Ohio Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

About how far does it take to brake to a stop from 50 mph on dry pavement?

1. About 158 feet
2. About 40 feet
3. About 500 feet

Question 2 of 20

On a road with four or more lanes, which lane should you normally use?

1. The right lane; the lane next to center is for passing and left turns
2. The left lane
3. Any lane

Question 3 of 20

What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Ohio?

1. .08%
2. .02%
3. .05%

Question 4 of 20

At what BAC is it illegal for an adult to drive in Ohio?

1. .08% or higher
2. .10% or higher
3. .05% or higher

Question 5 of 20

How many points does failing to stop and identify yourself after a crash carry in Ohio?

1. 6 points
2. 2 points
3. 1 point

Question 6 of 20

What does a driver's left arm extended downward mean?

1. Slow down or stop
2. Left turn
3. Right turn

Question 7 of 20

Which children must ride in a child safety seat in Ohio?

1. Only babies under 1
2. Children under 4 or weighing less than 40 pounds
3. Children under 12

Question 8 of 20

What is the penalty for a first distracted-driving offense (holding a phone) by an adult in Ohio?

1. A warning only
2. 2 points and up to a $150 fine
3. A 1-year suspension

Question 9 of 20

How should you back up safely?

1. Rely only on the backup camera
2. Back up quickly to spend less time in reverse
3. Check behind before getting in, then look through the rear window as you back slowly

Question 10 of 20

How may an adult driver in Ohio use a phone while driving?

1. Holding it to text at low speed
2. Any way, if no police are around
3. Hands-free, activating it with a single touch or swipe

Question 11 of 20

Where does the Ohio manual recommend placing your hands on the steering wheel?

1. At 12 o'clock
2. At 4 and 8 o'clock
3. At 10 and 2 o'clock with thumbs inside

Question 12 of 20

A driver under 18 is caught using a phone while driving. What is the penalty for a first violation?

1. 60-day suspension and a $150 fine
2. 2 points only
3. A warning

Question 13 of 20

You see a child alone in a hot car. What should you do first?

1. Wait 30 minutes for the parent
2. Call 911 right away, and remove the child if they are in distress
3. Leave a note on the windshield

Question 14 of 20

What is the speed limit on Ohio rural freeways?

1. 65 mph
2. 75 mph
3. 70 mph

Question 15 of 20

How does fatigue affect driving?

1. It improves concentration
2. It affects your vision and slows your reaction time
3. It only matters on long trips

Question 16 of 20

How fast can the temperature inside a parked car rise, even with windows cracked?

1. About 20 degrees in 10 minutes
2. About 2 degrees in an hour
3. It stays the same

Question 17 of 20

How does alcohol affect your vision?

1. Makes it sharper
2. Blurs it and reduces your ability to judge distance and speed
3. Has no effect on vision

Question 18 of 20

What is the speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders inside Ohio cities?

1. 55 mph
2. 70 mph
3. 45 mph

Question 19 of 20

Which is an example of aggressive driving?

1. Keeping a four-second gap
2. Signaling before a lane change
3. Following too closely

Question 20 of 20

When is it appropriate to tap your horn?

1. To greet a friend
2. When the light turns green
3. When a pedestrian or bicyclist seems about to move into your lane