Ohio Practice Permit Test

This online DMV Ohio practice permit test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the DMV written knowledge test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.

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Question 1

You may not pass within ___ feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel

A	100
B	75
C	25
D	50

Question 2

If you lose or damage your driver’s license:

A	You must take the road test to replace it
B	You must take the written test to replace it
C	You cannot get new license
D	Apply for a duplicate at your local deputy registrar agency

Question 3

How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

A	7 feet
B	3 feet
C	10 feet
D	5 feet

Question 4

Keep proof of insurance in your vehicle or carry it with you whenever you drive.

A	True
B	False

Question 5

The law requires that the wheels of the parked vehicle are within what maximum distance from the curb?

A	18 inches
B	16 inches
C	20 inches
D	12 inches

Question 6

What action should you take if you fail to receive the renewal notice card reminding you that your driver license is about to expire?

A	None of them
B	It is still up to you to renew your license
C	Wait for renewal notice
D	No renewal required

Question 7

Driving a motor vehicle in Ohio is:

A	Guaranteed if you have money to buy a car
B	Your constitutional right
C	Guaranteed if your parents approve
D	A privilege you earn

Question 8

When does the law require lights on vehicles to be turned on?

A	Between sunset and sunrise
B	Between dusk and dawn and any other time you cannot see clearly for a distance of 500 feet
C	No specified time
D	After 9:00 pm

Question 9

Under Ohio law, it is illegal to drive with a blood-alcohol concentration of ___ or more.

A	0.18
B	0.12
C	0.08
D	0.28

Question 10

Do not park a vehicle within -- feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

A	50
B	40
C	30
D	20

Question 11

If you are under age 21 it is against the law to drive with a blood alcohol content of (BAC) ____ or greater.

A	0.18
B	0.08
C	0.02
D	0.05

Question 12

Children under the age of ___ must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat while being transported in a motor vehicle.

A	4
B	3
C	2
D	6

Question 13

Applicants under ___ years of age must practice driving with a licensed parent or legal guardian that occupies the seat next to them.

A	14
B	21
C	15
D	16

Question 14

In a roundabout, a driver should drive in:

A	Any direction
B	A counterclockwise direction
C	A clockwise direction
D	The direction of the oncoming vehicles

Question 15

If you refuse to give a breath or blood sample when asked by authority:

A	The arresting officer will confiscate your license
B	There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving
C	You cannot be arrested for drunk driving
D	You get a warning that will go on your driving record

Question 16

A school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped. What does the law require you to do?

A	Does not matter provided you sound horn
B	Reduce speed and pass with care
C	Wait for approaching vehicles to pass
D	You must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus

Question 17

Persons applying for their first Ohio motor vehicle driver license must be at least ___________ of age

A	13 years and six months
B	14 years
C	15 years
D	15 years and six months

Question 18

If you are applying for a driver license before your ____ birthday, you must obtain either commercial or high school driver education consisting of 24 hours classroom instruction and eight hours driving.

A	19th
B	18th
C	17th
D	16th

Question 19

When approaching a railway crossing where an electrical or mechanical signal device is warning of the approach of train, you must stop:

A	At least 10 feet from the track
B	At least 3 feet from the track
C	At least 15 feet from the track
D	At least 5 feet from the track

Question 20

In school zones, the speed limit is __ miles per hour during school recess and while children are going to or leaving school.

A	35
B	20
C	25
D	40

Question 21

New residents who are properly licensed have -- days after entry into the state to secure a Ohio driver license.

A	90
B	30
C	60
D	40

Question 22

If you are a license holder and 16 years old, you may not drive between ___________ unless with a parent or guardian.

A	Midnight and 6:00 a.m.
B	5:00 p.m. midnight
C	9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
D	Midnight and 3:00 a.m.

Question 23

Roads freeze more quickly when they are:

A	Shaded
B	Curvy
C	Flat
D	In the sun

Question 24

The application for an operator’s license must be signed by the parent or guardian when the applicant is under what age?

A	16
B	20
C	18
D	19

Question 25

Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is:

A	20 miles per hour
B	35 miles per hour
C	25 miles per hour
D	45 miles per hour

Question 26

If your license expires:

A	You have 5 days to renew it
B	You can drive as long as you have insurance
C	You can’t legally drive with it
D	You have 15 days to renew it

Question 27

How many points will be recorded against your license for failure to stop and disclose identity at the scene of a collision?

A	8
B	5
C	4
D	6

Question 28

Parking or standing is not allowed within 30 feet of a:

A	STOP sign
B	Traffic light
C	All answers are correct
D	YIELD sign

Question 29

Ohio’s mandatory safety belt usage law requires _______________________ of most passenger vehicles to wear safety belts whenever they drive or ride in a motor vehicle on Ohio’s roadways.

A	Front-seat passengers
B	Rear seats passengers
C	Driver
D	Driver and front seat passengers

Question 30

Parking or standing is not allowed within -- feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

A	5
B	15
C	10
D	20

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Ohio Practice Permit Test

Test your knowledge on the meanings of traffic rules. To get your Ohio drivers license you are required to take a written test that covers road signs and road rules. This online Ohio BMV learner’s permit traffic rules practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the Ohio Practice Permit Test that is required before you can get your driver’s license. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your Ohio driver’s license at your local licensing office. Please note, however, that this is not the actual test, and you will not receive your license if you pass this practice test.

Passing the driving permit exam can be a challenge. But with these tests, you can not just pass, but ace the exam and be on your way to becoming a safe, experienced driver. For each section of the Ohio Practice Permit Test, we have multiple practice tests. In order to successfully prepare, consider utilizing these exams and Ohio official driver’s handbook to your advantage.

A person who repeatedly fails the exam may lose hope and confidence. Failure can also delay or disrupt important life goals and activities. Few employers want to hire someone without a reliable source of transportation. The ability to drive is often a necessity in everyday life. By approaching the permit and license exam the right way, anyone can succeed.