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Remember: the real knowledge test has 40 questions.
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Remember: the real knowledge test has 40 questions.
#1. What does this sign tell you?
The One-Way sign is used in intersections to indicate streets or roadways upon which traffic is allowed to travel in one direction only. Do not turn against the arrow.
#2. This road sign advises you that:
Merging Traffic sign. You are approaching a point where other traffic lanes come together with your lane. Traffic merging from right.
#3. A center left-turn lane can be used:
If both sides of the center lane are marked by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, drivers traveling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns. The lane must not be used for passing. It may be entered only to make the turning movement. Vehicles from either direction may use the lane immediately prior to making a left turn.
#4. This is the shape and color of a:
This is a yield sign. Yield signs mean you must slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.
#5. The circular shape is used for which road signs?
The circle is reserved for railroad crossing signs. It means that there is a railroad crossing ahead. Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop for trains
#6. Child passengers must be restrained in a booster seat until they are eight years or at least:
When any child who is at least 4 years of age but less than 8 years of age is being transported in a motor vehicle, the operator of the vehicle shall have the child properly restrained in a booster seat unless the child is four feet and nine inches or taller.
#7. A traffic signal showing a steady yellow light means:
A steady yellow traffic light means caution. The red stop signal will be exhibited immediately after the yellow light appears. Adjust speed to come to a smooth stop.
Remember, stop if it is safe to do so. Do not speed up to beat the light.
If you are already in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop, but continue cautiously through the intersection.
#8. 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.
#9. You approach this road sign. What does it tell you?
Divided Highway Ends. The divided highway on which you are traveling ends ahead. You will then be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.
#10. Why should you slow down and be prepared to stop when following a passenger bus and there is a railroad crossing ahead?
Vehicles that must stop before crossing a railroad grade outside of municipalities include:
- Motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire.
- All school buses.
- Vehicles carrying material or materials required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. Parts 100-185 (hazardous loads).
#11. When you approach a school bus displaying yellow flashing lights, you must:
When a school bus driver is preparing to stop the bus, they activates four amber lights, two on the front and two on the rear of the bus. These lights continue to flash until the bus is fully stopped.
Other vehicles are not required to stop during this preliminary stage, but should proceed with caution and be prepared to stop as soon as the bus comes to a full stop.
#12. When a pedestrian is crossing at an intersection with no marked crosswalk, you should:
A driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
#13. 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.
#14. This road sign means:
Y Intersection. The road branches to the right and left ahead. You must bear either right or left.
#15. Lane-hopping or weaving in and out of traffic:
Once you are in a lane, stay in it. Do not weave in and out of lanes. Lane-hopping is dangerous, annoys other drivers, increases the risk of a collision, often contributes to road rage, and very seldom saves the driver any significant amount of travel time.
#16. In this picture, car A may pass the vehicle ahead:
A broken yellow line indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Overtaking and passing should be done with care because of oncoming traffic.
#17. Using the right shoulder to pass another vehicle is:
You must not drive off the roadway in order to overtake the slower vehicle.
#18. The law prohibits bicyclists from riding:
As a motorist, you must share the road with bicycles. The bicyclist has the same right to use the public road as any other driver, except freeways.
- Maintain a safety zone of approximately three feet between the car and the bicyclist.
- Pass a bicyclist only when it can be done safely.
- Leave ample room when turning right after passing a bicyclist so the bicyclist is not cut off when the motorist slows for the turn.
#19. Which car or cars are driving in the truck's blind spots?
The yellow (A) car and the red (B) car. Marked areas are the driver’s blind spots.
#20. If your car starts to skid, what is the most common cause?
Skids are caused by drivers traveling too fast for the conditions. If your vehicle does go into a skid, slow down gradually by taking your foot off the accelerator. Never apply the brakes while skidding. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. If rear of vehicle is skidding to the left, you want to steer to the left to bring the front of the vehicle back in the direction you want to go.
| This Ohio BMV Sample Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each practice test: | 20 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice test |
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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