20 questions from the Ohio driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the maximum distance a vehicle may be parked from the right curb on a two-way street?
Answer: Not more than 12 inches. The rule specifies that parking must be parallel and within 12 inches of the right curb.
Ohio driver handbook, page 26: “Vehicles must be parked facing the direction of traffic on that side of the street, parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the right curb.”
2. When backing up, how should you position your body and hands for optimal visibility?
Answer: Grasp the wheel at 12 o'clock with left hand and look through the rear window. The instructions specify holding the wheel at 12 o'clock with the left hand while looking directly through the rear window.
Ohio driver handbook, page 19: “Grasp the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand. Place your right arm on the back of the passenger seat and look directly through the rear window.”
3. During which dates are studded tires legal in Ohio?
Answer: November 1 through April 15. The handbook states the specific legal window for studded tires in Ohio is November 1 through April 15.
Ohio driver handbook, page 8: “In Ohio, studded tires are legal from November 1 through April 15.”
4. What does a yellow solid line on the pavement indicate?
Answer: Traffic traveling in opposite directions. The handbook defines a yellow solid line as the marker separating traffic moving in opposite directions.
5. How far in advance should you activate your turn signal before changing direction?
Answer: At least 100 feet. The handbook mandates that turn signals must be activated at least 100 feet before making a change in direction.
Ohio driver handbook, page 8: “Activate a turn signal at least 100 feet prior to changing direction.”
6. What is the minimum liability insurance requirement for injury or death of one person in Ohio?
Answer: $25,000. The handbook states that the minimum coverage for injury or death of a single person is $25,000.
Ohio driver handbook, page 27: “Minimum liability insurance requirements are: • $25,000 for injury/death of one person”
7. What does a yellow traffic light indicate according to the handbook?
Answer: The color is about to change to red; use caution and prepare to stop. The handbook defines the yellow light's purpose as a warning that red is imminent, instructing drivers to use caution and prepare to stop.
Ohio driver handbook, page 13: “A yellow traffic light indicates the color is about to change to red; use caution. Prepare to stop.”
8. According to Ohio law, what is the maximum number of points assessed to a driver's license for a third or subsequent distracted driving offense within two years?
Answer: 4 points. The handbook states that a third or subsequent offense within two years results in 4 points being assessed to the driver's license.
Ohio driver handbook, page 11: “3rd or more in two years: 4 points assessed to Driver License, up to a $500 fine, possible 90-day suspension of Driver License.”
9. What is the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under the age of 21?
Answer: .02% or higher. Drivers under the age of 21 are subject to a lower BAC limit of .02% compared to adult drivers.
Ohio driver handbook, page 28: “• .02% or higher when under the age 21”
10. How many penalty points are assessed for a violation involving failure to stop and disclose identity after a crash?
Answer: 6 Points. The handbook categorizes failure to stop and disclose identity after a crash as a violation worth 6 points.
Ohio driver handbook, page 29: “6 Points - Failure to stop and disclose identity after a crash among other dangerous and serious actions”
11. What is the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a commercial driver in Ohio?
Answer: .04% or higher. Ohio law sets a stricter limit of .04% for commercial drivers compared to the standard .08% limit.
Ohio driver handbook, page 28: “• .04% or higher for commercial drivers”
12. According to Ohio law, when are headlights required to be used?
Answer: From sunset to sunrise, when visibility is poor, or when windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation. The handbook lists sunset to sunrise, poor visibility, and wiper usage due to precipitation as the conditions requiring headlights.
Ohio driver handbook, page 35: “Ohio law requires headlights to be used from sunset to sunrise, at any time visibility is poor (rain, snow, fog, etc.), and any time the windshield wipers are in use because of precipitation.”
13. Where should you place emergency flares if your vehicle breaks down on the road?
Answer: About 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle. The handbook states that flares should be placed 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle to alert other drivers.
Ohio driver handbook, page 43: “If possible, place emergency flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle.”
14. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure if your vehicle's accelerator becomes stuck?
Answer: Turn on emergency flashers, shift to "NEUTRAL" gear, and search for an escape route. The handbook instructs drivers to use emergency flashers, shift to neutral, and find an escape route when the accelerator is stuck.
Ohio driver handbook, page 43: “Turn on emergency flashers, shift to “NEUTRAL” gear, and search for an escape route.”
15. What is the required action when approaching traffic with high beam headlights on?
Answer: Dim your high beam headlights. The handbook specifies that drivers must dim high beams for approaching traffic to prevent blinding other drivers.
Ohio driver handbook, page 31: “Ohio law requires you to dim your high beam headlights for approaching traffic.”
16. What is the minimum distance ahead of a turn that you should activate your turn signal?
Answer: 100 feet. The handbook states that drivers must signal at least 100 feet before making a turn.
Ohio driver handbook, page 35: “Signal a turn at least 100 feet ahead of the turn.”
17. How should drivers treat a non-working traffic signal during a power outage if no law enforcement officer is present?
Answer: Treat the signal as a four-way stop. The handbook mandates treating inactive signals as four-way stops in the absence of an officer directing traffic.
Ohio driver handbook, page 42: “By law, except when a law enforcement officer is present to direct traffic, drivers must treat the non-working traffic signal as a four-way stop.”
18. When emerging from an alley or driveway onto a roadway, where must a driver stop if there is no sidewalk?
Answer: At a point prior to entering the roadway. The rule specifies stopping at a point before entering the roadway when a sidewalk is absent to ensure pedestrians are yielded to.
Ohio driver handbook, page 18: “At a sidewalk, or if there is no sidewalk, at a point prior to entering the roadway, when emerging from an alley, driveway, or private road in a business or residential district.”
19. According to the handbook, where should you place your hands on the steering wheel to maintain control and avoid airbag issues?
Answer: At the 4 and 8 o'clock positions. The handbook specifies the 4 and 8 o'clock positions for hand placement to ensure control and safety.
Ohio driver handbook, page 19: “Place both hands on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides, at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions, to maintain control of the vehicle and to avoid air bags if they should deploy.”
20. What is the minimum age requirement to complete the vision screening and knowledge test?
Answer: Age 15 years and six months. The handbook specifies that the minimum age to take these tests is exactly 15 years and six months.
Ohio driver handbook, page 4: “At age 15 years and six months, you meet the minimum age requirement to complete the vision screening and knowledge test.”