Ohio DMV practice test 1

1. What action should you take when stopped at a stop sign if you cannot see crossing traffic?

1. Wait for a pedestrian to cross first
2. Edge forward to check for traffic before entering the intersection
3. Honk your horn to alert oncoming drivers
4. Proceed immediately without stopping

2. How should a driver correctly position the shoulder portion of their safety belt?

1. Under the arm to allow for easier movement
2. Behind the back to reduce restriction
3. Across the shoulder and chest with minimal slack
4. Loosely across the abdomen to avoid discomfort

3. What is the rule regarding mobile electronic device usage for all TIPIC holders?

1. Use is permitted only when stopped at a red light
2. Use is prohibited while driving
3. Use is permitted if the device is mounted on the dashboard
4. Use is allowed only for navigation purposes

4. How should a driver handle braking during a tire blowout?

1. Apply the brakes firmly and quickly to stop the vehicle immediately.
2. Do not brake; slow down gradually.
3. Pump the brakes rapidly to maintain steering control.
4. Shift to "PARK" gear before applying any brakes.

5. When should you use your horn to communicate with other road users?

1. To greet a friend walking on the sidewalk.
2. When pedestrians or bicyclists appear to be moving into your lane of travel.
3. To express frustration when traffic is slow.
4. Whenever you are approaching a stop sign.

6. According to Ohio law, when are headlights required to be on?

1. Only during nighttime hours
2. Sunset to sunrise, when visibility is poor, and when windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation
3. Only when driving on highways
4. Only when the sun is setting

7. For a driver under age 16 holding a TIPIC, who must occupy the front passenger seat?

1. Any licensed driver age 18 or older
2. Any passenger age 16 or older
3. A parent, guardian, custodian, licensed driving instructor, or a person age 21 or older acting in loco parentis
4. No one is required to be in the front seat

8. Approximately how many feet does it take to stop a vehicle traveling at 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes?

1. 100 feet
2. 125 feet
3. 158 feet
4. 200 feet

9. When approaching a four-way intersection where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

1. The driver who is turning left.
2. The driver on your right.
3. The driver who arrived first by a fraction of a second.
4. The driver with the larger vehicle.

10. According to the handbook, when is crossing the centerline permitted on a two-lane, two-way roadway marked with solid double yellow lines?

1. To pass a slow-moving vehicle when safe to do so
2. To merge into traffic when entering the highway
3. To pass any vehicle that is driving below the speed limit
4. To turn right into a driveway

11. How should a driver treat an inoperable traffic light according to the handbook?

1. Proceed without stopping if the intersection is clear
2. Treat it the same as a stop sign
3. Yield only to pedestrians
4. Ignore the signal and proceed at normal speed

12. What is the primary purpose of a two-way left turn lane marked with broken and solid yellow lines?

1. It is used exclusively for making left turns from either direction.
2. It is used for passing slower vehicles in either direction.
3. It is used for traveling straight through intersections to avoid congestion.
4. It is used for stopping briefly to yield to pedestrians.

13. When making a left turn, into which lane of the street you are turning onto should you enter?

1. The right-most lane
2. Any available lane
3. The lane furthest left, just to the right of the center dividing line
4. The center lane

14. When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens is approaching through traffic, where should you stop?

1. In the middle of the intersection
2. Behind the emergency vehicle
3. On the left side of the road
4. Pull to the right side of the road

15. How should you handle entering a curve when traction is poor or visibility of the curve's end is limited?

1. Maintain your current speed and accelerate through the curve.
2. Reduce speed more than usual.
3. Apply the brakes heavily while turning.
4. Increase speed to maintain momentum.

16. What action should you take if your vehicle leaves the paved road surface due to an uneven drop-off?

1. Accelerate quickly to pull the vehicle back onto the pavement.
2. Let off the accelerator, slow down gradually, and return to the pavement when safe.
3. Apply the brakes hard to stop the vehicle immediately.
4. Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left to correct the angle.

17. What is the maximum fine a driver may be subject to if convicted of operating a motor vehicle while their license is under suspension?

1. $500
2. $750
3. $1,000
4. $1,500

18. What is the specific restriction for drivers under age 18 regarding the number of vehicle occupants?

1. They may carry any number of passengers as long as everyone wears a seatbelt.
2. They are limited to the number of safety belts originally installed in the vehicle.
3. They may only carry one passenger regardless of the number of belts.
4. They are exempt from passenger limits if they have a learner's permit.

19. What is the correct procedure if you miss your exit on a multi-lane highway?

1. Take the next exit
2. Use the opening through the median to turn around
3. Stop immediately on the shoulder to reverse
4. Signal and merge backward into the exit lane

20. Why should a driver avoid driving alongside a large vehicle for longer than necessary?

1. It increases fuel consumption for both vehicles
2. The driver cannot see you if your face is not visible in their side-view mirror
3. Large vehicles are required to stop every mile
4. It blocks the view of traffic signals for other drivers