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| This Ohio BMV Sample Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each practice test: | 20 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice test |
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Remember: the real knowledge test has 40 questions.
Great! This is a passing score. Do you want to try again?
Remember: the real knowledge test has 40 questions.
#1. When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches you in the opposite lane on an undivided highway, you should:
Upon the approach of an emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights and an audible signal, you must immediately drive to a position parallel to the right edge or curb of the road or highway and stop. All vehicles must remain in this position until the emergency vehicle has passed or when directed otherwise by a law enforcement officer. Remember, you must be careful not to block intersections. Continue through before stopping.
#2. Defensive driving means that you should:
As a defensive driver, you should watch out for the mistakes of other drivers.
#3. By law, child restraints are required for:
Children who are at least four years of age but not older than 15 years of age must be either restraint in a child restraint system or wear seat belts. Children who are at least four years of age but less than eight years of age must be properly restrained in a booster seat unless the child is 57 inches or taller.
#4. This sign means:
U-turns are not permitted. You cannot turn around and go in the opposite direction.
#5. This road sign means:
T-intersection. The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead. You must turn either left or right at the T-intersection ahead.
#6. Left turns against a solid red light are:
A left turn on red may be made only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street to the extreme left lane of another one-way street, providing there is no sign posted forbidding a left turn on red.
#7. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice, you should:
Reduce your speed. Allow extra space between your car and the car ahead. Do not brake or turn suddenly. Use a low gear when going down steep hills. Be careful on bridges and overpasses. These areas freeze first and dry out last. Do not use your cruise control.
#8. Which pavement marking separates lanes with traffic going in the same direction?
White lines are used as right edge lines on roadways and to delineate the separation of traffic flow in the same direction
#9. The following are true about large trucks except:
It is not true that trucks gain speed quicker than cars.
Trucks accelerate slowly and require greater stopping and turning distances.
Note that this question asked what is not true.
#10. If a traffic signal light is not working, you should proceed as if the intersection is, in all directions, controlled by:
By law, except when a law enforcement officer is present to direct traffic, drivers must treat the non-working traffic signal as a four-way stop. After stopping, due care should be taken before proceeding through the intersection, as other drivers may wrongfully view the inoperable traffic signal as clearance to proceed without stopping.
#11. What is true about Ohio point law and any reduction of points?
A person who has accumulated at least two but no more than 11 points for traffic violations may earn a two-point credit toward his or her driving record by completing an approved remedial driving course.
#12. You can park and leave your car:
No person shall park any motor vehicle at special parking locations designated with the handicapped symbol unless the motor vehicle is displaying a state-issued parking card or special license plates for those with disabilities.
Never park on a sidewalk, within 20 feet of an intersection or in front of a private driveway.
#13. What does this sign mean?
Crossing for disabled.
#14. What is the background color on a sign directing you to a public park?
Guide signs directing motorists to public parks and recreational areas have a brown background.
#15. During adverse driving conditions, you should keep a following distance that is:
In bad weather and on slippery roads, you must put a greater distance than usual between you and other vehicles. This is necessary because cars need a greater stopping distance on slippery roads.
#16. If your car stalls the tracks on a railroad crossing and a train is approaching, you should:
If your vehicle stalls while on the tracks and a train is approaching, unfasten your safety belt, get out of the vehicle, and run as far away from the tracks as you can. Run towards the direction the train is approaching. If you run from the train, you may be hit by debris when the train strikes your vehicle.
#17. If you are on the main road when you see this sign:
Merging Traffic sign. You are approaching a point where other traffic lanes come together with your lane. Traffic merging from right.
#18. What does this sign mean?
Emphasis has been given to the school and school crosswalk signs through the use of a pentagon shape. The school sign warns motorists that they are approaching a school zone, while the school crosswalk sign identifies established crossings where children are directed to cross a roadway.
#19. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights traveling on your side of an undivided highway with two lanes, you must:
Traffic proceeding in the same direction as the bus must always stop.
#20. When driving in fog, you should:
In fog or mist, never put your headlights on high beam because the light will be reflected back into your eyes.
Facts about Your Ohio BMV Test
| Ohio Written Knowledge Test for Permit or Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 40 questions |
| Passing score: | 75 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 30 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 25 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day |
This Ohio Permit Practice Test
Each practice on this website has 20 random questions.
