Ohio Permit Practice Test: Speed Limits and Other Laws (2026)

Question 1 of 13

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 2 of 13

What is the speed limit in an Ohio school zone while children are arriving or leaving?

1. 20 mph
2. 15 mph
3. 35 mph

Question 3 of 13

You are driving on an ordinary city street in Ohio with no speed sign. What is the limit?

1. 35 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 30 mph

Question 4 of 13

What is the speed limit on Ohio rural freeways?

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

Question 5 of 13

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

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

Question 6 of 13

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 7 of 13

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 8 of 13

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 9 of 13

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 10 of 13

A 6-year-old who is 4 feet 2 inches tall rides in your car. What restraint does Ohio law require?

1. Only a lap belt
2. Nothing, in the back seat
3. A booster seat

Question 11 of 13

Where should children 12 and younger sit?

1. In the back seat
2. In the front seat with the air bag on
3. Anywhere with a belt

Question 12 of 13

May a 14-year-old ride in the open cargo bed of a pickup at 40 mph?

1. Yes, if sitting down
2. No, not under 16 above 25 mph, except in limited cases
3. Yes, on rural roads

Question 13 of 13

Is riding on the outside of a moving vehicle allowed in Ohio?

1. Yes, below 15 mph
2. Yes, on private roads only
3. No, never