Ohio Drivers Ed Practice Exam

A person cannot be arrested for operating a vehicle impaired as long as his or her BAC is less than .08%. T / F

False. If the person is under 21, .08% is not the limit. .02% is the limit for persons under 21

A violation of the safety belt law is a moving violation and carries a 2-point penalty. T / F

False. It is a secondary offense.

Marijuana is a hallucinogen. T / F

False. It is classified as a Schedule I drug, not necessarily a hallucinogen.

Ohio has no toll roads. T/F

False. The Ohio Turnpike in northern Ohio is a toll road

A collision victim who looks uninjured but cannot move may have a spinal injury. T / F

True. If the victim does not voluntarily get out of his/her car, do not force the victim to get out unless their car is on fire. If it is on fire, pull them out regardless of their injury

Warning a bicyclist with a long, loud horn blast is a good defensive driving technique. T / F

False. A short beep is appropriate to warn a bicyclist. Long, loud blasts are for emergency situations

Alcohol affects everyone equally. T / F

False. Alcohol does not affect everyone the same way

Bicyclists have the same responsibilites as other drivers and their behavior is very predictable. T / F

False. Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as other drivers but their behavior is NOT very predictable

Carbon monoxide has a smell that resembles rotten eggs. T / F

False. Carbon monoxide is odorless. Hydrogen sulfide (or any gas containing sulfur) smells like rotten eggs

Comprehensive insurance is the legal name for ""full coverage"". T / F

False. Comprehensive insurance is one type of insurance that makes up full coverage. Other types which make up full coverage are liability, collision, and uninsured motorist

Driving is a solitary activity and does not require social skills. T / F

False. Driving requires social skills because drivers must communicate with other drivers.

Eating while driving is not a form of distracted driving if you are a good driver. T / F

False. Eating while driving is a form of distracted driving.

Establishing eye contact with other drivers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists is not important to safe driving. T / F

False. Eye contact shows both people see each other. Make eye contact with others but do not stare at them

Fatigue can help improve your reaction time. T / F

False. Fatigue (tiredness) makes your reaction time worse

Fines for traffic tickets received in work zones cost the same as any other fine. T / F

False. Fines are doubled if the violation occurs in a work zone

Persons in vehicles equipped with both front and side-impact airbags are exempt from the safety belt law. T / F

False. Having airbags does not excuse you from the safety belt law. Airbags are not a substitute for safety belts

If you suspect fire in the engine compartment, you should pull off the road and open the hood fully to locate the source. T / F

False. If smoke is coming from under the hood, do NOT open the hood. The fire will spread and you may burn your hand on the hood release

Passengers riding in the vehicle do not have to wear seat belts. T / F

False. Passengers DO have to wear seat belts. If a passenger does not have a driver license, the driver can be fined. If the passenger has a driver license, the passenger is fined.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should take steps to keep them behind you. T / F

False. Slow down and get off of the road at a public place, preferably near a law enforcement officer.

When jump starting a car, connect all cables directly to the batteries. T / F

False. The ground (negative) to the car with the weak battery should be attached to a metal part of the car away from the battery. This prevents a battery explosion

The tachometer is the gauge that indicates the number of miles the vehicle has been driven since it was manufactured. T / F

False. The odometer indicates the number of miles.

If you get trapped in a blizzard, you should drink alcohol to stay warm. T/F

False. Though alcohol makes you FEEL warmer, it actually lowers your body temperature. Bad news in a blizzard.

Vehicles with four-wheel drive do not skid. T / F

False. Though they are less likely to skid, four-wheel drive vehicles CAN skid.

There are ways to sober up quickly. T / F

False. Time is the only way to get sober.

Drinking coffee is one way to help a person get sober. T / F

False. Time is the only way to get sober. The only way drinking coffee helps is the time it takes to drink the coffee.

It is not necessary to carry your temporary permit when driving. T / F

False. You need your permit on you when you drive

In Ohio, it is legal to drive with just your parking lights illuminated at dusk and dawn. T / F

False. Your headlights should be on by dusk and may be turned off at dawn if there is sufficient daylight

An eCheck is the name for Ohio's check of vehicle emergency equipment. T / F

False. eCheck is Ohio's check of exhaust emissions

____ is a natural force that causes a vehicle to increase speed going downhill

Gravity is a natural force that causes a vehicle to increase speed going downhill.

Once you recognize a hazard, the length of time you take to execute your action is called ____ time.

Once you recognize a hazard, the length of time you take to execute your action is called reaction time.

