OHIO Permit Test Questions | Comprehensive
Exam Prep, Practice Questions, Correct Answers
And Study Guide
What are the warning devices of railroad grade crossings? - ANSWER -Pavement
markings, railroad crossback, flashing red light signals, gates, stop signs
What do you do if your vehicle stalls on the tracks? - ANSWER -Unfasten your
safety belt, get out of the vehicle, and run as far away from the tracks as you can
How are vehicles supposed to be parked? - ANSWER -Facing towards the
direction of traffic on that side of the street
How far are vehicles supposed to be parked from a curb? - ANSWER -No more
than 12 inches
Where are you not supposed to stop, park, or stand a vehicle? - ANSWER -On a
sidewalk, In front of a public or private driveway, within an intersection, within 10
feet of a fire hydrant, on a crosswalk
Who is required to wear seat belts in a car? - ANSWER -Drivers and front seat
occupants of most passenger vehicles, and if you are a driver under 18, the number
of vehicle occupants is limited to the total number of originally installed seatbelts
How old are children when they have to be in a car seat or booster seat in any car?
- ANSWER -Under the age of the 4 and weigh less than 40 pounds, or atleast 4 but
less than 8 and under 4'9
How much is a child safety law violation? - ANSWER -25-100$ for a first offense
and 250$ maximum for a second offense and imprisonment of not more than 30
days
When is it unlawful to operate a vehicle under the influence? - ANSWER -When
your blood alcohol concentration is .08 or higher
If your BAC was over the legal limit, your license can get suspended for how
long? - ANSWER -90 days to three years
, If you refuse to take a test for your BAC, how long can your license get
suspended? - ANSWER -One to 5 years
If you dont have a license and your BAC was over the legal limit for driving, what
happens to you? - ANSWER -You will be denied for getting a license the same
amount of time your license would be suspended if you had one, and the same
charges for driving without a license also
What are the mandatory penalties of driving under the influence? - ANSWER -
Time in jail, driver license suspension, a minimum of 375$ or a maximum of
10,500$ fine
What are the OVI penalties based on? - ANSWER -Previous convictions over a 6
year period
First offense - ANSWER -At least 72 consecutive hours in jail and court license
suspension from 6 months to 3 years
Second offense - ANSWER -At least 10 consecutive days in jail and court license
suspension form 1 to 5 years
Third offense - ANSWER -At least 30 consecutive days in jail and court license
suspension from 1 to 10 years
Fourth offense - ANSWER -At least 60 consecutive days in jail and court license
suspension from 3 years to permanent revocation
Fifth offense - ANSWER -That person will be placed on the "Ohio's habitual
OVI/OMVI offender registry" which is accessible to the public
How many impaired driving convictions do you have to have for it to become a
felony? - ANSWER -4 within 6 years
If OVI offenders want their license back, what do they have to do? - ANSWER -
Pay a reinstatement fee of 475$ and show proof of a policy for liability insurance
or bond
What happens if someone is driving under the influence and kills another person
on the road? - ANSWER -Permanent loss of driving privileges
, What is the "Operating a Vehicle After Underage Consumption" offense? -
ANSWER -When drivers under the age of 21 have a BAC of atleast .02 percent but
less than .08 percent
What are the penalties of the "Operating a Vehicle After Underage Consumption"
felony? - ANSWER -Driver license suspension for not less than 60 days but not
more that 2 years, as well as having to take a remedial driving course and the
complete driver license examination and four points added to your drivers license
What is the penalty for someone using a false drivers license or one that belongs
