Ohio Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What minimum following distance should you keep behind a motorcycle at low speeds in ideal conditions?

1. One second
2. Three seconds
3. Ten seconds

Question 2 of 20

How much lane space should you give a motorcycle?

1. A full lane width
2. Half a lane
3. Enough to pass side by side

Question 3 of 20

How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Ohio?

1. At least three feet
2. At least one foot
3. At least ten feet

Question 4 of 20

A motorcycle's turn signal is flashing. What should you assume?

1. That it will turn for sure
2. That it is in trouble
3. Not that it is turning: the signal may not cancel by itself

Question 5 of 20

A front tire blows out. What should you do?

1. Grip the wheel firmly, keep going straight and slow down gradually without braking
2. Brake hard right away
3. Steer sharply to the side

Question 6 of 20

After moving your broken-down car off the road, where should you wait?

1. In your vehicle until help arrives
2. Standing behind the car
3. Walking along the highway

Question 7 of 20

Your engine shuts off while driving. What should you know?

1. The steering locks completely
2. The steering becomes heavy but still turns; brake steadily and pull off
3. The brakes stop working entirely

Question 8 of 20

Your car breaks down. Where should you place emergency flares?

1. Right next to the car
2. In front of the car
3. About 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle

Question 9 of 20

A pedestrian with a white cane is crossing. Who has the right-of-way?

1. You, if your light is green
2. Whoever is first
3. The pedestrian

Question 10 of 20

You must swerve to avoid a crash. How should you do it?

1. Let go of the wheel
2. Grip the wheel with both hands, steer around, then steer back to straighten
3. Brake hard while swerving

Question 11 of 20

The center has a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. Who may pass?

1. Drivers on the side of the broken line
2. Drivers on the side of the solid line
3. No one

Question 12 of 20

Which headlights should you use in fog?

1. Low beams
2. High beams
3. No lights

Question 13 of 20

When may you cross a solid double yellow center line?

1. Whenever traffic is light
2. Only to turn left into a driveway or to pass a slow-moving vehicle when safe
3. Never, for any reason

Question 14 of 20

Besides signs, how else can parking restrictions be shown?

1. With flashing lights
2. They are always shown on signs
3. With colored curb markings

Question 15 of 20

In winter, which parts of the road freeze first?

1. Sunny straight roads
2. Bridges, overpasses and shaded spots
3. Parking lots

Question 16 of 20

What should you avoid doing near a bicyclist?

1. Slowing down
2. Leaving three feet
3. Sounding your horn close to them

Question 17 of 20

Your car starts to skid on ice. What should you do?

1. Brake hard
2. Steer the opposite way
3. Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid

Question 18 of 20

What does a steady yellow light mean?

1. The light is about to turn red: prepare to stop
2. Speed up to cross
3. Stop and then go

Question 19 of 20

In which direction must bicyclists ride on Ohio roads?

1. Against traffic
2. With traffic
3. Either way

Question 20 of 20

What is hydroplaning?

1. When the tires ride on top of water and lose contact with the road
2. When the engine overheats in rain
3. When brakes get wet