Free Ohio DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / OH

Question 1

When driving behind a school bus at railroad tracks, you should:

Accepted Answer

Expect the bus to stop and be prepared to stop as well

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Pass the bus if it slows down

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Drive on the left side of the road to see ahead

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Sound your horn so the bus driver won’t stop

Question 2

To drive safely in a roundabout:

Accepted Answer

Enter when there is a safe gap in circulating traffic

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Enter in a clockwise direction

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Always stop in the middle to check for traffic

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Pass large trucks to the inside of the circle

Question 3

What is the penalty for refusing a blood-alcohol test under the Administrative License Suspension law?

Accepted Answer

Automatic license suspension from 1 to 5 years

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Immediate 30-day jail time

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Mandatory $2,000 fine

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No penalty if you are under 21

Question 4

A broken white line on the pavement means:

Accepted Answer

You may change lanes if it is safe

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Traffic moves in opposite directions

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Passing is prohibited

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Traffic is moving faster than 55 mph

Question 5

When planning to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road, you must:

Accepted Answer

See that the lane ahead is clear of oncoming traffic for a safe distance

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Assume oncoming traffic will slow for you

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Exceed the speed limit by 20 mph to pass quickly

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Honk your horn throughout the pass

Question 6

Before you make a right turn at a red light, you must:

Accepted Answer

Ensure no one is in the crosswalk and there’s no sign prohibiting it

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Slow down but not stop

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Signal continuously for 50 feet

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Move into the left lane first

Question 7

Vehicles traveling in a roundabout should not do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Yield to vehicles entering the roundabout

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Continue moving until they exit

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Travel counterclockwise

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Stay in their lane until exiting

Question 8

Pedestrians using guide dogs or carrying white canes must be given the right-of-way:

Accepted Answer

At all times, regardless of signals

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Only in marked crosswalks

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Only if they are crossing with the light

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Only during daylight hours

Question 9

Which action is correct if you arrive at a stop sign and your view of the cross street is obstructed?

Accepted Answer

Pull forward slowly, check for traffic, and proceed when clear

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Stop at the stop line only, then proceed without caution

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Tap your horn and proceed

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Skip the stop entirely because you can’t see

Question 10

When are you allowed to drive left of the centerline to pass on a two-way roadway?

Accepted Answer

Only when the broken yellow line is on your side

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Never

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If there is a solid double yellow line

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On hills or curves, if you’re in a hurry

Question 11

Which factor does NOT affect how long it takes to stop your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Type of safety belt you are wearing

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Road and weather conditions

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Condition of your brakes

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Your reaction time

Question 12

When approaching a vehicle from behind at night, you must dim your headlights at:

Accepted Answer

200 feet

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300 feet

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350 feet

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500 feet

Question 13

A yellow sign with an arrow bending 90 degrees to the right indicates:

Accepted Answer

A sharp right turn is ahead

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A winding road is ahead

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A roundabout is ahead

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You must turn right at the intersection

Question 14

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should:

Accepted Answer

Press your head firmly against the head restraint

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Release your seat belt

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Take your hands off the wheel to avoid injury

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Brace yourself by pressing the accelerator

Question 15

When parking on a hill with a curb, you should:

Accepted Answer

Turn the wheels away from the curb when facing uphill

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Leave the vehicle in neutral

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Turn the wheels toward the curb when facing uphill

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Keep the wheels straight

Question 16

It’s legal to exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road in Ohio:

Accepted Answer

Never; you must not exceed the speed limit when passing

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Always, if you only go 10 mph over

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If you are completing the pass quickly

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If no sign is posted

Question 17

Drivers must stop for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing on a road with four or more lanes if they:

Accepted Answer

Are traveling in the same direction as the bus

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Are traveling in the opposite direction as the bus

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Are traveling on a divided highway

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Are at least 100 feet behind the bus

Question 18

Vehicle license plates in Ohio must be:

Accepted Answer

Displayed only on the rear of the vehicle

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Displayed only on the front of the vehicle

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Displayed on both front and rear, if issued two plates

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Completely optional

Question 19

If you have car trouble on the highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road to the right shoulder, activate hazard lights

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Stop in your lane and turn on hazard lights

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Turn on high beams for visibility

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Get out and stand in the roadway to flag down help

Question 20

What should you do if your power steering fails suddenly?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly; steering will be more difficult but you can still steer

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Brake hard immediately

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Turn off the ignition

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Accelerate to gain more control

Question 21

When you see a pedestrian crossing a street at an unmarked crosswalk, you should:

Accepted Answer

Treat it the same as a marked crosswalk, stop if needed

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Honk your horn to warn them

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Assume they will yield to vehicles

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Drive around them if possible

Question 22

Which of the following is a safe way to back up your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Turn your head and look over your shoulder while backing slowly

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Rely on mirrors or a rearview camera only

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Open the driver’s door to look behind

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Keep one foot on the accelerator at all times

Question 23

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Brake and steer to the right

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Swerve to the left and sound your horn

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Maintain lane position and force them to move

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Accelerate to pass quickly

Question 24

Double solid yellow center lines on a two-lane road indicate:

Accepted Answer

No passing from either direction

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Passing allowed from both directions

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Passing allowed only at night

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Lanes merging ahead

Question 25

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

Accepted Answer

Move near the center line, turn into the left lane of the new street

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Swing wide to the right before turning

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Begin turning from the rightmost lane

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Honk to warn oncoming traffic

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