Ohio Drivers Ed Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Fatigue can help improve your reaction time. T / F

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

Ohio has no toll roads. T/F

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

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

An 80 proof liquor is ____ ____ alcohol by volume

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

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

There are ways to sober up quickly. T / F

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcohol affects everyone equally. T / F

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Fatigue may impair your vision. T / F

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

Marijuana is a hallucinogen. T / F

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

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

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

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

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 ____.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Marijuana can impair depth perception. T / F

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

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

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

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