Practice test 2 of 10 — Ohio permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: B. When its lights flash or children are present

   Ohio drivers must obey the slower school zone limit when the lights are flashing or children are present.

   Handbook: Section 9: Sharing the Road — Pedestrians

2. Question 2: D. You may take more risks

   Strong feelings make you take more risks and pay less attention, so wait until you are calm before you drive.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

3. Question 3: A. No, it is not allowed

   Do not park across a driveway. It keeps people from getting in or out.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

4. Question 4: A. Cars may enter from a road on the right

   This side road sign warns that a road joins from the right, so cars may enter your road.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

5. Question 5: A. You may not pass other vehicles here

   This sign means do not pass. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

6. Question 6: D. Before the no-passing zone begins

   You must complete a pass and be back in your lane before a no-passing zone begins.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

7. Question 7: C. Stop completely, then go when it is safe

   This is a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and move on only when the way is clear.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

8. Question 8: D. Slow to the school limit and watch for children

   In an active school zone, slow to the posted school zone limit and watch closely for children.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Special speed zones

9. Question 9: A. You may not see a hazard in time to stop

   If you drive faster than your lights reach, you may not see a hazard in time to stop.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

10. Question 10: B. You may turn left; oncoming cars must stop

    A green arrow gives you a protected turn in that direction. Oncoming traffic should be stopped, but still watch for people in the crosswalk.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

11. Question 11: D. They are stricter, with a very low limit

    Every state has a zero-tolerance law, so the limit for drivers under 21 is stricter: very low or zero.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

12. Question 12: B. Any time it is hard to see

    Turn on your headlights any time it is hard to see, such as at dusk, in rain or in fog.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

13. Question 13: C. Well before the intersection

    Move into the correct lane well before the intersection so you do not swerve at the last moment.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

14. Question 14: C. Another lane of traffic will join yours

    The merge sign warns that traffic from another lane or ramp will join your lane ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

15. Question 15: D. Stop, call 911, and help if you can

    Stop, call 911, and give help you are able to give. Do not move injured people unless they are in danger.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Crashes

16. Question 16: D. Follow the signals of a worker directing traffic

    This sign warns of a flagger ahead. A flagger directs traffic with signals that you must obey.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

17. Question 17: B. $25,000

    Ohio's minimum liability coverage is $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more people and $25,000 for property damage.

    Handbook: Section 6: State Laws and Penalties — Insurance - Financial Responsibility

18. Question 18: A. 25 mph

    The Ohio Digest lists 25 mph as the speed limit for streets within a municipal corporation.

    Handbook: Section 4: Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

19. Question 19: C. 335 feet

    A loaded truck at 55 mph needs at least 335 feet to stop, more than 1½ times a passenger car's stopping distance.

    Handbook: Section 9: Sharing the Road — Front No Zones

20. Question 20: B. 20 feet

    Ohio law bars stopping, standing or parking in or within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk.

    Handbook: Section 5: Learning to Drive — Stopping, Parking, or Standing Prohibited

21. Question 21: D. Keep a safe following distance

    A safe following distance gives you time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

22. Question 22: A. No driver should insist on taking it

    The law says who must yield, but no driver should insist on the right-of-way if it could cause a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics

23. Question 23: A. Go much slower and leave a lot more space

    On snow and ice, stopping takes much longer, so drive much slower and leave a lot more space.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

24. Question 24: A. No more than 12 inches

    Ohio requires parking parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the curb, facing the direction of traffic.

    Handbook: Section 5: Learning to Drive — Parking

25. Question 25: D. Blind spots where the driver cannot see you

    No zones are the large blind spots around a truck where the driver cannot see you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

26. Question 26: D. Apply the parking brake slowly

    If your brakes fail, use the parking brake slowly so you do not lock the rear wheels; if that fails, turn off the engine.

    Handbook: Section 10: Emergency Situations — Brake Failure

27. Question 27: B. Turn it off

    If your signal does not turn off by itself after a turn, turn it off so you do not confuse others.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

28. Question 28: B. Wait until there is room to clear the intersection

    Do not enter an intersection unless there is room to clear it, even on green. Blocking it holds up cross traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

29. Question 29: C. 50%, plus or minus 3%

    Ohio front-seat side windows must allow 50% light transmission, plus or minus 3%; the windshield needs 70%.

    Handbook: Section 2: Before You Drive — Vehicle Equipment Regulations

30. Question 30: A. After a full stop, unless a sign forbids it

    Generally you may turn right on red after a full stop if no sign forbids it and you yield to people and traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

31. Question 31: A. Get out and walk away at an angle toward the train

    Get out at once and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train, so debris thrown forward in the crash will not hit you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Railroad emergencies

32. Question 32: B. Pull over where safe and let them pass

    If a long line forms behind you, pull over where it is safe and let them pass.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use

33. Question 33: D. You may not turn, even after you stop

    This sign means no turn on red. You must stop and wait for a green light before you turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

34. Question 34: B. You have left the work zone

    The end road work sign tells you that you have left the work zone and normal rules apply again.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

35. Question 35: C. Others may come up on you fast or pass unsafely

    Driving far below the flow of traffic makes others come up on you fast or try risky passes, which can cause crashes.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule

36. Question 36: C. 3 feet

    Ohio drivers must keep a safety zone of at least 3 feet between their vehicle and a bicycle.

    Handbook: Section 9: Sharing the Road — Bicyclists

37. Question 37: D. When a vehicle is coming toward you

    Ohio law requires you to dim high beams for approaching traffic; use high beams only when no vehicle is coming toward you.

    Handbook: Section 7: Special Driving Situations — Night Driving

38. Question 38: A. The no-passing zone has ended

    A pass with care sign marks the end of a no-passing zone. You may pass again, but only when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

39. Question 39: A. Ahead of the hazard, to give you time

    Warning signs are placed ahead of the hazard so you have time to see it and slow down.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

40. Question 40: A. Pull up beside the car in front of the space

    Signal, then pull up alongside the car in front of the space before you start to back in.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parallel parking