Ohio Permit Practice Test: Sharing the Road (2026)

Question 1 of 15

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 2 of 15

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 15

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 4 of 15

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 15

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 6 of 15

In which direction must bicyclists ride on Ohio roads?

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

Question 7 of 15

What should you avoid doing near a bicyclist?

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

Question 8 of 15

How can you tell if a truck driver can see you?

1. If you can see the driver's face in the side mirror
2. If you are directly behind the truck
3. Trucks can always see you

Question 9 of 15

About how far does a loaded truck need to stop from 55 mph in ideal conditions?

1. About 100 feet
2. At least 335 feet
3. About 50 feet

Question 10 of 15

How far behind a large truck can its rear blind spot extend?

1. About 10 feet
2. There is none
3. Up to 200 feet

Question 11 of 15

A bus is making a wide right turn from the left lane. What should you do?

1. Wait; do not squeeze between it and the curb
2. Pass it on the right
3. Honk so it waits

Question 12 of 15

You are unsure how fast an oncoming truck is going. Should you turn left in front of it?

1. Yes, trucks are always slow
2. No, wait until it passes
3. Yes, if you hurry

Question 13 of 15

What should you remember when passing farm machinery?

1. Farm machinery always pulls over
2. You may pass on the shoulder
3. The operator cannot hear approaching vehicles

Question 14 of 15

What rights do horse-drawn buggies and horseback riders have on Ohio roads?

1. The same rights as motor vehicles
2. None; they must use the shoulder
3. Only on weekends

Question 15 of 15

How should you drive near playgrounds and in residential areas?

1. At the maximum limit
2. With caution, ready to stop quickly
3. Honking often