Ohio DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

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 2

If you see an animal on the roadway, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Use your horn and slow down, being prepared to stop if necessary

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Take no special action

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Pass the animal as closely and quickly as possible

Question 3

What does a broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line mean?

Accepted Answer

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line but not from the lane next to the solid line

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Passing is permitted from either direction

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Passing is permitted only at night

Question 4

If you are driving in another motorist's blind spot, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you

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Stay there to keep pace

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Maintain a steady speed indefinitely

Question 5

What do downward-pointing triangular traffic signs generally indicate?

Accepted Answer

Yield to other traffic and be prepared to stop if necessary

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School zones

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Construction zones

Question 6

When you see a 'Merging Traffic' sign on the freeway, how should you react?

Accepted Answer

Make room for entering vehicles by changing lanes if it is safe

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Honk at incoming traffic to warn them

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Always remain at your current speed

Question 7

How is a speed limit defined?

Accepted Answer

The maximum or minimum legal speed under ideal conditions

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The exact speed required to avoid a ticket under any condition

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The suggested safe speed for all conditions

Question 8

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 9

When driving near a motorcycle, what must you allow the rider?

Accepted Answer

Use of a full traffic lane — the motorcycle is entitled to the same lane width as other vehicles

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To use the bicycle lane

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Only half a lane

Question 10

During poor weather, what following distance should you maintain?

Accepted Answer

Four to five seconds

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Two seconds

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Three seconds

Question 11

Before changing lanes to the left on a multilane highway, what should you check?

Accepted Answer

Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot

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Just use your side mirror without signaling

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Only look in your rearview mirror

Question 12

Which factor most affects your ability to stop your vehicle safely?

Accepted Answer

Road conditions such as wet or icy surfaces

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The time of day

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Signal lights

Question 13

When driving in traffic, what's the safest relative speed to maintain?

Accepted Answer

Drive with the flow of traffic within the posted limit

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Drive faster than surrounding traffic to avoid collisions

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Drive slower than surrounding traffic to be safe

Question 14

What does a solid red arrow on a traffic signal require drivers to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears

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Stop

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Treat it like a flashing red and proceed with caution

Question 15

If you hear a siren coming from behind you while driving, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right and stop so the emergency vehicle can pass

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Speed up to get out of the way

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Stop immediately where you are without signaling

Question 16

What is the single most effective action to reduce your risk of serious injury in a crash?

Accepted Answer

Wearing your seat belt

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Staying in the right lane

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Limiting driving to weekdays

Question 17

At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive simultaneously, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle approaching from the right

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The vehicle approaching from the left

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The vehicle whose driver honks first

Question 18

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 19

Which children must be secured in an approved child restraint?

Accepted Answer

Infants and children under age four and/or under 40 pounds

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All children only if seated in the front seat

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All children regardless of age or height without exception

Question 20

At a school crossing sign, what should drivers do?

Accepted Answer

Watch for children and be prepared to stop

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Always sound your horn when you see children

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Always stop whether or not a sign or stop is present

Question 1 of 20

When driving in fog, which actions should you take?