Ohio Permit Test (BMV Knowledge Test) — All Questions

A safe following distance in good conditions is at least:

• a.One car length
• b.Half a second
• c.As close as possible to save space
• d.A three-second gap behind the vehicle ahead✓

The three-second rule provides room to see and react; add more time in poor conditions. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, safe driving)

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

Blind spots are not visible in mirrors, so signal and glance over your shoulder before moving over. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws)

When following a motorcycle, you should:

• a.Allow extra following distance because motorcycles stop quickly and are hard to see✓
• b.Follow more closely than a car
• c.Share its lane
• d.Expect it to always signal turns

Give motorcycles a full lane and more space; they are small, easy to overlook, and can stop rapidly. (Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, 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

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)