Ohio BMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle.

If an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, do your best to control the vehicle to avoid a collision. Gradually slow down. Do not try to drive around the animal. Stay in your vehicle. Do not get out to observe the animal or chase it off the road. Give the animal plenty of room and let it wander back off the road.

Not quite. The answer is There is a hairpin curve ahead.

This sign warns that there is a hairpin curve ahead. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Source: Warning Signs; 7 – Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

Not quite. The answer is not make a U-turn.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This prohibitory sign means that U-turns are prohibited here.

Not quite. The answer is a school zone.

This pentagonal (five-sided) sign shows you that you are entering a school zone.

Not quite. The answer is a slow-moving vehicle.

A reflective triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a low-speed or slow-moving vehicle, which is typically defined as a motor vehicle whose top speed is no greater than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm vehicles and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is a multi-use path crossing is ahead.

This is a warning sign. Bicyclists and pedestrians regularly cross the road in the area where the sign is posted. You must drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Not quite. The answer is Bicyclists must not use this road.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This prohibitory sign indicates that bicycles are not allowed on this route.

Not quite. The answer is Car B

When you turn, you should cross as few lanes as possible unless signs or pavement markings indicate otherwise. That is, you should turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, and you should turn into the closest lane of traffic that is moving in the right direction. Here, Car B has turned correctly into the closest lane. Car A has incorrectly turned into the farthest lane.

Source: Signal, Correct Methods of Making Left Turns, 6 – Traffic Laws, Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

Not quite. The answer is exit number 117 is ahead.

This sign represents an exit number. This is a number assigned to a highway exit at an interchange. If an interchange has more than one exit, a letter may be added to indicate the particular exit: 117A, 117B, etc.

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A divider or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is only if you are riding a bicycle.

This sign marks a bicycle lane, intended for bicyclists. Cars and trucks should not usually travel in this lane. However, in many (but not all) states, cars and trucks may travel in this lane for a short distance when preparing to turn at the next intersection.

Not quite. The answer is yield to the traffic in the roundabout.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield the right-of-way to the traffic in the roundabout. Always enter the roundabout, heading to the right.

Not quite. The answer is black letters on an orange background.

All temporary signs in construction zones have black letters or symbols on an orange background. These signs provide information and directions to drivers in or near construction zones.

Not quite. The answer is You are free to proceed, but you must first yield to any traffic already in the intersection.

You can proceed on a green signal after you yield to all pedestrians and vehicles that are already in the intersection.

Source: Yielding, 6 – Traffic Laws, Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

Not quite. The answer is B

Blue-and-white signs direct you to services such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals. The sign shown in picture B indicates a hospital ahead.

Not quite. The answer is The road ahead is slippery when wet.

This sign means that the road is slippery when wet. If the road appears wet, slow down, increase your following distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers or hard braking. These signs are often posted at bridges and overpasses.

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

If you are stopped for suspected OVI but you refuse to submit to chemical testing, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver license for a period of one to five years, even if you are ultimately acquitted of OVI in court. If you are convicted of OVI, the court will impose another suspension as well as criminal penalties.

Source: Alcohol and the Law; Section 6: State Laws and Penalties; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

Not quite. The answer is Never

Under Ohio law, you may not drive off the roadway to pass another vehicle.

Source: OH R. C. § 4511.28

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Turn left or go straight.

This sign regulates traffic and directs the driver to turn left or go straight.