Ohio DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

How should you approach a railroad crossing that has only a crossbuck sign and no lights or gates?

Accepted Answer

Approach with extreme caution and cross only when you are sure no train is coming

Answer

Only cross when directed by a flagger

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Assume no train is coming and proceed at normal speed

Question 2

What should you do when approaching railroad tracks?

Accepted Answer

Look and listen

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Drive around a lowered gate

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Speed up to beat the train

Question 3

When driving near heavy trucks, what must other road users allow for?

Accepted Answer

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles

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The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles

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The decreased noise of larger vehicles

Question 4

What are the standard colors for most warning signs that alert you to hazards ahead?

Accepted Answer

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

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Black letters on a white background

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White symbols on a blue background

Question 5

What does a solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal mean?

Accepted Answer

Same as a circular yellow light — prepare to stop or clear the intersection

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You may turn in the arrow's direction without yielding

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The arrow is not used as a traffic signal

Question 6

When interacting with pedestrians, what is a driver's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and do everything possible to avoid striking them

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Yield only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to the right-of-way

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Require pedestrians to always yield to vehicles

Question 7

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Accepted Answer

You may not pass from your lane

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You may pass with caution

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You must slow down immediately

Question 8

If you observe other drivers acting angrily, how should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Distance yourself from the situation and avoid eye contact or provoking gestures

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React with hand gestures to de-escalate

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Make eye contact to calm them down

Question 9

If the traffic light turns from green to a steady yellow as you approach, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop before entering the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely

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Speed up to beat the light

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Ignore it because green just ended

Question 10

What does a red-and-white triangular sign at an intersection require drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield the right-of-way; be prepared to stop if necessary

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Always come to a full stop regardless of conditions

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Increase speed to clear the intersection quickly

Question 11

If you are involved in a traffic accident, what is your immediate responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately and provide assistance if needed

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Drive away if the accident seems minor

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Continue on and report it later

Question 12

From a two-way left-turn center lane, which maneuver is permitted?

Accepted Answer

Making left turns from either direction into or out of the lane

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Continuing straight through the intersection in that lane

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Passing slower traffic

Question 13

What does a posted speed limit sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

The maximum legal speed under ideal conditions

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The exact speed you must travel to avoid a ticket

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A recommended safe speed under all conditions

Question 14

What is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

Accepted Answer

Human error

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Bad weather

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New drivers

Question 15

If someone is injured in an accident you are involved in, what should you do regarding the injured person?

Accepted Answer

Do not move the injured unless necessary; keep them warm and provide first aid if trained

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Leave the injured where they are and do not provide any assistance

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Always move injured people away from the scene immediately

Question 16

What does a single dashed yellow centerline indicate?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles in either direction may pass when it is safe to do so

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Passing is never permitted

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Both lanes travel in the same direction

Question 17

What does the hand signal of a driver's left arm and hand extended upward indicate?

Accepted Answer

The driver intends to turn right

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The driver intends to stop

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The driver intends to turn left

Question 18

When you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Drive as far to the right as is safe and stop

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Stop immediately where you are and wait

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Slowly proceed and allow the vehicle to pass

Question 19

Before you turn the ignition on, what should you do about seat belts?

Accepted Answer

Make sure you and all passengers are properly buckled

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Only ensure child passengers are belted

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Only ensure adult passengers are belted

Question 20

When driving in fog, which actions should you take?

Accepted Answer

Use low-beam headlights

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Speed up to clear the fog quickly

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Use high beams to see farther ahead

Question 1 of 20

How should you approach a railroad crossing that has only a crossbuck sign and no lights or gates?