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

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

Question 2

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

A	50
B	75
C	100
D	25

Question 3

Driving a motor vehicle in Ohio is:

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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 7

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

A	19
B	18
C	20
D	16

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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 13

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

A	90
B	30
C	40
D	60

Question 14

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	16th
B	17th
C	18th
D	19th

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

A	6
B	5
C	8
D	4

Question 17

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

A	6
B	4
C	2
D	3

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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	25
C	40
D	20

Question 20

In a roundabout, a driver should drive in:

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

A	20
B	40
C	30
D	50

Question 23

Roads freeze more quickly when they are:

A	Curvy
B	Shaded
C	Flat
D	In the sun

Question 24

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

A	0.05
B	0.18
C	0.08
D	0.02

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

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

Question 27

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

A	False
B	True

Question 28

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

A	21
B	16
C	15
D	14

Question 29

If you lose or damage your driver’s license:

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

Question 30

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

A	15
B	10
C	20
D	5

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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.