Ohio DMV practice test
45 practice questions written from the official handbook, Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws), HSY 7607 (4/23). The mock test asks 40 questions and needs 30 correct, like the real test.
Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV.
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The real Ohio test
The Ohio knowledge test is 40 multiple-choice questions with a 75 percent pass rate, so 30 correct passes.
Rule source: Ohio Driver Manual (HSY 7607), Knowledge Testing.
Official handbook
Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws)
Read the handbook (PDF, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Ohio Department of Public Safety) or the handbook page on the agency site.
We read this edition on 2026-10-05 from an Internet Archive copy, because the agency site refused the download. Handbooks change. Check that your copy is the current one.
Key numbers from the handbook
| Rule | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Speed limit in alleys inside a municipal corporation | 15 mph | 9 |
| School zone limit during recess and arrival or departure times | 20 mph | 9 |
| Speed limit on streets within a municipal corporation | 25 mph | 9 |
| Speed limit on state routes or through highways outside business districts | 35 mph | 9 |
| Speed limit on state routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts | 50 mph | 9 |
| Speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations | 55 mph | 9 |
| Speed limit on rural freeways | 70 mph | 9 |
| Rule that overrides any posted speed limit in Ohio | Never faster than the speed at which you can stop within the clear distance ahead | 9 |
| Minimum following distance the Ohio manual sets | One vehicle length for every 10 mph, or four seconds | 31 |
| Distance to stop from 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes | About 158 feet | 31 |
| Safety zone to keep between your vehicle and a bicycle | At least three feet | 35 |
| Distance to keep from a stopped school bus on a road with fewer than four lanes | At least 10 feet | 22 |
| Who must stop for a school bus on a road with four or more lanes | Only traffic going the same direction | 22 |
| BAC that is illegal at any age in Ohio | .08% or higher | 25 |
| BAC that is illegal for a driver under 21 in Ohio | .02% or higher | 25 |
| BAC that is illegal for a commercial driver in Ohio | .04% or higher | 25 |
| Points in two years that bring a six-point warning letter | Six points | 26 |
| Points in two years that suspend your Ohio licence | 12 or more | 26 |
| Seat required for a child under 4 who weighs less than 40 pounds | A federally approved child safety seat | 27 |
| Where every child 12 and younger must be restrained | In the back seat | 27 |
| How close to the curb an Ohio parallel park must be | No more than 12 inches | 26 |
| What you must do before turning right at a red signal in Ohio | Come to a complete stop and allow crossing traffic and pedestrians to clear | 17 |
| Meaning of a fluorescent orange and red triangle on a slow vehicle | The vehicle is travelling less than 25 mph | 38 |
| Penalty for driving under a suspended Ohio licence | A first-degree misdemeanour and up to $1,000 | 27 |
Questions about the Ohio test
How many questions are on the Ohio DMV written test?
The real Ohio knowledge test asks 40 questions. The Ohio knowledge test is 40 multiple-choice questions with a 75 percent pass rate, so 30 correct passes.
How many questions do I need to pass the Ohio written test?
You need 30 of 40 correct (75%) to pass.
Are these the real DMV test questions?
No. examprepare.help wrote these 45 practice questions from the official handbook, Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws), HSY 7607 (4/23). They are not the real test questions. Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV. Check the Ohio DMV website before you take the real test.
Which handbook are the questions from?
Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws), HSY 7607 (4/23), published by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Ohio Department of Public Safety. Every answer cites the handbook section and page.
All 45 questions and answers
Read the bank before a mock test. Each answer names the handbook section and the printed page.
- 1.What is the speed limit on rural freeways under the Ohio speed limit table?
Speed Limits
- 70 mph
The Ohio table lists 70 mph for rural freeways and 55 mph for freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 2.What is the speed limit on streets within a municipal corporation in Ohio?
Speed Limits
- 25 mph
Streets within a municipal corporation are 25 mph; alleys are 15 mph. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 3.What is the speed limit in an alley inside a municipal corporation in Ohio?
Speed Limits
- 15 mph
Alleys within a municipal corporation are limited to 15 mph. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 4.What is the school zone speed limit in Ohio during recess and arrival or departure times?
Speed Limits
- 20 mph
School zones during recess and while children are arriving or leaving are limited to 20 mph. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 5.Regardless of the posted limit, what does Ohio law prohibit?
Speed Limits
- Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the available distance
Ohio law prohibits driving faster than the speed at which you can stop within an assured clear distance ahead. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 6.The posted limit says 55 mph but the weather is poor and traffic is heavy. What is correct in Ohio?
Speed Limits
- A reasonable slower speed is correct
In less-than-ideal conditions a reasonable speed may be slower than the posted limit. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 7.What is the minimum following distance the Ohio manual asks you to keep?
Following Distance
- One vehicle length for every 10 mph, or four seconds
Keep one vehicle length for every 10 miles per hour of travel, or four seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Handbook: Space Management, page 31.
- 8.On dry pavement with good brakes, about how far does it take to stop from 50 mph in Ohio?
Following Distance
- About 158 feet
Braking distance at 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes is about 158 feet. Handbook: Space Management, page 31.
