Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Comprehensive Exam
Complete 218 Questions & Key — Ohio Revised Code (ORC), Traffic Enforcement, Criminal Law & Patrol
Operations
--- Section: Ohio Revised Code (ORC) - Traffic Laws ---
Question 1: When investigating a motor vehicle collision in Ohio, what form is standardly completed by
OSHP Troopers to record traffic crash details?
A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
B. Form 2921 Incident Log
C. OVI Checklist 4511
D. State Uniform Summons 100
Correct Answer: A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
Rationale: The OH-1 is the official state of Ohio Traffic Crash Report form utilized by law enforcement agencies
statewide.
Question 2: Which section of the Ohio Revised Code defines the failure to comply with an order or signal
of a police officer (eluding or fleeing)?
A. ORC 2921.33
B. ORC 4511.19
C. ORC 2921.331
D. ORC 4511.21
Correct Answer: C. ORC 2921.331
Rationale: ORC 2921.331 specifically governs failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.
Question 3: Under Ohio's Move Over Law (ORC 4511.213), drivers approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle displaying flashing lights must:
A. Maintain current speed and honk the horn
B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
C. Come to a complete stop on the highway immediately
D. Flash high beams and proceed without changing lanes
Correct Answer: B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
Rationale: ORC 4511.213 requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency/public safety vehicle
if safe, or proceed with due caution and reduced speed.
Question 4: Under Ohio law and the Fourth Amendment, what level of suspicion is required for an OSHP
Trooper to perform a traffic stop for a violation?
A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
B. Absolute certainty
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
Rationale: A lawful traffic stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion that a traffic violation or crime has occurred
or is occurring (Terry v. Ohio, Whren v. US).
,Question 5: In Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) approved by NHTSA and used by OSHP, how
many total clues are evaluated during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test?
A. 4 clues
B. 6 clues
C. 8 clues
D. 2 clues
Correct Answer: B. 6 clues
Rationale: The HGN test evaluates 3 clues per eye (lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at
maximum deviation, onset prior to 45 degrees), totaling 6 clues.
Question 6: When investigating a motor vehicle collision in Ohio, what form is standardly completed by
OSHP Troopers to record traffic crash details?
A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
B. Form 2921 Incident Log
C. OVI Checklist 4511
D. State Uniform Summons 100
Correct Answer: A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
Rationale: The OH-1 is the official state of Ohio Traffic Crash Report form utilized by law enforcement agencies
statewide.
Question 7: Under ORC 4511.19, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for operating a
vehicle under the influence (OVI) per se for adult non-commercial drivers in Ohio?
A. 0.04%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.17%
Correct Answer: B. 0.08%
Rationale: Under ORC 4511.19(A)(1)(b), a person is guilty of OVI per se if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08%
or higher.
Question 8: Which section of the Ohio Revised Code defines the failure to comply with an order or signal
of a police officer (eluding or fleeing)?
A. ORC 2921.33
B. ORC 4511.19
C. ORC 2921.331
D. ORC 4511.21
Correct Answer: C. ORC 2921.331
Rationale: ORC 2921.331 specifically governs failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.
Question 9: Under Ohio's Move Over Law (ORC 4511.213), drivers approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle displaying flashing lights must:
A. Maintain current speed and honk the horn
B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
C. Come to a complete stop on the highway immediately
D. Flash high beams and proceed without changing lanes
Correct Answer: B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
Rationale: ORC 4511.213 requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency/public safety vehicle
, if safe, or proceed with due caution and reduced speed.
Question 10: Under Ohio law and the Fourth Amendment, what level of suspicion is required for an OSHP
Trooper to perform a traffic stop for a violation?
A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
B. Absolute certainty
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
Rationale: A lawful traffic stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion that a traffic violation or crime has occurred
or is occurring (Terry v. Ohio, Whren v. US).
Question 11: In Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) approved by NHTSA and used by OSHP, how
many total clues are evaluated during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test?
A. 4 clues
B. 6 clues
C. 8 clues
D. 2 clues
Correct Answer: B. 6 clues
Rationale: The HGN test evaluates 3 clues per eye (lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at
maximum deviation, onset prior to 45 degrees), totaling 6 clues.
Question 12: Under ORC 4511.19, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for operating a
vehicle under the influence (OVI) per se for adult non-commercial drivers in Ohio?
A. 0.04%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.17%
Correct Answer: B. 0.08%
Rationale: Under ORC 4511.19(A)(1)(b), a person is guilty of OVI per se if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08%
or higher.
