Ohio permit test practice
Mr. Driver’s Ed is a free study app for the written knowledge test you take for a learner’s permit in Ohio. It has no ads, and every question in it cites the page of the official handbook it was written from, so you can check any answer against the book. Here are ten of its Ohio questions, each with its answer, the reason, and its citation.
Ten Ohio practice questions
These are taken word for word from the app’s Ohio question bank. The handbook is Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws). Each citation gives the page number printed on the handbook’s own page.
Signs, Signals & Markings
1 of 10
According to the handbook, what shapes and colors are used for guide signs?
- Diamond shapes in yellow only, matching warning signs
- Square or rectangular shapes, in green, brown, or blueCorrect
- Round shapes in red
- Octagonal shapes in orange only
Why: The handbook says guide signs' shapes may be square or rectangular, and colors may be green, brown, or blue.
Signs, Signals & Markings
2 of 10
According to the handbook, what do guide signs help drivers find?
- Only state park entrances
- Only interstate mile markers and exit numbering systems
- Hospitals, gas stations, restaurants, and hotelsCorrect
- Weigh stations
Why: The handbook says guide signs can help you find hospitals, gas stations or service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
Right-of-Way
3 of 10
According to the handbook, when approaching a public safety vehicle with flashing lights and a siren, when is a driver NOT required to pull to the right and stop?
- When the driver is already at a stop sign
- When the driver's own vehicle has its hazard lights on and is already pulled over and stopped
- When the emergency vehicle is traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highwayCorrect
- When there are no other vehicles on the road
Why: The handbook says drivers must move right and stop for an approaching public safety vehicle unless it is traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway.
Right-of-Way
4 of 10
At a flashing red traffic signal, according to the handbook, what must a driver do?
- Slow down without stopping and proceed with caution if no other cars are near
- Treat it the same as a flashing yellow signal
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
- Come to a complete stop and yield to all traffic that does not have to stopCorrect
Why: The handbook says a flashing red traffic light requires drivers to stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection before entering, ensuring no traffic is crossing their path.
Speed & Following Distance
5 of 10
According to the handbook, how far ahead should you try to look down your planned path of travel?
- About 5 to 10 seconds
- 20 to 30 secondsCorrect
- 1 to 2 minutes
- 2 to 3 seconds
Why: The handbook says to try to look at what is occurring 20 to 30 seconds in front of your car.
Turning & Parking
6 of 10
According to the handbook, where should your right foot be placed before starting the vehicle's engine?
- On the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal
- On the brake pedal, with the gear selector in parkCorrect
- On the clutch pedal
- Off the pedals entirely
Why: The handbook says to place your right foot on the brake pedal and check the gear selector for park before starting the engine.
Adverse Conditions
7 of 10
What does the handbook say about wearing sunglasses or tinted lenses while driving at night?
- They should always be worn to reduce headlight glare
- They are required by law after sunset
- They help increase contrast against oncoming headlight glare
- They are not appropriate to wear because they reduce visionCorrect
Why: The handbook says not to wear sunglasses or colored lenses when driving at night or on overcast days because tinted or colored lenses reduce vision.
Sharing the Road
8 of 10
According to the handbook, when is a booster seat required for a child at least age 4 but under age 8?
- Unless the child weighs more than 40 pounds and rides in front
- Unless the child is 4-foot 9-inches in height or tallerCorrect
- Only if the child sits in the front seat
- Only during highway driving
Why: The handbook requires a child at least age 4 but under age 8 to be in a booster seat unless the child is 4-foot 9-inches in height or taller.
Alcohol & Teen (GDL) Laws
9 of 10
Under age 18, a conviction of Probationary Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence results in what automatic suspension?
- A three-month suspension
- A six-month suspensionCorrect
- A one-year suspension
- A 90-day suspension
Why: The handbook says a conviction of Probationary Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence results in a six-month automatic license suspension for drivers under 18.
License Rules
10 of 10
What is Ohio's minimum liability insurance requirement for injury or death of one person?
- $10,000
- $25,000Correct
- $15,000
- $20,000
Why: The handbook lists a minimum liability requirement of $25,000 for injury or death of one person.
The Ohio practice exam
The app’s Ohio practice exam: 40 questions, 30 to pass, graded at the end — the same shape as the official test.
This is practice. The official test and its rules come from Ohio, not from this app.
The official handbook
- Handbook
- Ohio Driver Manual (Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws)
- Edition the questions were written from
- HSY 7607, Rev. 10/25
- Published by
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
- Official source
- publicsafety.ohio.gov
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