Ohio Motor Vehicles Laws: Equipment for an Average Motor Vehicle

Help for studying for a drivers test: Directly from the Ohio Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws

Steering Assembly

Should operate normally; no excessive play in the steering wheel

How deep do your tires treads need to be?

A minimum of 1/16-inch tread depth

What should your tires look like?

No major bumps, bulges, or damage

How many seat belts need to be in the front seat?

At least 2.

How many brakes are there? What are their names?

2: Service and Parking Brake

What does the Service brake need to able to do?

It needs to be able to slow, stop, and control the vehicle

What does the Parking break need to be able to do?

Hold the vehicle on a grade

How many headlights are there?

2

From how far do your 2 red reflectors need to be visible from?

300 feet

From how far does your taillight need to be visible from?

500 feet

From how far do your red stop/brake lights need to be visible from when brakes are applied?

500 feet

From how far does the white light illuminating your rear license plate need to be visible from?

50 feet

From how far do your turn signals need to be visible from?

300 feet

Where do your turn signals need to be located?

2 in the front of the vehicle, 2 in the back

What do your windshield wipers need to be able to do?

Clear precipitation from the windowshield

What are the requirements for your rear-view mirror?

It has to provide an unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicle

From how far does your horn need to be audible from?

200 feet

What does your horn need to be identifiable as?

The horn needs to be identifiable as a motor vehicle horn

What are the requirements for the exhaust system?

It needs to be in good working order and constant operation

What are the acceptable percentages for window light transmission for your windshield?

70% light transmission

What are the acceptable percentages for window light transmission for your side windows of the front seat?

50% light transmission, plus or minus 3%

Where is the recommended PSI for your tires located?

The door jamb

When should you check tire pressure?

When the tires are the same temperature as the surrounding air

How do you check that your tires are at the correct depth with a penny?

Place the coin with Lincoln’s head into the tire’s deepest groove—If you see all of Lincoln’s head, then your tires are too worn.

When are studded tires legal in Ohio?

November 1 - April 15

When do you have to use your headlights?

Sunset to sunrise, any time visibility is poor (rain, snow, fog, etc;), and anytime windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation.

When are high-beam headlights allowed to be used?

Any time headlights are used except when an oncoming vehicle is approaching.

When should you use turn signals?

When you are turning right or left, changing the course of your direction, or to change lanes on a multi-lane road

From how far prior do you have to activate your turn signal?

From at least 100 feet

When should you use your hazard lights?

To increase visibility of a vehicle stopped on or near a roadway

Where should the top of the steering be?

No higher than the top of your shoulders and below chin level

How much space should be between your chest and the steering wheel?

At least 10 inches to allow space for airbag deployment

Where should your head restraints be (headrest)?

It should make contact with the back of your head but no lower than the level of your ears to help prevent whiplash

What is the primary mirror to view the rear?

The rear-view mirror

Which mirrors reduce blind spots and provide maximum visibility to the side and rear on both sides of the vehicle?

The outside mirrors

How do you adjust the left-side mirror?

• Rest your head against the closed driver-side window

• Adjust the mirror until the vehicle’s left edge is barely visible

How do you adjust the right-side mirror

• Lean your head to the right so your head is directly above the center console

• Adjust the mirror on the right side so that the rear edge of the vehicle can be barely seen