Question 13: Under ORC 4511.19, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for operating a
vehicle under the influence (OVI) per se for adult non-commercial drivers in Ohio?
A. 0.04%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.17%
Correct Answer: B. 0.08%
Rationale: Under ORC 4511.19(A)(1)(b), a person is guilty of OVI per se if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08%
or higher.
Question 14: Which section of the Ohio Revised Code defines the failure to comply with an order or signal
of a police officer (eluding or fleeing)?
A. ORC 2921.33
, B. ORC 4511.19
C. ORC 2921.331
D. ORC 4511.21
Correct Answer: C. ORC 2921.331
Rationale: ORC 2921.331 specifically governs failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.
Question 15: Under Ohio's Move Over Law (ORC 4511.213), drivers approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle displaying flashing lights must:
A. Maintain current speed and honk the horn
B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
C. Come to a complete stop on the highway immediately
D. Flash high beams and proceed without changing lanes
Correct Answer: B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
Rationale: ORC 4511.213 requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency/public safety vehicle
if safe, or proceed with due caution and reduced speed.
Question 16: Under Ohio law and the Fourth Amendment, what level of suspicion is required for an OSHP
Trooper to perform a traffic stop for a violation?
A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
B. Absolute certainty
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
Rationale: A lawful traffic stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion that a traffic violation or crime has occurred
or is occurring (Terry v. Ohio, Whren v. US).
Question 17: In Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) approved by NHTSA and used by OSHP, how
many total clues are evaluated during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test?
A. 4 clues
B. 6 clues
C. 8 clues
D. 2 clues
Correct Answer: B. 6 clues
Rationale: The HGN test evaluates 3 clues per eye (lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at
maximum deviation, onset prior to 45 degrees), totaling 6 clues.
Question 18: When investigating a motor vehicle collision in Ohio, what form is standardly completed by
OSHP Troopers to record traffic crash details?
A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
B. Form 2921 Incident Log
C. OVI Checklist 4511
D. State Uniform Summons 100
Correct Answer: A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
Rationale: The OH-1 is the official state of Ohio Traffic Crash Report form utilized by law enforcement agencies
statewide.
Complete 218 Questions & Key — Ohio Revised Code (ORC), Traffic Enforcement, Criminal Law & Patrol
Operations
--- Section: Ohio Revised Code (ORC) - Traffic Laws ---
Question 1: When investigating a motor vehicle collision in Ohio, what form is standardly completed by
OSHP Troopers to record traffic crash details?
A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
B. Form 2921 Incident Log
C. OVI Checklist 4511
D. State Uniform Summons 100
Correct Answer: A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
Rationale: The OH-1 is the official state of Ohio Traffic Crash Report form utilized by law enforcement agencies
statewide.
Question 2: Which section of the Ohio Revised Code defines the failure to comply with an order or signal
of a police officer (eluding or fleeing)?
A. ORC 2921.33
B. ORC 4511.19
C. ORC 2921.331
D. ORC 4511.21
Correct Answer: C. ORC 2921.331
Rationale: ORC 2921.331 specifically governs failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.
Question 3: Under Ohio's Move Over Law (ORC 4511.213), drivers approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle displaying flashing lights must:
A. Maintain current speed and honk the horn
B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
C. Come to a complete stop on the highway immediately
D. Flash high beams and proceed without changing lanes
Correct Answer: B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
Rationale: ORC 4511.213 requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency/public safety vehicle
if safe, or proceed with due caution and reduced speed.
Question 4: Under Ohio law and the Fourth Amendment, what level of suspicion is required for an OSHP
Trooper to perform a traffic stop for a violation?
A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
B. Absolute certainty
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
Rationale: A lawful traffic stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion that a traffic violation or crime has occurred
or is occurring (Terry v. Ohio, Whren v. US).
,Question 5: In Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) approved by NHTSA and used by OSHP, how
many total clues are evaluated during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test?
A. 4 clues
B. 6 clues
C. 8 clues
D. 2 clues
Correct Answer: B. 6 clues
Rationale: The HGN test evaluates 3 clues per eye (lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at
maximum deviation, onset prior to 45 degrees), totaling 6 clues.
Question 6: When investigating a motor vehicle collision in Ohio, what form is standardly completed by
OSHP Troopers to record traffic crash details?
A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
B. Form 2921 Incident Log
C. OVI Checklist 4511
D. State Uniform Summons 100
Correct Answer: A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
Rationale: The OH-1 is the official state of Ohio Traffic Crash Report form utilized by law enforcement agencies
statewide.
