Free Ohio DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / OH

Question 1

When driving at night, which of the following should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Wear tinted sunglasses while driving

Answer

Use low beams in foggy conditions

Answer

Look toward the right edge of the road to avoid glare from oncoming traffic

Answer

Turn on your high beams whenever there’s no oncoming traffic

Question 2

Which of the following statements about child passenger safety is true in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Children under age 4 OR weighing less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat

Answer

Children aged 4 to 8 must be secured in a car seat with harness

Answer

Children aged 8 or older are never required to wear a seat belt

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Children can ride in the front seat at any age if they prefer

Question 3

What does a flashing red traffic signal indicate?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, then proceed when safe

Answer

Slow down; proceed with caution

Answer

Yield to pedestrians but do not stop

Answer

Stop only if there is oncoming traffic

Question 4

In Ohio, the maximum speed limit on interstate rural freeways (unless otherwise posted) is typically:

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

55 mph

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60 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 5

What is the recommended minimum following distance under ideal conditions?

Accepted Answer

Three or four seconds

Answer

Two seconds

Answer

One car length per 5 mph

Answer

At least 10 seconds

Question 6

When a school bus is stopped on a road with fewer than four lanes and is loading or unloading children, traffic approaching from either direction must:

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 10 feet from the bus and remain stopped until the bus moves

Answer

Slow to 15 mph and pass cautiously

Answer

Stop only if the bus extends its stop arm

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Use the left lane to pass the bus

Question 7

What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice or snow?

Accepted Answer

Take your foot off the gas pedal and steer in the direction of the skid

Answer

Immediately press the brake pedal firmly

Answer

Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction of the skid

Answer

Shift to “Park” to lock the wheels

Question 8

How far in advance must you signal before turning or changing lanes under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

50 feet

Answer

150 feet

Answer

200 feet

Question 9

When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

Answer

The vehicle on the left

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The vehicle that moves first

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The larger vehicle

Question 10

You must dim your high-beam headlights whenever you are:

Accepted Answer

Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

Answer

Within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following

Answer

Driving through city streets at night

Answer

Approaching a school bus on the opposite side of the roadway

Question 11

If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit

Answer

Stop and back up to the exit

Answer

Make a U-turn on the shoulder if no cars are coming

Answer

Pull off to the left and wait for assistance

Question 12

Which of the following is true about seat belts?

Accepted Answer

Ohio’s mandatory safety belt law requires front-seat occupants to wear them

Answer

Only the driver needs to be belted

Answer

Seat belts are optional if your vehicle has air bags

Answer

They are recommended for adults in the back seat but not required by law

Question 13

On a two-lane road, when you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line on your side of the center line, you may:

Accepted Answer

Pass when safe

Answer

Never pass

Answer

Pass only during daylight hours

Answer

Speed up past the vehicle at any time

Question 14

On an expressway entrance ramp, the acceleration lane is used for:

Accepted Answer

Reaching the speed of other vehicles before merging

Answer

Slowing down to be ready to merge

Answer

Backing up if you miss the entrance

Answer

Stopping and waiting for a large gap in traffic

Question 15

If law enforcement signals you to pull over, you should:

Accepted Answer

Safely pull to the right side of the road and stop

Answer

Continue driving until you reach the next exit

Answer

Stop immediately, even if you are in a traffic lane

Answer

Turn on hazard lights and keep moving

Question 16

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and drive on the highest point of the road

Answer

Drive at a constant speed of 55 mph in heavy rain

Answer

Increase speed to ride on water

Answer

Use high-beam headlights

Question 17

When you encounter a roundabout, you must enter:

Accepted Answer

In a counterclockwise direction, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout

Answer

After stopping completely and waiting for a green light

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In a clockwise direction

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Only if you do not see pedestrians

Question 18

On a multi-lane road, when passing a vehicle that is traveling in the same direction:

Accepted Answer

Always pass on the left unless the vehicle is turning left

Answer

You must use the lane closest to the left curb

Answer

Pass on the right shoulder

Answer

Honk continuously while passing

Question 19

When merging onto an interstate highway, it is usually best to:

Accepted Answer

Accelerate to match the speed of freeway traffic

Answer

Proceed slowly on the acceleration lane, then merge

Answer

Stop at the end of the entrance ramp and wait for a large gap

Answer

Turn on hazard lights and merge as quickly as possible

Question 20

If you refuse to submit to a blood-alcohol (BAC) test when suspected of OVI in Ohio:

Accepted Answer

Your license may be suspended under the Administrative License Suspension (ALS) law

Answer

You can drive only in the daytime

Answer

You must pay a $150 fine immediately

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You will be cleared of any charges

Question 21

To improve visibility during rain or snow, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use low-beam headlights and wipers

Answer

Turn on your parking lights only

Answer

Increase speed to outrun the weather

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Roll down the windows for better airflow

Question 22

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?

Accepted Answer

A warning of conditions ahead

Answer

A speed limit regulation

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A temporary parking zone

Answer

A regulatory rule you must obey

Question 23

While driving, you approach an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside with flashing lights. What should you do under Ohio’s Move Over law?

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane away from the emergency vehicle if possible, or slow down if you cannot

Answer

Increase speed to pass quickly

Answer

Honk your horn as you pass

Answer

Turn on your hazard lights and proceed in the same lane

Question 24

When passing a bicyclist, drivers must:

Accepted Answer

Stay at least three feet away

Answer

Pass only when the bicyclist gives a hand signal

Answer

Use a short horn tap to alert the bicyclist

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Swerve quickly around the bicycle

Question 25

If your tire suddenly goes flat or blows out while driving, you should:

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and move to a safe area

Answer

Immediately brake hard and pull off the road

Answer

Speed up until you find a place to stop

Answer

Turn off the ignition

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