to someone else? - ANSWER -An automatic one year suspension of driving
privileges
What is the penalty for someone who allows someone else to use their license? -
ANSWER -Six months in jail and fines up to 1,000$
What are some six point violations? - ANSWER -Homicide by vehicle
Operating a vehicle while under the influence
Leaving the scene of a car crash
Fleeing from a police officer willingly
Racing
Operating a vehicle without consent of the owner
Stealing a car
What are some four point violations? - ANSWER -Willful or wanton disregard of
the safety of persons or property
Two point violations - ANSWER -All moving violations and some speed offenses
What do broken yellow lines mean? - ANSWER -They mean you can pass
What do solid yellow lines mean? - ANSWER -They mean you cannot pass
What are white lines used for? - ANSWER -They are used as right edge lines on
roadways and to delineate the separation of traffic flow in the same direction
What are yellow lines used for? - ANSWER -They are use for left edge lines on
one-way roadways
, What are solid white lines used for? - ANSWER -They are typically used as the
lane line in areas where lane changing is discouraged
What do you do in case of a crash? - ANSWER -1. Stop
2. Take immediate steps to warn oncoming traffic
3. Aid the injured, dont move them, but keep them warm
4. Notify proper authorities
5. Give your info
6. Gather the other people involved's info
7. ANSWER all of the officer's questions
What do you do when you hit a deer? - ANSWER -You make take the deer's body,
but ONLY after you report the collision to a game protector or other law
enforcement within the 24 hours that you hit the deer
When do you use your upper beam lights? - ANSWER -Only for driving in open
country with a clear road ahead
What lights do you use during the night when closely following another vehicle? -
ANSWER -You use your low beams
What do you do if a car approaches with bright lights on during the night time? -
ANSWER -Don't stare at the lights, steer by the line at the outside edge to prevent
being temporary blinded
When must your lights be displayed on your car? - ANSWER -Between sunset
and sunrise
During any period of rain, snow, fog or other unfavorable atmospheric conditions
Any other time when natural light conditions do not make it possible to see objects
1,000 feet ahead clearly
At any time when windshield wipers are used
What do you do when the roads are snow covered or icy? - ANSWER -Reduce
your speed, make sure your car is in excellent operating condition
What can you do to prevent skidding? - ANSWER -Intermittently apply light
pressure to the brakes, this will reduce momentum without losing traction and
without locking the brakes
Exam Prep, Practice Questions, Correct Answers
And Study Guide
What are the warning devices of railroad grade crossings? - ANSWER -Pavement
markings, railroad crossback, flashing red light signals, gates, stop signs
What do you do if your vehicle stalls on the tracks? - ANSWER -Unfasten your
safety belt, get out of the vehicle, and run as far away from the tracks as you can
How are vehicles supposed to be parked? - ANSWER -Facing towards the
direction of traffic on that side of the street
How far are vehicles supposed to be parked from a curb? - ANSWER -No more
than 12 inches
Where are you not supposed to stop, park, or stand a vehicle? - ANSWER -On a
sidewalk, In front of a public or private driveway, within an intersection, within 10
feet of a fire hydrant, on a crosswalk
Who is required to wear seat belts in a car? - ANSWER -Drivers and front seat
occupants of most passenger vehicles, and if you are a driver under 18, the number
of vehicle occupants is limited to the total number of originally installed seatbelts
How old are children when they have to be in a car seat or booster seat in any car?
