Ohio Driving Test Questions

If two vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?

Drivers on the left should always yield to vehicles on the right.

Are motorcycle drivers and passengers required to wear helmets?

All motorcycle drivers under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet while operating the vehicle. In addition, anyone who has driven a motorcycle for less than a year is required to wear a helmet. Passengers riding with any motorcycle driver who is required to wear a helmet must also wear one.

Can mopeds be driven on freeways?

No. In general, mopeds cannot be operated on any road where vehicles are commonly driven at speeds of 35 miles per hour or higher.

When is a left turn on a red light legal?

A left turn during a red light can only be made from one one-way street onto another, and only from the extreme left lane on one street into another. Drivers must always yield to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians.

How far away must a vehicle stop from a school bus with its flashing red lights on?

If a school bus has flashing red lights on, this means children may be entering or exiting the vehicle. Other vehicles must stop at least 10 feet away from the school bus, regardless of what direction they are going in, until the flashing red lights have been turned off.

What are drivers required to do before passing another vehicle on the left?

Before passing, all drivers must sound their horn to warn the vehicle in front they are about to be passed. A left-turn signal must also be activated. Drivers may not complete any pass if they cannot return to the right lane without coming within 200 feet or closer of oncoming traffic.

What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone?

Drivers may not exceed 20 miles per hour while driving through a school zone.

How close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle be parked?

A vehicle cannot be parked with ten feet of a fire hydrant.

How close to a railroad crossing may a vehicle be parked?

A vehicle may not be parked within 50 feet of a railway, measured from the closest rail.

Is it legal to drive around the gates of a railway?

No. Even if no train is visible, drivers must wait for the gates to be lifted before they may proceed.

Who must wear a safety belt?

All drivers, front seat passengers and passengers under the age of 18 are required to wear a safety belt while a vehicle is in motion.

What shape are signs warning of a school zone?

School zone warning signs have five sides.

What color are signs warning of construction zones?

Signs indicating an upcoming construction zone are orange.

What does a sign with a red circle with a slash within it mean?

These types of signs indicate the action pictured is forbidden.