Ohio BMV

Which is used on highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

White lines in the middle of the lanes

The sign means:

A sharp turn right and then left

This sign means:

Two way traffic ahead

The sign means:

Prohibits drivers from making right or left turns during the red light at an intersection. Drivers must wait for the green signal before making a turn.

On a road which has no sidewalk the pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic

If your going to turn left into a one way street you should

complete the turn into the lane closest to your previous lane

What does a flashing red light mean?

The same thing as a stop sign

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means

Passing is only permitted alongside the broken line

What does a yellow arrow signal mean?

The same as the yellow light, but applies only to movement in the direction of the arrow.

This road sign means:

The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel

This sign indicates the _______________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.

Maximum Speed

When they see this sign, drivers:

Should not speed up or brake quickly slippery when wet

What does the flashing signal in the picture indicate?

Pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started.

At a school crossing, drivers should:

watch for children and be ready to stop

This road sign means:

Steep downgrade

This sign means:

Warning: a bike-way crosses the roadway ahead

This road sign means

Merging traffic ahead

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must:

move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track

wait until you have a clear view of both tracks

What should you do in case of a steering failure?

Don't panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

When the road is slippery, you should

press your brakes in slow, steady strokes

Drive below the posted speed limit when

anything makes conditions less than perfect

When a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light, __________ must yield the right-of-way.

the driver

Which of the following must you obey over the others? a) Police Officer b) A flashing red light c) stop sign d) a steady red light

a) A police officer

If you stop along the road at night

turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on

If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means

Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use

low beam headlights

When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must

enter the left lane, to the right of the center line

A 4-way stop sign means

Traffic from all 4 directions must stop, and the first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first

This road sign means

Low shoulder, indicate an elevation difference between the shoulder and the traffic lane

This road sign

provides an advance notice of a roundabout

This sign warns drivers of

Narrow bridge ahead

This sign means

Divided highway ahead

Vertical rectangles tell drivers

the law

When they see this sign, drivers should

Slow down, and not pass other vehicles

This sign tells drivers that

They cannot go straight ahead

Doing all you can to prevent crashes is called

Defensive Driving

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT

Tap the gas petal with their foot

You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?

The other driver

When exiting a highway, you should slow down

Once you have moved into the exit lane

Never make a U-turn from

the right lane

What should you do in case of a brake failure

Apply the parking brake slowly, rub your tires on the curb to slow your car, and pull off the road into an open space, if available.

Double solid lines on the roadway mean

You can’t pass, change lanes, or go across them except for when your turning left or have to leave the highway

When changing lanes, you should not

rely on the inside rearview mirror to check for blind spots.

When driving on a wet road

as you drive faster, your tires may lose traction

You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A car reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You

must wait for the car to go through before you turn

Regulatory signs are

Black and white in a vertical rectangle

Warning Signs are

Yellow Diamonds

Traffic Control signs are

Orange with a diamond shape or rectangular shape

Pentagonal signs are used to indicate

school crossings

This road sign means

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way

This sign means drivers should

give the right-of-way to traffic on the road they wish to enter

This sign warns ____________ ahead

of two-way traffic

Left turns on a red light are allowed

from a one-way street into a one-way street

When approaching a curve, remember to

slow down before entering the curve

This road sign means

Do not enter

This sign indicates

A slow-moving vehicle

When they see this sign, drivers should

be ready to shift to lower gear

_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes.

Never depend on

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

If another car has stopped in an adjacent lane in the same direction of travel, you should

be careful in case the other vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian

Drivers are permitted to turn right on a red traffic signal

when they have stopped and checked to see that the turn will not interfere with crossing traffic

What should you do if one of your tires blows out

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal

Keeping a space cushion between you and the other vehicles around you is important because it

gives you time to react to situations

When driving in heavy traffic, you should

drive with the flow of traffic

When you see this sign you should:

double curve sign, slow down and do not pass other vehicles

When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

stop much more quickly

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the

road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear

When driving in bad weather, drivers should

increase the following distance

A single broken white line down the center of a two lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when safe to do so

You may not park within ____ feet of a railroad crossing

50

When parking your vehicle downhill on a two way street

You must turn your wheels to the right

A “No standing” sign means

You may stop temporarily to stop or pickup passengers

You cannot park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant

10

You cannot pass their vehicles within. ____ feet of a railroad crossing

100

Hydroplaning is usually caused by

Excessive speed