Question 7: Under ORC 4511.19, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for operating a
vehicle under the influence (OVI) per se for adult non-commercial drivers in Ohio?
A. 0.04%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.17%
Correct Answer: B. 0.08%
Rationale: Under ORC 4511.19(A)(1)(b), a person is guilty of OVI per se if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08%
or higher.
Question 8: Which section of the Ohio Revised Code defines the failure to comply with an order or signal
of a police officer (eluding or fleeing)?
A. ORC 2921.33
B. ORC 4511.19
C. ORC 2921.331
D. ORC 4511.21
Correct Answer: C. ORC 2921.331
Rationale: ORC 2921.331 specifically governs failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.
Question 9: Under Ohio's Move Over Law (ORC 4511.213), drivers approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle displaying flashing lights must:
A. Maintain current speed and honk the horn
B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
C. Come to a complete stop on the highway immediately
D. Flash high beams and proceed without changing lanes
Correct Answer: B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
Rationale: ORC 4511.213 requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency/public safety vehicle
, if safe, or proceed with due caution and reduced speed.
Question 10: Under Ohio law and the Fourth Amendment, what level of suspicion is required for an OSHP
Trooper to perform a traffic stop for a violation?
A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
B. Absolute certainty
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
Rationale: A lawful traffic stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion that a traffic violation or crime has occurred
or is occurring (Terry v. Ohio, Whren v. US).
Question 11: In Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) approved by NHTSA and used by OSHP, how
many total clues are evaluated during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test?
A. 4 clues
B. 6 clues
C. 8 clues
D. 2 clues
Correct Answer: B. 6 clues
Rationale: The HGN test evaluates 3 clues per eye (lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at
maximum deviation, onset prior to 45 degrees), totaling 6 clues.
Question 12: Under ORC 4511.19, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for operating a
vehicle under the influence (OVI) per se for adult non-commercial drivers in Ohio?
A. 0.04%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.17%
Correct Answer: B. 0.08%
Rationale: Under ORC 4511.19(A)(1)(b), a person is guilty of OVI per se if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08%
or higher.
Question 13: Under ORC 4511.19, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for operating a
vehicle under the influence (OVI) per se for adult non-commercial drivers in Ohio?
A. 0.04%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.17%
Correct Answer: B. 0.08%
Rationale: Under ORC 4511.19(A)(1)(b), a person is guilty of OVI per se if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08%
or higher.
Question 14: Which section of the Ohio Revised Code defines the failure to comply with an order or signal
of a police officer (eluding or fleeing)?
A. ORC 2921.33
, B. ORC 4511.19
C. ORC 2921.331
D. ORC 4511.21
Correct Answer: C. ORC 2921.331
Rationale: ORC 2921.331 specifically governs failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.
Question 15: Under Ohio's Move Over Law (ORC 4511.213), drivers approaching a stationary emergency
vehicle displaying flashing lights must:
A. Maintain current speed and honk the horn
B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
C. Come to a complete stop on the highway immediately
D. Flash high beams and proceed without changing lanes
Correct Answer: B. Change lanes into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle if safe, or slow down
Rationale: ORC 4511.213 requires drivers to vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency/public safety vehicle
if safe, or proceed with due caution and reduced speed.
Question 16: Under Ohio law and the Fourth Amendment, what level of suspicion is required for an OSHP
Trooper to perform a traffic stop for a violation?
A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
B. Absolute certainty
C. Beyond a reasonable doubt
D. Clear and convincing evidence
Correct Answer: A. Reasonable articulable suspicion or probable cause
Rationale: A lawful traffic stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion that a traffic violation or crime has occurred
or is occurring (Terry v. Ohio, Whren v. US).
Question 17: In Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) approved by NHTSA and used by OSHP, how
many total clues are evaluated during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test?
A. 4 clues
B. 6 clues
C. 8 clues
D. 2 clues
Correct Answer: B. 6 clues
Rationale: The HGN test evaluates 3 clues per eye (lack of smooth pursuit, distinct and sustained nystagmus at
maximum deviation, onset prior to 45 degrees), totaling 6 clues.
Question 18: When investigating a motor vehicle collision in Ohio, what form is standardly completed by
OSHP Troopers to record traffic crash details?
A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
B. Form 2921 Incident Log
C. OVI Checklist 4511
D. State Uniform Summons 100
Correct Answer: A. OH-1 Traffic Crash Report
Rationale: The OH-1 is the official state of Ohio Traffic Crash Report form utilized by law enforcement agencies
statewide.
