OHIO Permit Test Practice 2

What is the most important driving technique to avoid crashes when driving in icy or snowy condition's?

Reduce speed and increase following distance.

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as what?

Stop sign.

The application for an operator's license must be signed by the parent or guardian when the applicant is under the age of?

Eight-teen. (18.)

Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is what?

25 miles per hour.

Child restraint's are required for who?

Infant's and children who are either or both under the age of 4 and weigh less than 40 pounds. Also a child who is at least 4 years of age but less than 8 years of age if under 4'9".

When traveling on a highway divided into four traffic lanes, which vehicles are required to stop for a school bus that has stopped to unload children?

Only vehicles approaching the rear of the bus traveling in the same direction as the bus.

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

The car approaching from the right has the right of way.

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Time.

When is a driver permitted to turn right on a red traffic signal?

When the driver has stopped and checked to see that the turn will not interfere with crossing traffic.

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, where is the appropriate place to make a stop?

At the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway.

Solid yellow line's separate what?

Vehicle's going in opposite direction's.

What causes most rear-end accidents?

Following other vehicles to closely.

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look where?

Back and fourth, near and far.

If your vehicle breaks down what should you do?

1.) Pull off the road as far as possible, while still visible, 2.) Turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (If not wet out,) 3.) and Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle.

When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you should?

Expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps.

When should you use your headlights?

Anytime you have trouble seeing other cars.

If you experience slipping, skidding, or hydroplaning while driving you should do what?

1.) Slowly ease the gas pedal, 2.) Do not turn or stop quickly; turn slowly and only as needed, 3.) Gently pump disc breaks or use ABS breaks as directed.

How old do you have to be to get a cdl?

18

Can you share the same lane as a motorcyclist?

no you may not

How deep should the tread depth be on the road from tires?

1/16 inch tread depth

how far should taillights be seen from?

500 feet

Can you have different colored lights?

no, you can only have white or amber

How far should turn signals be visible from?

300 feet at least in normal daylight

Can you have different types of exhaust pipes?

no, no muffler cutout or bypass

how far away should you hear the sound of a car horn?

200 feet

how high does your bumper have to be off the ground?

22 inches

what seats should be equipped with seat belts at least?

the front seats

when are studded tires legal?

from november 1 through april 15

how much light do you to let in the windsheild and left and right windows?

70% light through the winshield and 50% through side windows. fines are up to $100

What should a person do if an emergency vehicle is coming?

drive to a position parallel to the right edge or curb of a highway or road and stop. you remain in position until vehicle has passed.

when should a turn signal be turned on?

at least 100 feet away from the turn.

what does a flashing red light mean?

stop, proceed with caution

if a bus has stopped on a road fewer than four lanes, what should the drivers do while approaching the bus from either direction must...

stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move forward.

if a bus stops on a road with four lanes or more the drivers...

proceeding in the same direction as the bus must stop

What should drivers do in bad weather?

slow down and increase following distance?

what should a driver do to pass a vehicle?

use his/her turn signal?

when coming to rail road you are to...

look, listen, and slow down then stop when lights begin to flash and pull up no closer than 15 feet

what are the rules for parking on the side of the street?

face the direction of the traffic and parallel with at least 12 inches from the right curb also 10 feet from a fire hydrant

There are child restraints for children..

of the age of 4 and less than 40 pounds. also for children that are between 4 and 8 years of age and is less than 4'9''

What will happen if you refuse to take the blood-alcohol test or have a bac level higher than .08?

the arresting officer will take your liscense

What happens if the chemical test showed you have ovi?

your license will suspended for 90 days to three years

what happens if you refuse to take the chemical test?

your license will be suspened for 1 to 5 years

how much is an ovi fine?

$375 to $10,500

ovi convictions over a six year period?

1. 72 hours in jail

2. 10 days in jail

3. 30 days in jail

4. 60 days in jail

what happens with ovi if your under 21?

license suspension between 60 days and 2 years. Also four points added on with a driving coarse

what are the consequences for a false drivers license?

1 year suspension of of driving

how many points do you get for violating peoples property?

4 points

there are two points for...

moving violations, some speed offenses

when driving under suspension...

there is a fine of up to 1000$ and maybe a 1 year drivers suspension

What should you do if you hit a deer?

first you may keep the deer by law if you report the collision.

when should you dim your lights?

when approaching other cars at night.

when must lights be displayed?

between sunset and sunrise, any type of weather, or any time windshield wipers are used.

what should you do if roads are slippery or wet?

reduce your speed and increase following distance.

to get on a highway ...

you must travel the same speed as the other traffic and then alert other cars by turning on your left hand turn signal

to get off a highway...

you must get in the correct exit lane then stay at the speed of the traffic until you reach the ramp then slow down

if a tire blows out then...

leave your foot off the accelerator and coast to a complete stop

how can crashes in volving trucks stop?

if motorists remembered a trucks limitations

what should drivers treat non working traffic signals as?

a four way stop

how can a driver identify a blind pedestrian?

a white cane with a red tip