Ohio Driver's License

Free Practice Test

Free Practice Test

You are about to take the Ohio BMV Online Practice Test. This sample test consists of multiple choice questions and answers.

Please select the best answer for each question below and then click "Grade It!"

1. This yellow, diamond shaped sign with black symbols shows that ______. This yellow, diamond shaped sign with black symbols shows that ______.
a. Highway ends ahead.
b. A merge is about to occur or is occurring.
c. You're approaching a runway.
d. There's an exit to the right.
2. What does this rectangular, white sign with black lettering and symbol advise? What does this rectangular, white sign with black lettering and symbol advise?
a. Slow down because you're going below the speed limit.
b. Continue on until you reach the next speed limit sign.
c. If you're going below the speed limit, ignore all other traffic.
d. If traffic is moving faster, you should get off at the next exit and avoid that route.
3. This rectangular sign with black text on a white background signifies what? This rectangular sign with black text on a white background signifies what?
a. Posted speed limit.
b. Merge.
c. Road closed.
d. Bus lane.
4. What does this rectangular, white sign with black lettering and symbol advise? What does this rectangular, white sign with black lettering and symbol advise?
a. Slow down because you're going below the speed limit.
b. Continue on until you reach the next speed limit sign.
c. If you're going below the speed limit, ignore all other traffic.
d. If traffic is moving faster, you should get off at the next exit and avoid that route.
5. This yellow, diamond shaped sign with black symbols says that you're coming to a _______. This yellow, diamond shaped sign with black symbols says that you're coming to a _______.
a. Emergency brake test area.
b. Hairpin turn.
c. Traffic circle.
d. Safe U turn area.
6. This rectangular sign, with red background and white text, can supplement what common traffic sign? This rectangular sign, with red background and white text, can supplement what common traffic sign?
a. Prohibited parking signs.
b. Speed limit signs.
c. Work zone signs.
d. All intersection directions that have stop requirements.
7. When you're driving in fog:
a. Your following distance should be no closer than the distance you can stop.
b. If involved in an accident, it's safest not to move your car off the road.
c. You should use high-beams for maximum visibility.
d. You should stare directly ahead of you at all times.
8. In Ohio, a left turn at a red light:
a. Is legal when turning from any road onto a one-way street.
b. Is only legal between 2AM and 6AM.
c. Is legal only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
d. Is never legal.
9. Warning signs for construction always use what colors?
a. White on blue.
b. Black on yellow.
c. Black on orange.
d. White on red.
e. White on green.
10. Passing is prohibited:
a. All of the listed answers are correct.
b. Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
c. Within 100 feet of a bridge or tunnel
d. When view is obstructed due to curves or hills.
e. Within 100 feet of an intersection.
11. Crossing at a place other than a crosswalk:
a. Is allowed in school zones.
b. Requires the pedestrian to yield the right-of-way to all traffic.
c. Requires the pedestrian to use hand signals to stop traffic.
d. Applies to cases where crossing an intersection at a sidewalk, with no markings.
12. When is the only time a bicyclist is permitted to travel facing traffic?
a. When there is a bike lane.
b. Only when a bicyclist is walking their bicycle.
c. Only when they have been instructed by the law or signs on the road.
d. Whenever they have proper attire and reflectors.
13. At a DON'T WALK or WAIT signal:
a. Pedestrians no longer have the right-of-way.
b. Pedestrians approaching the crosswalk should hurry to the intersection and run across.
c. Pedestrians in the crosswalk must turn back.
d. Pedestrians in the crosswalk may continue, but no one should start crossing.
14. You may turn on a red light:
a. During a traffic jam.
b. Whenever you want.
c. When you're turning right, and no sign to the contrary is posted.
d. Never.
15. A red triangular-shaped sign pointing down always indicates:
a. Yield.
b. Reduced Speed Ahead.
c. Stop.
d. No Passing Zone.
e. Wrong Way.
16. You must use your headlights:
a. All of the listed answers are correct.
b. When windshield wipers are in use.
c. One hour after sunset.
d. During a snow flurry.
e. When visibility is less than 1000 feet
17. When starting a car parked on ice, you should:
a. Spin the wheels as fast as possible.
b. Shift from reverse to drive frequently and inch back and forth.
c. Start in a lower gear and moving slowly.
d. Leave the car in neutral and let it slide onto dry pavement.
18. Which is not true about driving while one's license is suspended?
a. It can carry an additional suspension of up to one year.
b. It is a misdemeanor.
c. It is a felony.
d. It carries a fine of up to $1000.
19. If you miss your exit:
a. Back up slowly and carefully on the shoulder.
b. Take the next exit and make your way back.
c. Make use of the median.
d. Make a U-turn at the next break in the divider.
20. One way you can learn to be a defensive driver is by:
a. You don't want to be a defensive driver because it can cause crashes.
b. Taking a defensive driver course and read the book.
c. Learning from experience and watching the actions of other drivers.
d. Taking a ride along with a professional defensive driver.
21. You must keep a safety zone between you and a bicyclist of approximately:
a. 10 feet.
b. 3 feet.
c. 2 feet.
d. 5 feet.
22. When two cars arrive simultaneously at an intersection with no traffic signal or stop sign, the right-of-way belongs to:
a. The car to the right of the other.
b. Whichever driver is waved on by hand signals.
c. The larger of the two vehicles.
d. The car to the left of the other.
23. The standard representation of "no" on all prohibitory signs is:
a. Signs with exclamation points.
b. A big red sign.
c. A red circle with a slash.
d. Signs with "Do not" printed on the sign.
24. Before stepping foot on a public road or highway, pedestrians should:
a. Watch for speeding vehicles.
b. Wait for the light.
c. Look both ways for oncoming traffic.
d. Wear a reflective coloring.
25. If your tires run off the pavement:
a. Slow down and get off the road.
b. Turn the wheel hard to get back on the road.
c. Do not jerk the tires hard to get on the road.
d. Put on your caution lights.