail the Ohio knowledge test. How long must you wait before retesting?

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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: You fail the Ohio knowledge test. How long must you wait before retesting?

    • A. One day
    • B. One week
    • C. 30 days

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

  2. Question 2: What is the default speed limit in an alley within a municipal corporation?

    • A. 25 mph
    • B. 15 mph
    • C. 35 mph

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

  3. Question 3: 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

  4. 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

  5. Question 5: An applicant under 21 fails the driving test. How long must they wait to retest?

    • A. Two days
    • B. One week
    • C. 30 days

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

  6. Question 6: 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

  7. Question 7: When does Ohio law require headlights to be on?

    • A. From sunset to sunrise, and any time visibility is poor or wipers are in use
    • B. Only from sunset to sunrise, and at no other time of day
    • C. Only when the windshield wipers are running because of rain or snow

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

  8. Question 8: How far before a turn must a turn signal be given?

    • A. At least 50 feet
    • B. At least 100 feet
    • C. At least 300 feet

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

  9. Question 9: 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

  10. Question 10: 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

  11. Question 11: During the first 12 months of a probationary license, when can't a driver under 18 drive alone?

    • A. 6 p.m. to midnight, with no exceptions
    • B. Midnight to 6 a.m., with listed exceptions
    • C. Any time after dark, without exception

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

  12. Question 12: 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

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