Question 1

On a street inside an Ohio municipal corporation with no sign posted, what speed limit applies?

Accepted Answer

25 mph. Streets within a municipal corporation carry a 25 mph limit unless a sign says otherwise. Alleys inside the same municipality are lower again at 15 mph. Official wording: "Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road's location as described in the examples below." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 2

At what blood-alcohol concentration is it illegal for a driver of any age to operate a vehicle in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

.08%. The general limit is .08 percent at any age. Commercial drivers are held to .04 percent, and anyone under 21 is at .02 percent. Official wording: "In Ohio, the legal drinking age is 21 years or older and it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of: .08% or higher at any age .04% or higher for commercial drivers .02% or higher when under the age 21" (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 3

What speed limit applies in an Ohio school zone during the restricted hours?

Accepted Answer

20 mph. School zones drop to 20 mph during recess and while children are arriving at or leaving school during normal hours of operation. Official wording: "OBSERVE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IN SCHOOL ZONE DURING RESTRICTED HOURS" (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 4

A power cut has left the traffic signals at a busy junction completely dark. How do you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop. By law a non-working traffic signal is treated as a four-way stop, unless a law enforcement officer is there directing traffic. You stop, then move through carefully. Official wording: "By law, except when a law enforcement officer is present to direct traffic, drivers must treat the non-working traffic signal as a four-way stop." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 5

Ohio law requires your headlights to be on in which of these situations?

Accepted Answer

Any time your wipers are running because of precipitation. If the wipers are on because of rain or snow, the headlights must be on too. The requirement also covers sunset to sunrise and any period of poor visibility, whatever the time of day. Official wording: "Ohio law requires headlights to be on sunset to sunrise, at any time visibility is poor (rain, snow, fog, etc.), and any time the windshield wipers are in use because of precipitation." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 6

An orange and red reflective triangle is fixed to the back of the vehicle ahead. What does it tell you?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle is travelling at less than 25 mph. The slow-moving vehicle emblem marks something travelling at less than 25 mph - typically farm equipment, construction equipment or an animal-drawn vehicle. Official wording: "A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of vehicles drawn by animals, farm equipment, or construction equipment means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 7

A school bus with its red lights flashing has stopped on a two-lane street. What must approaching traffic do?

Accepted Answer

Traffic in both directions must stop. On a road with fewer than four lanes, every driver approaching from either direction stops at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus and stays stopped until the bus moves off or the driver waves them on. Official wording: "If the bus is stopped on a street or road with fewer than four lanes, all traffic approaching the bus from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the bus driver signals motorists to proceed." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 8

You are approaching a police car stopped on the shoulder of a four-lane highway with its lights flashing. What does Ohio's Move Over law require?

Accepted Answer

Change into a lane not next to the stopped vehicle. Where the road has two or more lanes running your way, you change into a lane that is not adjacent to the stopped vehicle. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, you slow down and pass with caution instead. Official wording: "Ohio law requires all drivers to move to an adjacent lane and/or slow down when approaching a stopped police vehicle, other emergency vehicle (like a fire truck), road service vehicle (such as a tow truck or snowplow), waste collection vehicle, highway maintenance vehicle, or public utility commission vehicle when these vehicles have their warning lights activated." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 9

A train is approaching a railroad crossing ahead. Where must you stop?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing. Ohio sets a window rather than a single distance: stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing when a train is coming. Official wording: "Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing when a train is approaching." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 10

What are Ohio's minimum liability insurance limits for injury or death of one person?

Accepted Answer

$25,000. Ohio's minimums are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. Official wording: "Minimum liability insurance requirements are: $25,000 for injury/death of one person, and $50,000 for injury/death of two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage in an accident;" (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 11

How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 10 feet. Ohio bans stopping, parking or standing within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Official wording: "On a sidewalk; In front of a public or private driveway; In or within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk; Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant; Within one foot of another parked vehicle;" (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 12

A driver aged 16 holds a TIPIC. Who may supervise them at 1 a.m.?

Accepted Answer

A parent, guardian or custodian holding a valid driver licence. Between midnight and 6 a.m. a TIPIC holder aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or custodian with a valid licence. Outside those hours any licensed driver aged 21 or older may sit in the front passenger seat. Official wording: "Age 16 to 17: Driving with any valid licensed driver, age 21 or older, in the front passenger seat is permitted, except from midnight to 6 a.m. when the driver must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or custodian who holds a valid Driver License." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 13

How many points within a two-year period trigger a licence suspension in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

12. Twelve or more points inside a two-year period brings a 12-point suspension. Six points in the same window brings a warning letter, not a suspension. Official wording: "If a driver accumulates 12 or more points within a two-year period, the BMV will impose a 12-point suspension of the Driver License." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 14

A driver refuses the chemical test after an OVI arrest in Ohio. What happens to their licence?

