All 39 Ohio Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits Ohio's learner permit is called the:
Answer: Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC)
Ohio's learner permit is the TIPIC.
An Ohio driver education course requires classroom or online instruction of:
Answer: 24 hours
You need 24 hours of classroom or online instruction.
Ohio driver education also requires behind-the-wheel driving time of:
Answer: 8 hours
You need 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driving time.
Before a driving test, an Ohio teen must complete and log driving of:
Answer: 50 hours (10 at night)
You must log 50 hours of driving, including at least 10 at night.
An Ohio driver under 18 must hold the TIPIC for at least:
Answer: 6 months
Under-18 drivers must hold the TIPIC at least 6 months.
When practicing with an Ohio TIPIC, a valid licensed driver in the front passenger seat must be at least:
Answer: 21
A licensed driver age 21 or older must be in the front passenger seat.
An Ohio TIPIC holder driving midnight to 6 a.m. must be accompanied by:
Answer: A parent, guardian, or custodian
Midnight–6 a.m. a TIPIC holder must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian.
During the first 12 months of an Ohio probationary (under-18) license, you may not drive between:
Answer: Midnight and 6 a.m. (with exceptions)
First 12 months: no driving midnight–6 a.m. unless with a parent/guardian or to/from documented work.
After the first 12 months, an Ohio under-18 driver may not drive between:
Answer: 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. (with exceptions)
After 12 months the restricted hours change to 1 a.m.–5 a.m.
During the first 12 months, an Ohio under-18 driver may carry no more than:
Answer: One non-family-member passenger (unless a parent/guardian is present)
First 12 months: no more than one non-family-member passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
To be licensed in Ohio you must pass a:
Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required for licensing.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Ohio, a driver with a chemical test showing a BAC of what or higher has their license confiscated (Administrative License Suspension)?
Answer: .08
At a BAC of .08 or higher, the officer confiscates your license (ALS).
.02 under 21 .08 adult
Ohio's under-21 law (OVUAC) sets a lower BAC limit of:
Answer: .02
Under-21 drivers are in violation at .02 BAC (OVUAC).
In Ohio, a probationary driver's conviction for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence brings a license suspension of at least:
Answer: Six months
A probationary OVI conviction brings a six-month suspension.
An Ohio commercial driver is considered impaired at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are impaired at .04.
Refusing an Ohio chemical test under implied consent results in:
Answer: A license suspension
Refusing a chemical test triggers an implied-consent suspension.
The only thing that lowers your BAC is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in Ohio, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Sharing the Road In Ohio, a reflective orange triangle means the vehicle is traveling:
Answer: Less than 25 mph
The slow-moving-vehicle emblem means under 25 mph.
In Ohio, vehicles moving slower than the flow of traffic must:
Answer: Use the right lane or stay as close to the right as practical
Slower vehicles must keep right.
Ohio's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Ohio, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
A motorcycle in Ohio is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
In Ohio, riding in an open cargo area is generally prohibited when the vehicle travels faster than:
Answer: 25 mph
You may not ride in an unenclosed cargo area at speeds over 25 mph (with limited exceptions).
Speed Limits & Speed Management Ohio notes a loaded truck at 55 mph needs a minimum stopping distance of about:
Answer: 335 feet
A loaded truck at 55 mph needs at least 335 feet to stop.
Even at the posted Ohio limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
Ohio's basic speed rule requires you to drive:
Answer: At a speed reasonable for conditions
Always drive at a speed reasonable and prudent for conditions.
In Ohio, driving much slower than surrounding traffic:
Answer: Can impede traffic and be dangerous
Going too slowly can impede traffic and be dangerous.
Vehicle Equipment Ohio law requires the driver and front-seat passengers to:
Answer: Wear seat belts
Buckle up — Ohio's seat-belt law is enforced.
If your turn signals fail in Ohio, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
In Ohio, young children must ride in an appropriate:
Answer: Child safety seat or booster
Young children must use an appropriate child safety seat or booster.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In Ohio you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Safe Driving If you are involved in a crash in Ohio, you should first:
Answer: Move your vehicle off the roadway if possible, then exchange information
Move your vehicle off the roadway if you can, then stop and exchange information.
If you become drowsy while driving in Ohio, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
A safe following distance in Ohio gives you:
Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Points & Penalties In Ohio, an under-18 driver who fails to stop after a crash faces:
Answer: License suspension
Failing to stop and disclose identity after a crash can suspend an under-18 license.
In Ohio, accumulating too many points can lead to:
Answer: License suspension
Too many points can suspend your license.