The ____ states you have given your consent to be tested for blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

The Implied Consent Law states you have given your consent to be tested for blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

The ability to see clearly at night is known as ____ ____

The ability to see clearly at night is known as night vision.

The distance a vehicle travels until it stops, once the brakes are applied, is called ____ distance

The distance a vehicle travels until it stops, once the brakes are applied, is called braking distance.

In Ohio, what is the speed limit in a school zone during restricted hours?

The speed limit in a school zone during restricted hours is 20 mph

The total number of occupants in a vehicle driven by someone under age 17 may not exceed the number of installed ____ ____.

The total number of occupants in a vehicle driven by someone under age 17 may not exceed the number of installed seat belts

The zero tolerance law makes it illegal for persons under the age of 21 to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that is greater than ____.

The zero tolerance law makes it illegal for persons under the age of 21 to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that is greater than .02%.

The Ohio Graduated Driver Licensing Law requires that drivers under the age of 18 years have at least 50 hours of driving practice, 10 of which must be at night. T / F

True

The maximum speed limit on an interstate highway in Ohio is 70 mph. T / F

True. 70 mph

It is recommended that the driver's hands should be positioned on the vehicle steering wheel at 8 and 4. T / F

True. 8 and 4 are currently recommended

There are only 2 things you can do with your car when reacting to a hazard: change its speed and change its direction. T / F

True. All you can do is slow down and steer away from the hazard.

Fatigue may impair your vision. T / F

True. Being tired can cause your vision to suffer, especially if your eyelids are heavy.

Caffeine is a drug that can cause irritability. T / F

True. Caffeine is a stimulant and stimulants often make people irritable

Car crashes are the number 1 cause of death for teens in the United States. T / F

True. Car crashes are the number 1 cause of death for persons ages 5 to 35.

Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can be deadly. T/F

True. Carbon monoxide is odorless so you may not know you are breathing it, but it is deadly

Collisions with pedestrians occur most often at intersections. T / F

True. Collisions with pedestrians occur most often at intersections.

The vast majority of deer-vehicle crashes occur between dusk and dawn. T / F

True. Deer are harder to see at night, so most collisions happen between sunset and sunrise.

Emotions can affect your ability to think and process information. T / F

True. Emotions can bother you to the point that you do not think well.

A left turn on red is sometimes permitted in Ohio. T / F

True. If you are turning left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, left on red is permitted unless prohibited by a sign.

Texting while driving is a secondary offense for drivers 18 years of age and older. T / F

True. It is a primary offense for drivers under 18 yrs.

To recover from any type of skid, it is important to keep a visual target of where you want to go. T/F

True. Keep steering in the direction you want to go so when you get traction back you are headed the right direction

Marijuana can impair depth perception. T / F

True. Marijuana makes it difficult to judge how far something is away.

90 to 95 percent of driving clues come from vision. T / F

True. Nearly all driving cues are things you see.

A flashing yellow traffic light means you should slow down and proceed with caution. T / F

True. Proceed cautiously, but you don't have to stop unless you need to.

To make a smooth stop, release some braking pressure 1-2 seconds before the car stops. T / F

True. Releasing some pressure makes the car stop smoothly.

Injuries and deaths resulting from traffic crashes could be greatly reduced if everyone would wear a safety belt. T / F

True. Safety belts decrease the likelihood of injuries and deaths

Vehicles that are equipped with anti-lock brakes will have a yellow warning light on the instrument panel that says ""ABS"" or ""anti-lock"". T / F

True. The light will show when starting the car, but does not illuminate unless the anti-lock braking system is being used or if there is some problem with it.

When people are in a crash at high speed, they can suffer injuries or die from their internal organs hitting their own body structure. T / F

True. The so-called 'third collision' is when internal organs hit other organs or bones

When arriving at the same time as another vehicle at an intersection, you must yield to the vehicle on the right. T / F

True. The vehicle on the right has the right of way.

Tractor-trailers are slower to speed up and take longer to stop than cars. T / F

True. They are big and heavy so it takes longer to get up to speed and to stop

Odd-numbered interstate routes run primarily north and south. T / F

True. Two-digit, odd-numbered interstates are primarily north-south; even-numbered run mostly east-west

As speed increases, visual acuity, field of vision, and depth perception decrease. T / F

True. Visual acuity, field of vision, and depth perception all decrease as speed increases

As speed increases, visual acuity, field of vision, and depth perception decrease. T/F

True. Visual acuity, field of vision, and depth perception all decrease as speed increases

Wet brakes are less efficient at stopping your vehicle than dry brakes. T / F

True. Wet brakes are more slippery and not as efficient.