Accepted Answer

An immediate suspension of one to five years. Refusing the test brings an administrative licence suspension of one to five years, starting immediately, and it stands even if the driver is later acquitted of the OVI charge. Official wording: "The suspension will stand even if the individual is ultimately acquitted of the OVI (operating a vehicle while impaired) charge." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 15

How should the front wheels be turned when you park on a hill in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Toward the kerb side of the road. Ohio's instruction is a single one: turn the front wheels toward the kerb side of the road. You then shift to park, set the parking brake and switch off. Official wording: "In the event you must park your vehicle on a hill or graded surface, turn the front wheels toward the curb-side of the road to stabilize the vehicle, shift from "DRIVE" gear to "PARK" gear, set the parking brake, and turn the engine off." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 16

You are stopped at a red light on a one-way street, wanting to turn left onto another one-way street. What does Ohio allow?

Accepted Answer

The turn from the extreme left lane after a complete stop. Ohio permits a left on red from the extreme left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign forbids it. The complete stop comes first. Official wording: "Left Turn on Red-- You may turn left at a red traffic signal, only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless the intersection has a sign posted forbidding a left turn on red." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 17

You are behind a tractor travelling at 15 mph on a road with a 45 mph limit and a solid yellow centre line. What does Ohio permit?

Accepted Answer

Passing, since the tractor is under half the limit and the way is clear. Ohio lets you cross a solid yellow line to pass a slow-moving vehicle when it is travelling at less than half the posted limit, you do not exceed the limit yourself, and there is enough clear space in the oncoming lane. Official wording: "You are permitted to cross a solid yellow line to pass a slow-moving vehicle as long as the vehicle is traveling less than half the posted speed limit, you do not exceed the speed limit while passing, and there is sufficient clear space in the oncoming lane in which to pass." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 18

How many supervised driving hours must an Ohio applicant under 21 log before the driving test?

Accepted Answer

50 hours. Fifty logged hours with an eligible licensed driver, of which at least 10 must be at night. That is on top of the driver education course, not part of it. Official wording: "Complete and log 50 hours of driving with an eligible licensed driver (see TIPIC Restrictions on previous page), with at least 10 hours of night driving." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 19

You are emerging from a driveway in a residential district and a pedestrian is walking along the sidewalk. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop at the sidewalk and yield to the pedestrian. Ohio requires a stop at the sidewalk when you emerge from an alley, driveway or private road in a business or residential district, and you yield to any pedestrian on it. Official wording: "At a sidewalk, or if there is no sidewalk, at a point prior to entering the roadway, when emerging from an alley, driveway, or private road in a business or residential district. Drivers must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian on the sidewalk." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 20

A snowplough is stopped on the shoulder of a two-lane road with its warning lights on, and you cannot safely change lanes. What does Ohio require?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and pass with caution at a safe speed for conditions. Where a lane change is unsafe or the road has no adjacent lane, the Move Over law requires you to slow down and proceed with caution at a speed that is safe for the conditions. Official wording: "If a lane change is unsafe, slow down and proceed with caution while maintaining a safe speed for traffic conditions." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 21

After a crash in Ohio, when may you file a Crash Report, form BMV 3303, with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Within six months, where damage exceeded $400 and the other party was uninsured. The report may be filed within six months of the crash where there was damage in excess of $400 or personal injury, and the other driver or owner had no insurance or other financial responsibility coverage. Official wording: "The driver of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash in Ohio may file a Crash Report (form BMV 3303) with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles within six months after the crash" (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 22

You are travelling on a state route inside a municipal corporation, outside a business district, with no sign posted. What limit applies?

Accepted Answer

35 mph. State routes and through highways inside a municipal corporation, outside a business district, carry 35 mph unless posted otherwise. Controlled-access highways are treated separately. Official wording: "Generally, speed limits are based on the type of road (two-lane, divided highways, etc.), and the road's location as described in the examples below." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 23

How long does a first administrative licence suspension last when a driver tests over the limit in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Three months. A first test over the limit brings a three-month, or 90-day, administrative licence suspension, which begins immediately. Official wording: "First Test Over the Limit Three months (90 days) license suspension" (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

Question 24

What happens if you pass the Ohio knowledge test but do not buy a TIPIC within 60 days?

Accepted Answer

You must start over with the vision screening and knowledge test. Miss the 60-day window and the pass lapses. You start again with the vision screening and the knowledge test. Official wording: "If a TIPIC is not purchased within 60 days, the applicant must start over with the vision screening and knowledge test." (Ohio Driver Manual / Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws (HSY 7607, rev. 10/25)).

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