Ohio Permit Practice Test 5 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

A probationary driver under 18 is convicted of OVI. What suspension follows?

1. Two weeks
2. No suspension, only a fine
3. Six months

Question 2 of 20

How far before turning must you signal in Ohio?

1. At least 25 feet
2. At least 100 feet
3. At least 500 feet

Question 3 of 20

You are driving at the posted limit in heavy fog and cannot stop within the distance you see. Are you obeying the law?

1. Yes, the posted limit is always legal
2. No: you must be able to stop in the distance available
3. Yes, if you use high beams

Question 4 of 20

How far ahead should you look while driving?

1. About 20 to 30 seconds ahead
2. Just past your hood
3. Only at the car in front

Question 5 of 20

Why should you avoid driving next to another vehicle for a long time?

1. It wastes fuel
2. You may be in its blind spot and lose space to escape
3. It is illegal

Question 6 of 20

Can legally prescribed medicine affect your driving?

1. No, prescriptions are always safe
2. Only if you take more than the dose
3. Yes; check the warning label or ask your doctor or pharmacist

Question 7 of 20

Besides night and bad weather, when must your headlights be on?

1. When you cannot clearly see objects 1,000 feet ahead
2. When you are on a highway
3. When you drive alone

Question 8 of 20

What happens when you get six points within two years?

1. Your license is suspended
2. Nothing
3. The BMV sends a warning letter

Question 9 of 20

What following distance does the Ohio manual recommend?

1. One second
2. Four seconds, or one car length per 10 mph
3. Two car lengths at any speed

Question 10 of 20

How should you wear the shoulder belt?

1. Under the arm for comfort
2. Behind the back if you wear the lap belt
3. Across the shoulder and chest, never under the arm or behind the back

Question 11 of 20

A driver takes a chemical test after arrest and the result is .08 or higher. What does the officer do?

1. Confiscates the license and the suspension begins immediately
2. Gives a warning
3. Waits for the trial to decide

Question 12 of 20

How should your head restraint be adjusted?

1. Touching the back of your head, not below ear level
2. As low as possible
3. It does not matter

Question 13 of 20

After a minor crash, what should you do with your vehicle if it can move?

1. Leave it in the lane until police arrive
2. Move it off the roadway as far as possible
3. Drive home

Question 14 of 20

Who must wear a safety belt under Ohio's general law?

1. Only the driver
2. The driver and front-seat occupants (all occupants if the driver is under 18)
3. Only children

Question 15 of 20

A driver under 21 is convicted of operating a vehicle after underage alcohol consumption (OVUAC). What suspension can follow?

1. Three months to two years
2. One week
3. No suspension

Question 16 of 20

How far should your chest be from the steering wheel?

1. About 2 inches
2. At least 3 feet
3. At least 10 inches

Question 17 of 20

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an alley within an Ohio city?

1. 25 mph
2. 10 mph
3. 15 mph

Question 18 of 20

When should you tell an officer that you have a weapon in the vehicle?

1. Upon first contact
2. Only if asked
3. Never

Question 19 of 20

Why should you never combine alcohol with other drugs?

1. They cancel each other out
2. Drugs may increase the effects of alcohol or add their own
3. It only matters with illegal drugs

Question 20 of 20

From what distance must your brake lights be visible?

1. 500 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 50 feet