If power lines fall onto your car, your safest option is to stay in the car until help arrives. T / F

True. You are insulated from electricity inside the car, but still avoid touching bare metal.

On wet roads, the chance of hydroplaning increases with the increase of speed. T / F

True. You are least likely to hydroplane at speeds 35 mph and lower.

When parallel parking, the space you choose to park in should be at least as long as a. 1 car length b. 1 1/2 car lengths c. 2 1/2 car lengths.

1 1/2 car lengths gives you enough room to park the vehicle and leave room in front and behind

List 5 reasons young drivers (16-20 yrs old) are involved in more collisions than older drivers.

1. Lack of driving experience. 2. Increased risk taking. 3. Peer pressure. 4. Lack of night driving experience. 5. Exposure to alcohol and other drugs

Using a lower gear helps reduce speed and brake wear when driving downgrade if needed. T / F

True. The lower gears can reduce speed and brake wear if you are going downhill.

A driver may not park within ____ ____ of another parked car.

A driver may not park within one foot of another parked car

According to the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, vehicles may not be driven at speeds greater or less than ____ depending on conditions of traffic, road and weather.

According to the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, vehicles may not be driven at speeds greater or less than reasonable depending on conditions of traffic, road and weather.

An 80 proof liquor is ____ ____ alcohol by volume

An 80 proof liquor is 40 percent alcohol by volume. ""Proof"" is double the alcohol percentage

If fuel economy is a primary concern, a person might consider buying a. a hybrid vehicle. b. a car with an eight cylinder engine. c. a large pickup truck with a diesel engine

a. A hybrid vehicle. Hybrids get about twice as many miles per gallon of fuel that non-hybrids get.

Which of the following vehicles would be most likely to tip over due to its high center of gravity? a. sport utility vehicle b. sports car c. luxury sedan

a. A sport utility vehicle (SUV) sits higher than the other vehices mentioned, so it has a better chance of tipping over.

The danger of a driver using amphetamines (uppers) on a long trip is a. they create a false sense of alertness b. the drowsiness they cause at first c. an immediate physical and mental let down

a. Amphetamines cause a false sense of alertness; you may be so jittery that your driving is impaired

How often should pre-drive checks be performed? a. Every time you drive. b. At least once a week. c. When you first buy the vehicle

a. Every time you drive. Many people do not do this, but it is recommended.

On dry roads with good visibility, a safe folllowing distance would be a. 3-4 seconds b. one car length c. far enough that you are unable to read the rear license plate of the vehicle you are following

a. Following distance is best measured by choosing a fixed object and counting seconds between the car in front of you and your car. 3 to 4 seconds is appropriate on dry roads with good visibility

To reduce risk in fog, a. clean all lights. b. follow the taillights of the car ahead. c. use high beam headlights

a. Keeping your lights clean reduces your risk in fog.

If oncoming traffic has high beam headlights on, a. look to the right edge of roadway as a guide. b. dim your lights to parking lights. c. follow the taillights of the car ahead

a. Look to the right edge of roadway as a guide, but temporarily, just to avoid glare. When the car passes look forward again

Your traffic light changes to yellow prior to you reaching the crosswalk. In most cases, what action should you take? a. Make every reasonable effort to stop. b. Accelerate to clear the intersection. c. Signal for a right turn and slow

a. Make every reasonable effort to stop. Trying to 'beat the light' is dangerous

When considering the operating costs of cars, which item below would have the greatest impact? a. miles driven per gallon of gas consumed b. cost of oil changes c. sales tax

a. The greatest impact on the operating costs of a vehicle is the miles driven per gallon of gas consumed.

To check your following distance, a. use a fixed object and count seconds b. use a moving object and estimate speed c. check your speedometer

a. Use a fixed object, like a utility pole, mailbox, or shadow, and count the number of seconds for your vehicle to reach that same spot

Using a planned search pattern helps drivers reduce a. perception distance b. reaction distance c. braking distance

a. perception distance. A planned search pattern helps you perceive or notice things faster.

Who has the right of way at uncontrolled intersections? a. the driver on the right b. the driver on the left c. large trucks and buses

a. the driver on the right has the right of way at uncontrolled intersections

What is the most common cause of collisions? a. defective vehicles b. driver error c. bad roadways

b. Driver error is the most common cause of collisions

You are stopped at an intersection waiting to cross it. When starting your search pattern to select a gap in traffic, you should a. look ahead, then right, then left. b. look left, then right, then left. c. look behind, then ahead, then left

b. Look left (the nearest lane you will cross), then right (the 2nd lane you will cross), then left again (to make sure nothing is coming as you start to move).