- 9.What two time components make up stopping distance besides braking?
Following Distance
- Perception time and reaction time
Perception time is recognising the need to stop and reaction time is moving your foot to the brake; each averages about three-quarters to one second. Handbook: Space Management, page 31.
- 10.How do you measure a four-second following distance?
Following Distance
- Count four seconds from when the vehicle ahead passes a stationary point
Start counting when the rear of the vehicle ahead passes a sign or pole; you should take at least four seconds to reach the same spot. Handbook: Space Management, page 31.
- 11.Which BAC is illegal at any age for an Ohio driver?
Alcohol and Drugs
- .08%
Ohio sets .08% or higher at any age, .04% or higher for commercial drivers and .02% or higher under 21. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 25.
- 12.What is the BAC limit for a driver under 21 in Ohio?
Alcohol and Drugs
- .02%
It is against the law to drive with a BAC of .02% or higher when under 21. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 25.
- 13.What is the BAC limit for a commercial driver in Ohio?
Alcohol and Drugs
- .04%
Commercial drivers are limited to less than .04%. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 25.
- 14.How many points within two years trigger a six-point warning letter from the Ohio BMV?
Points and Penalties
- Six
Six points in a two-year period brings a six-point warning letter. Handbook: Point Assessment on Driver License, page 26.
- 15.How many points within two years get your Ohio licence suspended?
Points and Penalties
- Twelve or more
Twelve or more points within a two-year period bring a 12-point suspension with reinstatement requirements. Handbook: Point Assessment on Driver License, page 26.
- 16.You drive while your Ohio licence is suspended. What offence is that?
Points and Penalties
- A first-degree misdemeanour, with a fine of up to $1,000
Driving under suspension is a first-degree misdemeanour with a fine of up to $1,000 and an extra one-year suspension. Handbook: Driving Under Suspension, page 27.
- 17.A vehicle owner lets someone with a suspended licence drive their vehicle. Are they at risk?
Points and Penalties
- Yes, they may face the same penalty as the driver under suspension
The manual says owners who knowingly allow a suspended driver to operate their vehicle may face the same penalty. Handbook: Driving Under Suspension, page 27.
- 18.A school bus stops on a road with fewer than four lanes. Who must stop, and how far back?
School Buses
- All traffic from either direction, at least 10 feet
On a street or road with fewer than four lanes, traffic approaching from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the bus. Handbook: Stopping for a School Bus - ORC 4511.75, page 22.
- 19.A school bus stops on a road with four or more lanes. Which traffic must stop?
School Buses
- Only traffic going in the same direction as the bus
On a road with four or more lanes, only traffic proceeding in the same direction as the bus must stop. Handbook: Stopping for a School Bus - ORC 4511.75, page 22.
- 20.A school bus flashes its four amber warning lights but has not stopped yet. What do you do?
School Buses
- You are not required to stop, but prepare to stop
Other vehicles are not required to stop during the amber flashers, but should be ready to stop as soon as the bus does. Handbook: Stopping for a School Bus - ORC 4511.75, page 22.
- 21.A stopped school bus has flashing red lights but no stop arm. Must you still stop?
School Buses
- Yes, you are still required to stop
The manual says that even without a stop arm you are still required to stop. Handbook: Stopping for a School Bus - ORC 4511.75, page 22.
- 22.What must you do before turning right at a red signal in Ohio?
Traffic Signals
- Come to a complete stop and let crossing traffic and pedestrians clear
You may turn right at red unless a sign prohibits it, but you must stop completely and allow crossing traffic and pedestrians to clear. Handbook: Traffic Signals - ORC 4511.13, page 17.
- 23.When may you turn left at a red signal in Ohio?
Traffic Signals
- Only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street
A left on red is allowed only from the extreme left lane of a one-way street to another one-way street, unless a sign forbids it. Handbook: Traffic Signals - ORC 4511.13, page 17.
- 24.You and another driver arrive at an intersection at the same time from different directions. Who goes first?
Right-of-Way
- The driver on your right
At a four-way intersection, if you both arrive at the same time, the driver on your right has the right-of-way. Handbook: Right-of-Way, page 10.
- 25.You are on an entrance ramp joining a limited access highway. Who do you yield to?
Right-of-Way
- Drivers already on the limited access or interstate highway
Yield to drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway when you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp. Handbook: Right-of-Way, page 10.
- 26.A pedestrian who is blind and using a guide dog is crossing. Who has the right-of-way?
Right-of-Way
- The pedestrian
Pedestrians who are visually impaired or blind have the right-of-way, and you must yield when turning. Handbook: Pedestrians, page 34.
- 27.What does the Ohio Move Over Law require when you approach a stopped tow truck with warning lights on?
Move Over Laws
- Move to an adjacent lane and/or slow down
Ohio law requires drivers to move to an adjacent lane and/or slow down for stopped police, emergency, road service, waste collection, highway maintenance and public utility vehicles with warning lights activated. Handbook: Move Over Laws, page 38.
- 28.You are behind a stopped snowplow with warning lights on a two-lane road. A lane change is unsafe. What must you do?
