Ohio Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

When may you park in a space marked with a wheelchair symbol?

1. When the lot is full
2. Only with a disability placard or accessible license plate
3. For five minutes

Question 2 of 20

Another vehicle is passing you. What should you do?

1. Stay in your lane and keep a constant speed
2. Speed up
3. Move to the left

Question 3 of 20

What do white lane lines separate?

1. Traffic going in opposite directions
2. Parking spaces only
3. Traffic going in the same direction

Question 4 of 20

A pedestrian is stepping into a crosswalk ahead. What must you do?

1. Honk and continue
2. Yield to the pedestrian
3. Speed up to pass first

Question 5 of 20

You must park on a hill. What should you do?

1. Turn the front wheels toward the curb, shift to park, set the brake and turn off the engine
2. Leave the wheels straight
3. Leave it in drive with the brake on

Question 6 of 20

When passing, when may you return to your lane?

1. When both headlights of the passed vehicle appear in your rear-view mirror
2. As soon as you are beside it
3. After two seconds

Question 7 of 20

What does a red circle with a slash on a sign mean?

1. The action is recommended
2. A hospital is nearby
3. The action shown is prohibited

Question 8 of 20

Which vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings?

1. School buses, vehicles carrying passengers for hire and those carrying explosives or flammable liquids
2. Motorcycles
3. All cars

Question 9 of 20

May you park in front of a private driveway?

1. Yes, if it is your neighbor's
2. Yes, for up to one hour
3. No, not in front of any public or private driveway

Question 10 of 20

May you pass on the shoulder if it is paved?

1. Yes, if it is paved
2. No, never pass on the shoulder
3. Yes, in heavy traffic

Question 11 of 20

What do warning signs usually look like?

1. Yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols
2. Red octagons
3. Green rectangles

Question 12 of 20

You approach a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with warning lights on. What does Ohio's Move Over law require?

1. Nothing; it only applies to police
2. Change to a lane not next to it if safe; otherwise slow down
3. Stop behind it

Question 13 of 20

Is double parking (beside a car parked at the curb) allowed in Ohio?

1. Yes, for up to 5 minutes
2. No
3. Yes, with hazard lights on

Question 14 of 20

Before changing lanes, how should you check your blind spot?

1. Use only the rear-view mirror
2. Turn your head and look over your shoulder
3. Honk and move

Question 15 of 20

An ambulance with lights and siren approaches. What must you do?

1. Move as far right as possible and stop until it passes
2. Speed up
3. Stop where you are in the lane

Question 16 of 20

You miss your freeway exit. What should you do?

1. Back up on the shoulder
2. Use the median crossover
3. Take the next exit

Question 17 of 20

On a road with four or more lanes, a school bus stops to load children. Who must stop?

1. Only traffic going the same direction as the bus
2. All traffic in both directions
3. No one

Question 18 of 20

What is the average perception time of an alert driver?

1. About 3 seconds
2. About 5 seconds
3. About ¾ second to 1 second

Question 19 of 20

In a four-way roundabout, which exit do you take to turn left?

1. The first exit
2. The second exit
3. The third exit

Question 20 of 20

On a road with fewer than four lanes, a school bus stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?

1. Stop only if you are behind it
2. Slow down and pass carefully
3. Stop at least 10 feet away, from either direction