Which of the following statements is true regarding a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on the road?
Increase speed and pass the bus.
All vehicles must stop.
Vehicles moving in left lane need to stop.
Not all vehicles need to stop.
Vehicles in any direction need to stop their vehicle when seeing a stopped school bus with flashing lights.
In Ohio, what rule must you follow to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you?
3-4 second rule
2 second rule
6 second rule
1 second rule
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle, follow the 3-4 second rule, which gives time to sagely stop the vehicle.
When are drivers not permitted to move in the leftmost lane?
On a one-way road.
When driving on more than 2 lanes.
When passing the vehicle.
When your vehicle is slower than others in the lane.
The leftmost lane is for the fastest-moving vehicles, which means that if your vehicle is slower than others, you are not allowed to drive in that lane, as it can lead to blocking traffic in the lane.
At what distance should you start giving a signal if you want to make a turn?
20 feet
40 feet
100 feet
70 feet
Before you turn 100 feet is the authorized distance at which you must start giving a signal to other vehicles.
In Ohio, what is the maximum speed limit to drive on city roads if there is no speed limit sign posted?
25 mph
50 mph
75 mph
45 mph
The legal speed limit on city roads is 25 mph.
What do you mean by this sign?
Winding Road ahead.
Downhill Road ahead.
Turn left.
Slippery road ahead.
This sign warns drivers that the upcoming road is slippery, so keep your vehicle slow and drive with caution.
Which statement is correct about Ohio’s speed limits?
The speed limit in urban areas is 35mph unless it is posted.
Drive at the posted speed limit under unfavorable conditions.
Outside business districts, 35mph is the speed limit on urban routes.
75 mph is the maximum speed limit on freeways.
Outside business districts, 35mph is the speed limit on urban routes and 50mph when driving outside the urban districts.
What will you do if your vehicle stops on the railway track and a train is approaching?
For emergency assistance call 911.
Get out of the vehicle.
Wait inside vehicle until it restarts.
Turn on your hazards light.
If your vehicle gets stuck on a railway track, your priority should be your safety. Immediately get out of your vehicle and get off the track in order to avoid injury. Lastly, call 911 for emergency assistance.
What should be the distance between your vehicle and curb when you park on a one-way street?
12 inches
10 inches
20 inches
25 inches
If you park your vehicle on a one-way street, the distance between your vehicle and curb should be 12 inches.
What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are going or leaving the school?
10 mph
35 mph
45 mph
20mph
In school 20 mph is the speed limit when children are leaving or going to the school.
In Ohio, what blood alcohol concentration denotes illegal driving?
0.04%
0.08%
0.05%
0.07%
In Ohio, it is illegal to drive when your blood alcohol concentration level is 0.08% or more than that.
What do you mean by this sign?
Only right turn ahead.
Sharp right turn ahead.
Keep the vehicle on the right side of the lane.
Right turn prohibited.
This warning sign means that the upcoming road has a sharp right turn.
What do you mean by this sign?
No parking zone.
Heavy vehicles are allowed to enter.
Do not enter.
Construction zone ahead.
This sign means that no one is allowed to enter this zone.
What do you mean by this sign?
Wear safety belt.
Phone calls prohibited.
Parking zone.
Do not enter.
This sign reminds everyone inside the vehicle that they are required to wear a safety belt for safety purposes, and it is mandatory by Ohio law.
What do you mean by this sign?
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Do not pass.
Road closure ahead.
The sign which is painted on the road with a white cross and “RR” denotes that there is a railway crossing ahead.
In Ohio, when you are on a two-way road, what you are allowed to do after stopping your vehicle at a red traffic signal.
Turn left
Go straight
Turn right
Do not enter
You are permitted to turn right if you stopped at a red signal on a two-way road.
What should you do if another vehicle overtakes you?
Increase your speed.
Keep moving at same speed and keep left.
Overtake another vehicle.
Keep moving at same speed and keep right.
If another vehicle passes you, you just need to drive at the same speed and try to keep your vehicle in your lane so that other vehicle can safely pass.
In Ohio, which traffic violation activity can lead to six penalty points?
Failed to stop at red light
Fleeing from police officer
Over speeding
Reckless driving
A serious offence is considered when someone flees from police and ultimately gets 6 points of penalty on their driving record.
What are you required to do when an emergency vehicle is approaching you with flashing lights and a siren?
Pull vehicle to the right and stop.
Stop in the center of the lane.
Pass the emergency vehicle.
Continue moving with the current speed.
When an emergency vehicle is approaching, you need to pull your vehicle to the right and stop completely so that the emergency vehicle can safely pass.
What do you mean by this sign?
Right turn not allowed.
Left lane closed.
Right lane closed.
Left turn not allowed.
This sign means that you are not permitted to take a left turn.
This Ohio BMV practice test online will prepare you for the actual permit test in Ohio state. This driving knowledge test is administered by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). These 20 MCQs on road signs and rules questions are based on the official Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws online material (Ohio Driver Handbook). You must answer 30 out of the 40 questions correctly and obtain a minimum score of 75%. This requirement is the same for all applicants, regardless of age. Prepare these 20 MCQs to increase your knowledge and pass your Ohio permit easily.