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Ohio permit practice test

Here are 10 practice questions written for Ohio, based on the Ohio driver handbook and vehicle code. Think of your answer first, then open “Show answer” to see the explanation and the source.

This is practice, not the state test, and the questions are not taken from it. The set changes every quarter (this one is 2026-Q4).

Question 1

Which of these changes how far your car needs to stop?

  1. Whether it is day or night
  2. Pavement condition
  3. The number of lanes on the road
  4. The number of doors on your car
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Answer: B. Pavement condition

Stopping distance depends on your reaction, your speed, your brakes, and the pavement. Wet roads add distance because your tires grip the road less.

Sources: Driver handbook, Section 5: Learning to Drive

Question 2

Your car is disabled at night on a straight road and you set out flares. How far behind the car should they go?

  1. About 30 to 50 feet
  2. 200 to 300 feet
  3. 10 to 20 feet
  4. About 600 to 800 feet
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Answer: B. 200 to 300 feet

Set flares 200 to 300 feet behind a disabled car. That gives drivers coming up from behind time to see the warning and move over safely.

Sources: Driver handbook, Section 10: Emergency Situations

Question 3

Which of these may park on a sidewalk if it does not block walkers?

  1. A full size pickup truck
  2. A large delivery van
  3. A scooter with a 150 cc engine or less
  4. A passenger car in a hurry
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Answer: C. A scooter with a 150 cc engine or less

A bicycle, e-bike, moped, or scooter of 150 cc or less may park on a sidewalk if it does not block walkers. Small machines leave room for people to pass.

Sources: ORC 4511.68; Driver handbook, Section 4: Rules of the Road

Question 4

A broken yellow center line means what?

  1. A stop is coming up ahead
  2. The road ahead is closed to traffic
  3. Passing is allowed when it is safe
  4. Passing is never allowed there at all
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Answer: C. Passing is allowed when it is safe

A broken yellow center line allows passing in either direction when it is safe. Check for oncoming vehicles before you move out, because the line does not tell you the road is clear.

Sources: ORC 4511.31; Driver handbook, Section 4: Rules of the Road

Question 5

You press the gas pedal and the accelerator sticks while the car keeps speeding up. What should you do?

  1. Turn the engine off at once
  2. Shift the car into reverse
  3. Shift to neutral and steer to safety
  4. Brake as hard as you can
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Answer: C. Shift to neutral and steer to safety

Shift to neutral so the engine can no longer drive the wheels, then steer to a safe place and stop. Turn the engine off only after you have stopped.

Sources: Driver handbook, Section 10: Emergency Situations

Question 6

The sky turns dark and the first drops of rain hit the road. When should you slow down?

  1. Only when you are on hills
  2. Only when other cars slide
  3. Only after you start to skid
  4. At the first sign of rain, snow, or ice
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Answer: D. At the first sign of rain, snow, or ice

Ease off as soon as rain, snow, or ice begins. Tires lose grip early, so lower your speed before trouble starts rather than after a skid.

Sources: ORC 4511.21; Driver handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips

Question 7

You hold a temporary instruction permit and are about to drive with your supervisor. What must you carry?

  1. The permit card
  2. A copy of the handbook
  3. A parent's license
  4. A school ID
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Answer: A. The permit card

Carry your permit card whenever you drive. An officer can ask to see it, and it shows that you are allowed to practice as a learner.

Sources: ORC 4507.05; Driver handbook, Section 1: How to Get Your Driver License

Question 8

A fire truck with siren and lights comes up behind you. What should you do?

  1. Speed up to clear the road
  2. Pull to the right edge and stop
  3. Pull to the left
  4. Stop in the middle of the lane
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Answer: B. Pull to the right edge and stop

Pull to the right edge and stop, then stay put until the vehicle has passed. Do not block intersections, since the emergency vehicle needs a clear path.

Sources: ORC 4511.45; Driver handbook, Section 4: Rules of the Road

Question 9

You drive a village street past a roller rink. No speed sign is posted. What is the usual limit on most streets in a municipality?

  1. 25 mph in most villages
  2. 45 mph on a village street
  3. 20 mph, as in a school zone
  4. 35 mph, as on a state route
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Answer: A. 25 mph in most villages

Unless a sign says otherwise, the limit on most streets inside an Ohio municipality is 25 mph.

Sources: ORC 4511.21; Driver handbook, Section 4: Rules of the Road

Question 10

A bicycle lane is empty and you are in a hurry. May you park in it?

  1. Yes, if you stay inside
  2. No
  3. Yes, in a hurry
  4. Yes, for deliveries only
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Answer: B. No

Do not stop or park in a bicycle lane. A car in the lane forces cyclists out into traffic, which puts them in danger.

Sources: ORC 4511.68; Driver handbook, Section 4: Rules of the Road

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