Ohio BMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Under Ohio law, everyone who owns a motor vehicle in Ohio must have a liability insurance policy or equivalent proof of financial responsibility. If a police officer stops you for a traffic violation or an equipment check, you must provide your driver license, vehicle's registration, and proof of financial responsibility (such as a liability insurance card) to the officer.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

If you are driving, check the label before you take a drug for warnings about its effect(s). If you are not sure whether it is safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects. Drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever or other allergies, or those to calm nerves can make a person drowsy and can affect his or her driving. Other prescription drugs can affect your reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness in ways similar to alcohol.

Not quite. The answer is Faster reaction time

Marijuana can cause decreased car handling performance; slower reaction times; impaired time, speed, and distance estimation; subjective sleepiness; impaired motor coordination; impaired night vision; and impaired ability to focus.

Not quite. The answer is reaction time.

The time that elapses from when your eyes see a hazard to when your brain recognizes it as a hazard is called the perception time. The time that elapses from when your brain orders your foot to move onto the brake pedal to when your foot actually starts to brake is called the reaction time.

Not quite. The answer is A school zone

This sign indicates that you are entering a school zone. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution when schoolchildren are around. In Ohio, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph during school recess and when schoolchildren are going to or leaving school.

Not quite. The answer is Adult drivers may use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

If you are an adult driver and absolutely have to use your phone, it is better to use a speaker phone/hands-free device while driving. Using mobile phones while driving is not recommended and forbidden by law in some states.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and proceed with caution.

A triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a low-speed or slow-moving vehicle, which Ohio defines as a vehicle that can travel faster than 20 mph but not faster than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

Source: OH R.C. § 4501.01

Not quite. The answer is All of the above answers are correct.

Alcohol can affect your concentration, reaction time, and judgment.

Not quite. The answer is 90 days.

If you are stopped for suspected OVI and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is found to be 0.08% or above, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver license for a period of 90 days to three years. 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 3 years.

If you are stopped for suspected OVI and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is found to be 0.08% or above, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles will suspend your driver license for a period of 90 days to three years. 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 All of the above

How fast you drink, the number of drinks you've had, and how much you weigh all affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Not quite. The answer is No-Zones

Don't hang out in a No-Zone! No-Zones are large areas around trucks and other large vehicles in which cars may disappear into blind spots or get so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely. No-Zones greatly increase the likelihood of a crash.

Not quite. The answer is Time

Only time can remove alcohol from one's bloodstream. People mistakenly believe that coffee and fresh air may mask the effects of being drunk, such as drowsiness and slowed reactions, but they will not change the fact that you would be driving under the influence until enough time has passed after drinking.

Not quite. The answer is 1 year

If you are convicted of driving with a suspended license, your license may be suspended for an additional 12 months. Operating a motor vehicle while your license is suspended is a first-degree misdemeanor. If convicted, you will have to pay a fine of up to $1,000.

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

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

If your BAC is found to be 0.08% or above, your driver license will be suspended. If you are convicted of OVI, you will also face criminal penalties.

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

Not quite. The answer is keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.

If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver pass by keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly. Never speed up when a vehicle is trying to pass you. Try to avoid driving in a truck's No-Zones.

Not quite. The answer is 50

Before a TIPIC holder who is under 21 may take the skills test for a driver license, he or she must complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice of which 10 hours must be at night. The applicant’s parent or guardian or another adult who is financially responsible for the applicant’s driving must submit a signed and notarized copy of the Fifty Hour Affidavit (Form BMV 5791), verifying that this has taken place.

Source: Driver Education Requirements (Under the Age of 21); Section 1: How to Get Your License; Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired

In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Fatigue can affect your driving by impairing your judgement, slowing your reaction times and decreasing your awareness of your surroundings.

Not quite. The answer is the side, rear, and front No-Zones.

Large commercial vehicles such as trucks have big blind spots called No-Zones. No-Zones exist to the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. It is impossible to completely avoid a truck's No-Zones. However, do not remain in a No-Zone any longer than necessary to safely pass a truck.