Ohio Permit Practice Test 1
26 questions written from the Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the youngest age at which you can take Ohio's vision screening and knowledge test to start the permit process?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (Web edition; sections dated January 26, 2024). 12 of the 21 Ohio questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Ohio or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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What is the youngest age at which you can take Ohio's vision screening and knowledge test to start the permit process?
- A 15 years exactly
- B 16 years exactly
- C 14 years and 6 months
- D 15 years and 6 months
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D. 15 years and 6 months
In Ohio you may take the vision screening and the knowledge test once you are 15 years and six months old. Passing them lets you buy a Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) so you can start supervised practice.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 1
How far before a turn must you signal in Ohio?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 100 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 500 feet
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B. At least 100 feet
Ohio requires you to signal at least 100 feet before turning, using your turn signal or hand signals. Early signals give others time to react.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
When passing, when is it safe to signal and return to your original lane?
- A As soon as your front bumper clears the other car
- B When you can see the other driver beside you
- C After counting two seconds from starting the pass
- D When both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in your rear-view mirror
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D. When both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in your rear-view mirror
Keep going until you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror. Then signal and steer smoothly back into the lane.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 5
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You are on an entrance ramp merging onto an interstate. Who has the right-of-way?
- A You, because you are signaling
- B Drivers already on the interstate
- C Whoever is going faster
- D The vehicle on the right
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B. Drivers already on the interstate
Drivers on an entrance or acceleration ramp must yield to drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway. Use the acceleration lane to reach traffic speed and merge into a gap.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 4
What BAC is illegal for an Ohio driver under 21?
- A 0.08% or higher
- B 0.04% or higher
- C 0.02% or higher
- D 0.05% or higher
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C. 0.02% or higher
Drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.02% or higher in Ohio. Since it is illegal for them to drink at all, the near-zero limit means even a small amount can lead to an OVUAC (operating a vehicle after underage alcohol consumption) charge.
Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 6