Ohio Permit Test (BMV Knowledge Test) Practice Test
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- 1. Traffic Signs & Signals
A red, eight-sided sign requires you to:
- a.Stop only during daylight
- b.Slow to 10 mph and continue
- c.Yield to trucks only
- d.Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
Answer: d
Explanation: The red octagon is a STOP sign; you must stop fully at the line or crosswalk before proceeding. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, signs)
- 2. Traffic Signs & Signals
A solid double yellow center line means:
- a.Only left turns are allowed
- b.The road is one-way
- c.You may not cross to pass in either direction
- d.Passing is permitted both ways
Answer: c
Explanation: Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for traffic traveling in both directions. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, markings)
- 3. Traffic Signs & Signals
A steady yellow traffic light means:
- a.Speed up to beat the red
- b.Go, the intersection is clear
- c.The light is broken
- d.The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely
Answer: d
Explanation: A steady yellow warns that the signal is about to turn red; stop safely rather than racing through. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, signals)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When you are turning left at a green light with no green arrow, you must:
- a.Turn quickly before oncoming cars
- b.Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning
- c.Honk and turn
- d.Stop and wait for the light to turn red
Answer: b
Explanation: A green light allows a left turn only after you yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
You are stopped and an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren. You should:
- a.Speed up to get out of the way
- b.Continue at your current speed
- c.Move to the center of the road
- d.Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes
Answer: d
Explanation: Yield to emergency vehicles by pulling to the right side of the road and stopping until they pass. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Before you change lanes, you should:
- a.Signal, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder for blind spots
- b.Close the gap so no one merges
- c.Change lanes first, then signal
- d.Use only your rear-view mirror
Answer: a
Explanation: Blind spots are not visible in mirrors, so signal and glance over your shoulder before moving over. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Ohio's Move Over Law requires you to:
- a.Move over a lane if possible, or slow down, for stopped emergency and highway vehicles with flashing lights
- b.Stop behind any parked vehicle
- c.Move over only for ambulances
- d.Ignore vehicles on the shoulder
Answer: a
Explanation: Ohio requires drivers to move over a lane when safe, or slow down, for stopped emergency, road-service, and highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws)
- 8. Speed & Driving Conditions
On a snowy or icy road, you should:
- a.Slow down and increase your following distance
- b.Brake hard to test traction
- c.Follow closely to warm your engine
- d.Keep the posted speed regardless of ice
Answer: a
Explanation: Ice greatly reduces traction, so lower your speed and leave much more space to stop. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, winter driving)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & Ohio Licensing
In Ohio, a driver age 21 or older is considered legally impaired (OVI) at a BAC of:
- a.0.10
- b.0.08 or higher
- c.0.12
- d.0.05
Answer: b
Explanation: Ohio's adult per se limit is 0.08; driving at or above it is operating a vehicle impaired (OVI). (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, OVI)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Ohio Licensing
Under Ohio's implied consent law, refusing a lawful chemical test can result in:
- a.A refund of your license fee
- b.A verbal warning only
- c.No penalty
- d.An administrative license suspension
Answer: d
Explanation: By driving in Ohio you consent to chemical testing; refusing a lawful test triggers an administrative license suspension. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, implied consent)