OH Drivers Permit Test Flashcards
A driver license applicant under the age of ____ must have permission from their parent or
legal guardian to apply for a driver license
18 years old
Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is:
25 mph
Child restraints are required for:
Car Seats: Infants and children who are under 4 years old AND under 40 pounds
Booster Seats: 4 to 8 years old AND under 4’9” tall
If you are approaching a school bus that has stopped to drop off children on a four-lane highway, you must come to a complete stop only if:
You are traveling in the same direction as the bus
When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:
Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter
the intersecting roadway
A motorist must maintain a “safety zone” of at least ____ between their car and a motorcyclist
3 seconds
When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down
You may turn right on red
After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the
intersection
You should signal to turn ____ before beginning your turn
at least 100 feet
During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of
3 seconds
In bad weather, increase your following distance to
4 or 5 seconds
The speed limit in school zones is
20 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders is
65 mph
When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb
12 inches
Texting while driving is
Illegal
Driving while keeping your pet on your lap is
Illegal
When driving in snowy or icy conditions, you should
decrease your speed
In general, when driving, you should drive
On the right half of the road
You may not pass other vehicles within ____ of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
100 feet
A license will be suspended if a driver
Refuses to submit to a chemical test
A driver under the age of 21 can be charged with Operating a Vehicle After Underage
Consumption if they drive with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of
0.02 percent
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of
0.08 percent
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted
Never
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
Next to the broken line may pass
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn
your front wheels?
Right, toward the side of the road
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is
very little vehicle damage. You should
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive
Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog
At all times
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check
Over your shoulders
(By definition, blind spots cannot be seen using your side mirrors)
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane, you should
Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for
The truck driver to stop the vehicle
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you
See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving
At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You drive defensively when you:
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when
There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks
You should use your horn ONLY when
It may help prevent a collision
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to
All approaching vehicles
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and
Glance over your shoulder
- check your blind spot
- make sure no other driver is trying to change into your desired lane
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn
your front wheels?
Right, toward the side of the road
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when
the light turns red:
Under any circumstances
- even if the traffic light is green
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you cannot
Turn in that direction until the light turns green.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means
Slow-moving vehicle
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing
lights by:
Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle
NEVER
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street
In order to see potential hazards early
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You
should steer:
A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary
Causes traffic congestion
- Avoid “rubbernecking,” or slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary. This helps to relieve traffic congestion.
When should you yield your legal right-of-way
Whenever it helps prevent collisions
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
Never
While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for
you to see the road ahead. You should:
Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you
Are being tailgated by another driver
Check your rearview mirrors
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should
Slow down gradually and NOT apply the brakes
- Your tires may lose all contact
with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called “hydroplaning” and can happen even at speeds as low as 30mph
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its
siren and flashing lights. You should
Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic
When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them
To run out in front of you without looking
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track
Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks
While backing, you should
Turn your head and look through the rear window
- Always check behind your vehicle before getting in the car
- Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat.
- Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.
To help prevent crashes, you should
Communicate with other road users
- for example, signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction
- Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
If your vehicle’s turn signals do not work, you should use hand signals to indicate when
you intend to change direction
Your brake lights tell other drivers that you
Are slowing down or stopping
- Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving on any roadway
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to
Stop driving
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should
Let it go
- avoid road rage
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers
- If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, you should signal before carefully exiting the roadway and turning on your hazard flashers.
- Get as far off the road as possible and park in a location where other drivers can easily see you.
- Lift your hood to let other
drivers know your vehicle is disabled.
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you can
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must
Slow down before you enter the curve
When exiting a highway, you should slow down
Once you have moved into the exit lane
It is best to keep a space cushion
On all sides of the vehicle
- Do not crowd vehicles to your left and right sides
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping
On an incline
- The vehicle in front of you could roll backward towards you when
traffic begins to move again
When making a turn, you must ____ your speed
Reduce
Drive below the posted speed limit when
Anything makes conditions less than perfect
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the
Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic
Your ability to stop is affected by
The condition of the road
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should
Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should
Let the car pass and then pass the bike
- When there is more than one potential hazard on the road, you should ensure that you
only have to deal with one of them at a time.
When driving on slick roads, you should
Take turns more slowly than usual
Roads freeze quickly when they are
Shaded
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should
Signal and keep your wheels straight
- If another vehicle hits you from behind, this ensures that you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.
The driver’s left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the
driver plans to
Stop
The driver’s left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to
Turn right
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
It harms both driving skills and judgement
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because
They’re difficult to see in traffic
- In many collisions with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, drivers reported that they were looking but still did not see the smaller vehicle or pedestrian.
At a school crossing sign, you should
Watch for children and be ready to stop
At an intersection with a yield sign, you should
Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic
If a transit vehicle (carrying passengers) is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must
Yield
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb
If a vehicle is equipped with airbags
Seat belts should still be worn
- you need both airbags AND seat belts
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use
Low beams
- light from high beams will reflect back to the driver, causing a glare
When driving at night, you should
Increase your following distance
If you experience a tire blowout
Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly
If you find yourself in a skid
Stay off the brakes
- Braking could make the skid worse
In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping
During the first half hour of rain
- The oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain
If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs
The driver on the right has the right-of-way
Before switching on the ignition, you should
Be sure all of the vehicle’s occupants have buckled their seat belts
When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road,
drivers should:
Press and hold the brake pedal.
If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, the driver
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should
Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass
Distracted driving is
Extremely risky behavior
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is
safe to do so.
A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is
safe to do so
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass
A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass
Signs that are colored orange are
Work zone signs
When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection
When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should
Come to a complete stop
When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should
Slow down and proceed with caution
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
Follow the directions given by the officer
When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby
If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must
Follow the directions given by the flagger
What do speed limit signs indicate?
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes
High speeds
- The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.
If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you
should:
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road
Should yield to drivers already on the public road
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection
The driver on the right has the right-of-way
Larger vehicles have
Larger blind spots
A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp
Should yield to drivers already on the interstate
If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should
Continue driving and use the next exit
Motorcycles are entitled to
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should
Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should
Treat the light like a stop sign
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should
Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must
Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
An “End school zone” sign indicates
The end of a reduced speed zone
At a four-way stop
The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way
Remove all snow, frost, and ice from
All windows
- make sure you can see clearly from all windows and mirrors
When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
Firmly pump your brakes
