Ohio Permit Practice Test 8 (2026)
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From the official handbook, web, January 26, 2024, Sections 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the BMV. Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws)
Question 1 of 20
How may you use a center two-way left-turn lane?
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Answer: Only to make a left turn
The center two-way left-turn lane is only for vehicles turning left from either direction.
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Question 2 of 20
A flagger in a work zone signals you to stop. What must you do?
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Answer: Follow the flagger's instructions
Flaggers direct traffic in work zones and you must follow their instructions.
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Question 3 of 20
Should you slow down in a work zone when no workers are present?
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Answer: Yes, narrow lanes and rough pavement are still hazardous
Always slow down in work zones; the narrower lanes and rough pavement are hazardous even without workers.
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Question 4 of 20
What can happen if you speed in an Ohio work zone?
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Answer: Doubled fines and even jail time
Speeding in work zones can double fines and bring jail time; slow down even when no workers are visible.
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Question 5 of 20
What does this round yellow sign mean?
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Answer: A railroad crossing is ahead
The round RR sign warns of a railroad crossing: slow down and be ready to stop.
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Question 6 of 20
At a crossing marked only with this sign, what should you do?
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Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop if you see or hear a train
The crossbuck marks a railroad crossing; never stop on the tracks or cross when a train is coming.
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Question 7 of 20
What minimum coverage does Ohio require for injury or death of two or more people?
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Question 8 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Question 9 of 20
What is Ohio's minimum liability coverage for injury or death of one person?
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Answer: $25,000
Ohio minimums: $25,000 per person, $50,000 for two or more people and $25,000 for property damage.
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Question 10 of 20
What does this sign mean?
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Answer: No left turn
The red circle and slash over a left arrow means left turns are prohibited.
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Question 11 of 20
Besides an insurance policy or bond, how else can you meet Ohio's financial responsibility law?
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Answer: Deposit $30,000 with the Registrar
You can comply with an insurance policy, a personal liability bond, or a $30,000 deposit with the Registrar.
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Question 12 of 20
When must you show proof of insurance in Ohio?
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Answer: With a traffic ticket, at inspections, in traffic court and after a crash with over $400 in damage
Show proof with a ticket, at inspection stops, in traffic court, after a crash with more than $400 in damage and when the BMV asks.
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Question 13 of 20
How many times may you take the knowledge test online through BMV Online Services?
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Answer: Two attempts in a six-month period
Online testing allows two attempts in six months; in person, attempts are unlimited, one per day.
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Question 14 of 20
After a crash, when may you leave the scene?
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Answer: After exchanging contact and insurance information (or leaving a note for an empty car)
Stay calm, warn traffic, and do not leave until you exchange contact and insurance information, or leave a note on an unattended vehicle.
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Question 15 of 20
After passing the vision and knowledge tests, how long do you have to buy your Temporary Instruction Permit (TIPIC)?
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Answer: 60 days
Buy the TIPIC at a Deputy Registrar within 60 days; otherwise you must start over with both tests.
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Question 16 of 20
What is an SR-22?
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Answer: A form filed with the state proving your insurance meets the minimum
An SR-22 is not insurance but a certificate filed with the state proving the minimum coverage, often required after a suspension.
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Question 17 of 20
What is required for a TIPIC applicant under 18?
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Answer: A parent or guardian must be present to co-sign
A parent or guardian must be present to co-sign the TIPIC application of an applicant under 18.
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Question 18 of 20
What should you avoid discussing with the other driver after a crash?
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Answer: Who was at fault and insurance coverage
Exchange names, addresses, plates and insurance details, but do not discuss fault or coverage.
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Question 19 of 20
A 16-year-old with a TIPIC wants to practice at 1 a.m. Who must be in the front seat?
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Answer: A parent, guardian or custodian with a valid license
At 16 and 17, any licensed driver 21 or older may supervise, except from midnight to 6 a.m., when it must be a parent, guardian or custodian.
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Question 20 of 20
An applicant 21 or older fails the driving test. What must they usually do before trying again?
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Answer: Take the Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Course
Adults who fail must take the Abbreviated Adult Driver Training Course, unless they took approved driver education within the past year.
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