- ANSWER -Under the age of the 4 and weigh less than 40 pounds, or atleast 4 but
less than 8 and under 4'9
How much is a child safety law violation? - ANSWER -25-100$ for a first offense
and 250$ maximum for a second offense and imprisonment of not more than 30
days
When is it unlawful to operate a vehicle under the influence? - ANSWER -When
your blood alcohol concentration is .08 or higher
If your BAC was over the legal limit, your license can get suspended for how
long? - ANSWER -90 days to three years
, If you refuse to take a test for your BAC, how long can your license get
suspended? - ANSWER -One to 5 years
If you dont have a license and your BAC was over the legal limit for driving, what
happens to you? - ANSWER -You will be denied for getting a license the same
amount of time your license would be suspended if you had one, and the same
charges for driving without a license also
What are the mandatory penalties of driving under the influence? - ANSWER -
Time in jail, driver license suspension, a minimum of 375$ or a maximum of
10,500$ fine
What are the OVI penalties based on? - ANSWER -Previous convictions over a 6
year period
First offense - ANSWER -At least 72 consecutive hours in jail and court license
suspension from 6 months to 3 years
Second offense - ANSWER -At least 10 consecutive days in jail and court license
suspension form 1 to 5 years
Third offense - ANSWER -At least 30 consecutive days in jail and court license
suspension from 1 to 10 years
Fourth offense - ANSWER -At least 60 consecutive days in jail and court license
suspension from 3 years to permanent revocation
Fifth offense - ANSWER -That person will be placed on the "Ohio's habitual
OVI/OMVI offender registry" which is accessible to the public
How many impaired driving convictions do you have to have for it to become a
felony? - ANSWER -4 within 6 years
If OVI offenders want their license back, what do they have to do? - ANSWER -
Pay a reinstatement fee of 475$ and show proof of a policy for liability insurance
or bond
What happens if someone is driving under the influence and kills another person
on the road? - ANSWER -Permanent loss of driving privileges
, What is the "Operating a Vehicle After Underage Consumption" offense? -
ANSWER -When drivers under the age of 21 have a BAC of atleast .02 percent but
less than .08 percent
What are the penalties of the "Operating a Vehicle After Underage Consumption"
felony? - ANSWER -Driver license suspension for not less than 60 days but not
more that 2 years, as well as having to take a remedial driving course and the
complete driver license examination and four points added to your drivers license
What is the penalty for someone using a false drivers license or one that belongs
to someone else? - ANSWER -An automatic one year suspension of driving
privileges
What is the penalty for someone who allows someone else to use their license? -
ANSWER -Six months in jail and fines up to 1,000$
What are some six point violations? - ANSWER -Homicide by vehicle
Operating a vehicle while under the influence
Leaving the scene of a car crash
Fleeing from a police officer willingly
Racing
Operating a vehicle without consent of the owner
Stealing a car
What are some four point violations? - ANSWER -Willful or wanton disregard of
the safety of persons or property
Two point violations - ANSWER -All moving violations and some speed offenses
What do broken yellow lines mean? - ANSWER -They mean you can pass
What do solid yellow lines mean? - ANSWER -They mean you cannot pass
What are white lines used for? - ANSWER -They are used as right edge lines on
roadways and to delineate the separation of traffic flow in the same direction
What are yellow lines used for? - ANSWER -They are use for left edge lines on
one-way roadways
, What are solid white lines used for? - ANSWER -They are typically used as the
lane line in areas where lane changing is discouraged
What do you do in case of a crash? - ANSWER -1. Stop
2. Take immediate steps to warn oncoming traffic
3. Aid the injured, dont move them, but keep them warm
4. Notify proper authorities
5. Give your info
6. Gather the other people involved's info
7. ANSWER all of the officer's questions
What do you do when you hit a deer? - ANSWER -You make take the deer's body,
but ONLY after you report the collision to a game protector or other law
enforcement within the 24 hours that you hit the deer
When do you use your upper beam lights? - ANSWER -Only for driving in open
country with a clear road ahead
What lights do you use during the night when closely following another vehicle? -
ANSWER -You use your low beams
What do you do if a car approaches with bright lights on during the night time? -
ANSWER -Don't stare at the lights, steer by the line at the outside edge to prevent
being temporary blinded
When must your lights be displayed on your car? - ANSWER -Between sunset
and sunrise
During any period of rain, snow, fog or other unfavorable atmospheric conditions
Any other time when natural light conditions do not make it possible to see objects
1,000 feet ahead clearly
At any time when windshield wipers are used
What do you do when the roads are snow covered or icy? - ANSWER -Reduce
your speed, make sure your car is in excellent operating condition
What can you do to prevent skidding? - ANSWER -Intermittently apply light
pressure to the brakes, this will reduce momentum without losing traction and
without locking the brakes