Once a hazard is spotted, a driver's initial reaction time to the hazard is generally a. 1/4 to 1/2 second. b. 1/2 to 3/4 second. c. at least one second

b. Reaction time is generally one-half to three-quarters of a second.

The S.E.E. System is a strategy for defensive driving. What does S.E.E. mean? a. Search, evade, and exclaim b. Search, evaluate, execute c. Scan, elude, and execute

b. Search, evaluate, execute. You should be looking around as you drive, decide what to do if you see something, then do it.

Space management involves a. controlling the actions of other roadway users. b. searching, evaluating, and executing. c. motivating others to be safe drivers.

b. Searching, Evaluating, and Executing (SEE) is what space management is all about.

The amount you must pay out before the insurance company begins to pay a claim is called a a. down payment b. deductible c. service charge

b. The deductible is the amount you must pay out before the insurance company will pay

In Ohio, a driver may make a left turn on red a. anytime there is not a sign prohibiting it. b. from a one-way street to a one-way street. c. from the extreme left lane.

b. You can make a left turn on red from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

The best way to complete a turn requires that you a. accelerate through the turn. b. accelerate gently about halfway through the turn. c. use more than one lane as you turn the corner.

b. You should accelerate about halfway through a turn, at a point known as the apex.

In case of a blowout, which procedure is incorrect? a. slow down and pull off onto the shoulder b. brake immediately to avoid tire damage c. grip the steering wheel firmly

b. You should not brake immediately after a blowout; you might lose control

Which of the following is the cause of most of the collisions between automobiles and motorcycles? a. drivers unfamiliar with the roadway b. automobile drivers not seeing the motorcycle c. mechanical failure

b. auto drivers not seeing motorcycles is the cause of most auto-motorcycle collisions

When starting a car that has an automatic transmission, the gear selector lever must be in a. P-Park only b. R-Reverse only c. P-Park or N-Neutral

c. A car with an automatic transmission can be started in Park or Neutral.

To help prevent fatigue on long trips, a. drive faster to decrease total drive time. b. drive at night when there is less traffic. c. get plenty of rest before you start out.

c. Being rested before driving is the best way prevent fatigue

Every vehicle must have a. two or more stop lights b. a white license plate light c. both a and b

c. Both a white license plate light AND two or more stop lights emitting red light to the rear, visible for 500 feet, whenever the brakes are applied.

When assessing the level of risk a pedestrian poses, what should a driver determine? a. The location of the pedestrian. b. The pedestrian's activity. c. All of the above

c. Both the pedestrian's activity and location are important in determining the level of risk a pedestrian poses

When turning a car while backing it, turn the steering wheel in a. the direction you want the front of the car to go. b. the opposite direction you want the back of the car to go. c. the direction you want the back of the car to go.

c. If you want the back of the car to go right, turn the steering wheel to the right. Similarly, turn left to make the back go left.

When dealing with motorcyclists in traffic, you must realize that they are a. more stable than cars. b. less maneuverable than cars. c. able to stop more quickly than cars.

c. Motorcycles are able to stop more quickly than cars because they weigh less than cars.

The three main parts of the Highway Transportation System are a. cars, trucks, and buses b. motorcycles, pedestrians, and animals c. people, vehicles, and the roadway

c. People, vehicles, and the roadway are the three main parts to the Highway Transportation System.

The most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication is to a. see if the person can pass a coordination test b. look at the person's eyes to see if they are glassy c. determine the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

c. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the most accurate method of determining intoxication.

The most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication is to a. see if the person can pass a coordination test b. look at the person's eyes to see if they are glassy c. determine the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC

c. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the most accurate method of determining intoxication.

Individuals who decide not to drink alcoholic beverages a. have more stress. b. become social outcasts. c. don't need to worry about alcohol impairing their driving performance

c. They don't need to worry about alcohol impairing their driving.

If a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time, a. nothing abnormal occurs b. you will need a few days to sleep it off c. death can occur

c. You can die if you drink a large amount of alcohol over a short period of time

Which of the following is a six-point violation in Ohio? a. failure to yield b. all speeding offenses c. leaving the scene of a collision (hit and run)

c. leaving the scene. This is considered much more serious than moving traffic offenses, which are usually just two-point violations

The hood of your car is vibrating while you drive. You should a. assume the road is bumpy and ignore the hood b. look for smoke coming from the engine compartment c. stop in a safe location, release the hood and close it again

c. stop and release the hood and close it again

In Ohio, the minimum required tire tread depth is 1/16 inch. T / F

sixteenth inch is not much tire tread, but it is the lower legal limit