Free Ohio DMV Practice Test 2026 (OH)

Question 1

At an intersection, a steady yellow light indicates that you must:

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Stop if you can do so safely

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Hurry through before it turns red

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Continue at the same speed

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Maintain your current path; the light will turn green soon

Question 2

When driving on wet roads, you should:

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Increase your following distance

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Use cruise control at normal speed

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Decrease your following distance

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Turn off your headlights

Question 3

If a police officer directs you to go through a red light, what should you do?

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Obey the officer’s direction

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Wait for the green light

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Stop immediately

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Make a U-turn to avoid going through

Question 4

In Ohio, you must file an SR-22 form if:

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You have been convicted of serious traffic offenses or are considered a high-risk driver

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You have no insurance but want to keep your license

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You are a commercial driver

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You want a discount on your insurance

Question 5

When is it legal to use a cellphone if you are a driver under age 18 in Ohio?

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Only to make emergency calls

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Any time, as long as you use a hands-free device

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Whenever traffic is light

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Never—cell phone use is banned entirely, even hands-free

Question 6

An orange triangular sign displayed on the rear of a vehicle means:

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It is a slow-moving vehicle (traveling ≤25 mph)

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The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials

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It has the right-of-way in all situations

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It is a public transportation vehicle

Question 7

When driving in rainy conditions, you should:

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Increase following distance and use low-beam headlights

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Use high beams for better visibility

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Increase speed to get through quickly

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Follow closely to see the vehicle in front

Question 8

Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, you must:

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Check traffic, signal, and check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder

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Rely solely on the rear-view mirror

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Accelerate quickly to merge into traffic

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Sound your horn and pull into the first available lane

Question 9

You should NOT pass another vehicle on a two-lane road if:

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You cannot return to the right lane without interfering with oncoming traffic

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You are more than 200 feet from an intersection

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There is a broken yellow line on your side

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You can see clearly for the next half-mile

Question 10

When driving through a work zone, it is important to:

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Obey posted speed limits and be alert for workers and equipment

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Increase speed to clear the area faster

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Change lanes frequently to find a quicker route

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Turn on your hazard lights at all times

Question 11

If you approach an intersection with a stop sign but no crosswalk or stop line, you must:

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Stop at the point nearest the intersection where you can safely see traffic

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Slow down and proceed if there is no cross traffic

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Ignore the sign if the intersection is clear

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Stop only if pedestrians are present

Question 12

On a road with three or more lanes, a driver entering from the right should:

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Enter the right lane, signal, check traffic, and move left as needed

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Always turn left from the right lane

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Immediately move across all lanes to the far left

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Stay in the center lane until reaching cruising speed

Question 13

When approaching an intersection controlled by a yield sign, you must:

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Come to a full stop if vehicles or pedestrians are approaching

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Always come to a complete stop

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Pass quickly if the intersection appears clear

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Honk your horn before proceeding

Question 14

If you are involved in a crash resulting only in minor property damage and no injuries, you should:

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Move your vehicle off the roadway if possible and exchange information

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Leave immediately to avoid blocking traffic

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Wait for police in the middle of traffic

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Ask a tow truck to move your vehicle, then leave

Question 15

Under Ohio law, it is legal to drive left of center to pass a slow-moving vehicle (e.g., farm equipment or horse-drawn wagon) if:

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You can do so safely and promptly return to the lane

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You quickly exceed the speed limit by more than 15 mph

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You think the vehicle is moving too slowly for your schedule

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It’s only allowed on highways

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential penalty for a first OVI offense in Ohio?

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2-day to 6-month jail time, fines, and license suspension

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No license suspension for a first offense

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Only a verbal warning

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10-year mandatory prison sentence

Question 17

If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching at high speed behind you, you should:

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Move your vehicle forward or change lanes if possible to avoid being hit

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Honk your horn repeatedly

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Turn off your engine

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Remain completely still

Question 18

You must always stop at an intersection if:

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The traffic light is green but traffic ahead is blocking the intersection

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You have a flashing yellow light

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The intersection is deserted

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You have the right-of-way

Question 19

When driving behind a large vehicle, you should:

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Remain far enough back so you can see the driver’s side mirrors

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Follow closely so the driver can see you in their mirrors

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Drive slightly to the left in their blind spot

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Flash your lights to stay visible

Question 20

Distracted driving in Ohio is:

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Illegal for all drivers to hold or physically support a phone while driving

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Illegal only for underage drivers

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Not illegal if you only read texts but do not send them

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Allowed if you drive under 35 mph

Question 21

When entering a highway from a ramp, you should:

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Accelerate on the ramp to match the speed of highway traffic

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Drive slowly to force highway traffic to let you in

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Activate your four-way flashers

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

Question 22

You must report a crash to law enforcement if:

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Property damage is more than $1,000 or there are injuries

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It’s a minor scrape with no injuries

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It occurs on private property

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You exchange information with the other driver

Question 23

What should you do if you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane?

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Slow down, sound your horn, flash your lights, and steer to the right to avoid a collision

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Drive straight and hope the other driver moves

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Immediately turn left and then swerve back

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Speed up to pass it

Question 24

If your vehicle begins to skid, the FIRST step is to:

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Take your foot off the gas pedal

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Press the brake hard

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Turn your steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid

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Apply the parking brake

Question 25

Ohio law requires headlights to be used from:

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Sunset to sunrise or when windshield wipers are used due to weather

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7 p.m. to 7 a.m. only

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One hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise

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Only when you cannot see more than 500 feet ahead

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