Ohio Student Driving Test

Question 1

What is the minimum inch tread depth for a tire?

Answer 1

1/16-inch tread depth

Question 2

How many seat belts do you need in your car the least?

Answer 2

At least 2 seat belts in the front seat

Question 3

When are studded tires (snow tires) legal in Ohio?

Answer 3

From Nov. 1st through April 15th

Question 4

When should the headlights be on?

Answer 4

Sunset to Sunrise- whenever visibility is poor such as fog, snow storm, rain, etc.

Question 5

When should you activate turn signals?

Answer 5

At least 100 feet prior to changing direction

Question 6

Why are hazard lights used?

Answer 6

They are used to increase visibility of a vehicle stopped on or near a roadway

Question 7

What should you do before driving?

Answer 7

Adjust your mirrors, put on your seatbelt, adjust the seat to have clear view

Question 8

When should you NOT keep to the right when driving?

Answer 8

when passing a vehicle, when the road has 3 or more marked lanes, road with signs for one-way traffic, when directed by a police officer

Question 9

How do you change lanes?

Answer 9

first determine that it’s safe to change by checking the mirrors then use a turn signal

Question 10

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches?

Answer 10

drive to the right edge or curb of the road and stop then move when the vehicle passes; make sure you don’t block an intersection

Question 11

Right Turns

Answer 11

Stay as close as possible to the right edge of the road

Question 12

Right Turn on Red

Answer 12

do it when there’s no sign posted forbidding right turns on red and look to be sure the intersection is clear

Question 13

Left Turns

Answer 13

stay as far left as lane markings allow

Question 14

Left Turn on Red

Answer 14

you can only turn left on red when driving on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street

Question 15

What does NO TURNS ON RED means?

Answer 15

this means no right or left turn on red- sometimes there will be a sign saying this

Question 16

Are signals optional?

Answer 16

No, by law all vehicles must have working signals

Question 17

What should you do if your signals aren’t working?

Answer 17

Do hand signals when switching lanes, stopping, etc.

Question 18

When is it appropriate to stop?

Answer 18

stop behind the stop line or crosswalk at any “Stop” sign or at a red light

Question 19

What should I do if I can turn left or right on red?

Answer 19

stop behind the stop line or crosswalk at any “Stop” sign or at a red light- do not turn until the crossroad and road are clear

Question 20

What should I do before entering an intersection?

Answer 20

Stop IF there’s not enough space to get out of the intersection- even if the light is green

Question 21

When should I stop when I see a school bus?

Answer 21

Stop at least 10ft in front of the bus or behind it when the bus stops and DO NOT go until the bus moves or the drives waives you on

Question 22

What should I do if the bus stops on a street or road with four or more lanes?

Answer 22

Only the traffic going the same direction as the bus must stop

Question 23

What is yielding?

Answer 23

let other road users go first- no just cars, pedestrians and bicycles too

Question 24

When should I yield?

Answer 24

• when directed by a yield sign
• when crossing/entering a highway from a smaller traveled road
• all vehicles which are part of a funeral
• when approaching a public safety vehicle
• to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk- or unmarked at an intersection
• a vehicle approaching from the right of an intersection of two similar roads without traffic control device

Question 25

When can you pass a vehicle on the right?

Answer 25

• road is divided into 4 or more lanes
• on a city street with 2 or more lanes moving the same direction

Question 26

When can you pass a vehicle on the left?

Answer 26

• left lane of a 2 lane road is visible and free of oncoming traffic

Question 27

When should I NOT go left of center on a 2 lane road to pass?

Answer 27

• when the view is obstructed
• when approaching the crest of a hill
• when approaching within 100ft of an intersection
• when approaching within 100ft of a railroad grade crossing
• where signs indicate “No Passing”

Question 28

What should I do when passing to the left?

Answer 28

overtake and pass to the left of the overtaken vehicle at a safe distance- use turn signals

Question 29

What’s the speed limit within a municipal corporation?

Answer 29

15mph

Question 30

What’s the speed limit when passing a school building or grounds?

Answer 30

20mph

Question 31

What’s the speed limit on all state routes or through highways? (except controlled-access highways)

Answer 31

35mph

Question 32

What’s the speed limit on controlled highways and expressways within municipal corporations?

Answer 32

50mph

Question 33

What’s the speed limit on freeways inside municipal corporations?

Answer 33

55pmh

Question 34

What’s the speed limit on designated highways for vehicles weighing 800 pounds or less?

Answer 34

60mph and 65pmh

Question 35

What’s the speed limit on all other highways?

Answer 35

55mph

Question 36

When do I know the minimum speed limits?

Answer 36

Minimum speed limits are posted on controlled-access highways- other than that, no driver can drive too slow if it slows normal movement of traffic

Question 37

Pavement Markings

Answer 37

may be an “X” or “RR” painted of the approach of some crossings

Question 38

Railroad Crossbuck Signs

Answer 38

these signs should be treated the same way as yield signs

Question 39

What should I do when I see flashing red light signals?

Answer 39

Always stop no closer than 15ft when the lights begin to flash

Question 40

Gates

Answer 40

used with flashing red light at certain crossings

Question 41

Where are you not allowed to park?

Answer 41

• sidewalk
• blocking public or private areas
• within an intersection
• within 10ft of a fire hydrant
• on a crosswalk
• within 30ft of a stop sign
• within 50ft of a railroad crossing
• any place that signs prohibit
• close to a construction area