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Electric bicycle class 1

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Pedals and motor running ONLY while pedaling, stops at 20mph

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Electric bicycle class 2

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Pedals and motor running constantly, can go OVER 20mph

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Electric bicycle class 3

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Pedals and motor running ONLY while pedaling, stops at 28mph

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Moped max speed

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20mph

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Freeway vs. expressway

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Freeway: ALL intersections grade separated, Expressway: 50% of intersections grade separated

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Definition of parking

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Standing of vehicle, occupied or unoccupied, EXCEPT FOR LOADING/UNLOADING MERCHANDISE OR PASSENGERS

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Definition of stopping

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Any HALTING of a vehicle

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Definition of standing

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Halting of a vehicle, EXCEPT FOR UNLOADING PASSENGERS

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Does the definition of vehicle include motorized and electric bicycles?

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Yes

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Can you tow a vehicle left unattended in a fire lane?

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Yes

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Amount of time abandoned vehicle must be on property before being able to tow?

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72 hours on private property, 72 hours on private property open to the public, 48 hours on public streets

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Can you turn right on red on a red arrow?

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No

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When overtaking and passing LEFT of center, how far from oncoming traffic must you be?

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200ft

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What is the legal term for the distance you must follow vehicles in front of you?

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Reasonable and prudent

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What are the 3 conditions in which u-turns are restricted?

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  1. Within 500ft of other cars on a crest/grade/curve
  2. Within an intersection or highway
  3. Anytime it cannot be done safely
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What color flags are required to be on vehicles while in a funeral procession?

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Purple/white or orange/white

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Can be no closer than this distance when following an emergency vehicle headed to an alarm?

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500 feet

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No vehicles are allowed on sidewalks, except e-bikes under what condition?

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Motors are not engaged

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Distance required to stop before front or rear of school bus when loading/unloading children

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10ft

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Physical control is defined as:

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In driver’s seat and with possession of the keys

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21
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An ALS is always entered for OVI / Physical Control except when:

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Tests over limit for physical control

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Speed limit in school zones

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20mph

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Speed limits on ALL ROADS IN CITY except state routes outside business districts

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25mph

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Speed limits on state routes OUTSIDE business districts

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35mph

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Speed limits on controlled access highways
50mph
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Speed limits on state routes OUTSIDE URBAN DISTRICTS
50mph
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Speed limit on alleys
15mph
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Speed limits on rural expressways
60mph
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Speed limits on rural freeways
70mph
30
How long do you have, after moving to Ohio, to obtain an Ohio driver's license?
30 days
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Who needs to occupy the passenger seat for a driver with a temp permit between 15.5 and 16 years old?
Eligible adult (parent, driver's ed instructor) with valid DL
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Who needs to occupy the passenger seat for a driver with a temp permit over 16 years old?
Somebody 21 or over with a valid DL
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When operating with a temp permit, what hours are you unable to drive?
12am-6am
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When operating with a probationary license for under 12 months, what hours are you unable to drive?
12am-6am
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When operating with a probationary license for over 12 months what hours are you unable to drive?
1am-5am
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When involved in an MVA on a public street, you must give your name/address and vehicle owner's name/address to what 3 kinds of people?
1. Anyone injured 2. Owners/operators of damaged vehicles 3. Police officer
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When involved in an MVA with non-occupied vehicles or other property, what 4 pieces of information must you give to the owner of the property?
1. Your name/address 2. Vehicle owner's name/address 3. License plate 4. DL
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Under what circumstances do you NOT have 24 hours to report MVA information to the police?
Accidents on PUBLIC roads involving VEHICLES
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What is the distance tail lights and license plate lights must be visible from?
500ft
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A red flag or red light is necessary when your cargo extends how far back from your vehicle?
4ft or more
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Vehicles travelling under what speed must have a triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem?
25mph
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What is the maximum number of auxiliary lights permitted on the front of a vehicle?
3
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Trailers and boat trailers must be equipped with brakes if they are over what weights?
Trailer - 2000lbs Boat trailer 3000lbs
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Maximum distance load can be extended from vehicle on LEFT side?
6in
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Minimum distance brake lights must be visible from
500ft
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A child must be in a CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM if he meets either of what criteria?
4yrs or younger 40lbs or less
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A child must be in a BOOSTER SEAT if he meets either of what criteria?
8yrs old or younger 4' 9" or less
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Children in this age group must be wearing a seat belt at all times
Between 8 and 15 years old
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What are the tint requirements for the windshield, side windows, and other windows?
Windshield - 70% Side windows - 50: Other windows - 50%
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Legal parking distance from fire hydrant?
10ft
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Legal parking distance from crosswalk at an intersection?
20ft
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Legal parking distance from any traffic control device?
30ft
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Legal parking distance at opposite end of safety zone?
30ft
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Legal parking distance from railroad crossing?
50ft from nearest rail
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Legal parking distance from fire station entrance?
20ft, 75ft on opposite side of street
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Legal parking distance from other vehicle?
1ft
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Cannot park on roadway less than how many feet wide?
20ft
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Can park vehicle on fire hydrant side of street if it is how many feet wide?
30ft
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Legal parking distance from bus stop?
25ft
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Legal parking distance from hazardous or congested place?
50ft
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Legal parking distance from school grounds or playgrounds?
50ft
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Can police tow vehicles parked in a handicapped spot with no placard?
Yes
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Maximum time limit allowed for commercial cars to park in a truck zone?
30min
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Maximum time limit allowed for cars to stand in a bus/taxi stop?
3min for loading/unloading passengers only
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Maximum time limit allowed for motor carriers to park on street to unload passengers and goods?
3min for passengers 10min for goods
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When must runners/joggers wear reflective gear?
Between 30min after sunset to 30min prior to sunrise

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