Move Over Laws
- Slow down and proceed with caution at a safe speed
If a lane change is unsafe, slow down and proceed with caution while maintaining a safe speed for traffic conditions. Handbook: Move Over Laws, page 38.
- 29.A vehicle ahead displays a fluorescent orange and red triangle. What does that tell you?
Slow Moving Vehicles
- It is travelling less than 25 mph
The orange and red triangle means the vehicle is travelling less than 25 mph, so use the right lane and pass with caution. Handbook: Slow Moving Vehicles - ORC 4511.31, page 38.
- 30.When may you cross a solid yellow line to pass a slow-moving vehicle in Ohio?
Slow Moving Vehicles
- When the vehicle is travelling less than half the posted limit, you stay within the limit and there is clear space
You may cross a solid yellow line if the slow vehicle is below half the posted limit, you do not exceed the limit, and there is sufficient clear space. Handbook: Slow Moving Vehicles - ORC 4511.31, page 38.
- 31.What safety zone should you keep when passing a bicyclist in Ohio?
Bicyclists
- At least three feet
Maintain a safety zone of at least three feet between your motor vehicle and a bicycle. Handbook: Bicyclists - ORC 4511.52, page 35.
- 32.Why should you be especially careful around bicyclists when the road is wet or covered with gravel?
Bicyclists
- Those conditions affect bicycles much more than motor vehicles
Wet or sandy or gravelly conditions affect bicycle handling far more than cars, so slow down and pass only when it is safe. Handbook: Bicyclists - ORC 4511.52, page 35.
- 33.How close to the curb must you park on an Ohio two-way street?
Parking
- No more than 12 inches
Park facing the direction of traffic, parallel to and not more than 12 inches from the right curb. Handbook: Parking, page 26.
- 34.How must a child under 4 who weighs less than 40 pounds be restrained in Ohio?
Child Restraints
- In a child safety seat meeting federal standards
Children who are under 4 and under 40 pounds must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. Handbook: Child Passenger Restraints - ORC 4511.81, page 27.
- 35.Where must every child aged 12 and younger be restrained in Ohio?
Child Restraints
- In the back seat
Check that all children 12 and younger are properly restrained in the back seat, and never place a rear-facing seat in front of an active passenger air bag. Handbook: Child Passenger Restraints - ORC 4511.81, page 27.
- 36.You are riding on the outside of a moving vehicle. What does Ohio law say?
Equipment and Conduct
- No person shall hang onto or ride on the outside of any moving motor vehicle
Riding on the outside of a moving motor vehicle is prohibited, and drivers of trucks may not knowingly allow a person under 16 to ride in an unenclosed cargo area above 25 mph. Handbook: Riding on the Outside of a Vehicle - ORC 4511.51, page 27.
- 37.You see a large slow-moving vehicle ahead in a rural area. What should you do?
Equipment and Conduct
- Slow down, use the right lane and pass only with caution
Be alert for slow vehicles in rural areas, use the available right lane, and pass with caution. Handbook: Slow Moving Vehicles - ORC 4511.31, page 38.
- 38.What does a solid double yellow line mean in Ohio?
Lane Markings
- Do not drive to the left of the centre line unless you must cross it to turn left or pass
A solid double yellow line means do not drive to the left of the centre line unless you must cross it to turn left or pass. Handbook: Lane Pavement Markings, page 13.
- 39.What colour line separates traffic travelling in the same direction?
Lane Markings
- White
White lines separate traffic going the same direction and may be solid or broken; yellow separates traffic going in opposite directions. Handbook: Lane Pavement Markings, page 13.
- 40.May you use an Ohio two-way left turn lane to travel straight through?
Lane Markings
- No, it is for left turns only and is not a lane for travelling or passing
Vehicles from either direction may use the centre lane immediately before turning left, but it is not for travelling or passing. Handbook: Two-Way Left Turn Only Lane, page 14.
- 41.A pedestrian is entering a crosswalk in Ohio. What must you do?
Crosswalks
- Yield the right-of-way and obey the stop line if there is one
You must yield to pedestrians entering or in a crosswalk, and if a stop line precedes it you must obey the stop line. Handbook: Crosswalks, page 14.
- 42.What is the Ohio "No Zone" around a large truck or bus?
Sharing the Road
- The blind spots where the vehicle disappears from your view
The No Zone is the area around large trucks and buses where they disappear from view; the larger the truck, the larger the blind spot. Handbook: The "No Zone", page 37.
- 43.What is the Ohio speed limit on state routes or through highways, except controlled-access highways inside municipal corporations outside business districts?
Speed Limits
- 35 mph
The Ohio table lists 35 mph for state routes or through highways under that exception. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 44.What is the Ohio speed limit on state routes inside municipal corporations but outside urban districts?
Speed Limits
- 50 mph
State routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts are listed at 50 mph, between the 35 mph through routes and the 70 mph rural freeways. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.
- 45.What is the Ohio speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations?
Speed Limits
- 55 mph
Paved-shoulder freeways inside municipal corporations are listed at 55 mph, one step below the 70 mph rural freeway limit. Handbook: Speed Limits - ORC 4511.21, page 9.