We base all practice questions on the information in the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws and real examinations. After each question, you will get instant feedback on whether your answer is correct. If you miss a question, there is also a brief explanation to help you learn faster.
Like the actual exam, about half the questions will check your knowledge of common signs, signals, and markings—the other half addresses standard road rules and Ohio traffic laws.
The passing score in Ohio is 75%, but you should aim higher on the practice test to ensure you can pass the first time.
Each set of practice questions are from an extensive question bank, meaning each test is unique, and you can practice as often as you need to get comfortable with all questions and answers. A 100% score on several tests will boost your confidence before the real examination.
1 Get the Ohio Handbook
Start by getting the latest version of the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws.
It is the official Ohio Driver’s Handbook issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
You can get a hard copy from a local BMV office or download a PDF-version online .
Unfortunately, surveys show that students spend less time with the Ohio Handbook than ever before. Many students find the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws difficult to “digest” with a lot of information that is off the target and offers little help in learning safe driving or understanding standard road rules.
Even if the handbook outlines all the information a first-time permit applicant needs for the examination, many rely on online information and practice tests such as this practice test instead.
We recommend that you refrain from bypassing the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws altogether, even if it is boring and is a poor study guide.
It is best to use practice tests as a supplement to the handbook, not instead of it.
2 Use the Practice Tests
A mock theory test or practice test has two purposes:
- It lets you familiarize yourself with the test format.
- It gives you feedback about your current knowledge level.
Experts agree that practice tests also help you learn faster. They boost your confidence and make new knowledge stick better.
It is an excellent example of the advantages of active learning.
Challenging practice tests help you more. They will improve your test-taking endurance, and you will learn to pace yourself and read everything twice. When test takers make errors on the knowledge exam, they often knew the answer but didn’t read all the way through and answered in hast.
3 Write Your Own Explanations
Writing or taking notes is another approach to active learning. Some will say you should keep notes short and simple. Some also say that notes serve one purpose – to help you remember information.
This is not true.
You should use notes to rewrite the information in your own words. The longer, the better. It triggers a reflecting process that promotes learning. You don’t necessarily have to go back to the notes afterward.
Short and automatic notes you scribble down and read repeatedly won’t help. No matter how well you organize them. They have the same low effect on your learning as highlighting, underlining, and rereading the text in your textbook. It becomes static.
We have collected some more good advice in this article: How to Ace the DMV Test .
What You Should Know about the Ohio Knowledge Test
The test is random. You’ll never know which questions you will get.
You must correctly answer 30 questions out of 40 (75% passing score). Half of the questions will address signs and signals.
There is an allotted time of 25 minutes for each test (most finish in 10-15 minutes).
If you fail the test, you can take it again the next day.
The Ohio knowledge test is available in several languages:
Chinese
English
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Please get in touch with your local driver’s license exam station for tests in any other language.
Remember that you must always be able to understand directions and read traffic signs printed in English.
If you cannot read or write well enough to take a knowledge test may be permitted to take an audio version of the test in English. You must still be able to read and comprehend the traffic signs.
Who Must Take the Written Knowledge Test?
All persons applying for a first permit or driver’s license must pass a written test that is given in two parts and covers Ohio motor vehicle regulations and traffic signs.
These requirements also apply to drivers who have allowed their license to expire for more than six months and to persons who must apply for a new license after losing it due to a suspension or revocation.
If you hold a driver’s license from a country other than the United States or Canada and wish to convert to an Ohio driver’s license, you must pass all required tests (vision, knowledge, driving, and maneuverability). The maneuverability test is, however, waived for holders of a license from Germany, France, or Japan.
What Documents do You Need?
When you apply for a temporary permit or full driver’s license at BMV, you must show proof of your:
Full legal name
Date of birth
Legal presence in the US
Social Security number
Ohio street address
Bring your Birth Certificate or U.S. passport (they prove your name, date of birth, and legal presence), your Social Security Card, and at least two documents showing your name and street address.
As proof of your address, BMV will typically accept pay stubs, bank statements, credit card statements, and school records (more examples ). Note that you need two documents from different sources.
If you are a minor, a certified statement of your Ohio address from your parents or legal guardian is enough.
As a resident alien, you need your green card or visa to prove your legal presence in the U.S.
Once BMV has accepted your documents, you can proceed with the knowledge test and the vision screening.
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